Quantitative Aptitude - Arithmetic Ability Questions

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By increasing the price of entry ticket to a fair in the ratio 17:19, the number of visitors to the fair has decreased in the ratio 11:10. In what ratio has the total collection increased or decreased?

A) decreased in the ratio 190:187 B) increased in the ratio 187:190
C) increased in the ratio 170:209 D) decreased in the ratio 209:170
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) increased in the ratio 187:190

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If (X/4) = (Y/5) = (Z/9), then what is X : Y : Z?

A) 8 : 10 : 19 B) 4 : 5 : 9
C) 45 : 36 : 20 D) 15 : 12 : 7
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 4 : 5 : 9

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ΔDEF is similar to ΔGHI. Length of DE is 9 cm and length of the corresponding side GH is 16 cm. What is the ratio of areas of Δ DEF : Δ GHI?

A) 3:4 B) 9:16
C) 81:256 D) 16:9
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 81:256

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If a – b = 11 and ab = 24, then value of a2 + b2 is

A) 169 B) 37
C) 73 D) 48
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 169

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Δ DEF is right angled at E. If m ∠D = 30°. What is the length (in cm) of DE, if EF = 2√3 cm?

A) 3 B) 4
C) 6 D) 2
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 6

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A mobile plan costs Rs. 32 for 6 minutes. What is the approximate cost, in rupees, for 4 minutes?

A) 21.30 B) 21.40
C) 21.20 D) 21.50
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 21.30

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If a+b-62+a2b2+1+2b=2ab+2a, then the value of a is 

A) 7 B) 6
C) 3.5 D) 2.5
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 3.5

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A train left 1 hour later than the scheduled time but in order to reach its destination 200 km away in time, it had to increase its usual speed by 10 km/hr. What is the usual speed (in km/hr) of the train?

A) 38 B) 42
C) 45 D) 40
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 40

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