Quantitative Aptitude - Arithmetic Ability Questions

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If a cone is divided into two parts by drawing a plane through the midpoints of its axis, then the ratio of the volume of the 2 parts of the cone is

A) 1 : 2 B) 1 : 4
C) 1 : 7 D) 1 : 8
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 1 : 7

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If XY = a+23 and YX = 13, then find the value of X2 + Y2X2 - Y2.

A) 1 B) 2
C) 3 D) 4
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 2

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If the amount received at the end of 2nd and 3rd year at Compound Interest on a certain Principal is Rs 24200, and Rs 26620 respectively, what is the rate of interest?

A) 10 percent B) 5 percent
C) 20 percent D) 16 percent
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 10 percent

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A and B can complete a task in 20 days, B and C can complete it in 30 days while C and A can do the same task together in 24 days. How many days will each of and C take to complete the task individually? 

 

A) 50 and 54  B) 54 and 72 
C) 48 and 80  D) 56 and 64
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 48 and 80 

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What is the simplified value of (cos A + sin A)(cot A + tan A)?

A) sec A + cosec A B) sin A + cos A
C) tan A + cot A D) sec A – cosec A
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) sec A + cosec A

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In what ratio rice costing Rs 14/kg mixed with another rice costing Rs 11/kg to get the mixture costing Rs 11.6/kg?

 

A) 2 : 5 B) 1 : 4
C) 1 : 3 D) 1 : 5
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 1 : 5

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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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A train crosses a 550 m long platform in 36 seconds. How long was the train if it was travelling at the speed of 70 kmph?

A) 160 m B) 140 m
C) 150 m D) 525 m
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 150 m

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