Quantitative Aptitude - Arithmetic Ability Questions

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A can do a piece of work in 8 days and B can do it in 10 days seperately. How many days would it take for both A and B to finish the same work together?

A) 33/8 B) 40/9
C) 41/10 D) 42/11
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 40/9

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X and Y are two alloys which are prepared by mixing zinc and aluminium in the ratio of 1 : 4 and 11 : 8 respectively. If equal quantities of alloys are melted to form a third alloy Z then what is the ratio of zinc and aluminium in alloy Z?

 

A) 32:47 B) 37:58
C) 37:95 D) 74:95
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 37:58

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What is the ratio of simple interest earned on certain amount at the rate of 12% for 6 years and that for 12 years?

A) 1:2 B) 2:3
C) 3:4 D) 4:5
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 1:2

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The ratio of salary of X, Y and Z is 15 : 3 : 8. If Z gets Rs. 3960 more than Y, then what is the salary (in Rs.) of X?

A) 11880 B) 12360
C) 9900 D) 10240
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 11880

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

A) 369 B) 257
C) 346 D) 628
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 346

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If a + b = 1 and ab = -6, then what is the value of a3+ b3?

A) 17 B) 15
C) 19 D) 13
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 19

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sinA/(1 + cos A) is equal to

A) (cosecA -­ cotA) B) (cosecA + cotA)
C) √[(cosecA ­- cotA)] D) √[(cosecA + cotA)]
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) (cosecA -­ cotA)

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If Sin θ = 12/13, then what is the value of Cot θ?

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

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