Quantitative Aptitude - Arithmetic Ability Questions

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By increasing the price of entry ticket to a fair in the ratio 17:19, the number of visitors to the fair has decreased in the ratio 11:10. In what ratio has the total collection increased or decreased?

A) decreased in the ratio 190:187 B) increased in the ratio 187:190
C) increased in the ratio 170:209 D) decreased in the ratio 209:170
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) increased in the ratio 187:190

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What is the value of Sin 30- √2 Cos 30

A) (1 - √6)/√2 B) (1 - √6)/2
C) (3 - √6)/2 D) (3 - √6)/√2
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) (1 - √6)/2

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

A) 45 B) 56
C) 55 D) 78
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 55

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At 10% discount the selling price of an article is Rs 4500, what is the selling price (in Rs) if the discount is 27.5%?

A) 4000 B) 3625
C) 3500 D) 3125
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 3625

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If α and β are the roots of equation x2   x + 1 = 0, then which equation will have roots α3 and β3?

A) x2 + 2x + 1 = 0 B) x2 – 2x – 1 = 0
C) x2 + 3x – 1 = 0 D) x2 – 3x + 1 = 0
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) x2 + 2x + 1 = 0

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What is the reflection of the point (2, -3.5) in the y-axis?

A) (-2, 3.5) B) (-2, -3.5)
C) (-3.5,-2) D) (3.5,-2)
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) (-2, -3.5)

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Select the odd number from the given alternatives.

A) 169 B) 421
C) 529 D) 289
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 421

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24 men can do a piece of work in 17 days.How many men will be able to do it in 51 days ?

A) 8 B) 10
C) 12 D) 6
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 8

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