Quantitative Aptitude - Arithmetic Ability Questions

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In an alloy, aluminium and tin are in the ratio of 4 : 5. In the second alloy, the ratio of same elements is 4 : 7. If equal quantities of these two alloys be mixed to form a new alloy, then what will be the ratio of both of these elements in the new alloy?

A) 2 : 3 B) 16 : 35
C) 4 : 5 D) 40 : 59
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 40 : 59

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Find out the odd word/letters/number/number pair from the given alternatives.

A) 529 B) 549
C) 731 D) 525
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 529

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What is the third proportional to 10 and 25?

A) 125 B) 150
C) 62.5 D) 225
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 62.5

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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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Weight of A and B are in the ratio 11 : 8. A’s weight increases by 40% and the total weight of A and B increases by 30%. What is the percentage increase in the B’s weight?

 

 

 

 

A) 10.25 B) 16.25
C) 12.5 D) 18.75
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 16.25

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If cosθ = x2-y2x2+y2, then the value of cotθ is

A) 2xyx2-y2 B) 2xyx2+y2
C) x2+y22xy D) x2-y22xy
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) x2-y22xy

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If 3 dozen guavas cost Rs. 90, how many guavas can be bought for Rs. 240?

A) 98 B) 96
C) 102 D) 90
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 96

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If x - y = -8 and xy = 45, then (x2 + y2) is

A) 154 B) 64
C) 90 D) 26
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 154

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