Quantitative Aptitude - Arithmetic Ability Questions

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If the arithmetic mean of two numbers is 7 and the geometric mean of the same two numbers is 2√10. Then find the numbers x and y respectively, such that x>y.

 

A) 4, 10 B) 2, 5
C) 5, 2 D) 10, 4
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 10, 4

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P and Q can do a project in 20 and 12 days respectively. In how many days can they complete 40% of the project if they work together?

A) 1.5 days B) 3 days
C) 6 days D) 9 days
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 6 days

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A man covered a certain distance by a train at the speed of 40 km/hr and covers the same distance back by walking at the speed of 8 km/hr. Ifthe whole journey took 12 hours, then what is the one side distance (in km)?

A) 80 B) 60
C) 90 D) 100
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 80

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If a:b = 3:8, find the value of (5a ­ 3b)/(2a + b).

A) 9/14 B) 14/9
C) -9/14 D) -14/9
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) -9/14

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 In the following question, four groups of three numbers are given. In each group the second and third number are related to the first number by aLogic/Rule/Relation. Three are similar on basis of same Logic/Rule/Relation. Select the odd one out from the given alternatives

A) (4, 8, 16) B) (5, 10, 20)
C) (6, 12, 24) D) (7, 14, 21)
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) (7, 14, 21)

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The difference between simple and compound interests compounded annually on a certain sum of money for 2 years at 18% per annum is Rs 81. The sum is ____.

A) Rs 2500 B) Rs 5000
C) Rs 10000 D) Rs 7500
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Rs 2500

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Two students appeared for an examination. One of them secured 9 marks more than the other and his marks were 56% of the sum of their marks. The marks obtained by them are

A) 40 and 31 B) 72 and 63
C) 42 and 33 D) 68 and 59
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 42 and 33

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Of three positive numbers, the ratio of first and second is 5 : 2, ratio of second and third is 5 : 4. The product of first and third is 1800. What is the sum of the three numbers?

A) 43 B) 133
C) 119 D) 129
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 129

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