Quantitative Aptitude - Arithmetic Ability Questions

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In a container, two types of liquids P and Q are in the ratio of 3 : 7. If 10 litres mixture is drawn off from the container and filled with 6 litres of liquid Q,then the ratio of P and Q becomes 1 : 3. What was the original quantity (in litres) of mixture?

A) 34 B) 36
C) 30 D) 40
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 40

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If the time increases by 7 years, then simple interest increases by Rs 8400 on a sum of Rs 6000. What is the rate (in percentage) of interest per annum?

A) 18 B) 12
C) 20 D) 24
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 20

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A sum of money becomes 77/50 of itself in 18/5 years when invested at simple interest. What is the rate (in percentage) of interest per annum?

A) 20 B) 18
C) 12 D) 15
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 15

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For what sum will the simple interest at R% for 2 years will be R?

A) 100/2R B) 50/R
C) 100/R D) 200/R
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 100/R

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A circle and a square have same area. The ratio of the side of the square to the radius of the circle will be:

A) π:1 B) 1:π
C) π2:1 D) 1:π
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) π:1

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ΔPQR is right angled at Q. QS is the altitude. PQ is 4√29 cm and PS is 8 cm. Find length of SR?

A) 10√29 cm B) 8√29 cm
C) 50 cm D) 20 cm
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 50 cm

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The radius of the circle is 14 cm, an arc is subtend an angle 54 degree at center. Find the length of the arc (in cm).

A) 12.8 B) 13.2
C) 13.8 D) 14.2
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 13.2

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If [a + (1/a)]2  2[a  (1/a)] = 12, then which of the following is a value of 'a'?

A) – 8 + √3 B) – 8 – √3
C) – 8 + √5 D) None of these
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) None of these

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