Quantitative Aptitude - Arithmetic Ability Questions

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Two pipes, when working one at a time can fill a cistern in 2 hrs and 3 hrs, respectively while a third pipe can drain the cistern empty in 6 hrs. All the three pipes were opened together when the cistern was 1/6 full. How long will it take for the cistern to be completely full?

A) 1 hour B) 1 hour 30 min
C) 1 hour 20 min D) 1 hour 15 min
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 1 hour 15 min

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Find the greatest number which on dividing 1580 and 3800 leaves remainders 8 and 1 respectively.

A) 262 B) 131
C) 65.5 D) 393
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 131

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Three angles of a quadrilateral are 60°,90°and 100°. Then the fourth angle of the quadrilateral is

A) 95° B) 100°
C) 110° D) 115°
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 110°

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

A) 42 B) 24
C) 27 D) 43
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 43

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

A) 431 B) 936
C) 871 D) 652
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 652

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If 5x - 1 < 3x + 2 and 5x + 5 > 6 - 2x; then x can take which of the following values?

A) 0 B) 1
C) -1 D) 2
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 1

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If a cone of radius 10.5 cm and height 12 cm is melted and constructed into a cylinder of the same radius, what will be the height of this cylinder?

A) 8 cm B) 6 cm
C) 4 cm D) 2 cm
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 4 cm

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A sum of money of Rs. 1000 is lent out in two parts in such a way that the interest on one part at 10% per annum for 5 years is equal to another at 5% for 10 years. Calculate the sum lent out at 5%.

A) Rs. 500 B) Rs. 800
C) Rs. 1000 D) Rs. 1200
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Rs. 500

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