Quantitative Aptitude - Arithmetic Ability Questions

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One of the two inlet pipes works twice as efficiently as the other. The two, working alongside a drain pipe that can empty a cistern all by itself in 8 hours, can fill the empty cistern in 8 hours. How many hours will the less efficient inlet pipe take to fill the empty cistern by itself?

A) 12 B) 6
C) 10 D) 8
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 12

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In a one day match of 50 overs in an innings the Team A had a run rate of 6.1 runs per over. Team B is playing and 10 overs are left and the required run rate to tie the match is 6.5 per over. What is Team B's score now?

A) 235 B) 230
C) 240 D) 225
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 240

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If  x = 2+3, then what is the value of 2x + 12x ?

A) 23 B) 33
C) (33+1)/2 D) 1
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) (33+1)/2

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In a mixture of 25 litres, the ratio of milk to water is 4:1. Another 3 litres of water is added to the mixture. The ratio of milk to water in the new mixture is

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

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In the last financial year, a car company sold 41,800 cars . In this year, the target is to sell 51,300 cars . By what percent must the sale be increased ?

A) 11 9/22% B) 8 9/22%
C) 8 11/23% D) 22 8/11%
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 22 8/11%

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Compute : 1112 / 139 - 5

A) 557/67 B) -3
C) 556/67 D) 3
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 3

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Select the odd letters from the given alternatives.

A) XVT B) NPR
C) LJH D) FDB
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) NPR

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In the following question, select the odd letter/letters from the given alternatives.

A) OKGC B) TPLH
C) XSOK D) YUQM
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) XSOK

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