Quantitative Aptitude - Arithmetic Ability Questions

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The average age of 40 students of a class is 16 years. If the average age of 24 students is 15.5 years and that of the 15 students is 16 2⁄3 years, then the age of 40th student is

A) 17 B) 16
C) 16.5 D) 18
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 18

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A man starts walking at 6.30 a.m. and wants to cover a distance of 30km. His initial speed is 6 kmph and after covering three-fifth distance, he reduces his speed by 2 kmph. At what time will he complete his walk?

A) 11.00 am B) 12.30 pm
C) 11.30 pm D) 12.00 pm
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 12.30 pm

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P does half as much work as Q in 1/3 of the time. If together they take 15 days to complete a work, how many days will P take to do it alone?

 

A) 18   B) 25  
C) 24   D) 21
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 25  

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The average of 21 numbers is 12. The average of the first 11 numbers is 9 and the average of the last 11 numbers is 15. What is the value of the middle number?

A) 10 B) 11
C) 12 D) 13
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 12

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If x , y, and z are real numbers such that (x - 3)2 + (y - 4)2 + (z - 5)2 = 0 then (x+y+z) is equal to

A) -12 B) 0
C) 8 D) 12
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 12

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Q:

An octahedron has 6 vertices. How many edges does it have?

A) 8 B) 12
C) 6 D) 10
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 12

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Q:

Simplify : -21973 × -1253 ÷ 275123

A) 492/7 B) 520/3
C) 554/7 D) 571/5
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 520/3

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Q:

Select the odd letters from the given alternatives.

A) NML B) EDC
C) QRS D) WVU
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) QRS

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