Quantitative Aptitude - Arithmetic Ability Questions

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By increasing the price of entry ticket to a fair in the ratio 17:19, the number of visitors to the fair has decreased in the ratio 11:10. In what ratio has the total collection increased or decreased?

A) decreased in the ratio 190:187 B) increased in the ratio 187:190
C) increased in the ratio 170:209 D) decreased in the ratio 209:170
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) increased in the ratio 187:190

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In the given questions, two equations numbered I and II are given. Solve both the equation and mark the appropriate answer.

I. x25x 24 = 0II. 2y2+ 19y + 35 = 0

A) x > y B) x>y
C) x < y D) x<y
 
Answer & Explanation Answer:

Explanation:

x^2–5x –24 = 0

(x-8) (x+3)

x = 8, -3

II. 2y^2+ 19y + 35 = 0

(2y+7) (y+7)y= -7, -5/2

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If (333 + 333 + 333) (233 + 233) = 6x, then what is the value of x?

A) 34 B) 35
C) 33 D) 33.5
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 34

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A sum of Rs. 3000 amounts to Rs. 6000 in two years at compound interest. The interest for four years is

A) Rs.9000 B) Rs.12000
C) Rs.6000 D) Rs.3000
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Rs.9000

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If 2x-2x=1 (x0), then the value of x3-1x3 is

A) 134 B) 138
C) 174 D) 178
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 138

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The sum of two angles of a triangle is 116o and their difference is 24o . The measure of smallest angle of the triangle is

A) 38° B) 28°
C) 46° D) 64°
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 46°

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The alcohol and water in a mixture are in the ratio of 7 : 8 respectively. If 11 litre water is added to it, then the ratio of alcohol and water in the new mixture becomes 3 : 5. What is the total quantity (in litres) of the alcohol in the new mixture?

A) 21 B) 24
C) 35 D) 32
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 21

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Three numbers are in the ratio 1 : 2 : 3 and the sum of their cubes is 4500 .The smallest numbers is

A) 4 B) 5
C) 6 D) 10
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 5

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