Quantitative Aptitude - Arithmetic Ability Questions

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Pipe A can empty a filled tank in 28 hours while Pipe B can fill the same tank, when empty in 35 hrs. If alternatively Pipes A and B are turned on for an hour each time, starting when the tank is full, how long will it take to empty the tank?

A) 279 hrs B) 271 hrs
C) 275 hrs D) 280 hrs
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 271 hrs

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The greatest perfect square number of 6 digits is

A) 999001 B) 998001
C) 998009 D) 998101
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 998001

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A regular pyramid has a square base. The height of the pyramid is 22 cm and side of its base is 14 cm. Volume of pyramid is equal to the volume of a sphere. What is the radius (in cm) of the sphere?

A) 493 B) 7
C) 14 D) 983
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 7

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Given: x -­ 5 ≤ 2x -­ 3 and 2x - ­1/2 ≥ 5x + 2; then x can take which of the following values?

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

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Find out the odd word/letters/number/number pair from the given alternatives.

A) 5125 B) 8564
C) 7343 D) 6216
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 8564

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Four pairs of words are given. Find the odd one out.

A) Rhombus : Four-sided polygon B) Nonagon : Seven-sided polygon
C) Octagon : Eight-sided polygon D) Hexagon : Six-sided polygon
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Nonagon : Seven-sided polygon

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Smaller diagonal of a rhombus is equal to length of its sides. If length of each side is 4 cm, then what is the area (in cm2) of an equilateral triangle with side equal to the bigger diagonal of the rhombus?

A) 6 B) 9√3
C) 12 D) 12√3
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 12√3

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If Tan θ = 7/24, then what is the value of Cosec θ?

A) 25/24 B) 25/7
C) 24/7 D) 24/25
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 25/7

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