Quantitative Aptitude - Arithmetic Ability Questions

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The initial ratio of sugar to flour in a dough was 2 : 7. To 9 kg of the dough John added more sugar to make the sugar to flour ratio 2 : 5. How much sugar did John later add?

A) 800 g B) 1.2 kg
C) 750 g D) 1 kg
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 1.2 kg

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A person borrows some money for 8 years at a rate of simple interest. If the ratio of principal and total interest is 5 : 8, then what is the rate ( inpercentage) of interest?

A) 10 B) 20
C) 25 D) 30
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 20

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α and β are the roots of the quadratic equation x2  x  1 = 0. What is the value of α8 + β8?

A) 47 B) 54
C) 59 D) 68
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 47

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In a Rhombus ABCD, measure of angle CAB is 30°, what is the measure of angle ABC?

A) 60° B) 120°
C) 90° D) 150°
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 120°

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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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Q:

The value of tan 315° cot (­ -405° ) is equal to

A) -1 B) 1
C) 0 D) 2
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 1

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In the following question, select the odd letter/letters from the given alternatives.

A) ADG B) HKN
C) RUY D) GJM
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) RUY

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P, Q and R are partners in a company. In any year P receives 1/9 part of profit, Q receives 1/6 part of profit and R receives Rs 130000. How much amount (in Rs) will P get as profit?

A) 40000 B) 36000
C) 18000 D) 20000
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 20000

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