Quantitative Aptitude - Arithmetic Ability Questions

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The average of marks obtained by 100 candidates in a certain examination is 30. If the average marks of passed candidates is 35 and that of the failed candidates is 10, what is the number of candidates who passed the examination?

A) 60 B) 70
C) 80 D) 90
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 80

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Convert decimal number 101 to binary.

A) 1100101 B) 1100111
C) 1101001 D) 1101011
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 1100101

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One of the two inlet pipes works twice as efficiently as the other. The two, working alongside a drain pipe that can empty a cistern all by itself in 8 hours, can fill the empty cistern in 8 hours. How many hours will the less efficient inlet pipe take to fill the empty cistern by itself?

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

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A can do a piece of work in 8 days and B can do it in 10 days seperately. How many days would it take for both A and B to finish the same work together?

A) 33/8 B) 40/9
C) 41/10 D) 42/11
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 40/9

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The total surface area of a hemisphere is 462 sq cm, what is its curved surface area? (Take π = 22/7)

A) 616 sq cms B) 154 sq cms
C) 308 sq cms D) 462 sq cms
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 308 sq cms

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What is the reflection of the point (2, 3) in the line y = 4?

A) (2, 5) B) (2, -5)
C) (-2, -5) D) (-2, 5)
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) (2, 5)

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A ladder 20 m long is leaning against a vertical wall. It makes an angle of 30 deg with the ground. How high on the wall does the ladder reach?

A) 10 m B) 17.32 m
C) 34.64 m D) 3 m
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 10 m

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

A) BDGK B) JLOS
C) NPSW D) MORU
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) MORU

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