Quantitative Aptitude - Arithmetic Ability Questions

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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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Pipe A can empty a filled tank in 28 hours while Pipe B can fill the same tank, when empty in 35 hrs. If alternatively Pipes A and B are turned on for an hour each time, starting when the tank is full, how long will it take to empty the tank?

A) 279 hrs B) 271 hrs
C) 275 hrs D) 280 hrs
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 271 hrs

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The diagonal of a rhombus is 8m and 6m respectively. Find its area.

A) 48 sq.m B) 24 sq.m
C) 12 sq.m D) 96 sq.m
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 24 sq.m

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For triangle ABC, find equation of median AD if co­-ordinates of points A, B and C are (2,­4), (3,0) and (5,­2) respectively?

A) 3x -­ 2y = 14 B) 3x -­ 2y = 2
C) 3x + 2y = 14 D) 3x + 2y = 2
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 3x -­ 2y = 14

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What is the value of √[(1 + sinA)/(1 -­ sinA)]?

A) secA -­ tanA B) cosecA + tanA
C) secA + tanA D) cosecA -­ tanA
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) secA + tanA

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Find the mean proportional between 2 and 98?

A) 13 B) 14.5
C) 16 D) 14
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 14

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A ladder 13 m long reaches a window which is 12 m above the ground on side of a street. Keeping its foot at the same point, the ladder is turned to the other side of the street to each a window 5m high, then the width of the street is :

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

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

A) 844 B) 972
C) 716 D) 345
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 345

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