Quantitative Aptitude - Arithmetic Ability Questions

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In an army selection process, the ratio of selected to unselected was 6:1. If 90 less had applied and 30 less selected, the ratio of selected to unselected would have been 8:1. How many candidates had applied for the process?

A) 3150 B) 6300
C) 4725 D) 1575
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 1575

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In the following question, four number pairs are given. The number on left side of (–) is related to the number of the right side of (–) with some Logic/Rule/Relation. Three are similar on basis of same Logic/Rule/Relation. Select the odd one out from the given alternatives.

A) 31 – 33 B) 33 – 35
C) 37 – 39 D) 35 – 39
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 35 – 39

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In the following question, select the odd letters from the given alternatives.

A) IMOR B) ORIL
C) UXCF D) ADWZ
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) IMOR

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What is the value of 23+5252-23 ?

A) 9 B) 49
C) 561 D) 571
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 561

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If a + b + c = 0 , then the value of a3 + b3+ c3 is

A) abc B) 2abc
C) 3abc D) 0
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 3abc

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Two whole numbers are such that the cube of first number exceeds the cube of second by 61 and the ratio of the numbers is 5:4. What is the value of larger number?

A) 3 B) 4
C) 5 D) 6
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 5

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Two students appeared for an examination. One of them secured 13 marks more than the other and his marks were 76% of the sum of their marks. The marks obtained by them are

A) 19 and 6 B) 34 and 21
C) 102 and 89 D) 92 and 79
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 19 and 6

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You are given a question and two statements. Identify which of the statements is/are sufficient to answer the question.

Question:

What is the total age of the sisters 10 years from now?

Statements:

1. Lina is 20 years old now.

2. Lina's sister's age is twice that of the age of Lina.

A) Statement 1 alone is sufficient. B) Statements 1 and 2 together are not sufficient.
C) Statement 2 alone is sufficient. D) Statements 1 and 2 together are sufficient.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Statements 1 and 2 together are sufficient.

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