Quantitative Aptitude - Arithmetic Ability Questions

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X and Y are two alloys which are prepared by mixing zinc and aluminium in the ratio of 1 : 4 and 11 : 8 respectively. If equal quantities of alloys are melted to form a third alloy Z then what is the ratio of zinc and aluminium in alloy Z?

 

A) 32:47 B) 37:58
C) 37:95 D) 74:95
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 37:58

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The average of 8 consecutive integers is 23/2. What is the average of first three integers?

A) 9 B) 19/2
C) 8 D) 10
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 9

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If 5x/2 - [7(6x - 3/2)]/4 = 5/8, then what is the value of x?

A) 1/4 B) -1/4
C) 4 D) -4
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 1/4

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If 1+121+141+161+181-131-151-17 = 1+ 1x, then what is the value of x?

A) 6 B) 8
C) 5 D) 7
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 8

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What is the value of Cot 60°- Cos 45°?

A) (9 - 2√3)/9 B) (2√6 - 1)/√3
C) (1 - 2√3)/2 D) (√2 - √3)/√6
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) (√2 - √3)/√6

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The radius of a cylindrical milk container is half its height and surface area of the inner part is 616 sq.cm. The amount of milk that the container can hold, approximately, is [ Use : √5 = 2.23 and π = 22/7 ]

A) 1.42 litres B) 1.53 litres
C) 1.71 litres D) 1.82 litres
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 1.53 litres

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Find 2 consecutive natural numbers, sum of whose squares is 25.

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

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A spaceship travels at 1,260 km/h. How many metres does it travel in 1/10 th of a second?

A) 126 B) 35
C) 36 D) 125
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 35

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