Quantitative Aptitude - Arithmetic Ability Questions

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In an alloy, aluminium and tin are in the ratio of 4 : 5. In the second alloy, the ratio of same elements is 4 : 7. If equal quantities of these two alloys be mixed to form a new alloy, then what will be the ratio of both of these elements in the new alloy?

A) 2 : 3 B) 16 : 35
C) 4 : 5 D) 40 : 59
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 40 : 59

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A box of 20 items was bought for Rs. 6,400 after a discount of 20%. Find the cost of each item.

A) Rs. 300 B) Rs. 350
C) Rs. 400 D) Rs. 450
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Rs. 400

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The point P(-­4,1) divides the segment joining the points (x,0) and (0,y) in the ratio 3:2. Find x and y?

A) x = ­-10; y = 5/3 B) x = ­-10; y = ­-5/3
C) x = 10; y = 5/3 D) x = 10; y = ­-5/3
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) x = ­-10; y = 5/3

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If 3.5x = 0.07y, then find the result of [y-x / y+x]

A) 51/49 B) 49/53
C) 49/51 D) 53/57
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 49/51

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

A) Mass – Balance B) Temperature – Thermometer
C) Scale – Length D) Pressure – Barometer
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Scale – Length

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Rearrange the jumbled up letters in their natural sequence ad find the odd one out.

A) EARSUQ B) ONGPOYL
C) NAEGRCELT D) RGETESNH
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) RGETESNH

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

A) 12 B) 24
C) 80 D) 48
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 12

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If a3 + b3 + c3 - 3abc = 0, then the value of a2/bc + b2/ac - 3.

 

A) -c2/ab B) -c2/bc
C) -c3/ba D) -c/a
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) -c2/ab

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