Quantitative Aptitude - Arithmetic Ability Questions

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From an external point two tangents to a circle are drawn. The chord passing through the points of contact subtends an angle72° at the centre. The angle between the tangents is?

A) 36° B) 72°
C) 108° D) 144°
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 108°

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Four pairs of words are given. Find the odd one out.

A) White : Snow B) Red : Blood
C) Brown : Sky D) Green : Grass
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Brown : Sky

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The value of the expression 2(sin6θ+cos6θ) - 3(sin4θ+cos4θ) + 1 is

A) -1 B) 0
C) 1 D) 2
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 0

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The mid points of AB and AC of the Δ ABC are P and Q respectively. If PQ = 6 cm, then the side BC is

A) 10 cm B) 12 cm
C) 8 cm D) 14 cm
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 12 cm

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Qamar gained 16% on the resale of a used stereo. If he purchased the item for Rs. 1500, how much did he sell it for?

A) Rs. 1740 B) Rs. 1660
C) Rs. 1600 D) Rs. 1820
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Rs. 1740

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Three years ago, the average age of a family of 5 members was 17 years. A baby having been born, the average age of the family is the same today. The present age of the baby is

A) 2 years B) 2.4 years
C) 3 years D) 1.5 years
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 2 years

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Two water squash mixtures, the first with a water-to-squash ratio of 5:1 and the letter with a ratio of 3:1 are blended in the ratio 3:2. What is the final water : squash ratio in the blend?

 

A) 4:1 B) 10:9
C) 5:3 D) 6:1
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 4:1

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A batsman makes a score of 111 runs in the 10th match and thus increases his average runs per match by 5. What will be his average after the 10th match?

A) 66 B) 61
C) 62 D) 64
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 66

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