Quantitative Aptitude - Arithmetic Ability Questions

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What is the sum of the first 9 terms of an arithmetic progression if the first term is 7 and last term is 55?

A) 219 B) 137
C) 231 D) 279
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 279

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A sum becomes Rs 10000 in 10 years on simple interest at the rate of 10% per annum. What is the total interest (in Rs) of the 10 years?

A) 4000 B) 5000
C) 2500 D) 4500
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 5000

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A closed wooden rectangular box made of 1 cm thick wood has the following outer dimensions : length 22 cm, breadth 17 cm, and height 12cm. It is filled to capacity with cement. What is the volume of the cement in the box?

 

A) 1488 cu. cm B) 3000 cu. cm
C) 4488 cu. cm D) 2880 cu. cm
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 3000 cu. cm

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The ten's digit of a 2­digit number is greater than the units digit by 4. If we subtract 36 from the number, the new number obtained is a number formed by interchange of the digits. Find the number.

A) 37 B) 18
C) 81 D) 73
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 73

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Δ LMN is right angled at M. If m∠N = 45°, what is the length of MN (in cm), if NL = 9√2 cm?

A) 9√2 B) 9/√2
C) 18 D) 9
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 9

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D and E are points on side AB and AC of ΔABC. DE is parallel to BC. If AD:DB = 1:4 and area of ΔADE is 6 sq cm, what is the ratio of area of ΔADE: area of quadrilateral BDEC?

A) 1:12 B) 1:6
C) 1:16 D) 1:24
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 1:24

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If a – b = 11 and ab = 24, then value of a2 + b2 is

A) 169 B) 37
C) 73 D) 48
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 169

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If the price of sugar is decreased by 18%, then a person can buy 16.2 kg sugar more for Rs 4500. What will be the new price (in Rs) of sugar per kg?

A) 40 B) 60
C) 45 D) 50
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 50

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