Quantitative Aptitude - Arithmetic Ability Questions

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Two pipes, when working one at a time, can fill a cistern in 3 hhrs and 4 hrs, resp while a third pipe can drain the cistern empty in 8 hrs. All the three pipes were opened together when the cistern was 1/12 full. How long did it take for the cistern to be completely full?

A) 2 hrs B) 1 hr 45 min
C) 2 hr 10 min D) 2 hr 11 min
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 2 hrs

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Solve the following : -1/4 { -45 - (-96) / (-32)} = ?

A) 12 B) 10.5
C) -12 D) -10.5
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 12

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Painter A can paint a house in 40 days and Painter B can do it in 60 days. With help of C, they did the job in 20 days only. Then, C alone can do the job in

A) 120 days B) 100 days
C) 90 days D) 80 days
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 120 days

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Which measurement unit represents volume?

A) milliliter B) Cubic centimeter
C) Meter cube D) All of the above
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) All of the above

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M is the largest three digit number which when divided by 6 and 5 leaves remainder 5 and 3 respectively. What will be the remainder when M is divided by 11?

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

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Q:

1/4 of 12?

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

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1/4 of 12

= 1/4 x 12

= 3

 

Hence, 1/4 of 12 = 3.

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Sum of four consecutive odd numbers is 208. Find the largest number.

A) 55 B) 57
C) 59 D) 61
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 55

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If  x = a + 1/a, y = a - 1/a, then the value of x4+y4-2x2y2

A) 4 B) 8
C) 16 D) 64
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 16

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