Quantitative Aptitude - Arithmetic Ability Questions

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The areas of two similar triangles ΔABC and ΔPQR are 36 sq cms and 9 sq cms respectively. If PQ = 4 cm then what is the length of AB (in cm)?

A) 16 B) 12
C) 8 D) 6
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 8

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A missile travels at 1278 km/h. How many metres does it travel in one second?

A) 355 metres B) 358 metres
C) 345 metres D) 313 metres
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 355 metres

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If 14.35 - (1.956 - x ) - 83.92 = 3.858 then what is the value of x?

A) -92.456 B) 75.384
C) 71.472 D) 104.084
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 75.384

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Which of the following quadratic equations has real roots?

A) 4x2 -­ 9x + 6 = 0 B) 3x2 -­ 2x + 6 = 0
C) 2x2 -­ 7x + 6 = 0 D) x2 -­ 2x + 2 = 0
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 2x2 -­ 7x + 6 = 0

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If the amount received at the end of 2nd and 3rd year at Compound Interest on a certain Principal is Rs 28090, and Rs 29775.4 respectively, what is the rate of interest?

A) 6 percent B) 3 percent
C) 12 percent D) 10 percent
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 6 percent

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What number, from the following should be deducted from 1184 to make it exactly divisible by 21?

A) 15 B) 12
C) 8 D) 7
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 8

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A train 110 metres long is running with a speed of 60 kmph . In what time will it pass a man who is running at 6 kmph in the direction opposite to that in which the train is going ?

A) 5 sec B) 6 sec
C) 7 sec D) 10 sec
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 6 sec

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R and S started a business by investing Rs 165000 and Rs 195000 respectively for the same period of time. If R’s share in the profit earned by them is Rs 11000, then what is the total profit (in Rs) earned by both of them together?

A) 22000 B) 40000
C) 26000 D) 24000
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 24000

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