Quantitative Aptitude - Arithmetic Ability Questions

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P and Q are two alloys which are prepared by mixing tin and lead in the ratio of 12 : 5 and 4 : 3 respectively. If equal quantities of alloys are melted to form athird alloy R, then what is the ratio of tin and lead in alloy R?

A) 84 : 65 B) 57 : 35
C) 76 : 43 D) 78 : 47
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 76 : 43

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A train travelling at the speed of 66 kmph crosses a 300 m long platform in 24 seconds. How long was the train?

A) 140 m B) 240 m
C) 160 m D) 180 m
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 240 m

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A dishonest milkman buys milk at Rs 30 per litre and adds 1/5 of water to it and sells the mixture at Rs 32 per litre. What will be his gain?

A) 33.33 percent B) 50 percent
C) 28 percent D) 25 percent
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 28 percent

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If a = √2 + 1, b = √2 - 1 then the value of 1a+1+1b+1 ?

A) 0 B) 1
C) 2 D) 3
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 1

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The perimeter of an isosceles triangle is 32 cm and each of the equal sides is 5/6 times of the base. What is the area (in cm2 ) of the triangle ?

A) 39 B) 48
C) 57 D) 64
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 48

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(1 + sec 20° + cot 70°)(1 - cosec 20° + tan70°) is equal to

A) 0 B) 1
C) 2 D) 3
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 2

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If cosec ­4π/3 = x, then the value of x is

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

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A, B and C can complete the work in 4, 5 and 6 hours respectively. If they all work together and receive Rs. 777 as wages then find the share of A.

A) Rs. 300 B) Rs. 315
C) Rs. 326 D) Rs. 175
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Rs. 315

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