Quantitative Aptitude - Arithmetic Ability Questions

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The point P(3,­-2) divides the segment joining the points (x,0) and (0,y) in the ratio 1:3. Find x and y?

A) x = 4; y = -­8 B) x = ­-3; y = -­8
C) x = 3; y = 8 D) x = ­-3; y = 8
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) x = 4; y = -­8

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In a bag, the ratio of red balls to green balls is 4:9. If 7 more red balls are added to the bag, the ratio of red balls to green balls will become 5:6. How many green balls are there in the bag?

A) 12 B) 27
C) 18 D) 9
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 18

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How many numbers are there from 300 to 650 which are completely divisible by both 5 and 7?

A) 8 B) 9
C) 10 D) 12
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 10

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D and E are points on side AB and AC of ΔABC. DE is parallel to BC. If AD:DB = 2:3 and area of ΔABC is 100 sq cm, what is the area (in sq cm) of quadrilateral BDEC?

A) 84 B) 16
C) 25 D) 75
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 84

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Q:

If 3:27 :: 5:?

A) 25 B) 125
C) 250 D) 625
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 125

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

A) Quit India Movement B) Non­-Cooperation Movement
C) Salt Satyagraha Movement D) Bardoli Satyagraha Movement
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Bardoli Satyagraha Movement

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What is the value of cos 11π/6?

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

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If x = (a/b) + (b/a), y = (b/c) + (c/b) and z = (c/a) + (a/c), then what is the value of xyz  x2  y2  z2?

A) – 4 B) 2
C)  – 1 D) – 6
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) – 4

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