Quantitative Aptitude - Arithmetic Ability Questions

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One pipe can fill an empty cistern in 4 hours while another can drain the cistern when full in 10 hours. Both the pipes were turned on when the cistern was half-empty. How long will it take for the cistern to be full?

A) 3 hours 20 minutes B) 6 hours 40 minutes
C) 4 hours 20 minutes D) 5 hours 30 minutes
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 3 hours 20 minutes

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The simple interest on a certain sum of money invested at a certain rate for 2 years amounts to Rs. 1200. The compound interest on the same sum of money invested at the same rate of interest for 2 years amounts to Rs. 1290. What was the principal?

A) Rs. 12000 B) Rs. 16000
C) Rs. 6000 D) Rs. 4000
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Rs. 4000

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If x = x2+11 2 - 2, then x3 + 5x2 + 12x is

A) 0 B) 3
C) 7 D) 11
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 3

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

A) Lithosphere B) Hydrosphere
C) Biosphere D) Mantle
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Mantle

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Select the odd word/letters/number/number pair from the given alternatives.

A) 125 B) 144
C) 256 D) 361
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 125

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Select the odd word/letters/number/number pair from the given alternatives.

A) 176 B) 263
C) 132 D) 297
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 263

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Select the odd word/letters/number/number pair from the given alternatives.

A) 168 B) 198
C) 196 D) 191
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 191

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Select the odd word/letters/number/number pair from the given alternatives.

A) 42 B) 24
C) 27 D) 43
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 43

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