Quantitative Aptitude - Arithmetic Ability Questions

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The alcohol and water in a mixture are in the ratio of 7 : 8 respectively. If 11 litre water is added to it, then the ratio of alcohol and water in the new mixture becomes 3 : 5. What is the total quantity (in litres) of the alcohol in the new mixture?

A) 21 B) 24
C) 35 D) 32
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 21

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If the 8 digit number 136P5785 is divisible by 15, then find the least possible value of P?

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

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Determine the value of 'x' when 3x3 = 27

A) 1 B) 3
C) 9 D) 12
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 9

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In a college, the ratio of boys to girls is 29 : 33 respectively. When 142 more boys join the college, this ratio becomes 21 :19. How many more girls should join the college to make the number of boys and girls equal?

A) 75 B) 90
C) 60 D) 66
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 66

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In the given figure, PQRS is a square and SRT is an equilateral triangle. What is the value (in degrees) of angle SOR?

A) 45 B) 55
C) 60 D) 75
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 75

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If P = 99, then the value of P(P2+ 3P + 3) is

A) 9999 B) 999999
C) 99999 D) 9999999
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 999999

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­ If the selling price of an item is Rs 1150 after getting a discount of 8%, what is its marked price?

A) Rs 1250 B) Rs 1242
C) Rs 1058 D) Rs 1064
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Rs 1250

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The ratio of the amount of work done by (x-1) labours in (x+1) days and that done by (x+1) labours in (x+2) days is 5 : 6. Then the value of x is

A) 16 B) 15
C) 17 D) 14
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 16

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