Quantitative Aptitude - Arithmetic Ability Questions

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The ratio of sand to gravel in a mixture is 7 : 8 while that between gravel and cement is 6 : 7. What is the ratio of sand to cement in the mixture?

A) 49 : 48 B) 7 : 7
C) 8 : 6  D) 3 : 4
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 3 : 4

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A natural number, when divided by 5,6,7 or 8,leaves a remainder of 4 in each case. what is the smallest of all such numbers?

 

 

A) 214 B) 424
C) 844 D) 1264
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 844

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In the following question, select the missing number from the given series.34, 69, 140, 283, ?, 1145

A) 440 B) 545
C) 570 D) 625
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 570

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What is the reflection of the point (-2, 5) in the line x = -1?

A) (-2 , -7) B) (0 , 5)
C) (2 , 5) D) (-2 , 7)
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) (0 , 5)

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If a3 + b 3 = 35 and ab = 6, then what is the value of a + b?

A) 5 B) 8
C) 2 D) -8
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 5

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Find the value of p if ­-3x -­ 11, x + p and 5x + 7 are in arithmetic progression.

A) 9 B) 2
C) -9 D) -2
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) -2

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

A) 5125 B) 8564
C) 7343 D) 6216
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 8564

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Select the odd letters from the given alternatives.

A) CEG B) UXZ
C) ORT D) ILN
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) CEG

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