Quantitative Aptitude - Arithmetic Ability Questions

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Two whole numbers are such that the cube of first number exceeds the cube of second by 61 and the ratio of the numbers is 5:4. What is the value of larger number?

A) 3 B) 4
C) 5 D) 6
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 5

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The ratio of the number of marbles that Joyee and Minati had was 5 : 8 while the ratio of the number of marbles that Jacob and Minati had was 7 : 12. What is the ratio of the number of marbles that Joyee and Jacob had?

A) 5 : 7 B) 7 : 5
C) 15 : 14 D) 2 : 3
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 15 : 14

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Find the odd words/letters/number from the given alternatives.

A) CZHK B) MLAG
C) XVBU D) SEND
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) CZHK

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Ramu can row 9 kmph in still water. It takes him twice as long to row up as to row down. Find the rate of stream.

A) 16 kmph B) 8 kmph
C) 3 kmph D) 9 kmph
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 8 kmph

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A water tank is 2/5 th full. Inlet A can fill the tank in 12 minutes while an outlet pipe B can empty it in 6minutes. If both the pipes are open, how long will it take to empty or fill the tank completely?

A) It fills in 4.8 min B) It empties in 4.8 min
C) It fills in 5.6 min D) It empties in 5.6 min
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) It empties in 4.8 min

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Dealer purchased an article for Rs. 900 and fixes the list price in such a way that he gains 20% after allowing 10% discount, then the list price is

A) Rs.1180 B) Rs.1080
C) Rs.1200 D) Rs.1100
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Rs.1200

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If two marbles are picked at random, what is the probability that either both are red or both are green?

A) 5/7 B) 5/14
C) 1/7 D) 1/14
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 1/7

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Required probability = (10+3)91=1391=17

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What is the simplified value of (cotA + tan B)/(cot B + tan A)?

A) tanB cotA B) tanA cotB
C) tanA tanB D) cotA cotB
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) tanB cotA

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