Quantitative Aptitude - Arithmetic Ability Questions

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The line parallel to the BC of the triangle ABC divides the other two sides at the point D and E in such a way that AB=3AD. Calculate the ratio of DE and BC.

 

A) 1:6 B) 1:4
C) 1:3 D) 3:1
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 1:3

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A and B can complete a piece of work in 10 days and 15 days respectively. B starts the work and is joined by A after 5 days. If they earn a total of Rs. 60, what are their individual shares?

A) Rs.24, Rs.36 B) Rs.30, Rs.30
C) Rs.20, Rs.40 D) Rs.25, Rs.35
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Rs.24, Rs.36

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The rate of simple interest per annum at which a sum of money double itself in 162⁄3 yrs. is

A) 4% B) 5%
C) 6% D) 6 2/3%
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 6%

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Find the HCF of 48, 92 and 140

A) 8 B) 6
C) 4 D) 3
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 4

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Two circles of equal radii intersect each other such that one circle will pass through the centre of the other circle. The distance between the centre of two circles is equal to 6 cm. Find the length (in cm) of common chord.

 

A) √3   B) 2√3
C) 3√3 D) 6√3
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 6√3

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Factors of  x2 + 7x + 10 are

A) (x-5)(x-2) B) (x+5)(x+2)
C) (x-5)(x+2) D) (x-4)(x+2)
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) (x+5)(x+2)

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What is the sum of the measures of all the interior angles of a regular polygon of 9 sides?

A) 1260 B) 1440
C) 1800 D) 2340
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 1260

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Find the number which is NOT a prime number.

A) 89 B) 87
C) 79 D) 97
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 87

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