Quantitative Aptitude - Arithmetic Ability Questions

Q:

If x2+1x2 = 2, then the value of x - 1x is

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

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1 1970
Q:

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

A) 6 , 612 B) 5 , 521
C) 4 , 46 D) 7 , 543
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 7 , 543

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Filed Under: Odd Man Out
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0 1970
Q:

24 men can repair a road in 50 days. If they are joined by 16 more men, then in how much time (in days) the road can be repaired?

A) 28 B)  25
C) 32 D) 30
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 30

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Filed Under: Time and Work
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1 1970
Q:

The milk and water in two vessels are in the ratio of 3 : 1 and 7 : 11 respectively. In what ratio should the liquid in both the vessels be mixed to obtaina new mixture containing half milk and half water?

A) 5 : 7 B) 4 : 9
C) 1 : 1 D) 4 : 7
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 4 : 9

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Filed Under: Alligation or Mixture
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8 1969
Q:

The price of an article is decreased by 10%. To restore it to its former value, the new price must be increased by

A) 9 1/11% B) 10%
C) 11% D) 11 1/9%
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 11 1/9%

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3 1969
Q:

x and y are two numbers such that their mean proportion is 9 and third proportion is 243. What is the value of x and y?

A) 3 and 9 B) 3 and 27
C) 6 and 27 D) 6 and 81
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 3 and 27

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Filed Under: Ratios and Proportions
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1 1969
Q:

ΔXYZ is right angled at Y. If m∠Z = 60°, then Cosec X =

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

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0 1969
Q:

In a trapezium, one diagonal divides the other in the ratio 2 : 9. If the length of the larger of the two parallel sides is 45 cm, then what is the length (in cm) of the other parallel side?

A) 10 B) 5
C) 18 D) 14
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 10

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Filed Under: Area
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1 1969