Quantitative Aptitude - Arithmetic Ability Questions

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The distance between two pillars is 120 metres. The height of one pillar is thrice the other. The angles of elevation of their tops from the midpoint of the line connecting their feet are complementary to each other. The height (in metres) of the taller pillar is (Use : √3 = 1.732)

A) 34.64 B) 51.96
C) 69.28 D) 103.92
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 103.92

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Rahul can complete a work in 18 days and Sonu can complete the same work in 15 days. If both together work for 5 days, then what part of total work is left?

 

A) 7/15 B) 11/18
C) 7/18 D) 8/15
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 7/18

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What is the value of Cot 45° - (1/√3)Cosec 60°?

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

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2sin[(C+D)/2].sin[(D­-C)/2] is equal to

A) cosC + cosD B) cosC ­- cosD
C) sinC ­- sinD D) sinC + sinD
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) cosC ­- cosD

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What is the value of 99992 x 100008?

A) 9999999936 B) 9999899936
C) 9999999836 D) 9999999926
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 9999999936

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If 3x ­- 1 < 5x + 2 and 3x + 5 < 6 -­ 4x; then x can take which of the following values?

A) -1 B) 2
C) -2 D) 1
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) -1

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In a college, 25% of male faculties are same in number as 1/3rd of the female faculties. What is the ratio of male faculty to female faculty in that college?

 

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

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Q:

Find the odd word/letters/number pair from the given alternatives

A) Meter B) Kilometre
C) Decimetre D) Ammeter
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Ammeter

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