Quantitative Aptitude - Arithmetic Ability Questions

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Determine the value of a/b + b/a when a + b = 8 and ab = 4.

A) 4 B) 8
C) 12 D) 14
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 14

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The shadow of a tower when the angle of elevation of the sun is 45°, is found to be 10 m longer than when it was 60° . The height of the tower is

A) 5(√3 - 1) m B) 5(√3 + 1) m
C) 10 (√3 - 1) m D) 10 (√3 + 1) m
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 5(√3 + 1) m

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What is the simplified value of (sec A + cos A)(sec A – cos A)?

A) 2 tan2A B) 2 sin2 A
C) sin2 A tan2 A D) sin2A + tan2 A
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) sin2A + tan2 A

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Select the missing number.

A) 37 B) 47
C) 48 D) 25
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 47

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If the diameter of the two circles is 6 units and 10 units and a centre distance of 8 units. Calculate the number of common tangents that can be drawn to both the circle.

 

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

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Q:

In the following question, select the odd letter/letters from the given alternatives.

A) HNS B) MSY
C) KQW D) DJP
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) HNS

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In the following question, four number pairs are given. The number on left side of (–) is related to the number on the right side of (–) with some Logic/Rule/Relation. Three are similar on basis of same Logic/Rule/Relation. Select the odd one out from the given alternatives.

 

A) 11 – 15 B) 13 – 17
C) 12 – 16 D) 14 – 16
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 14 – 16

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Reflection of the point (­2,5) in the x­ axis is

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

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