Quantitative Aptitude - Arithmetic Ability Questions

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In what ratio is the segment joining (12,­1) and (-­3,4) divided by the Y­-axis?

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

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A sum of Rs 10000 becomes Rs 14641 when invested at compound interest at the yearly interest rate of 20% per annum. If the compounding is done half yearly, then for how many years was the sum invested?

 

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

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Divide 20 into two parts such that the sum of the square of the parts is 232. What is the value of the two parts?

A) 6, 14 B) 8, 12
C) 4, 16 D) 10, 10
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 6, 14

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If [a + (1/a)]2  2[a  (1/a)] = 12, then which of the following is a value of 'a'?

A) – 8 + √3 B) – 8 – √3
C) – 8 + √5 D) None of these
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) None of these

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A circle and a square have same area. The ratio of the side of the square to the radius of the circle will be:

A) π:1 B) 1:π
C) π2:1 D) 1:π
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) π:1

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Dipali bought a set of cups for Rs. 375, but then had to sell it later to clear old stocks for Rs. 345. What is the percentage of loss that she incurred?

A) 14 B) 7
C) 16 D) 8
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 8

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What will be the sum of the measures all the interior angles of a polygon having 14 sides?

A) 2520° B) 2160°
C) 2880° D) 3240°
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 2160°

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In a mixture of 25 litres, the ratio of milk to water is 4:1. Another 3 litres of water is added to the mixture. The ratio of milk to water in the new mixture is

A) 5:1 B) 5:2
C) 5:3 D) 5:4
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 5:2

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