Quantitative Aptitude - Arithmetic Ability Questions

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In the given figure, AB is a diameter of the circle with center O and XY is the tangent at a point C. If ACX = 35 deg, then what is the value (in deg) of CAB?

A) 45 B) 35
C) 55 D) 65
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 55

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The height of a tower is 300 meters. When its top is seen from top of another tower,then the angle of depression is 60°. The horizontal distance between the bases of the two towers is 120 metres. What is the height (in metres) of the small tower?

A) 88.24 B) 106.71
C) 92.15 D) 112.64
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 92.15

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The ratio of the sides of a triangular shaped park is 3 : 4 : 5 and the perimeter of the park is 170 m. What is the perpendicular distance in meters from the vertex, opposite to the largest side of the park?

A) 2400 √84 B) 2200 √84
C) 1400 √84 D) None
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) None

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If a vendor sells apples at Rs 170 per kg he suffers 15% loss. If he sells at Rs 230 per kg, then what is his profit percentage?

A) 15 B) 10
C) 5 D) 20
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 15

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In how many months will Rs 8,000 yield Rs 2,648 as compound interest at 20% per annum compounded semi-annually?

A) 18 B) 24
C) 12 D) 30
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 18

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If a + b = 10 and ab = 21, then the value of (a - b)2 is

A) 15 B) 16
C) 17 D) 18
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 16

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A bank offers 10% compound interest per half year. A customer deposits Rs. 3600 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 1116 B) Rs 2232
C) Rs 558 D) Rs 279
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Rs 1116

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If A : B = 1 : 4 and B : C = 2 : 3, then what is A : B : C?

A) 1 : 4 : 6 B) 2 : 8 : 7
C) 2 : 8 : 5 D) 1 : 4 : 5
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 1 : 4 : 6

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