Quantitative Aptitude - Arithmetic Ability Questions

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Present ages of Sai and Satheesh are in the ratio of 5:4 respectively. Three years hence, the ratio of their ages will become 11:9 respectively. What is Satheesh's present age in years?

A) 21 B) 24
C) 22 D) 23
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 24

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X and Y are two alloys which are prepared by mixing zinc and aluminium in the ratio of 1 : 4 and 11 : 8 respectively. If equal quantities of alloys are melted to form a third alloy Z then what is the ratio of zinc and aluminium in alloy Z?

 

A) 32:47 B) 37:58
C) 37:95 D) 74:95
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 37:58

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Simplify 50 + 18 - 8

A) 8√2 B) 7√2
C) 6√2 D) 5√2
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 6√2

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If 1+121+141+161+181-131-151-17 = 1+ 1x, then what is the value of x?

A) 6 B) 8
C) 5 D) 7
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 8

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What is the value of (tan60 + 1/3) ?

A) (2√2+1)/2 B) (√3+1)/√3
C) (3√3+1)/3 D) (3+√2)/3√2
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) (3√3+1)/3

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If 5x/2 - [7(6x - 3/2)]/4 = 5/8, then what is the value of x?

A) 1/4 B) -1/4
C) 4 D) -4
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 1/4

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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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If D and E are points on the sides AB and AC respectively of a triangle ABC such that DE||BC. If AD = x cm, DB = (x – 3) cm, AE = (x + 3) cm and EC= (x – 2) cm, then what is the value (in cm) of x?

A) 3 B) 3.5
C) 4 D) 4.5
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 4.5

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