Quantitative Aptitude - Arithmetic Ability Questions

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The ratio of sand to gravel in a mixture is 7 : 8 while that between gravel and cement is 6 : 7. What is the ratio of sand to cement in the mixture?

A) 49 : 48 B) 7 : 7
C) 8 : 6  D) 3 : 4
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 3 : 4

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The simple interest on a certain sum of money invested at a certain rate for 2 years amounts to Rs. 1200. The compound interest on the same sum of money invested at the same rate of interest for 2 years amounts to Rs. 1290. What was the principal?

A) Rs. 12000 B) Rs. 16000
C) Rs. 6000 D) Rs. 4000
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Rs. 4000

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What sum will produce the same interest in 9 years at the rate 8% simple interest as Rs. 800 producein 3 years at 9/2% per annum?

A) Rs. 100 B) Rs. 125
C) Rs. 150 D) Rs. 110
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Rs. 150

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Q:

9997 x 10003 = ?

A) 9999991 B) 99999911
C) 99999991 D) 9999911
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 99999991

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If x + 2(3-5x) > -1 - 2x < 5 - x/3; then the value of x is

A) -3 B) -4
C) 2 D) 3
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) -3

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What is the value of cos 4π/3?

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

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Find out the odd word/letters/number/number pair from the given alternatives.

A) Sagarmatha B) Mount Everest
C) Kanchenjunga D) Chomolungma
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Kanchenjunga

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One pipe can fill an empty cistern in 4 hours while another can drain the cistern when full in 10 hours. Both the pipes were turned on when the cistern was half-empty. How long will it take for the cistern to be full?

A) 3 hours 20 minutes B) 6 hours 40 minutes
C) 4 hours 20 minutes D) 5 hours 30 minutes
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 3 hours 20 minutes

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