Quantitative Aptitude - Arithmetic Ability Questions

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A can do a work in 12 days and B in 24 days. If they work on it together for 4 days, then what fraction of work is left?

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

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Two numbers are 10% and 20% lesser than a third number respectively. By how much percent is the second number should be enhanced to make it equal to the first number?

A) 10 B) 15
C) 12.5 D) 8
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 12.5

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What is the fourth proportional to 24, 120 and 22?

A) 110 B) 120
C) 100 D) 90
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 110

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Two whole numbers are such that the square of first number exceeds the second by 112 and the ratio of the numbers is 4:3. What is thevalue of smaller number?

A) 3 B) 4
C) 12 D) 36
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 12

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What is the simplified value of (sin A – cosec A)(sec A – cos A) (tan A + cot A)?

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

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ΔDEF is right angled at E. If cosD = 8/17, then what is the value of secF ?

A) 17/8 B) 8/17
C) 17/15 D) 15/17
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 17/15

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If -3/2 + (2/3)(3x + 9) = x/2, then what is the value of x?

A) -9 B) 11
C) 9 D) -3
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) -3

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x, y and z are real numbers. If x3 + y3 + z3 = 13, x + y + z = 1 and xyz = 1, then what is the value of xy + yz + zx?

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

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