Quantitative Aptitude - Arithmetic Ability Questions

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If a cone is divided into two parts by drawing a plane through the midpoints of its axis, then the ratio of the volume of the 2 parts of the cone is

A) 1 : 2 B) 1 : 4
C) 1 : 7 D) 1 : 8
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 1 : 7

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If  a+1/a = 3, then a3+1a3?

A) 12 B) 18
C) 9 D) 6
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 18

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ΔPQR is right angled at Q. If cotP = 5/12, then what is the value of tanR ?

A) 5/13 B) 5/12
C) 13/5 D) 13/12
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 5/12

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Two numbers are 10% and 20% lesser than a third number respectively. By how much percent is the second number should be enhanced to make it equal to the first number?

A) 345 B) 375
C) 415 D) 315
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 315

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A solid cone of height 36 cm and radius of base 9 cm is melted to form a solid cylinder of radius 9 cm and height 9 cm. What percent of material is wasted this process?

A) 25 B) 5
C) 0 D) 10
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 25

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PQ is a diameter of a circle with centre O. RS is a chord parallel to PQ subtends an angle of 40° at the centre of the circle. If PR and QS are produced to meet at T, then what will be the measure (in degrees) of ∠PTQ?

A) 55 B) 60
C) 70 D) 90
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 70

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The sum of squares of three positive integers is 323. If the sum of squares of two numbers is twice the third, their product is

A) 255 B) 260
C) 265 D) 270
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 255

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In what ratio rice costing Rs 14/kg mixed with another rice costing Rs 11/kg to get the mixture costing Rs 11.6/kg?

 

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

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