Quantitative Aptitude - Arithmetic Ability Questions

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A tank can be filled in 30 minutes. There is a leakage which can empty the tank in 90 minutes. Therefore, the tank will be filled in

A) 60 min B) 45 min
C) 55 min D) 50 min
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 45 min

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Pipe A can empty a filled tank in 28 hours while Pipe B can fill the same tank, when empty in 35 hrs. If alternatively Pipes A and B are turned on for an hour each time, starting when the tank is full, how long will it take to empty the tank?

A) 279 hrs B) 271 hrs
C) 275 hrs D) 280 hrs
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 271 hrs

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A shopkeeper marks the price of an article at Rs. 320. Find the cost price if after allowing a discount of 10%, he still gains 20% on the cost price.

A) Rs. 240 B) Rs. 280
C) Rs. 300 D) Rs. 264
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Rs. 240

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If PQ and PR be the two tangents to a circle with centre O such that ∠QPR = 120° then ∠POQ is

A) 90° B) 45°
C) 30° D) 60°
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 30°

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Select the odd word/letters/number/number pair from the given alternatives.

A) Niece B) Nephew
C) Aunt D) Sister
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Nephew

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

A) 10 – 121 B) 12 – 169
C) 14 – 225 D) 16 – 279
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 16 – 279

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2sin[(C+D)/2].sin[(D­-C)/2] is equal to

A) cosC + cosD B) cosC ­- cosD
C) sinC ­- sinD D) sinC + sinD
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) cosC ­- cosD

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If y = √3 - √2, then find the value of 1y3 - y3.

A) 11 B) 11√2
C) 22 D) 22√2
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 22√2

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