Quantitative Aptitude - Arithmetic Ability Questions

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In what ratio does the point T(x,0) divide the segment joining the points S(-4,-1) and U(1,4)?

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

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In a class of 50 students there are 27 girls. The average weight of these girls is 45 kg and average weight of the full class is 49.6 kgs. What is the average weight of the boys of the class?

A) 55 B) 54.2
C) 53.4 D) 53
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 55

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Q:

The smallest number that must be subtracted from 2800 so that the obtained number is a perfect square is

A) 9 B) 69
C) 96 D) 73
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 69

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What is that least digit that must be added to the product 5786 × 5784 to make it a perfect square?

 

A) 1 B) 6
C) 5 D) 4
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 1

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Q:

The fraction from the ones listed below that will NOT lead to a recurring decimal is

A) 8/56 B) 6/56
C) 4/56 D) 7/56
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 7/56

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In a mixture of 45 litres, the ratio of liquid A and liquid B is 7 : 2. If 11 litres of liquid B is added to the mixture, then what will be the ratio of liquid A and liquid B in the new mixture?

 

A) 7 : 4 B) 8 : 5
C) 6 : 5   D) 5 : 3
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 5 : 3

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Q:

A sum of Rs. 3000 yields an interest of Rs. 1080 at 12% per annum simple interest in how many years ?

A) 4 Years B) 3 Years
C) 5 Years D) 2.5 Years
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 3 Years

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The 2nd and 8th term of an arithmetic progression are 17 and -1 respectively. What is the 14th term?

A) -22 B) -25
C) -19 D) -28
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) -19

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