Quantitative Aptitude - Arithmetic Ability Questions

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Two circles touch each other at point X. Two common tangents of the circles meet at point P and none of the tangents passes through X. These tangents touch the larger circle at points B and C. If the radius of the larger circle is 15 cm and CP = 20 cm, then what is the radius (in cm) of the smaller circle?

A) 3.5 B) 3.75
C) 4.25 D) 4.45
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 3.75

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Simple interest on a sum of Rs 50200 for 3 months is Rs 1380.5. What is the rate (in percentage) of interest per annum?

 

A) 11 B) 9
C) 9.5 D) 8.5
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 11

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

A) Lithosphere B) Hydrosphere
C) Biosphere D) Mantle
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Mantle

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If the amount received at the end of 2nd and 3rd year at Compound Interest on a certain Principal is Rs 33708, and Rs 35730.48 respectively, what is the rate of interest?

A) 6 percent B) 3 percent
C) 12 percent D) 10 percent
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 6 percent

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If P : Q = 9 : 7, then what is the value of (P – Q) : (P + Q)?

A) 1 : 2 B) 1 : 8
C) 1 : 4 D) 2 : 13
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 1 : 8

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

A) Tiger B) Jaguar
C) Leopard D) Fox
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Fox

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P and Q undertook to do a work for Rs 7200. P alone could do it in 20 days and Q alone in 12 days. With the assistance of R they finished the work in 5days. What is the share (in Rs) of R?

 

A) 1800   B) 2400  
C) 2800   D) 2600
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 2400  

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A circle has its centre at O . A tangent drawn from a point P , which is situated outside the circle, touches the circle at A. If PA = 4 cm & PO=5 cm, then the length of the radius of the circle is

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

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