Quantitative Aptitude - Arithmetic Ability Questions

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A mason can build a wall in 18 hours. After 9 hours he takes a break. What fraction of the wall is yet to be built?

A) 0.9 B) 0.25
C) 0.5 D) 0.2
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 0.5

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In an alloy, aluminium and tin are in the ratio of 4 : 5. In the second alloy, the ratio of same elements is 4 : 7. If equal quantities of these two alloys be mixed to form a new alloy, then what will be the ratio of both of these elements in the new alloy?

A) 2 : 3 B) 16 : 35
C) 4 : 5 D) 40 : 59
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 40 : 59

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In the following question, select the odd word from the given alternatives.

A) Crocodile B) Rat
C) Snake D) Lizard
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Rat

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What is the value of (cosecA - cotA) / (secA + tanA)?

A) (secA + tanA)/(cosecA - cotA) B) √[(secA - tanA)/(cosecA + cotA)]
C) (secA - tanA)/(cosecA + cotA) D) √[(secA + tanA)/(cosecA - cotA)]
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) (secA - tanA)/(cosecA + cotA)

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If aq-r+br-p-cp-q, then find the value of (pa + qp + rc) is

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

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What will be the roots of the quadratic equation x2 - 25x + 156 = 0?

A) 12, 13 B) 25, 1
C) 9, 16 D) 31, 6
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 12, 13

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Select the odd word/letters/number/number pair from the given alternatives.

A) 369 B) 257
C) 346 D) 628
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 346

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Product of digits of a 2-digit number is 27. If we add 54 to the number, the new number obtained is a number formed by interchange of the digits. Find the number.

A) 39 B) 93
C) 63 D) 36
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 39

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