Quantitative Aptitude - Arithmetic Ability Questions

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There are red (A), yellow(B) and green (C) tokens in a bag. A : B :: 3 : 8, B : C :: 6 : 13. A : B : C is given by

A) 9 : 24 : 52 B) 3 : 48 : 13
C) 3 : 8 : 13 D) 3 : 6 : 13
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 9 : 24 : 52

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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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If x + y = 10 and xy = 4, then what is the value of x4 + y4?

A) 8464 B) 8432
C) 7478 D) 6218
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 8432

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65.The angles of elevation of an aeroplane flying vertically above the ground, as observed from the two consecutive stones, 1 km apart; are 45o and 60o. The height of the aeroplane from the ground is

A) 3+1 kms B) 3+3 kms
C) 123+1 kms D) 123+3 kms
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 123+3 kms

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Mr. Raghav taught Geometry for 36 hours. If the time taken in teaching Ratio consitutes one-fourth of the time for Arithmetic, then for how much time (in hours) did he taught the topic of Ratio?

A) 46 B) 51.75
C) 69 D) 103.5
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 69

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The labourers A, B, C were given a contract of Rs. 750 for doing a certain piece of work. All the three together can finish the work in 8 days. A and C together can do it in 12 day, while A and B together can do it in 13 1/3 days. The money will be divided in the ratio

A) 4:5:6 B) 4:7:5
C) 5:7:4 D) 5:6:8
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 4:5:6

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In what ratio should tea costing Rs 300/kg be mixed with tea costing Rs 200/kg so that the cost of the mixture is Rs 225/kg?

A) 3 : 1 B) 1 : 3
C) 1 : 4 D) 4 : 1
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 1 : 3

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If the shopkeeper sells an item at Rs 4400 which is marked as Rs 5000, then what is the discount that he is offering?

A) 20% B) 12%
C) 15% D) 10%
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 12%

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