Quantitative Aptitude - Arithmetic Ability Questions

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From a point P, the angle of elevation of a tower is such that its tangent is 3/4. On walking 560 metres towards the tower the tangent of the angle of elevation of the tower becomes 4/3. What is the height (in metres) of the tower?

A) 720 B) 960
C) 840 D) 1030
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 960

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On dividing a certain number by 342 we get 47 as remainder. If the same number is divided by 18, what will be the remainder ?

A) 15 B) 11
C) 17 D) 13
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 11

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What is the distance between the points (3 , 6) and (-2 , -6)?

A) 15 B) 13
C) 11 D) 12
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 13

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At what point does the line 2x - 3y = 6 cuts the X axis?

A) (-3 , 0) B) (0 , 3)
C) (0 , -3) D) (3 , 0)
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) (3 , 0)

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If O is the centre of a circle of radius 5 cm. At a distance of 13 cm from O, a point P is taken. From this point, two tangents PQ and PR are drawn to the circle. Then , the area of quadrilateral PQOR is

A) 60 cm2 B) 32.5 cm2
C) 65 cm2 D) 30 cm2
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 60 cm2

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In a triangle ABC, AD is angle bisector of ∠A and AB : AC = 3 : 4. If the area of triangle ABC is 350 cm2, then what is the area (in cm2) of triangle ABD?

A) 150 B) 200
C) 210 D) 240
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 150

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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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If a2+1=9a, (a0) then the value of a2+1a2 is

A) 81 B) 18
C) 79 D) 83
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 79

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