Quantitative Aptitude - Arithmetic Ability Questions

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A can do a piece of work in 10 days, B can do it in 12 days and C can do it in 15 days. In how many days will A, B and C finish it, working all together?

A) 6 days B) 5 1/4 days
C) 4 4/11 days D) 4 days
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 4 days

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Point P (8 , 5) is the midpoint of segment AB. Co-ordinates of A are (5, y) and B are (x, -3). What is the value of x?

A) -11 B) 11
C) 7 D) -7
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 11

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The total surface area of a cuboid is 376 sq cm. Find its volume if its length and breadth are 10 cm and 8 cm respectively?

A) 960 cubic cms B) 240 cubic cms
C) 480 cubic cms D) 720 cubic cms
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 480 cubic cms

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ΔPQR is right angled at Q. If cotP = 5/12, then what is the value of tanR ?

A) 5/13 B) 5/12
C) 13/5 D) 13/12
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 5/12

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If x + [1/(x + 7)] = 0, then what is the value of x – [1/(x + 7)]?

A) 3√5 B) 3√5 – 7
C) 3√5 + 7 D) 8
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 3√5 – 7

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A non-zero number is greater than 7 times its reciprocal by 9.3. What is the number?

A) 10 B) 20
C) 5 D) 14
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 10

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Find the odd word/letters/number from the given alternatives.

A) Tabla B) Tanpura
C) Sarod D) Sitar
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Tabla

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If α and β are the roots of the equation x2+ x  1 = 0, then what is the equation whose roots are α5 and β5?

A) x2 + 7x – 1 = 0 B) x2 – 7x – 1 = 0
C) x2 – 11x – 1 = 0 D) x2 + 11x – 1 = 0
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) x2 + 11x – 1 = 0

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