Quantitative Aptitude - Arithmetic Ability Questions

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The numbers x, y, z are respectively proportional to 2, 3, 5 and the sum of x, y and z is 80. If the number z is given by the equation z = ax­-8, then a is

A) 6 B) 3/2
C) 3 D) 5/2
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 6

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Three pipe P, Q and R can fill a tank in 12 minutes, 18 minutesand 24 minutes respectively. The pipe R is closed 12 minutesbefore the tank is filled. In what time the tank is full?

A) 8 (5/13) hrs B) 8 (4/13) hrs
C) 7 (4/13) hrs D) 8 (6/13) hrs
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 8 (4/13) hrs

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If the difference between the measures of the two smaller angles of a right angled triangle is 8°, then the smallest angle is

A) 37° B) 41°
C) 42° D) 49°
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 41°

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Deepti bought a set of cups for Rs. 175, but then had to sell it later to clear old stocks for Rs. 161. What is the percentage of loss that she had to incur?

A) 16 B) 8
C) 7 D) 14
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 8

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In a Kite _____.

A) One diagonal bisects the other B) Both diagonals form two congruent triangles
C) Adjacent angles are supplementary D) Opposite sides are parallel
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) One diagonal bisects the other

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Select the odd letters from the given alternatives.

A) UTS B) PNM
C) KIH D) FDC
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) UTS

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In the following question, select the odd number from the given alternatives.

A) 145 B) 463
C) 581 D) 651
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 463

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Simplify 576b3x2a4z3/36a3b2z

A) 16bx2az2 B) 8bx2az2
C) 32ba2 z D) 32bxa2
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 16bx2az2

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