Quantitative Aptitude - Arithmetic Ability Questions

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What is the value of sec 4π/3?

A) 2 B) -2
C) 2/√3 D) -2/√3
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) -2

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Expand and simplify (x + 5)2 + (x - 3)2

A) 2(x2 + 2x - 17) B) 2(x2 - 2x + 17)
C) 2(x2 - 2x - 17) D) 2(x2 + 2x + 17)
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 2(x2 + 2x + 17)

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The simple interest on a sum for 5 years is Rs 16800. The rate of interest for the first 3 years is 8% per annum and for the next 2 years is 12% per annum. What is the value (in Rs) of sum?

A) 30000 B) 38000
C) 32000 D) 35000
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 35000

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In an army selection process, the ratio of selected to unselected was 3:1. If 60 less had applied and 30 less selected, the ratio of selected to unselected would have been 5:1. How many candidates had applied for the process?

A) 240 B) 480
C) 120 D) 720
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 240

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Q:

In a rectangle _____.

A) Diagonals are perpendicular to each other B) Diagonals are not equal
C) Diagonals bisect each other D) Diagonals bisect opposite angles
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Diagonals bisect each other

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The perimeter of a square is 30 cm. Find its area (in cm²).

A) 56.25 B) 112.5
C) 60.25 D) 120.5
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 56.25

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If Cot θ = 21/20, then what is the value of Cosec θ?

A) 21/29 B) 29/21
C) 20/29 D) 29/20
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 29/20

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If x - 2y = 2 and 3x + y = 20, then the value of (x,y) is

A) (6, 2) B) (4, 1)
C) (3, 2) D) (5, 5)
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) (6, 2)

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