Quantitative Aptitude - Arithmetic Ability Questions

Q:

What is the value of Cot 60°- Sec 45°?

A) (√2 - √3)/√6 B) (√3 - 3√2)/3
C) (1 - 2√2)/2 D) (1 - √3)/2
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) (√3 - 3√2)/3

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If a + b = 4 and ab = 3, then what is the value of a3 + b3?

A) 21 B) 17
C) 28 D) 31
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 28

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In the following questions two equations numbered I and II are given. You have to solve boththe equations and give answers

I. 2x ² –21x + 54 = 0

II. y ² –14y + 49 = 0

A) x = y or relation can’t be established between x and y B) x > y
C) x < y D) x ≥ y
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) x < y

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I. 2x ² –21x + 54 = 0(x -6)(2x -9)x =+6, +9/2

II. y ² –14y + 49 = 0(y-7) (y-7)y = +7, +7y > x

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In ΔABC, the angle bisector of ∠A cuts BC at E. Find the length of AC if lengths of AB, BE and EC are 9.6 cm, 4 cm and 3 cm?

A) 4.8 cm B) 9.8 cm
C) 7.8 cm D) 7.2 cm
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 7.2 cm

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Ravindra walks at 6 km/hr and Riya cycles at 11 km/hr towards each other. What was the distance between them when they started if they meet after 42 minutes?

A) 17.9 kms B) 14.9 kms
C) 8.9 kms D) 11.9 kms
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 11.9 kms

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A and B invest Rs. 3000 and Rs. 2400 respectively in a business. If after one year there is a loss of Rs. 720, how much loss will B bear? (Loss or Profit is in proportion to their investments)

A) Rs. 72 B) Rs. 320
C) Rs..400 D) Rs. 360
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Rs. 320

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A shopkeeper by selling 8 iphones, earns a profit equal to the selling price of 3 iphones. His profit percentage is

A) 60 percent B) 37.5 percent
C) 75 percent D) 15 percent
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 60 percent

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The railway fares of air conditioned sleeper and ordinary sleeper class are in the ratio 4:1. The number of passengers travelled by air conditioned sleeper and ordinary sleeper classes were in the ratio 3:25. If the total collection was Rs. 37,000, how much did air conditioner sleeper passengers pay?

A) Rs. 15,000 B) Rs. 10,000
C) Rs. 12,000 D) Rs. 16,000
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Rs. 12,000

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