Quantitative Aptitude - Arithmetic Ability Questions

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If the hour hand of a clock moves by 18 deg then by how many degrees does the minute hand move during the same time?

A) 168 B) 216
C) 276 D) 196
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 216

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P and Q are two alloys which are prepared by mixing tin and lead in the ratio of 12 : 5 and 4 : 3 respectively. If equal quantities of alloys are melted to form athird alloy R, then what is the ratio of tin and lead in alloy R?

A) 84 : 65 B) 57 : 35
C) 76 : 43 D) 78 : 47
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 76 : 43

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What is the value of [1 – tan (90 – θ) + sec (90 – θ)]/[tan (90 – θ) + sec (90 – θ) + 1]?

A) cot (θ/2) B) tan (θ/2)
C) sin θ D) cos θ
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) tan (θ/2)

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In what ratio sugar at Rs 30/kg should be mixed with sugar at Rs 45/kg so that on selling the mixture at Rs 42/kg there is a profit of 20%?

A) 2 : 1 B) 2 : 3
C) 5 : 2 D) 3 : 7
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 2 : 1

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A solid cylinder has radius of base 14 cm and height 15 cm. 4 identical cylinders are cut from each base as shown in the given figure. Heoght of small cylinder is 5 cm. What is the total surface area of the remaining part?

A) 3740 B) 3432
C) 3124 D) 2816
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 3432

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Filed Under: Volume and Surface Area
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In the following question, select the odd letters from the given alternatives.

A) BOH B) ERK
C) HUO D) KXQ
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) HUO

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What least value must be assigned to '*' so that the numbers 451 *  603 is exactly divisible by 9?

A) 7 B) 8
C) 5 D) 9
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 8

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If m+n=1, then the value of m3+n3+3mn is equal to

A) 0 B) 1
C) 2 D) 3
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 1

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