Quantitative Aptitude - Arithmetic Ability Questions

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Pipes A and C can fill an empty cistern in 32 and 48 hrs, respectively while Pipe B can drain the filled cistern in 24hrs. If the three pipes are turned on together when the cistern is empty, how many hrs will it take for the cistern to be 2/3 full?

A) 96 B) 64
C) 72 D) 48
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 64

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Two trains are moving in opposite directions with the same speed. If the length of each train is 144 metres and they cross each other in 9 seconds, then what is the speed (in km/hr) of each train?

 

A) 53 B) 57.6
C) 60.4 D) 64.8
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 57.6

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The sum of the present ages of a father and his son is 60 yrs. Six years ago, fathers age was five times the age of the son. After 6 yrs, son's age will be

A) 20 yrs B) 21 yrs
C) 15 yrs D) 19 yrs
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 20 yrs

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The simple interest on a sum is 7/8 of the principal for 5 years. What is the rate (in percentage) of interest per annum?

 

A) 15 B) 17.5
C) 14 D) 22.5
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 17.5

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Q:

The curved surface area of a hemisphere is 27.72 sq cm and volume is 19.404 cubic cm, find its radius?

A) 4.2 cm B) 2.1 cm
C) 0.7 cm D) 1.05 cm
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 2.1 cm

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Find the sum of first 8 odd prime numbers.

A) 77 B) 98
C) 75 D) 100
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 98

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Which of the following is correct?

A) (3x + 4y)(4x -­ 3y) = 12x2 + 7xy ­- 12y2 B) (3x + 4y)(4x -­ 3y) = 12x2  + 251xy -­ 12y2
C) (3x + 4y)(4x -­ 3y) = 12x2 -­ 7xy + 12y2 D) (3x + 4y)(4x -­ 3y) = 12x2 - ­ 251xy + 12y2
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) (3x + 4y)(4x -­ 3y) = 12x2 + 7xy ­- 12y2

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Which of the following is the correct option for the congruency of the two triangles ABC and PQR as per the SAS congruency criterion?

 

A) AB = PQ B) BC = QR
C) ∡B = ∡Q D) All options are correct
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) All options are correct

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