Quantitative Aptitude - Arithmetic Ability Questions

Q:

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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If x + (1/x) = 2, then what is the value of x21 + (1/x1331)?

A) 0 B) 1
C) 2 D) 3
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 2

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20 pens and 46 pencils were purchased for Rs. 235. If the average price of a pencil is Rs. 2.50 then calculate the average price (in Rs.) of a pen.

A) 6 B) 4
C) 8 D) 12
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 6

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Simple interest on a sum for 12 months at the rate of 25% per annum is Rs 935.What is the value (in Rs) of sum?

A) 3740 B) 3200
C) 4410 D) 4720
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 3740

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A  field  can  be  reaped  by  12  men  or  18  women  in  14  days.  In  how  many  days  can  8  men  and  16 women reap it?

A) 26 days B) 24 days
C) 9 days D) 8 days
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 9 days

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12 men or 18 women can complete in 14 days
8 men and 16 women can complete in how many days
12men = 18 women (Comparing efficiencies)
1men = 18/12 = 1.5 women
8 men and 16 women = 12women + 16 women = 28 women
18 women completes in 14 days
1 woman completes in 14*18 days
28 women completes in (14*18)/28 days = 9 days
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What is the Number of candidates who had applied if the ratio of selected to unselected was 14 : 25. If 35 less had applied and 10 less selected, the ratio of selected to unselected would have been 3 : 5?

A) 195 B) 205
C) 185 D) 175
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 195

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In the following question, select the odd number pair from the given alternatives.

A) 11 – 120 B) 17 – 290
C) 21 – 442 D) 12 – 145
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 11 – 120

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Select the odd word/letters/number/number pair from the given alternatives.

A) 794 B) 576
C) 668 D) 992
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 576

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