Quantitative Aptitude - Arithmetic Ability Questions

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ΔABC is right angled at B. BD is an altitude. DC = 9 cm and AC = 25 cm. What is the value of BC (in cm)?

A) 12 B) 18
C) 16 D) 15
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 15

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n an alloy, lead and tin are in the ratio of 2 : 3. In the second alloy, the ratio of same elements is 3 : 4. If equal quantities of these two alloy are mixed to forma new alloy, then what will be the ratio of these two elements in the new alloy? 

 

A) 1 : 3 B) 29 : 41
C) 25 : 37 D) 31 : 43
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 29 : 41

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If Rs. 87 was divided between James and Radha in the ratio 1: 2, how much money did Radha get?

A) Rs. 29 B) Rs. 57
C) Rs. 58 D) Rs. 59
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Rs. 29

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In what ratio does the point T(x,0) divide the segment joining the points S(-4,-1) and U(1,4)?

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

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The diagonals are congruent in a _____.

A) Parallelogram B) Rhombus
C) Isosceles trapezium D) Kite
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Isosceles trapezium

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What is the slope of the line perpendicular to the line passing through the points (­6,3) and (2,7)?

A) -2 B) 2
C) 1/2 D) -1/2
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) -2

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ΔPQR is right angled at Q. If m∠P = 45°, then find the value of (cosecR + 1/3).

A) (√3+2)/2√3 B) (√3+2)/2
C) (3√2+1)/3 D) (2+2√3)/√3
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) (3√2+1)/3

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Calculate the sum of squares from 1 to 9.

A) 284 B) 285
C) 385 D) 380
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 285

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