Quantitative Aptitude - Arithmetic Ability Questions

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Rs. x invested at 9% simple interest per annum for 5 years yields the same interest as that on Rs. y invested at 6.25% simple interest per annum for 8 years. Find x:y.

 

 

A) 16:15   B) 10:9  
C) 45:50   D) 5:8
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 10:9  

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Three solid spheres of radius 3 cm, 4 cm and 5 cm are melted and recasted into a solid sphere. What will be the percentage decrease in the surface area?

A) 12 B) 14
C) 16 D) 28
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 28

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The line segment AB intersects the straight line CD at B; AB will be smallest when ∠ ABD (in degrees) is

A) 30 B) 60
C) 90 D) 45
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 90

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Sum of a fraction and thrice of its reciprocal is 73/20. What is the fraction?

A) 4/5 B) 9/4
C) 4/9 D) 5/4
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 5/4

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On dividing 221a2b2 by 13b2, we get _____.

A) 17a2 B) 17b2
C) 13a2b2 D) 13
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 17a2

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If x + 3 ≤ 4x + 4 and 5(4 -­ x) ­- 4 ≥ 5x - ­2; then

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

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Q:

Select the odd word from the given alternatives.

A) Stream B) Rivulet
C) River D) Valley
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Valley

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If the angles of a triangle are in the ratio of 1 : 4 : 7, then find the ratio of the greatest angle to the smallest angle.

A) 7:2 B) 2:3
C) 7:1 D) 3:5
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 7:1

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