Quantitative Aptitude - Arithmetic Ability Questions

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Which of the following is in ascending order?

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

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Simplify (2/7 + 3/5) / (2/5 + 2/7)

A) 31/24 B) 24/31
C) 26/25 D) 12/13
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 31/24

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If the equations 6x - 5y + 11 = 0 and 15x +  ky - 9 = 0 have no solution, then the value of k is:

 

A) -18 B) 12.5
C) -12.5 D) 18
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) -12.5

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If tan θ + sec θ = (x – 2)/(x + 2), then what is the value of cos θ?

A) (x2 – 1)/(x2 + 1) B) (2x2 – 4)/(2x2 + 4)
C) (x2 – 4)/(x2 + 4) D) (x2 – 2)/(x2 + 2)
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) (x2 – 4)/(x2 + 4)

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In the following question, select the odd word from the given alternatives.

A) Car   B) Cycle
C) Tyre   D) Truck  
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Tyre  

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Q:

A number is greater than twice its reciprocal by 31/4. Find the number.

A) 7 B) 8
C) 9 D) 6
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 7

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What is the sum of the first 11 terms of an arithmetic progression if the 4th term is 11 and the 7th term is -4?

A) -75 B) 55
C) 11 D) 100
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 11

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If the lengths of the two parallel sides of a trapezium are 4 cm and 6 cm and its area is 25 cm². Find the distance between its parallel sides (in cm).

A) 2.5 B) 10
C) 5 D) 7.5
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 5

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