Quantitative Aptitude - Arithmetic Ability Questions

Q:

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

A) Error : Accurate B) Careless : Casual
C) Strength : Lethargy D) Gloomy : Cheerful
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Careless : Casual

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Q:

If 3x= 4y= 12, then z is equal to

A) xy B) x + y
C) xy/x+Y D) 4x +3y
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) xy/x+Y

Explanation:
Taking log of all 3 we get
xln3 = yln4 =
zln12 = k
z = k/ln12 = k / ln(
3*4) = k/ln3 + ln4 = k / (k/x +k/y) = xy / (x+y)
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Q:

If √3 = 1.732, then the value of 9+233?

A) 7.169 B) 7.196
C) 5.198 D) 7.296
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 7.196

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A sphere of radius 21 cm is cut into 8 identical parts by 3 cuts (1 cut along each axis). What will be the total surface area (in cm2) of each part?

A) 844.5 B) 1732.5
C) 1039.5 D) 1115.6
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 1732.5

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The marked price of an article is 40% more than its cost price. If 15% discount is given on the marked price, then what will be the profit percentage?

A) 25 B) 15
C) 21 D) 19
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 19

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If x - 1/x = 1 then what is the value of 1x1x-1-1x+1+1x2+1-1x2-1?

A) ±√5 B) 2/5
C) ±2/√5 D) ±√5/2
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) ±2/√5

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The sum of three numbers is 162. If the ratio of the first number to the second number is 5 : 7 and that of the second number to the third number is 5 :3, then what is the second number?

A) 35 B) 70
C) 80 D) 40
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 70

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If x3 = 62 - 32, then the value of x is

A) 9 B) 6
C) 3 D) 1
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 3

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