Quantitative Aptitude - Arithmetic Ability Questions

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The initial ratio of sugar to flour in a dough was 2 : 7. To 9 kg of the dough John added more sugar to make the sugar to flour ratio 2 : 5. How much sugar did John later add?

A) 800 g B) 1.2 kg
C) 750 g D) 1 kg
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 1.2 kg

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If x + [1/(x + 7)] = 0, then what is the value of x – [1/(x + 7)]?

A) 3√5 B) 3√5 – 7
C) 3√5 + 7 D) 8
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 3√5 – 7

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What is the altitude of an equilateral triangle whose side is 12 cm?

A) 6√3 cm B) 3√3 cm
C) 6√2 cm D) 4√2 cm
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 6√3 cm

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The sum of all prime numbers between 58 and 62 is

A) 116 B) 114
C) 120 D) 111
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 120

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Divide 3740 in three parts in such a way that half of the first part, one-third of the second part and one-sixth of the third part are equal.

A) 700, 1000, 2040 B) 340, 1360, 2040
C) 680, 1020, 200 D) 500, 1200, 2040
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 680, 1020, 200

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In what ratio does the point T(x,0) divide the segment joining the points S(-4,-1) and U(1,4)?

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

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If x = y + 2 then x3 -  y3 -  z3 is

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

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What is the simplified value of (cosec A – sin A)(sec A – cos A)(tan A + cot A)?

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

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