Quantitative Aptitude - Arithmetic Ability Questions

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If x(2x + 3) = 90 and 7y-1/2+ 2y-1/2= y1/2 (x and y are positive numbers), then what is the value of x2+ y2?

A) 45 B) 109
C) 117 D) 126
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 117

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There are two parallel streets each directed north to south. A person in the first street travelling from south to north wishes to take the second street which is on his right side. At some place, he makes a 150 deg turn to the right and he travels for 15 minutes at the speed of 20 km/hr. After that he takes a left turn of 60 deg and travels for 20 minutes at the speed of 30 km/hr in order to meet the second street. What is the distance between the two streets?

A) 7.5 km B) 10.5 km
C) 12.5 km D) 15 km
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 12.5 km

Explanation:
Initially the person is travelling from south to north i.e. D to A
He takes 150 deg right turn and moves AB distance and then he takes 60 deg left turn travels BC
AB = 20km/hr * 15/60 hr = 5km
BC = 30 * 20/60 = 10 km
We know that distance between both the streets is DC = DB + BC
DB = AB cos 60o= 5. ½ =2.5 km
So the distance between streets = 12.5 km
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In the following question, select the odd letters from the given alternatives.

A) MN B) NM
C) OL D) ET
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) ET

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The ratio of number of cans of orange, pineapple and mixed fruit juices kept in a store is 8 : 9 : 15. If the store sells 25%, 33.33% and 20% of orange, pineapple and mixed fruit juices cans respectively, then what is the ratio of number of cans of these juices in the remaining stock?

A) 1 : 1 : 2 B) 6 : 6 : 13
C) 12 : 15 : 19 D) 4 : 9 : 13
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 1 : 1 : 2

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The mean height of 25 boys in a class is 150 cm, and the mean height of 35 girls in the same class is 145 cm. The combined mean height of 60 students in the class is ___ (app)

A) 146 B) 143
C) 147 D) 145
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 147

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If the edge of a cube is increased by 3 cm, the volume will increase by 657 cub.cm. What then is the original length of each edge of the cube?

A) 9 cm B) 6 cm
C) 8 cm D) 7 cm
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 6 cm

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A trader sold a cycle at a loss of 10%. If the selling price had been increased by Rs. 200, there would have been a gain of 6%. The cost price of the cycle is

A) Rs.1200 B) Rs.1205
C) Rs.1250 D) Rs.1275
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Rs.1250

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If x3  y3 = 81 and x – y = 3, then what is the value of x2 + y2?

A) 18 B) 21
C) 27 D) 36
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 21

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