Quantitative Aptitude - Arithmetic Ability Questions

What is the slope of the line perpendicular to the line passing through the points (-2, 3) and (2, 0)?

The ratio between the weights of gold and silver in an alloy is 17:3. If the weight of silver in the alloy is 2.7 gm, find the weight of gold in the alloy?

If secA + tanA = a, then the value of cosA is

Rakshanth is twice as good as tradesman as Verma and together they finish a piece of work in 19 days. In how many dayswill Verma alone finish the work?

A man buys 7 shirts at Rs 300 each, 2 trousers at Rs 450 each and 1 pair of shoes at Rs 500 each. What is the average expenditure (in Rs) per article?

ABCD is a quadrilateral with AB = 9 cm, BC = 40 cm, CD = 28 cm, DA = 15 cm and angle ABC is a right –angel
What is the difference between perimeter of triangle ABC and perimeter of triangle ADC?

Pipes A, B, and C are attached to an empty cistern. While the first two can fill the cistern in 4 and 10 hours, respectively, the third can drain the cistern, when filled, in 6 hours. If all the three pipes are opened simultaneously when the cistern is three-fifth full, how many hours will be needed to fill the cistern?

What is the slope of the line parallel to the line passing through the points (-­4,­-6) and (2,­-3)?