Quantitative Aptitude - Arithmetic Ability Questions

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Pipe A can empty a filled tank in 28 hours while Pipe B can fill the same tank, when empty in 35 hrs. If alternatively Pipes A and B are turned on for an hour each time, starting when the tank is full, how long will it take to empty the tank?

A) 279 hrs B) 271 hrs
C) 275 hrs D) 280 hrs
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 271 hrs

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For triangle PQR, what is the equation of altitude PS if co­ordinates of P, Q and R are (5,1), (0,­4) and (­2,3) respectively?

A) 7x + 2y = 33 B) 2x -­ 7y = 9
C) 2x -­ 7y = ­-3 D) 7x + 2y = -­33
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 2x -­ 7y = 9

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Cost of 4 pens, 6 note books and 9 files is Rs 305. Cost of 3 pens, 4 notebooks and 2 files is Rs 145. What is the cost (in Rs) of 5 pens, 8 notebooks and 16 files?

A) 415 B) 465
C) 440 D) Cannot be determined
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 465

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If cos 135° = x, then the value of x is

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

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ΔABC is right angled at B. If m∠A = 45 deg, then find the value of (tanC + √3/2).

A) 4/√3 B) (2+√3)/2
C) (√2+2)/2√2 D) (2+√3)/3
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) (2+√3)/2

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In a triangle PQR, ∠PQR = 90 deg, PQ = 10 cm and PR = 26 cm, then what is the value (in cm) of inradius of incircle?

A) 9 B) 4
C) 8 D) 6
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 4

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Reflection of the point (4,-5) in the y-axis is

A) (4,5) B) (-4,-5)
C) (4,-5) D) (-4,5)
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) (-4,-5)

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If 3√2 + √18 + √50 = 15.55, then what is the value of √32 + √72?

A) 13.22 B) 10.83
C) 14.13 D) 16.54
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 14.13

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