Quantitative Aptitude - Arithmetic Ability Questions

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In a fraction when 3 is added to its numerator and denominator it becomes 4/5. And it becomes 1/2 when 2 is subtracted from both the numerator and denominator. Find the fraction.

 

A) 15/16   B) 14/16  
C) 11/16   D) 9/16
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 11/16  

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In an alloy, aluminium and tin are in the ratio of 4 : 5. In the second alloy, the ratio of same elements is 4 : 7. If equal quantities of these two alloys be mixed to form a new alloy, then what will be the ratio of both of these elements in the new alloy?

A) 2 : 3 B) 16 : 35
C) 4 : 5 D) 40 : 59
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 40 : 59

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If there are four lines in a plane, then what cannot be the number of points of intersection of these lines?

A) 0 B) 5
C) 4 D) 7
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 7

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12 men or 30 boys can complete a work in 72 days. How many days will 48 men and 24 boys will take to complete the same work?

A) 20 B) 18
C) 15 D) 25
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 15

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What is the simplified value of (sec4 A  tan2 A)  (tan4 A + sec2 A)?

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

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In the following question, select the odd word pair from the given alternatives.

A) Figure – Rectangle B) Ornament – Ring
C) Vehicle – Scooter D) Necklace – Ornament
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Necklace – Ornament

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Reflection of the point (3,-6) in the y-axis is

A) (3,6) B) (3,-6)
C) (-3,-6) D) (-3,6)
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) (-3,-6)

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2sin[(C+D)/2].cos[(C­-D)/2] is equal to

A) sinC ­-  sinD B) cosC + cosD
C) cosC -­ cosD D) sinC + sinD
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) sinC + sinD

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