Quantitative Aptitude - Arithmetic Ability Questions

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Two pipes X and Y can individually fill a tank in 48 and 72 min respectively. If they are opened simultaneously, how long will it take for the tank to fill? 

 

A) 39.4 min  B) 28.8 min 
C) 24 min  D) 60 min
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 28.8 min 

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The cost of 15 kg of groundnuts and 4 kg of cashews is Rs.7,000. The cost of 10 kg of cashews is equal to 25 kg of groundnuts. Find the cost of groundnut per kg.

A) Rs.320 B) Rs.700
C) Rs.540 D) Rs.280
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Rs.280

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ΔUVW is right angled at V. If secU = 5/3, then what is the value of tanW ?

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

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Simplify x5 ÷ x43 ÷ x

A) x3 B) x2
C) X D) 1/X
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) x2

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In the following question, four groups of three numbers are given. In each group the second and third number are related to the first number by a Logic/Rule/Relation. Three are similar on basis of same Logic/Rule/Relation. Select the odd one out from the given alternatives.

 

A) (31, 33, 35) B) (41, 43, 45)
C) (43, 45, 47) D) (33, 37, 39)
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) (33, 37, 39)

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The least number to be added to 435 to make it a perfect square is

A) 8 B) 4
C) 3 D) 6
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 6

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O is the centre of a circle and AB is the tangent to it touching at B . If OB = 3 cm. and OA = 5 cm , then the measure of AB in cm

A) √34 B) 2
C) 8 D) 4
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 4

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The area of a semicircle is 1925 cm2. Calculate its perimeter (in cm).

A) 360 B) 80
C) 160 D) 180
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 180

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