Quantitative Aptitude - Arithmetic Ability Questions

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In an examination, 52% candidates failed in English and 42% failed in Mathematics. If 17% failed in both the subjects, then what percent passed in both the subjects?

 

A) 77 B) 58
C) 48 D) 23
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 23

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No of students failed in English only = 52 –17 = 35

No of students failed in maths only = 42 –17 = 25

Total no of failed students in either of the subjects = 35+17+25 = 77

No of passed student in both subjects = 100 –77 = 23

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Two equal circles intersect so that their centres, and the points at which they intersect form a square of side 1 cm. The area (in sq.cm) of the portion that is common to the circles is

A) π4 B) π2-1
C) π5 D) √2 - 1
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) π2-1

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If 7x - [3(2x - 3)]/2 = 1/2, then what is the value of x?

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

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What is the reflection of the point (4 , -3) in the line y = 1?

A) (4, -5) B) (4, 5)
C) (-4, -5) D) (-4, 5)
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) (4, 5)

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Common factor of 12a4b6, 18a6c2, 36a2b2 is

A) 36a2 B) 108b2
C) 6a2b2 D) 6a2
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 6a2

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The co-ordinates of the centroid of a triangle ABC are (3,-2). What are the co-ordinates of vertex C if co-ordinates of A and B are (-2,5) and (6,-2) respectively?

A) (-5,-9) B) (5,-9)
C) (5,9) D) (-5,9)
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) (5,-9)

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Find out the odd word/letters/number/number pair from the given alternatives.

A) Aizwal B) Agartala
C) Shillong D) Darjeeling
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Darjeeling

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Find the odd word / letter / number from the given alternative

A) 36 - 48 B) 56 - 44
C) 78 - 66 D) 33 - 64
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 33 - 64

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