Quantitative Aptitude - Arithmetic Ability Questions

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ABC is an equilateral triangle of side 6 cm. If a circle of radius 1 cm is moving inside and along the sides of the triangle, then the locus of the centre of the circle is an equilateral triangle of side is

A) 5 cm B) (6 - 2√3) cm
C) 4 cm D) (3 + √3) cm
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) (6 - 2√3) cm

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The 3rd and 8th term of an arithmetic progression are -13 and 2 respectively. What is the 14th term?

A) 23 B) 17
C) 20 D) 26
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 20

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

A) 132 B) 176
C) 279 D) 352
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 279

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The sum of the parallel sides of a trapezium is 12.4 cm. If the distance between the parallel sides is 3.5 cm, what is the area of this trapezium?

A) 43.4 sq cm B) 86.8 sq cm
C) 130.2 sq cm D) 21.7 sq cm
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 21.7 sq cm

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What is the equation of the line if its slope is 4/3 and it passes through the point (-7 , 2)?

A) 4x - 3y = -22 B) 4x + 3y = -34
C) 4x + 3y = -22 D) 4x - 3y = -34
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 4x - 3y = -34

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Which of the following is not true for a rhombus?

A) All sides are congruent B) Opposite sides are parallel
C) Diagonals are equal D) Diagonals bisect each other at right angles
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Diagonals are equal

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What is the reflection of the point (-2, 5) in the line x = -1?

A) (-2 , -7) B) (0 , 5)
C) (2 , 5) D) (-2 , 7)
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) (0 , 5)

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How many 3 ­digit numbers are completely divided by 4.

A) 225 B) 224
C) 223 D) 222
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 225

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