Quantitative Aptitude - Arithmetic Ability Questions

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 In the triangle ABC, the internal bisector of angle A meets the side BC at D. If BD=7.5 cm and BC=9 cm. Then calculate the value of AB:AC.

 

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

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In the following question, select the odd word from the given alternatives.

A) 10 – 121 B) 12 – 169
C) 14 – 225 D) 16 – 279
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 16 – 279

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If 1/(1+tan2A) = x, then value of x is

A) cosA B) sinA
C) cosecA D) secA
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) cosA

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The average of 8 consecutive integers is 23/2. What is the average of first three integers?

A) 9 B) 19/2
C) 8 D) 10
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 9

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If a cone is divided into two parts by drawing a plane through the midpoints of its axis, then the ratio of the volume of the 2 parts of the cone is

A) 1 : 2 B) 1 : 4
C) 1 : 7 D) 1 : 8
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 1 : 7

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The mean of 10 observations is 17. One more observation is included and the new mean becomes 16. The 11th observation is

 

A) 16 B) 8
C) 6 D) 12
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 6

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In an alloy, aluminium and tin are in the ratio of 4 : 5. In the second alloy, the ratio of same elements is 4 : 7. If equal quantities of these two alloys be mixed to form a new alloy, then what will be the ratio of both of these elements in the new alloy?

A) 2 : 3 B) 16 : 35
C) 4 : 5 D) 40 : 59
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 40 : 59

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Point P (8 , 5) is the midpoint of segment AB. Co-ordinates of A are (5, y) and B are (x, -3). What is the value of x?

A) -11 B) 11
C) 7 D) -7
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 11

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