Quantitative Aptitude - Arithmetic Ability Questions

Q:

In an ornament the ratio of gold and copper is 3:2. The percentage of gold in the ornament is:

A) 60 B) 40
C) 30 D) 20
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 60

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2 1990
Q:

If x1/4 + x-1/4 = 2, then what is the value of x81 + (1/x81)?

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

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0 1989
Q:

Common factor of 24b6c8d2, 18a6c2d4, 12a4b4 is

A) 72a2b2c2d2 B) 72a6b6c8d4
C) 6a2b2 D) 6
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 72a6b6c8d4

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2 1989
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Find out the odd word/letters/number/number pair from the given alternatives.

A) Hazy B) Cloudy
C) Translucent D) Transparent
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Transparent

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0 1989
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The angle of elevation of the top of a tower, vertically erected in the middle of a paddy field, from two points on a horizontal line through the foot of the tower are given to be α and β (α>β). The height of the tower is h unit. A possible distance (in the same unit) between the points is

A) h(cotβ-cotα)cos(α+β) B) h(cotα - cotβ)
C) h(tanβ - tanα)tanα tanβ D) h(cotα+cotβ)
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) h(cotα+cotβ)

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0 1989
Q:

A fan was sold for Rs. 3600 at a loss of 4%. What would be the gain or loss percent ifit was sold for Rs. 4200?

A) Gain 10% B) Gain 12%
C) Loss 12% D) Loss 10%
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Gain 12%

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1 1989
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By what fraction selling price (S.P.) must be multiplied to get the cost price (C.P.) if the loss is 20% ?

A) 4/5 B) 8/5
C) 5/4 D) 6/5
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 5/4

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2 1988
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A truck moves at the speed of 90 km/hr after repairing and moves at the speed of 80 km/hr before repairing. It covers x distance in 8 hours after repairing. How much time (in hours) will it take to cover 4x distance before repairing?

A) 48 B) 40
C) 36 D) 28
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 36

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0 1988