Quantitative Aptitude - Arithmetic Ability Questions

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Three solid spheres have their radii r1, r2 and r3. The spheres are melted to form a solid sphere of bigger radius. Then the radius of the new sphere is

A) r1+r2+r3 B) r12+r22+r3212
C) r13+r23+r3313 D) r14+r24+r3414
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) r13+r23+r3313

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Select the odd letters from the given alternatives.

A) EHK B) ZBD
C) LOR D) SVY
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) ZBD

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Point P (-2, 5) is the midpoint of segment AB. Co-ordinates of A are (-5, y) and B are (x, 3). What is the value of x?

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

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On a certain principal if the simple interest for two years is Rs 1400 and compound interest for the two years is Rs 1449, what is the rate of Interest?

A) 7 percent B) 3.5 percent
C) 14 percent D) 10 percent
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 7 percent

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If 1/√(cosec2A - 1) = x, then value of x is

A) cotA B) tanA
C) sinA D) cosA
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) tanA

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The bus fare between two cities is increased in the ratio 5:11. Find the increase in the fare, if the original fare is Rs. 275.

A) Rs 605 B) Rs 121
C) Rs 330 D) Rs 242
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Rs 330

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If a cone of radius 3.5 cm and height 9.6 cm is melted and constructed into a cylinder of the same radius, what will be the height of this cylinder? (Take π = 22/7)

A) 3.2 cm B) 6.4 cm
C) 1.6 cm D) 4.8 cm
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 3.2 cm

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The sum of thrice a number and twice its reciprocal is 97/4. What is the number?

A) 9 B) 10
C) 8 D) 7
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 8

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