Quantitative Aptitude - Arithmetic Ability Questions

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If the expression px3  qx2  7x  6 is completely divisible by x2  x  6, then what is the value of p and q respectively?

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

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A spherical lead ball of radius 6 cm is melted and small lead balls of radius 3 mm are made. The total number of possible small lead balls is

A) 4250 B) 4000
C) 8005 D) 8000
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 8000

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The ratio of selling price to the cost price is 13 : 17. What is the loss percentage?

A) 23.52 B) 27.74
C) 18.62 D) 19.45
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 23.52

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An electric pump can fill a tank in 2 hours. Because of a leak in the tank, it was taking 21⁄2 hours to fill the tank. The leak can drain all the water off the tank in how many hours?

A) 9 B) 10
C) 10.5 D) 11.5
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 10

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The angles of elevation of the top of a tree 220 meters high from two points lie on the same plane are 30° and 45°. What is the distance (in metres) between the two points?

A) 193.22 B) 144.04
C) 176.12 D) 161.05
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 161.05

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Q:

In an ornament the ratio of gold and copper is 3:2. The percentage of gold in the ornament is:

A) 60 B) 40
C) 30 D) 20
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 60

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A fan is listed at Rs. 150 with a discount of 20% . What additional discount must be offered to the customer to bring the net price to Rs. 108 ?

A) 11  1/9% B) 15%
C) 8% D) None of these
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 11  1/9%

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If A% of A is 196, then what is the value of A?

A) 170 B) 160
C) 120 D) 140
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 140

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