Quantitative Aptitude - Arithmetic Ability Questions

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The brother is elder to his sister by 6 years. Seven years ago the product of their ages was 72. What is the age of the brother?

A) 13 years B) 12 years
C) 6 years D) 19 years
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 19 years

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The standard deviation of the set {10, 11, 9, 11, 9} is

A) 1/√5 B) 2/√5
C) 3/√5 D) 0
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 2/√5

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If √(1 - sin2A) = x, then the value of x is

A) tanA B) cosA
C) cosecA D) secA
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) cosA

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If O is the orthocentre of a triangle ABC and ∠BOC = 100°, the measure of ∠BAC is

A) 100° B) 180°
C) 80° D) 200°
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 80°

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P and Q are two alloys which are prepared by mixing tin and lead in the ratio of 12 : 5 and 4 : 3 respectively. If equal quantities of alloys are melted to form athird alloy R, then what is the ratio of tin and lead in alloy R?

A) 84 : 65 B) 57 : 35
C) 76 : 43 D) 78 : 47
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 76 : 43

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Ram is 20 years younger than Shyam. 5 years ago, the ratio of their age was 3:5. The sum of their present age is

A) 75 years B) 80 years
C) 90 years D) 95 years
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 90 years

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A student multiplied a number by 3/10 instead of 10/3. What is the percentage error in the calculation?

A) 1011.11 percent B) 45.5 percent
C) 91 percent D) 505.56 percent
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 91 percent

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Find the LCM of 3.2, 2.72, 1.28 and 1.44

A) 24.48 B) 2448
C) 2.448 D) 244.8
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 24.48

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