Quantitative Aptitude - Arithmetic Ability Questions

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If x - y = -6 and x + y = 16, then x2- y2 is?

A) 96 B) -96
C) 22 D) -22
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) -96

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Find the odd number from the given alternatives.

A) 16 B) 4
C) 2 D) 36
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 4

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What is the simplified value of [2/(cot A – tan A)]?

A) sin A cos A B) tan 2A
C) sin2 A D) cos2 A
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) tan 2A

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If ab+ba=1, then the value of a3+b3 is

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

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An equilateral triangle ABC is inscribed in a circle of radius 20√3.
What is the length of the side of the triangle?

A) 30 cm B) 40 cm
C) 50 cm D) 60 cm
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 60 cm

Explanation:
Radius of circumcircle of an equilateral triangle = side /√3
R = a/√3
a = R√3 = 20√3 *√3 = 60cm
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Q:

If a+b+c = 0, then (a^3 + b^3 + c^3)^2 = ?

A) 27abc B) 9abc
C) 3abc D) 9a^2b^2c^2
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 9a^2b^2c^2

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Q:

A Rs 100 shirt is offered at 10% discount and a Rs 300 pair of trousers at 20% discount. If Pritam bought 1 shirt and 3 pairs of trousers, what is the effective discount (in %) he got?

A) 19 B) 18
C) 17 D) 16
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 19

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If tan A = 1/2 and tan B = 1/3, then what is the value of tan (2A + B)?

A) 1 B) 3
C) 5 D) 9
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 3

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