Quantitative Aptitude - Arithmetic Ability Questions

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Three runners A,B and C run a race, with runner A finishing 12 meters ahead of runner B and 18 meters ahead of runner C, while runner B finishes 8 meters ahead of runner C. Each runner travels the entire distance at a constant speed. The length of the race is

A) 36 Metres B) 48 Metres
C) 60 Metres D) 72 Metres
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 48 Metres

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If x + 2(3-5x) > -1 - 2x < 5 - x/3; then the value of x is

A) -3 B) -4
C) 2 D) 3
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) -3

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(secA - 1)/(secA + 1) is equal to?

A) (1 - sinA)/(1 + sinA) B) (1 + cosA)/(1 - cosA)
C) (1 + sinA)/(1 - sinA) D) (1 - cosA)/(1 + cosA)
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) (1 - cosA)/(1 + cosA)

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The third proportional of the following numbers (x - ­y)2, (x2 - y2)2 is

A) (x+y)3 (x-­y)2 B) (x+y)4 (x­-y)2
C) (x+y)2 (x-­y)2 D) (x+y)2 (x-y)3
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) (x+y)4 (x­-y)2

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

A) Fish B) Turtle
C) Crocodile D) Frog
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Fish

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If a cylinder of radius 7 cm and height 9 cm is melted and constructed into a cone of the same radius, what will be the height of this cone?

A) 54 cm B) 9 cm
C) 27 cm D) 13.5 cm
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 27 cm

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What is the HCF (highest common factor) of 77 and 275?

A) 12 B) 11
C) 7 D) 25
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 11

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Samit was given some money to take care of his travel during a 6-day sales drive he had to undertake. However, he had to increase his stay by another 4 days and as a result his average daily travel allowance went down by Rs. 56. What was the amount that was sanctioned to him in the beginning?

A) Rs.336 B) Rs.560
C) Rs.840 D) Rs.420
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Rs.840

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