Quantitative Aptitude - Arithmetic Ability Questions

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If Sinθ = √3/2 and 0°<θ<90°, then the value of tan(θ-15°) is

A) 1 B) 3
C) 31 D) 2
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 1

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In what ratio rice costing Rs 14/kg mixed with another rice costing Rs 11/kg to get the mixture costing Rs 11.6/kg?

 

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

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Rs. x invested at 8% simple interest per annum for 5 years yields the same interest as that on Rs. y invested at 7.5% simple interest per annum for 6years. Find x : y.

A) 40:45 B) 5:6
C) 16:15 D) 9:8
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 9:8

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The ratio of cost price and selling price 25:26. The percent of profit will be

A) 26% B) 25%
C) 1% D) 4%
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 4%

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A shopkeeper purchased a chair whose marked price is Rs 1400, at two successive discount of 20% and 30% respectively. If he sells the chair for Rs 1176, then what is the profit percentage?

A) 50 B) 33.33
C) 37.5 D) 57.5
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 50

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Q:

Which of the below given fractions is NOT equal to 9/17?

A) 153/289 B) 108/221
C) 63/119 D) 27/51
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 108/221

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Two pipes X and Y can individually fill a tank in 48 and 72 min respectively. If they are opened simultaneously, how long will it take for the tank to fill? 

 

A) 39.4 min  B) 28.8 min 
C) 24 min  D) 60 min
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 28.8 min 

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Q:

sin(A+B) -­ sin(A-­B) is equal to

A) 2sinAcosB B)  2cosAcosB
C) 2cosAsinB D) 2sinAsinB
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 2cosAsinB

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