Quantitative Aptitude - Arithmetic Ability Questions

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The line parallel to the BC of the triangle ABC divides the other two sides at the point D and E in such a way that AB=3AD. Calculate the ratio of DE and BC.

 

A) 1:6 B) 1:4
C) 1:3 D) 3:1
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 1:3

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A triangle is circumscribed on the circle of centre O in such a way that sides AB = 12 cm, BQ = 7 cm and CQ = 5 cm. Calculate the lengtth (in cm) of side AC.

A) 8 B) 10
C) 12 D) 14
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 10

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What is the reflection of the point (-1 , 3) in the line x = -4?

A) (-7 ,-3) B) (-7 ,3)
C) (7 ,-3) D) (7 ,3)
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) (-7 ,3)

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Two tangents PA and PB are drawn to a circle of centre O in such a way that angle AOB = 120 deg. Calculate the value of angle APB.

A) 40 deg B) 50 deg
C) 60 deg D) 80 deg
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 60 deg

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The volume of a right circular cone, with a base radius the same as its altitude, and the volume of a hemisphere are equal. The ratio of the radii of the cone to the hemisphere is

A) 2 : 1 B) √2 : 1
C) 23 : 1 D) 33 : 23
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 23 : 1

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The sum of two fractions is 3/4. One of them is 2/3. What is the other fraction?

A) 1/12 B) 1/1
C) 1/10 D) 1/5
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 1/12

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Which of the following is a true statement?

A) Two similar triangles are always congruent. B) Two similar triangles have equal areas
C) Two triangles are similar if their corresponding sides are proportional D) Two polygons are similar if their corresponding sides are proportional
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Two triangles are similar if their corresponding sides are proportional

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What is the diameter (in cm) of a sphere of surface area 6.16 sq cm?

A) 1.4 B) 0.7
C) 2.8 D) 2.1
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 1.4

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