Quantitative Aptitude - Arithmetic Ability Questions

Q:

What is the value of (cos 40° – cos 140°)/(sin 80° + sin 20°)?

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

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If A is 40% more than B, then B is how much percent less than A?

A) 28.57 B) 40
C) 33.33 D) 66.66
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 28.57

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A book is sold at three successive discounts of 20%, 20% and 10%. What is the net discount (in percentage)?

A) 42.4 B) 48.6
C) 44.2 D) 40.4
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 42.4

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If 1/3(12x/5 - 1/2) + 6/5 = 7/6, then what is the value of x?

A) 1/6 B) -1/6
C) 1/5 D) -1/5
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 1/6

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20% discount is offered on an item. By applying a promo code the customer wins 15% cash back. What is the effective discount?

A) 30.8 percent B) 30 percent
C) 12 percent D) 32 percent
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 32 percent

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Q:

Find the LCM of 15, 25 and 29.

A) 2335 B) 3337
C) 2175 D) 2375
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 2175

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In an examination 65% students pass in history and 55% students pass in hindi. If 5% students failed in both the subjects, then what is the percentage of students who have passed in both the subjects?

A) 15 B) 20
C) 25 D) 30
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 25

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

A) Truck B) Car
C) Motorcycle D) Airplane
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Airplane

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