Quantitative Aptitude - Arithmetic Ability Questions

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The value of x for which the expressions 5x + 17 and 17x - 5 become equal is _____.

A) 11/6 B) -11/6
C) 6/11 D)  -6/11
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 11/6

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In the following question, select the odd letter pair from the given alternatives.

A) BN – P B) GI – R
C) LM – Y D) TA – U
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) GI – R

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A sum of Rs 6000 becomes Rs 7200 in 2 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 done yearly), then what will be the amount (in Rs) after 3 years?

 

A) 7434   B) 8244  
C) 7864   D) 7986
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 7986

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Q:

Divide Rs. 368 in the ratio 1:5:8:9. The rupees in the respective ratios are given by

A) 16, 80, 127 7 145 B) 16, 80, 129 & 143
C) 16, 80, 128 & 144 D) 16, 80, 128 & 143
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 16, 80, 128 & 144

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Q:

If Tan A = 15/8 and Tan B = 7/24, then Cos(A - B) = ?

A) 297/425 B) 304/425
C) 87/425 D) 416/425
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 297/425

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Q:

Which of the following is not a quadratic equation?

A) 2x(x + 4) -11 = x(x - 3) + 6 B) 4x(x + 4) -11 = 5x(x - 3) + 5
C) x(x + 2) -15 = x(x - 5) + 11 D) 2x2 + 8x - 11 = 0
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) x(x + 2) -15 = x(x - 5) + 11

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What is the value of (sinA -­ 2sin3A)/(2cos3A -­ cosA)?

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

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A sphere has the same curved surface area as a cone of vertical height 40 cm and radius 30 cm. The radius of the sphere is

A) 5√5 cm B) 5√3 cm
C) 5√15 cm D) 5√10 cm
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 5√15 cm

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