Quantitative Aptitude - Arithmetic Ability Questions

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If 2x/3 - [5(4x/5 - 4/3)]/2 = 1/3, then what is the value of x?

A) 9/4 B) 4/9
C) -9/4 D) -4/9
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 9/4

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Find out the odd word/letters/number/number pair from the given alternatives.

A) ST39 B) GF15
C) NO29 D) LM25
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) GF15

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In triangle ABC, AB = 8 cm, angle A is bisected internally to intersect BC at D. BD = 6 cm and DC = 7.5 cm. What is the length of CA?

A) 12 cm B) 10 cm
C) 12.5 cm D) 10.5 cm
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 10 cm

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Calculate the total numbers of prime factors in the expression (5)11 x (5)7 x (7)5 x (3)2 x (17)2.

 

A) 35 B)  36
C) 37 D) 38
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 38

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The reciprocals of the squares of the numbers 11⁄2 and 11⁄3 are in the ratio

A) 64 : 81 B) 8 : 9
C) 81 : 64 D) 9 : 8
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 64 : 81

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A thief is stopped by a policeman from a distance of 450 metres. When the policeman starts the chase, the thief also starts running. Assuming the speed of the thief as 7 km/h and that of policeman as 12 km/h, how far the thief would have run, before he is over­ taken?

A) 504 metres B) 756 metres
C) 378 metres D) 630 metres
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 630 metres

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In a container, two types of liquids P and Q are in the ratio of 3 : 7. If 10 litres mixture is drawn off from the container and filled with 6 litres of liquid Q,then the ratio of P and Q becomes 1 : 3. What was the original quantity (in litres) of mixture?

A) 34 B) 36
C) 30 D) 40
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 40

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X, Y and Z are partners in a company. In one year X receives 1/4 part of profit, Y receives 1/5 part of profit and Z receives Rs 22000. How much amount (in Rs) will X get as profit?

 

A) 10000 B) 12000
C) 15000 D) 18000
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 10000

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