Quantitative Aptitude - Arithmetic Ability Questions

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n an alloy, lead and tin are in the ratio of 2 : 3. In the second alloy, the ratio of same elements is 3 : 4. If equal quantities of these two alloy are mixed to forma new alloy, then what will be the ratio of these two elements in the new alloy? 

 

A) 1 : 3 B) 29 : 41
C) 25 : 37 D) 31 : 43
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 29 : 41

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

A) 6735 B) 1983
C) 1875 D) 7361
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 7361

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You purchased two pieces of cloth measring 1.2 m and 1.3 m each at Rs. 330 and Rs. 270 per meter respectively and gave Rs. 1000 at the payment counter. How much cash will you get back?

A) Rs. 253 B) Rs. 604
C) Rs. 649 D) Rs. 235
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Rs. 253

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Which of the following ratio correctly depicts the division of each median of the triangle by the centroid?

A) 1:2 B) 1:3
C) 2:1 D) 3:1
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 2:1

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

A) Border Security Force B) Central Reserve Police Force
C) Indo­Tibetan Border Police Force D) Indian Air Force
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Indian Air Force

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The sum of a non-zero number and twenty times its reciprocal is 9. What is the number?

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

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If the 3rd and the 5th term of an arithmetic progression are 13 and 21, what is the 13th term?

A) 53 B) 49
C) 57 D) 61
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 53

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The successive discount of 15%, 20% and 25% on an article is equivalent to the single discount of

A) 60% B) 47%
C) 49% D) 40%
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 49%

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