Quantitative Aptitude - Arithmetic Ability Questions

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If x3+ 2x2 5x + k is divisible by x + 1, then what is the value of k?

A) -6 B) -1
C) 0 D) 6
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) -6

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In the given figure, PQRS is a quadrilateral. If QR = 18 cmand PS = 9 cm,then what is the area (in sq. cm) of quadrilateral PQRS?

A) (64√3)/3 B) (177√3)/2
C) (135√3)/2 D) (98√3)/3
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) (135√3)/2

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The length of a median of an equilateral triangle is 12√3 cms. Then the area of the triangle is

A) 144 sq. cms B) 288√3 sq. cms
C) 144√3 sq. cms D) 288sq.cms
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 144√3 sq. cms

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If Sin x = 4/5, then Cosec x + Cot x =

A) 31/12 B) 35/12
C) 2 D) 1/2
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 2

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What number should be added to each of the numbers 35, 115, 53 and 165, so that the resulting numbers are in continued proportion?

A) 10 B) 12
C) 8 D) 6
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 10

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ax + 5y = 8 has slope of -4/3. What is the value of a?

A) 20/3 B) 3/20
C) -20/3 D) -3/20
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 20/3

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What is the simplified value of Sec ACot A + Tan A2 ?

A) 1 – cos2A B) 2sin2A
C) sec2A D) 0
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 1 – cos2A

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A vendor buys bananas at 12 for Rs 50 and sells at 5 for Rs 40. What will be the gain (in %)?

A) 82 B) 72
C) 92 D) 62
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 92

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