Quantitative Aptitude - Arithmetic Ability Questions

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If 4x - 5y = -37 and 7x + y = -16, then x - y = ______

A) -8 B) 8
C) 2 D) -2
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) -8

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Six years ago, the ratio of the two persons P and Q was 3 : 2. Four years hence the ratio of their ages will be 8 : 7. What is P's age?

A) 10 years B) 12 years
C) 14 years D) 8 years
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 12 years

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From a point on a bridge across the river, the angles of depression of the banks on opposite sides of the river are 30° and 45° respectively. If the bridge is at a height of 2.5m from the banks, then the width of the river is (take √3 = 1.732)

A) 5.83m B) 6.83m
C) 5.76m D) 6.87m
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 6.83m

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The sum of three numbers is 252. If the first number is thrice the second and third number is two-third of the first, then the second number is

A) 41 B) 21
C) 42 D) 84
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 42

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Product of digits of a 2­digit number is 12. If we add 36 to the number, the new number obtained is a number formed by interchange of the digits. What is the number.

A) 62 B) 34
C) 26 D) 43
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 26

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In the following question, select the odd number from the given alternatives.

A) 145 B) 463
C) 581 D) 651
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 463

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Select the odd number from the given alternatives.

A) 24 B) 39
C) 65 D) 51
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 65

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What is the value of cos2A/(1 + sinA)?

A) 1 + sinA B) 1 ­- sinA
C) 1 -­ secA D) 1 + secA
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 1 ­- sinA

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