Quantitative Aptitude - Arithmetic Ability Questions

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In an isosceles triangle, the length of each equal side is twice the length of the third side. The ratio of areas of the isosceles triangle and an equilateral triangle with same perimeter is

A) 30√5 : 100 B) 32√5 : 100
C) 36√5 : 100 D) 42√5 : 100
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 36√5 : 100

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0 1998
Q:

The area of a rectangle is 120 sq cm and its perimeter 140 cm. What is the length of its diagonal?

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

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0 1998
Q:

What is the value of cosec 3π/4?

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

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1 1998
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If (8x ­- 4) = (3x + 6), then the numerical value of (x + 1)3 is

A) 3 B) 9
C) 27 D) 81
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 27

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0 1997
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A T.V was sold at a profit of 5% If it had been sold at a profit of 10% , the profit would have been Rs. 1000 more. What is its cost price ?

A) Rs.20000 B) Rs.5000
C) Rs.10000 D) Rs.15000
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Rs.20000

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0 1997
Q:

In an army selection process, the ratio of selected to unselected candidates was 4:1. If 90 less had applied and 20 less selected, the ratio of selected to unselected would have been 5:1. How many candidates had applied for the process?

A) 1650 B) 3300
C) 825 D) 4950
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 1650

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0 1997
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A bank offers 5% compound interest per half year. A customer deposits Rs. 3200 each on 1st January and 1st July of a year. At the end of the year, the amount he would have gained by way of interest is:

A) Rs 976 B) Rs 244
C) Rs 488 D) Rs 122
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Rs 488

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4 1996
Q:

Calculate the area (in cm2 ) of a circle of radius 10.5 cm.

A) 693 B) 157.5
C) 315 D) 346.5
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 346.5

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3 1996