Quantitative Aptitude - Arithmetic Ability Questions

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Two mixtures have milk and water in the ratio 1 : 4 and 3 : 2 respectively. In what ratio two types of mixtures have to be mixed to get a new mixture having ratio of milk and water as 1 : 1?

 

A) 4 : 3 B) 5 : 3
C) 3 : 2 D) 1 : 3
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 1 : 3

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The line passing through (­3,4) and (0,3) is perpendicular to the line passing through (5,7) and (4,x). What is the value of x?

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

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Which of the following triangle has the maximum area when inscribed inside the circle of same radius?

A) Scalene B) Isosceles  
C) Equilateral D) Right angled
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Equilateral

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If (6x ­- 5) = (4x + 7), then the numerical value of (x + 1)3  is

A) 216 B) 125
C) 64 D) 343
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 343

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The diagonal of a square equals the side of an equilateral triangle. If the area of the square is 12 sq cm, what is the area of the equilateral triangle?

A) 12√3 sq cm B) 6√3 sq cm
C) 12√2 sq cm D) 24 sq cm
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 6√3 sq cm

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The rate of simple interest for which a sum of money becomes 5 times in 8 years is

A) 30% B) 40%
C) 50% D) 55%
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 50%

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If sum of the roots of a quadratic equation is ­-7 and product of the roots is 12. Find the quadratic equation.

A) x2 + 7x + 12 = 0 B) x2 -­ 7x + 12 = 0
C) x2 -­ 7x -­ 12 = 0 D) x2 + 7x -­ 12 = 0
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) x2 + 7x + 12 = 0

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In the following question, four number pairs are given. The number on left side of (–) is related to the number on the right side of (–) with some Logic/Rule/Relation. Three are similar on basis of same Logic/Rule/Relation. Select the odd one out from the given options.

A) 3 – 6 B) 5 – 10
C) 7 – 12 D) 9 – 18
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 7 – 12

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