Quantitative Aptitude - Arithmetic Ability Questions

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A flask has two holes. The 1st hole alone makes the flask empty in 9 minutes and 2nd hole alone makes the flask empty in 16 minutes. If water leaks out at a constant rate, how long in minutes does it take if both the holes together empty the flask?

A) 19/25 B) 41925
C) 52025 D) 51925
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 51925

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If the angles of a triangle are in the ratio of 2:3:4, then the difference of the measure of greatest angle and smallest angle is

A) 20° B) 30°
C) 40° D) 50°
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 40°

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Two equal circles of radius 3 cm each and distance between their centres is 10 cm. The length of one of their transverse common tangent is

A) 7 cm B) 9 cm
C) 10 cm D) 8 cm
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 8 cm

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

A) KP B) DW
C) GT D) CW
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) CW

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

A) 235 B) 678
C) 347 D) 268
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 678

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Which of the following is a Pythagorean triplet?

A) 8, 15, 17 B) 17, 21, 29
C) 7, 9, 11 D) 2, 3, 5
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 8, 15, 17

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Simplify (2/7 + 3/5) / (2/5 + 2/7)

A) 31/24 B) 24/31
C) 26/25 D) 12/13
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 31/24

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Simple interest on a certain sum of money for 3 years at 8% per annum is half the compound interest on Rs 1200 for 2 years at 10% per annum. The sum placed on simple interest is

A) Rs 525 B) Rs 1050
C) Rs 260 D) Rs 420
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Rs 525

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