Quantitative Aptitude - Arithmetic Ability Questions

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The ratio of spirit and water in the two vessels is 5 : 1 and 3 : 7 respectively. In what ratio the liquid of both the vessels should be mixed such that a new mixture containing half spirit and half water is obtained?

 

A)  3 : 5 B)  5 : 7 
C) 3) 1 : 1 D)
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A)  3 : 5

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If a + a2 + a3  1 = 0, then what is the value of a3 + (1/a)?

A) 1 B) 4
C) 2 D) 3
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 2

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The ten's digit of a 2­digit number is greater than the units digit by 4. If we subtract 36 from the number, the new number obtained is a number formed by interchange of the digits. Find the number.

A) 37 B) 18
C) 81 D) 73
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 73

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Veer spends 15% of his monthly income on the house rent and 60% of the rest on household expenditure. If he saves Rs. 2210, what is his monthly income?

A) Rs. 8000 B) Rs. 7000
C) Rs. 7500 D) Rs. 6500
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Rs. 6500

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If sinθ+cosθsinθ-cosθ=3, then the value of sin4θ-cos4θ is

A) 4/3 B) 3/4
C) 5/3 D) 3/5
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 3/5

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If (X/4) = (Y/5) = (Z/9), then what is X : Y : Z?

A) 8 : 10 : 19 B) 4 : 5 : 9
C) 45 : 36 : 20 D) 15 : 12 : 7
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 4 : 5 : 9

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A triangular prism has 9 edges. How many vertices does it have?

A) 8 B) 6
C) 12 D) 10
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 6

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If 4(2x - ­4) -­ 2 > 3x -­ 1 ≥ 4x - ­7, then x can take which of the following values?

A) 7 B) 6
C) 2 D) 0
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 6

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