Quantitative Aptitude - Arithmetic Ability Questions

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If X + 2Y = 27 and X - 2Y = -1, find the value of Y.

A) 13 B) 14
C) 7 D) 26
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 7

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If the standard deviation of a population is 7, what would be the population variance?

A) 14 B) 21
C) 49 D) 28
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 49

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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) (6, 19, 30)   B) (9, 29, 45)  
C) (11, 34, 55)   D) (13, 40, 65)
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) (9, 29, 45)  

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Q:

What is the square root of 5041?

A) 79 B) 81
C) 71 D) 69
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 71

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Two circles with centres P and Q touch each other externally. A straight line drawn through the point of contact intersects the circle with centre P at A and the circle with centre Q at B. Then, which of the following is true?

A) AP = BQ B) AP | BQ
C) AP || BQ D) AP = 1⁄2 BQ
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) AP || BQ

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What is the slope of the line parallel to the line passing through the points (5, -1) and (4, -4)?

A) -3 B) -1/3
C) 3 D) 1/3
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 3

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Q:

Which pair is not similar to the other three?

A) Bare : Dressed B) Baffled : Informed
C) Counterfeit : Fake D) Degrade : Exalt
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Counterfeit : Fake

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The angles of elevation of the top of a tower 72 metre high from the top and bottom of a building are 30° and 60° respectively. What is the height (in metres) of building?

A) 42 B) 20√3
C) 24√3 D) 48
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 48

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