Quantitative Aptitude - Arithmetic Ability Questions

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Two valves P and B can fill a sump in 37.5 minutes and 45 minutes respectively. Both valves are opened. The sump will be filled in just 30 minutes, if valve B is turned off after

A) 6 min B) 9 min
C) 5 min D) 10 min
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 9 min

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What is the sum of the first 12 terms of an arithmetic progression if the first term is 3 and last term is 47?

A) 260 B) 300
C) 280 D) 220
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 300

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K is 5 years older to H. H is 3 years younger to R. R is 6 years older to C. C is 7 years younger to L. Who is the eldest?

A) H B) K
C) R D) L
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) K

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A solid brass sphere of radius 2.1 dm is converted into a right circular cylindrical rod of length 7cm. The ratio of total surface areas of the rod to the sphere is

A) 3:1 B) 1:3
C) 7:3 D) 3:7
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 7:3

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The total surface area of a cuboid is 376 sq cm. Find its volume if its length and breadth are 10 cm and 8 cm respectively?

A) 960 cubic cms B) 240 cubic cms
C) 480 cubic cms D) 720 cubic cms
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 480 cubic cms

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If x – 4y = 0 and x + 2y = 24, then what is the value of (2x + 3y)/(2x – 3y)?

A) 9/5 B) 11/5
C) 13/7 D) 9/7
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 11/5

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Given: x -­ 5 ≤ 2x -­ 3 and 2x - ­1/2 ≥ 5x + 2; then x can take which of the following values?

A) -1 B) 1
C) 3 D) -3
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) -1

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What is the value of tan 4π/3?

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

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