Quantitative Aptitude - Arithmetic Ability Questions

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A number was divided in the ratio 3:2. When 8 was was added to each of the numbers the ratio changed to 7:5. The greater of the two numbers was

A) 48 B) 42
C) 27 D) 69
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 48

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A cone of height 12 cm and diameter 10 cm is mounted on a hemisphere of the same diameter. What is the volume of the solid thus formed?

A) 384.13 sq cm B) 576.19 sq cm
C) 192.06 sq cm D) 288.1 sq cm
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 576.19 sq cm

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A piece of work can be done by 16 men in 8 days working 12 hours a day. How many men are needed to complete another work, which is three times the first one, in 24 days working 8 hours a day?

A) 24 men B) 22 men
C) 23 men D) 25 men
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 24 men

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The area of a triangle ABC is 63 sq.units. Two parallel lines DE, FG, are drawn such that they divide the line segments AB and AC into three equal parts. What is the area of the quadrilateral DEGF?

 

 

A) 28 sq.units B) 35 sq.units
C) 21 sq.units D) 48 sq.units
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 21 sq.units

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Q:

The effective annual rate of interest corresponding to a nominal rate of 19% per annum payable half­yearly is:

A) 38 percent B) 19.9 percent
C) 39.81 percent D) 19 percent
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 19.9 percent

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In the following question, four groups of three numbers are given. In each group the second and third number are related to the first number by a Logic/Rule/Relation. Three are similar on basis of same Logic/Rule/Relation. Select the odd one out from the given alternatives.

A) (157, 162, 167) B) (138, 143, 148)
C) (222, 227, 232) D) (167, 172, 187)
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) (167, 172, 187)

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Q:

Choose the one which is different or odd from the following options?

A) Lion B) Tiger
C) Horse D) Giraffe
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Horse

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Q:

What is the largest 4 digit number that is exactly divisible by 93?

A) 9961 B) 9971
C) 9981 D) 9951
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 9951

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