Quantitative Aptitude - Arithmetic Ability Questions

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The reciprocal of the sum of the reciprocals of 3/8 and 8/11 is:

A) 97/24 B) 24/97
C) 88/97 D) 97/88
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 24/97

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If 7 times the seventh term of an Arithmetic Progression (AP) is equal to 11 times its eleventh term, then the 18th term of the AP will be

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

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α and β are the roots of the quadratic equation x2  x  1 = 0. What is the value of α8 + β8?

A) 47 B) 54
C) 59 D) 68
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 47

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A can do a work in 16 days and B in 20 days. If they work on it together for 8 days, then what fraction of work is left?

A) 1/3 B) 1/6
C) 2/9 D) 1/10
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 1/10

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P and Q can do a project in 20 and 12 days respectively. In how many days can they complete 40% of the project if they work together?

A) 1.5 days B) 3 days
C) 6 days D) 9 days
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 6 days

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Working 5 hours a day, Shivam can read a book in 24 days. How many hours a day should he work so as to finish the same work in 8 days?

A) 12 B) 18
C) 15 D) 21
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 15

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Q:

If a+1a=2 then the vealue of a5+1a5 will be

A) 0 B) 1
C) 3 D) 2
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 1

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An engineering student has to secure 25% marks to pass. He gets 45 and fails by 45 marks. Find the maximum marks.

A) 385 marks B) 410 marks
C) 435 marks D) 360 marks
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 360 marks

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