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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One pipe can fill an empty cistern in 4 hours while another can drain the cistern when full in 10 hours. Both the pipes were turned on when the cistern was half-empty. How long will it take for the cistern to be full?

A) 3 hours 20 minutes B) 6 hours 40 minutes
C) 4 hours 20 minutes D) 5 hours 30 minutes
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 3 hours 20 minutes

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Rahul can complete a work in 18 days and Sonu can complete the same work in 15 days. If both together work for 5 days, then what part of total work is left?

 

A) 7/15 B) 11/18
C) 7/18 D) 8/15
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 7/18

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How much quantity (in kg) of wheat costing Rs 84 per kg must be mixed with 81 kg of wheat costing Rs 60 per kg so that on selling the mixture at Rs 75.9 per kg, there is a gain of 15%?

 

A) 27 B) 20.5
C) 22.75 D) 24
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 27

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If the length of the shadow of a vertical pole be √3 times the height of the pole, the angle of elevation of the sun is:­

A) 60° B) 45°
C) 30° D) 90°
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 30°

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What is the equation of the line passing through the point (1,3) and making an angle of -45° with the positive x-axis?

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

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Find the value of 64344?

A) 1 B) 2
C) 3 D) 4
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 2

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

A) 52-­61 B) 72­-81
C) 54­-63 D) 33-­41
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 33-­41

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