Quantitative Aptitude - Arithmetic Ability Questions

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If D and E are points on the sides AB and AC respectively of a triangle ABC such that DE||BC. If AD = x cm, DB = (x – 3) cm, AE = (x + 3) cm and EC= (x – 2) cm, then what is the value (in cm) of x?

A) 3 B) 3.5
C) 4 D) 4.5
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 4.5

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The average of 17 results is 60. If the average of first 9 results is 57 and that of the last 9 results is 65, then what will be the value of 9th result?

A) 39 B) 78
C) 117 D) 156
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 78

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A man buys 7 shirts at Rs 300 each, 2 trousers at Rs 450 each and 1 pair of shoes at Rs 500 each. What is the average expenditure (in Rs) per article?

A) 210 B) 250
C) 320 D) 350
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 350

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In the given figure, P  is the center of the circle. If QS = PR, then what is the ratio of angles RSP to the TPR ?

A) 1 : 4 B) 2 : 5
C) 1 : 3 D) 2 : 7
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 1 : 3

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What is the value of [(sin x + sin y) (sin x – sin y)]/[(cosx + cosy) (cosy – cosx)]?

A) 0 B) 1
C) – 1 D) 2
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 1

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If sinA/(1 + cosA) = x, then x is

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

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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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If 4 + 3x ≤ 6 + x and 3x + 5 > 2 + 2x; then x can take which of the following values?

A) 2 B) -2
C) 4 D) -4
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) -2

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