Quantitative Aptitude - Arithmetic Ability Questions

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The point P(3,­-2) divides the segment joining the points (x,0) and (0,y) in the ratio 1:3. Find x and y?

A) x = 4; y = -­8 B) x = ­-3; y = -­8
C) x = 3; y = 8 D) x = ­-3; y = 8
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) x = 4; y = -­8

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ΔABC is right angled at B. If cotA = 7/24, then what is the value of cosecC ?

A) 7/25 B) 25/7
C) 24/7 D) 7/24
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 25/7

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ΔUVW is right angled at V. If secU = 5/3, then what is the value of tanW ?

A) 3/4 B) 5/3
C) 4/5 D) 4/3
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 3/4

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If 3√7 + √343 = 19.21, then find the value of √252 + 20√7.

A) 39.4 B) 49.9
C) 56.8 D) 92.3
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 49.9

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A sum of Rs 5000 becomes Rs 8000 in 3 years, when invested in a scheme of simple interest. If the same sum is invested in a scheme of compound interest with same yearly interest rate (compounding of interest is yearly), then what will be the amount (in Rs) after 3 years?

 

A) 8640   B) 8260  
C) 8880   D) 9220
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 8640  

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The 3rd and 6th term of an arithmetic progression are 19 and 37 respectively. What is the 13th term?

A) 79 B) 43
C) 45 D) 49
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 79

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If [4(2x/5 - 3/2)]/3 + 7/5 = 37/5, then what is the value of x?

A) -15 B) 7/5
C) 15 D) -7/5
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 15

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PQR is a right angled triangle in which ∠R = 90°. If RS ⊥ PQ, PR = 3 cm and RQ = 4 cm, then what is the value of RS (in cm)?

A) 12/5 B) 36/5
C) 5 D) 2.5
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 12/5

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