Quantitative Aptitude - Arithmetic Ability Questions

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The average age of 24 students is 12 years. It was observed that while calculating the average age, the age of a student was taken as 14 years instead of 8 years. What will be the correct average age (in years)?

A) 11.25 B) 11.5
C) 11.75 D) 12.25
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 11.75

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Solution A contains 10% acid and solution B contains 30% acid. In what ratio should solution A be mixed with Solution B to obtain a mixture with 25% acid?

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

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In ABC, ∠A = 90°, AD  BC and AD = BD = 2 cm. The length of CD is

A) 3 cm B) 3.5 cm
C) 3.2 cm D) 2 cm
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 3.5 cm

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The point P(a, b) is first reflected in origin to P1 and P1 is reflected in Y-axis to (4, -3). What are the co-ordinates of point P?

A) (4, 3) B) (-4, 3)
C) (3, 4) D) (-3, 4)
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) (4, 3)

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If [7(5x/3 - 3/2)]/2 + 3/2 = 1/4, then what is the value of x?

A) 35/24 B) 24/35
C) -24/35 D) -35/24
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 24/35

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What is the y – intercept of the linear equation 59x + 14y – 112 = 0?

A) 8 B) 14
C) 28 D) 59
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 8

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If sin θ + sin 5θ = sin 3θ and 0 < θ < (π/2), then what is the value of θ (in degrees)?

A) 30 B) 45
C) 60 D) 75
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 30

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5 bottles cost as much as 2 bags. The cost of 15 bottles and 4 bags is Rs 2,000. What is the price (in Rs.) of a single bag?

A) 200 B) 215
C) 240 D) 250
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 200

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