Quantitative Aptitude - Arithmetic Ability Questions

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If 3cos2x - 2sin2x = -0.75 and 0° x  90°, then x = ?

 

A) 30 deg B) 90 deg
C) 60 deg D) 45 deg
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 60 deg

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If cos 60° - sec 30° = x, then the value of x is

A) 1 B) (√3+√2)/2
C) (√3-4)/2√3 D) 1/√2
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) (√3-4)/2√3

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X and Y are two alloys which are prepared by mixing zinc and aluminium in the ratio of 1 : 4 and 11 : 8 respectively. If equal quantities of alloys are melted to form a third alloy Z then what is the ratio of zinc and aluminium in alloy Z?

 

A) 32:47 B) 37:58
C) 37:95 D) 74:95
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 37:58

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Neeraj purchased a few shirts for his shop at cost prices ranging from Rs. 400 to Rs. 550 and sold at prices ranging from Rs. 450 to Rs. 650. What is the maximum profit that might be made in selling 10 shirts?

A) Rs. 2800 B) Rs. 2500
C) Rs. 2400 D) Rs. 2000
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Rs. 2500

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Samit was given some money to take care of his travel during a 6-day sales drive he had to undertake. However, he had to increase his stay by another 4 days and as a result his average daily travel allowance went down by Rs. 56. What was the amount that was sanctioned to him in the beginning?

A) Rs.336 B) Rs.560
C) Rs.840 D) Rs.420
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Rs.840

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Q:

In what ratio should Darjeeling Tea costing Rs. 400 per kg be mixed with Assam Tea costing Rs. 300 per kg. So that by selling the mixture at Rs. 408 per kg, there is a gain of 20%?

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

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Q:

Select the odd word/letters/number/number pair from the given alternatives.

A) 192 B) 240
C) 141 D) 173
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 173

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Select the odd number from the given alternatives.

A) 13 B) 17
C) 21 D) 23
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 21

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