Quantitative Aptitude - Arithmetic Ability Questions

Q:

Solution A contains 10% acid and solution B contains 30% acid. In what ratio should solution A be mixed with Solution B to obtain a mixture with 25% acid?

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

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3 2007
Q:

The average of 12 numbers is 35. If four numbers 20, 27, 15 and 29 are removed then what will be the average of remaining numbers?

A) 41.125 B) 49.5
C) 52.5 D) 38.375
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 41.125

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0 2006
Q:

Select the odd word/letters/number/number pair from the given alternatives.

A) BGF B) FDH
C) BAE D) CDE
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) CDE

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1 2006
Q:

What is the sum of a3+b3+c3-3abc, when the value of a=4, b=2 and c=-6?

A) 0 B) 2
C) 4 D) 6
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 0

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0 2006
Q:

What will come in the place of question mark (?) in the following question (You do not have to calculate the exact value)?

53.01 - 345.02 ÷ 22.99 = 2 ×(?)

A) 14 B) 19
C) 24 D) 54
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 19

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53 - 345 ÷ 23 = 2 ×(?)
53 - 15 = 2 ×(?)
38 = 2 ×(?)
? = 19

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0 2006
Q:

What is the simplified value of Sec ACot A + Tan A2 ?

A) 1 – cos2A B) 2sin2A
C) sec2A D) 0
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 1 – cos2A

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0 2006
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The length of the diagonal and the breadth of a rectangle are 25 cm and 7 cm respectively. Find its perimeter (in cm).

A) 124 B) 41
C) 82 D) 62
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 62

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0 2005
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If cot A = n/(n + 1) and cot B = 1/(2n + 1), then what is the value of cot (A + B)?

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

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2 2005