Quantitative Aptitude - Arithmetic Ability Questions

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x, y and z are real numbers. If x3 + y3 + z3 = 13, x + y + z = 1 and xyz = 1, then what is the value of xy + yz + zx?

A) -1 B) 1
C) 3 D) -3
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) -3

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If PA and PB are two tangents to a circle with centre O such that APB = 80°. Then AOP = 

A) 40° B) 50°
C) 60° D) 70°
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 50°

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The numbers x, y, z are respectively proportional to 2, 3, 5 and the sum of x, y and z is 80. If the number z is given by the equation z = ax­-8, then a is

A) 6 B) 3/2
C) 3 D) 5/2
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 6

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The side BC of the ΔABC is extended to the point D. If ∠ ACD = 112° and ∠B = 3/4 ∠A, then the value of ∠B is

A) 64° B) 48°
C) 46° D) 50°
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 48°

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p3 + q3 + r3  3pqr = 4. If a = q + r, b = r + p and c = p + q, then what is the value of a3 + b3 + c3  3abc?

A) 4 B) 8
C) 2 D) 12
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 8

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ΔABC is right angled at B. If m∠C = 60°, then find the value of (cotA - 1/2).

A) -1/√3 B) (3-√2)/3√2
C) (2√3-1)/2 D) (√2-√3)/√6
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) (2√3-1)/2

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(secA - 1)/(secA + 1) is equal to?

A) (1 - sinA)/(1 + sinA) B) (1 + cosA)/(1 - cosA)
C) (1 + sinA)/(1 - sinA) D) (1 - cosA)/(1 + cosA)
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) (1 - cosA)/(1 + cosA)

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The HCF of two numbers is 12 and their LCM is 72. If one of the two numbers is 24, then the other number is

A) 60 B) 36
C) 72 D) 48
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 36

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