Quantitative Aptitude - Arithmetic Ability Questions

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In a container, two types of liquids P and Q are in the ratio of 3 : 7. If 10 litres mixture is drawn off from the container and filled with 6 litres of liquid Q,then the ratio of P and Q becomes 1 : 3. What was the original quantity (in litres) of mixture?

A) 34 B) 36
C) 30 D) 40
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 40

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If a cone of radius 3.5 cm and height 9.6 cm is melted and constructed into a cylinder of the same radius, what will be the height of this cylinder? (Take π = 22/7)

A) 3.2 cm B) 6.4 cm
C) 1.6 cm D) 4.8 cm
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 3.2 cm

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The product of two numbers is 48. If one number equals "The number of wings of a bird plus 2 times the number of fingers on your hand divided by the number of wheels of a Tricycle". Then the other number is

A) 9 B) 10
C) 12 D) 18
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 12

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The LCM of 56, 84 and 112 is

A) 210 B) 336
C) 420 D) 168
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 336

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What number should be added to each of the numbers 55, 100, 65 and 116, so that the resulting numbers are in continued proportion?

A) 20 B) 10
C) 5 D) 15
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 20

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Point P (-2, 5) is the midpoint of segment AB. Co-ordinates of A are (-5, y) and B are (x, 3). What is the value of x?

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

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If 3a – (3/a) – 3 = 0, then what is the value of a3  (1/a3) + 2?

A) 0 B) 2
C) 4 D) 6
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 6

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If u+v = 10 and uv = 16, then find the value of u2-v2uv

A) 0 B) 15/8
C) 15/4 D) 15/2
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 15/4

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