Quantitative Aptitude - Arithmetic Ability Questions

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A triangle is circumscribed on the circle of centre O in such a way that sides AB = 12 cm, BQ = 7 cm and CQ = 5 cm. Calculate the lengtth (in cm) of side AC.

A) 8 B) 10
C) 12 D) 14
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 10

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How much is the maximum % discount that sheela can offer to her customer on her Marked Price so that she sells her product at no profit or loss, if she had already marked her product by 25% more than the cost price?

A) 25% B) 20%
C) 30% D) 40%
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 20%

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The line parallel to the BC of the triangle ABC divides the other two sides at the point D and E in such a way that AB=3AD. Calculate the ratio of DE and BC.

 

A) 1:6 B) 1:4
C) 1:3 D) 3:1
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 1:3

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The angle of elevation of the top of a tower at a distance of 25 m from its foot is 60 deg. The approximate height of the tower is

A) 20.3 m B) 15.3 m
C) 36.3 m D) 43.3 m
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 43.3 m

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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) (3, 12, 14) B) (4, 16, 13)
C) (6, 24, 19)   D) (5, 20, 16)
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) (3, 12, 14)

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The denominator of a rational number exceeds its numerator by 10. If the numerator is increased by 4 and the denominator is reduced by3, the number obtained is 5/6. The original rational number is

A) 11/12 B) 7/17
C) 9/19 D) 13/23
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 11/12

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If ABCD is a trapezium, AC and BD are the diagonals intersecting each other at point O. Then AC : BD is

A) AB + AD : DC + BC B) AO - OC : OB - OD
C) AB : CD D) AD : BC
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) AO - OC : OB - OD

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A water tank has two holes. The 1st hole alone makes the tank empty in 3 min and 2nd hole alone makes the tank empty in 5 min. If water leaks out at a constant rate, how long in minutes does it take if both the holes together empty the tank?

A) 7/8 B) 23/8
C) 13/8 D) 15/8
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 15/8

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