Quantitative Aptitude - Arithmetic Ability Questions

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What are the co-ordinates of the centroid of a triangle, whose vertices are A(1, -5), B(-4, 0) and C(3, -4)?

A) ( 0, 3) B) ( 0, -3)
C) ( 0, -5) D) ( 0, 5)
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) ( 0, -3)

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Of the 3 numbers whose average is 72, the first is 2/7 times the sum of other 2. The first number is

A) 48 B) 72
C) 32 D) 96
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 48

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Pipes A, B, and C are attached to an empty cistern. While the first two can fill the cistern in 4 and 10 hours, respectively, the third can drain the cistern, when filled, in 6 hours. If all the three pipes are opened simultaneously when the cistern is three-fifth full, how many hours will be needed to fill the cistern?

A) 36/11 B) 48/11
C) 60/11 D) 24/11
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 24/11

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The diameter of a circle is equal to the side of the square. What is the area of the square if the area of the circle is 49π sq cm?

A) 196 sq cm B) 154 sq cm
C) 124 sq cm D) 98 sq cm
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 196 sq cm

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A, B and C are employed to complete a work in Rs. 784. If A and B together complete 23/28 of the work. Calculate the wages (in Rs.) paid to C?

A) 280 B) 140
C) 70 D) 56
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 140

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In the following question, four groups of three numbers are given. In each group the second and third number are related to the first number by a Logic/Rule/Relation. Three are similar on basis of same Logic/Rule/Relation. Select the odd one out from the given alternatives.

A) (8, 23, 15) B) (17, 52, 33)
C) (12, 35, 23) D) (15, 44, 29)
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) (17, 52, 33)

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Select the odd word/letters/number/number pair from the given alternatives.

A) 462 B) 297
C) 674 D) 891
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 674

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The angles of elevation of top and bottom of a flag kept on a flag post from 30 metres distance, are 45 and 30 deg respectively. Height of the flag is [taking √3 = 1.732]

A) 12 √3 m B) 15 m
C) 14.32 m D) 12.68 m
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 12.68 m

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