Quantitative Aptitude - Arithmetic Ability Questions

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The mean of 10 observations is 17. One more observation is included and the new mean becomes 16. The 11th observation is

 

A) 16 B) 8
C) 6 D) 12
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 6

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Which of the following quadratic equations has real roots?

A) 4x2 - 7x + 5 = 0 B) 5x2 - 11x + 7 = 0
C) 5x2 - 11x + 8 = 0 D) 2x2 - 7x + 5 = 0
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 2x2 - 7x + 5 = 0

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In simple interest rate per annum a certain sum amounts to Rs. 5,182 in 2 years and Rs. 5,832 in 3 years. The principal in rupees is

A) Rs. 2882 B) Rs. 5000
C) Rs. 3882 D) Rs. 4000
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Rs. 3882

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

A) 5210 B) 7214
C) 9218 D) 7426
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 7426

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If the cost of 17 m of cloth is Rs. 77 5/7, find its cost per meter in Rs.?

A) 4 4/7 B) 7 5/7
C) 5 5/7 D) 4 5/7
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 4 4/7

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If Girish's salary is 4/9 times of Harishankar's and Shirish's salary is 5/6 times of Harishankar's, what is the ratio of Girish's salary to Shirish's.

A) 27:10 B) 10:27
C) 8:15 D) 15:8
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 8:15

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In an alloy of German silver the ratio of copper to zinc was 17:7 while that of nickel to zinc was 4 :3. The ratio of copper to zinc to nickel in the alloy was

A) 17 : 21 : 4 B) 51 : 21 : 28
C) 68 : 28 : 21 D) 17 : 28 : 3
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 51 : 21 : 28

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If the ratio of the angle bisector segments of the two equiangular triangles are in the ratio of 3:2 then what is the ratio of the corresponding sides of the two triangles?

 

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

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