Quantitative Aptitude - Arithmetic Ability Questions

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X can complete a task in 8 days, whereas Y can complete the same task in 10 days. If they work together, in how many days will the task be completed?

A) 40/9 B) 9/40
C) 44/9 D) 9/44
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 40/9

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Q:

The reciprocal of the sum of the reciprocals of 8/7 and 5/6 is:

A) 83/40 B) 42/83
C) 83/42 D) 40/83
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 40/83

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Q:

In how many months will Rs 8,000 yield Rs 2,648 as compound interest at 20% per annum compounded semi-annually?

A) 18 B) 24
C) 12 D) 30
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 18

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To go a distance of 40 km upstream a rower takes 8 hours while it takes her only 5 hours to row the same distance downstream. What was the rower's speed in still water?

A) 4.5 kmph B) 4 kmph
C) 6.5 kmph D) 1.5 kmph
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 6.5 kmph

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Q:

If tan(A/2) = x, then the value of x is

A) sinA/(1 - cosA) B) sinA/(1 + cosA)
C) √[sinA/(1 + cosA)] D) √[sinA/(1 - cosA)]
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) sinA/(1 + cosA)

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Q:

What is the value of Sin 60° + (1/2)Cosec 45°?

A) (√3 + 2)/2 B) (√3 + √2)/√2
C) (√3 + 2)/√2 D) (√3 + √2)/2
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) (√3 + √2)/2

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What will be the roots of the quadratic equation x2 - 25x + 156 = 0?

A) 12, 13 B) 25, 1
C) 9, 16 D) 31, 6
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 12, 13

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The weights of two iron balls are 3.5 kg and 7.5 kg. What is the percentage weight of the 1st ball with respect to 2nd ball.

A) 46 2/3% B) 35%
C) 46 1/3% D) 45%
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 46 2/3%

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