Quantitative Aptitude - Arithmetic Ability Questions

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The radius and height of a solid cylinder are increased by 2% each. What will be the approximate percentage increase in volume?

A) 6.76 B) 5.88
C) 6.12 D) 3.34
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 6.12

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A cylindrical vessel of radius 8 cm is partially filled with water. By how much will the water level rise if a sphere of radius 7 cm is completely immersed in this water?

A) 7.15 cm B) 14.3 cm
C) 21.45 cm D) 28.6 cm
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 7.15 cm

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A circle of diameter 26 cm having the two equal chords of length 10 cm is separated by a distance x cm. Calculate the distance x.

A) 20 B) 22
C) 24 D) 28
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 24

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In a mixture, sugar and milk are in the ratio 4 : 5. If 7 litres of milk is added to it, then the ratio of sugar and milk in the new mixture becomes 2 : 3. What is the total quantity (In litres) of sugar in new mixture?

 

A) 35 B) 28
C) 42 D) 24
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 28

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he difference between simple and compound interests compounded annually on a certain sum of money for 2 years at 8% per annum is Rs 40. What is the sum?

A) Rs 12500 B) Rs 6250
C) Rs 25000 D) Rs 18750
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Rs 6250

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At 8% simple interest per annum a sum of money becomes Rs. 300 in 2.5 years. What was the sum invested?

A) Rs. 275 B) Rs. 250
C) Rs. 240 D) Rs. 260
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Rs. 250

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What is the slope of the line parallel to the line passing through the points (3 , -4) and (-2 , 5)?

A) 9/5 B) -5/9
C) -9/5 D) 5/9
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) -9/5

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Which of the following numbers is not composite?

A) 209 B) 203
C) 161 D) 109
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 109

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