Quantitative Aptitude - Arithmetic Ability Questions

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Three pipe P, Q and R can fill a tank in 12 minutes, 18 minutesand 24 minutes respectively. The pipe R is closed 12 minutesbefore the tank is filled. In what time the tank is full?

A) 8 (5/13) hrs B) 8 (4/13) hrs
C) 7 (4/13) hrs D) 8 (6/13) hrs
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 8 (4/13) hrs

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Which of the following quadratic equations has real roots?

A) 4x2 - 7x + 5 = 0 B) 5x2 - 11x + 7 = 0
C) 5x2 - 11x + 8 = 0 D) 2x2 - 7x + 5 = 0
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 2x2 - 7x + 5 = 0

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D and E are points on side AB and AC of ΔABC. DE is parallel to BC. If AD:DB = 2:3 and area of ΔADE is 4 sq cm, what is the area (in sq cm) of quadrilateral BDEC.

A) 25 B) 21
C) 5 D) 9
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 21

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The cash difference between the selling price of an article at a profit of 2% and 18% is Rs. 3. The ratio of two selling prices is

A) 51:59 B) 51:53
C) 51:60 D) 55:59
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 51:59

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Q:

Select the odd letters from the given alternatives.

A) UTS B) PNM
C) KIH D) FDC
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) UTS

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

A) BN – P B) GI – R
C) LM – Y D) TA – U
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) GI – R

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If (1 -­ cosA)/(1 + cosA) = x, then the value of x is

A) (cotA + cosecA)2 B) (cotA -­ cosecA)2
C) cotA -  cosecA D) cotA + cosecA
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) (cotA -­ cosecA)2

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Tanya got an increment of 15% in her salary. If her enhanced salary is Rs.14,030. What was her original salary?

A) Rs.12200 B) Rs.12300
C) Rs.12400 D) Rs.12000
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Rs.12200

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