Quantitative Aptitude - Arithmetic Ability Questions

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Alarms from 3 different clocks sound after every 2, 4 and 6 hours, respectively. If the clocks are startedat the same 6 time, how many times do the alarms ring together in 3 days?

A) 6 B) 3
C) 9 D) 2
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 6

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In a triangle ABC, AD is angle bisector of ∠A and AB : AC = 3 : 4. If the area of triangle ABC is 350 cm2, then what is the area (in cm2) of triangle ABD?

A) 150 B) 200
C) 210 D) 240
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 150

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The point equidistant from the sides of a triangle is called

A) Circumcenter B) Incentre
C) Orthocentre D) Centroid
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Incentre

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Which among the following is true for the given numbers?

A) 3/8 > 19/73 < 29/47 < 17/39 B) 19/73 < 3/8 < 17/39 < 29/47
C) 19/73 < 3/8 < 29/47 < 17/39 D) 19/73 < 29/47 < 3/8 < 17/39
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 19/73 < 3/8 < 17/39 < 29/47

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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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If the difference between the compound interest and the simple interest on a certain sum at the rate of 5% per annum for 2 years is Rs. 20, then the sum is

A) Rs. 2000 B) Rs. 4000
C) Rs. 6000 D) Rs. 8000
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Rs. 8000

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The factors of x2 + 8x + 12 are

A) (x+6)(x+2) B) (x-6)(x+2)
C) (x-4)(x-4) D) (x+6)(x-2)
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) (x+6)(x+2)

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Filed Under: Simplification
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Find the odd letters from the given alternatives.

A) ABBC B) PQQR
C) WYYZ D) KLLM
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) WYYZ

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