Quantitative Aptitude - Arithmetic Ability Questions

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Find equation of the perpendicular to segment joining the points A(0,4) and B(-5,9) and passing through the point P. Point P divides segment AB in the ratio 2:3.

A) x - y = 8 B) x - y = -8
C) x + y = -8 D) x + y = 8
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) x - y = -8

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Of the 3 numbers whose average is 40, the first is 1/3 rd the sum of other 2. What is the first number?

A) 20 B) 50
C) 25 D) 30
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 30

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A 600 metres long train is running at the speed of 81 km/hr. If it crosses a platform in 40 seconds, then what is the length of the platform (in metres)?

 

A) 220 B) 300
C) 360 D) 410
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 300

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A square playground measures 1127.6164 sq.m. If a man walks 2 9/20 m a minute, the time taken by him to walk one round around it is approximately.

A) 50.82 min B) 54.82 min
C) 54.62 min D) 50.62 min
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 54.82 min

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12 men or 30 boys can complete a work in 72 days. How many days will 48 men and 24 boys will take to complete the same work?

A) 20 B) 18
C) 15 D) 25
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 15

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Q:

Deksha borrowed Rs. 500 at 5% per annum S.I. What amount (in Rs.) will she pay to clear her debt after 4 years?

A) 150 B) 650
C) 600 D) 100
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 600

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PQ and RS are common tangents to two circles intersecting at A and B. AB, when produced both sides, meet the tangents PQ and RS at X and Y, respectively. If AB = 3 cm, XY = 5 cm, then PQ (in cm) will be

A) 3 cm B) 4 cm
C) 5 cm D) 2 cm
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 4 cm

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

A) Serious B) Severe
C) Harsh D) Deceptive
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Deceptive

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