Quantitative Aptitude - Arithmetic Ability Questions

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In ΔPQR, S and T are points on side PQ and PR respectively. ST is parallel to QR. If lengths of PS, SQ and PR are 6 cm, 9 cm and 12.5 cm respectively, what is the length of TR?

A) 7.5 cm B) 5 cm
C) 10 cm D) 2.5 cm
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 7.5 cm

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The ten's digit of a 2­digit number is greater than the units digit by 4. If we subtract 36 from the number, the new number obtained is a number formed by interchange of the digits. Find the number.

A) 37 B) 18
C) 81 D) 73
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 73

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If a + a2 + a3  1 = 0, then what is the value of a3 + (1/a)?

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

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The average marks of 45 students is shown as 65. It includes a wrong entry of 84 marks instead of 48 marks. The correct average is:

A) 65.8 marks B) 67.4 marks
C) 62.6 marks D) 64.2 marks
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 64.2 marks

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Which one is the largest among the fractions (5/113), (7/120), (13/145) and (17/160)?

A) 5/113 B) 7/120
C) 13/145 D) 17/160
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 17/160

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If the number 583_437 is completely divisible by 9, then the smallest whole number in the place of the blank digit will be

A) 4 B) 5
C) 3 D) 6
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 6

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Δ DEF is right angled at E. If m∠D = 45°, then what is the value of cosecF X cotD?

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

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If a + b + c = 0 , then the value of a3 + b3+ c3 is

A) abc B) 2abc
C) 3abc D) 0
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 3abc

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