Quantitative Aptitude - Arithmetic Ability Questions

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Points P and Q lie on side AB and AC of triangle ABC respectively such that segment PQ is parallel to side BC. If the ratio of areas of triangle APQ: triangle ABC is 16:25. Then the ratio of AP:PB is?

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

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In ΔPQR, PS and PT are bisectors of ∠QPR and ∠QPS respectively. If ∠QPT = 30°, PT = 9 cm and TR = 15 cm, then what is the area (in cm2) of ΔPTR

A) 36 B) 54
C) 72 D) 216
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 54

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A satellite airtime bill costs Rs. 8 for 5 minutes 40 seconds. What is the cost in rupees for 4 minutes 20 seconds? (Round upto one decimal).

A) 6.1 B) 6
C) 6.2 D) 6.3
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 6.1

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If x stands for addition, / stands for subtraction, + stands for multiplication and - stands for division, then what is the value of 20 x 8 / 8 - 4 + 2 ?

A) 24 B) 1
C) 20 D) 0
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 24

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

A) Patient – Doctor B) Criminals – Police
C) Student – Teacher D) Animal – Bird
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Animal – Bird

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The ratio of the number of boys and girls in a school is 3:2. If 20% of the boys and 25% of the girls are scholarship holders, the percentage of the school students who are not scholarship holders is

A) 56 B) 78
C) 70 D) 80
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 78

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The difference between simple and compound interests compounded annually on a certain sum of money for 2 years at 12% per annum is Rs 900. What is the value of given sum (in Rs)?

A) 125000 B) 250000
C) 62500 D) 187500
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 62500

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ΔPQR is right angled at Q. If tanP = 24/7, then what is the value of cosR ?

A) 25/7 B) 24/25
C) 24/7 D) 7/24
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 24/25

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