Quantitative Aptitude - Arithmetic Ability Questions

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A person borrows some money for 8 years at a rate of simple interest. If the ratio of principal and total interest is 5 : 8, then what is the rate ( inpercentage) of interest?

A) 10 B) 20
C) 25 D) 30
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 20

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Coefficient of x2  in (x + 7)(5 - 3x)(3x - 6) is

A) 96 B) -30
C) 42 D) -18
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) -30

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Triangle DEF is right angled at E. If cot D = 5/12, then what is the value of sin F?

A) 5/12 B) 13/5
C) 5/13 D) 13/12
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 5/13

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The length of one side and the diagonal of a rectangle are 20 cm and 29 cm respectively. Find the length of its other side (in cm).

 

A) 42   B) 30  
C) 21   D) 60
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 21  

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Find the fraction which bears the same ratio to 1/27 that 3/7 does to 5/9 .

A) 5/9 B) 1/35
C) 45/7 D) 7/45
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 1/35

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In the following question, four groups of three numbers are given. In each group the second and third number are related to the first number by a Logic/Rule/Relation. Three are similar on basis of same Logic/Rule/Relation. Select the odd one out from the given alternatives.

 

A) (2, 22, 222) B) (3, 33, 333)
C) (1, 11, 111) D) (4, 44, 4444)
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) (4, 44, 4444)

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A balloon leaves from a point P rises at a uniform speed. After 6 minutes, an observer situated at a distance of 450√3 metres from point P observes that angle of elevation of the balloon is 60 deg. Assume that point of observation and point P are on the same level. What is the speed (in m/s) of the balloon?

A) 4.25 B) 3.75
C) 4.5 D) 3.45
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 3.75

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Rs. x invested at 9% simple interest per annum for 5 years yields the same interest as that on Rs. y invested at 6.25% simple interest per annum for 8 years. Find x:y.

 

 

A) 16:15   B) 10:9  
C) 45:50   D) 5:8
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 10:9  

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