Quantitative Aptitude - Arithmetic Ability Questions

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If the 1st and the 3rd term of an arithmetic progression are -10 and -4, what is the 12th term?

A) 26 B) 20
C) 17 D) 23
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 23

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If one of the zeros of the quadratic polynomial (k - 1)x2 + kx + 1 is -3 then the value of k = ?

 

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

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The order of rotational symmetry of a parallelogram is

A) 1 B) 4
C) 2 D) 0
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 2

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n an alloy, lead and tin are in the ratio of 2 : 3. In the second alloy, the ratio of same elements is 3 : 4. If equal quantities of these two alloy are mixed to forma new alloy, then what will be the ratio of these two elements in the new alloy? 

 

A) 1 : 3 B) 29 : 41
C) 25 : 37 D) 31 : 43
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 29 : 41

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In the following question, four groups of three numbers are given. In each group the second and third number are related to the first number by a Logic/Rule/Relation. Three are similar on basis of same Logic/Rule/Relation. Select the odd one out from the given alternatives.

 

A) (7, 36, 21) B) (9, 46, 27)
C) (11, 56, 33) D) (22, 106, 63)
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) (22, 106, 63)

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Q:

Which of the following numbers is divisible by 12?

A) 53412 B) 43412
C) 33412 D) 63412
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 53412

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15 years ago, Shyam was twice as old as Prbhat. Five years from now Prabhat's age will be 5/8 of Shyam's age. What is Shyam's current age?

A) 72 yrs B) 75 yrs
C) 80 yrs D) 64 yrs
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 75 yrs

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In a mixture 25 liters, the ratio of milk and water is 4:1. How many liters of milk must be added to make the ratio 16:1?

 

A) 21 B) 25
C) 60 D) 36
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 60

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