Quantitative Aptitude - Arithmetic Ability Questions

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A mixture contains liquid A and liquid B in the ratio of 5 : 4. If 2 litres of liquid B is added to it, then the ratio of liquid A and liquid B becomes 7 : 6. What is the quantity (in litres) of liquid A in the mixture?

 

A) 32 B) 35
C) 40 D) 42
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 35

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A and B can complete a task in 20 days, B and C can complete it in 30 days while C and A can do the same task together in 24 days. How many days will each of and C take to complete the task individually? 

 

A) 50 and 54  B) 54 and 72 
C) 48 and 80  D) 56 and 64
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 48 and 80 

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Q:

The sum of a fraction and 3 times its reciprocal is 31/6. What is the fraction?

A) 2/9 B) 9/2
C) 5/4 D) 4/5
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 9/2

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Q:

The simplification value of 735+2-552+7+227+5 is

A) 0 B) 1
C) 5 D) 6
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 0

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

A) 636 B) 253
C) 396 D) 473
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 636

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Q:

What is the value of 13313 + 729 - 5123

A) 15 B) 20
C) 30 D) 23
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 30

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The four walls and ceiling of a room of length 25 m, breadth 12 m and height 10 m are to be painted. Painter A can paint 200 m2 in 5 days, Painter B can paint 250 m2 in 2 days. If A and B work together, they will finish the job in

A) 6 days B) 6 10/33 days
C) 7 10/33  days D) 8 days
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 6 10/33 days

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If [(a2 + b2  + ab)] + [(a2 + b2  ab)] = 1, then what is the value of (1  a2 )(1  b2 )?

A) 1/4 B) 4/7
C) 5/4 D) 3/4
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 3/4

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