Quantitative Aptitude - Arithmetic Ability Questions

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Find the least number which when divided by 12, 15, 18 and 27 leaves remainders 10, 13, 16 and 25 respectively.

A) 540 B) 538
C) 542 D) 552
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 538

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Pipes A, B, and C are attached to an empty cistern. While the first two can fill the cistern in 4 and 10 hours, respectively, the third can drain the cistern, when filled, in 6 hours. If all the three pipes are opened simultaneously when the cistern is three-fifth full, how many hours will be needed to fill the cistern?

A) 36/11 B) 48/11
C) 60/11 D) 24/11
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 24/11

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If 3 dozen guavas cost Rs. 90, how many guavas can be bought for Rs. 240?

A) 98 B) 96
C) 102 D) 90
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 96

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In what ratio is the segment joining points (2, 3) and (-2, 1) divided by the Y-axis?

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

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Find the fraction which bears the same ratio to 1/27 that 3/7 does to 5/9 .

A) 5/9 B) 1/35
C) 45/7 D) 7/45
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 1/35

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If M = 0.1 + (0.1)2 + (0.01)2 and N = 0.3 + (0.03)2 + (0.003)2, then what is the value of M + N?

A) 0.411009 B) 0.413131
C) 0.313131 D) 0.131313
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 0.411009

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What is the simplest form of (1 + cosA)(cosecA ­ cotA)?

A) cosA B) tanA
C) cotA D) sinA
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) sinA

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Five angles of a hexagon measure 116 deg each. What is the measure of the remaining angle?

A) 152 deg B) 116 deg
C) 140 deg D) 126 deg
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 140 deg

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