Quantitative Aptitude - Arithmetic Ability Questions

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If a young son works quickly for 2 hours and prepares 16 items in a day, and his old father works slowly for 8 hours and prepares 24 items in a day, which of the following is true?

A) The son has more energy B) Both have equal energy
C) The son has more power D) Both have equal power
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) The son has more power

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In a mixture of 45 litres, the ratio of liquid A and liquid B is 7 : 2. If 11 litres of liquid B is added to the mixture, then what will be the ratio of liquid A and liquid B in the new mixture?

 

A) 7 : 4 B) 8 : 5
C) 6 : 5   D) 5 : 3
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 5 : 3

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The fraction from the ones listed below that will NOT lead to a recurring decimal is

A) 8/56 B) 6/56
C) 4/56 D) 7/56
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 7/56

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For an article the profit is 170% of the cost price. If the cost price increases by 20% but the selling price remains same, then what is the new profit percentage?

A) 41 B) 50
C) 75 D) 125
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 125

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x, y and z are real numbers. If x3 + y3 + z3 = 13, x + y + z = 1 and xyz = 1, then what is the value of xy + yz + zx?

A) -1 B) 1
C) 3 D) -3
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) -3

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After excluding stoppages, the speed of a bus is 60 kmph and after including stoppages, it is 45 kmph. For how many minutes does the bus stop per hour?

A) 10 B) 9
C) 12 D) 15
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 15

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The areas of two similar triangles ΔXYZ and ΔPQR are 100 sq cms and 25 sq cms respectively. If PQ = 4 cm then what is the length of XY (in cm)?

A) 16 B) 14
C) 8 D) 20
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 8

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Select the odd word/letters/number/number pair from the given alternatives.

A) Niece B) Nephew
C) Aunt D) Sister
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Nephew

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