Quantitative Aptitude - Arithmetic Ability Questions

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The side BC of the ΔABC is extended to the point D. If ∠ ACD = 112° and ∠B = 3/4 ∠A, then the value of ∠B is

A) 64° B) 48°
C) 46° D) 50°
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 48°

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Which of the following will yield a recurring decimal?

A) 21/90 B) 21/60
C) 21/30 D) 21/120
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 21/90

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Two valves P and B can fill a sump in 37.5 minutes and 45 minutes respectively. Both valves are opened. The sump will be filled in just 30 minutes, if valve B is turned off after

A) 6 min B) 9 min
C) 5 min D) 10 min
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 9 min

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A tap can fill a tank in 50 minutes. If the tank has a leakage which alone is capable of emptying the tank in 2.5 hours, the tank will now be filled in

A) 1 hour B) 1 hour 15 minutes
C) 1 hour 25 minutes D) 1 hour 30 minutes
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 1 hour 15 minutes

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The distance between the points (11,­5) and (k,0) is 13. Find k.

A) k = 1 or 23 B) k = ­-1 or 23
C) k = ­1 or ­-23 D) k = -1 or ­-23
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) k = ­-1 or 23

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If the Arithmetic mean of 7, 5, 13, x and 9 is 10, then the value of x is

A) 10 B) 12
C) 14 D) 16
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 16

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ax + 5y = 8 has slope of -4/3. What is the value of a?

A) 20/3 B) 3/20
C) -20/3 D) -3/20
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 20/3

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D and E are the points on the sides AB and AC respectively of a ΔABC and AD = 8 cm, DB = 12 cm, AE= 6 cm and EC = 9 cm, then BC is equal to:

A) 2/5 DE B) 5/2 DE
C) 3/2 DE D) 2/3 DE
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 5/2 DE

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