Quantitative Aptitude - Arithmetic Ability Questions

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The radius of a wire is decreased to one-third. If volume remains the same, length will increase by

A) 1.5 times B) 3 times
C) 6 times D) 9 times
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 9 times

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An equal sum is invested in two different schemes. One scheme gives simple interest and the other gives compound interest (annual compounding). The total interest obtained after 2 years from both the schemes together is Rs 2090. If both the schemes have 18% per annum interest rate, then what is the first year interest (in Rs) of simple interest scheme?

A) 1000 B) 500
C) 545 D) 1045
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 500

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In ΔDEF, G and H are points on side DE and DF respectively. GH is parallel to EF. If G divides DE in the ratio 3:2 and HF is 8 cm, then the length of DF is

A) 12 cm B) 20 cm
C) 14 cm D) 16 cm
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 20 cm

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Find the total surface area (in cm²) of a right circular cone of diameter 14 cm and slant height 10 cm.

 

A) 374 B) 570
C) 428 D) 524
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 374

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In what ratio wheat costing Rs 17/kg mixed with another wheat costing Rs 12/kg to get a mixture costing Rs 13.5/ kg?

 

A) 1 : 2   B) 2 : 5  
C) 3 : 7   D) 4 : 9
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 3 : 7  

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The two chords AB and CD of a circle intersect at point P, such that BP=4 cm, PD=5 cm, and CP=8 cm. find the length of chord AB.

 

A) 8 B) 10
C) 12 D) 14
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 14

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After buying a toy for Rs.45, Raghu managed to sell it at a profit of 15%. The selling price of the toy was

A) Rs. 50.75 B) Rs. 60
C) Rs. 51.25 D) Rs. 51.75
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Rs. 51.75

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

A) Mars B) Venus
C) Planet D) Mercury
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Planet

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