Quantitative Aptitude - Arithmetic Ability Questions

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X and Y are two alloys which are prepared by mixing zinc and aluminium in the ratio of 1 : 4 and 11 : 8 respectively. If equal quantities of alloys are melted to form a third alloy Z then what is the ratio of zinc and aluminium in alloy Z?

 

A) 32:47 B) 37:58
C) 37:95 D) 74:95
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 37:58

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A man buys 10 oranges for Rs. 3 and sells 8 for Rs. 3. Calculate his gain percent.

A) 20% B) 25%
C) 27% D) 30%
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 25%

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

A) 8715 B) 5712
C) 9817 D) 6812
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 6812

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What is the area (in sq cm) of a rectangle if its diagonal is 26 cm and one of its sides is 10 cm?

A) 120 B) 240
C) 360 D) 480
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 240

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Reflection of the point (3,-6) in the y-axis is

A) (3,6) B) (3,-6)
C) (-3,-6) D) (-3,6)
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) (-3,-6)

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What is the value of [2 cot × (p  A)/2]/[1 + tan2× (2p  A)/2]?

A) 2 sin2 A/2 B) cos A
C) sin A D) 2 cos2 A/2
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) sin A

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Slit 69 into three parts such that they are in A.P. and the product of their smaller parts is 483.

A) 19,23,27 B) 17,23,29
C) 15,23,31 D) 21,23,25
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 21,23,25

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A person borrows some money for 8 years at a rate of simple interest. If the ratio of principal and total interest is 5 : 8, then what is the rate ( inpercentage) of interest?

A) 10 B) 20
C) 25 D) 30
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 20

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