Quantitative Aptitude - Arithmetic Ability Questions

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The ratio of two numbers is 2 : 3. If the sum of both the numbers is 75, then what is the larger number among both the numbers?

A) 45 B) 30
C) 50 D) 48
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 45

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In ΔABC measure of angle B is 900. If cotA = 8/15, and AB = 0.8cm, then what is the length (in cm) of side BC?

 

A) 1.7 B)  2
C)  1.5 D)  2.5
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C)  1.5

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When a number is increased by 21, it becomes 114% of itself. What is the number?

A) 150 B) 252
C) 315 D) 189
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 150

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On a certain principal if the simple interest for two years is Rs 1400 and compound interest for the two years is Rs 1449, what is the rate of Interest?

A) 7 percent B) 3.5 percent
C) 14 percent D) 10 percent
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 7 percent

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The line passing through (-2,5) and (6,b) is perpendicular to the line 20x + 5y = 3. Find b?

A) -7 B) 4
C) 7 D) -4
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 7

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A series is given, with one number missing. Choose the correct alternative from the given ones that will complete the series.

-7.5, 15, -30, 60, ? , 240

A) 120 B) -240
C) -120 D) 240
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) -120

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When a discount of Rs. 42 is allowed on the marked price of an article, the new reduced price becomes 86% of the original price. Find the marked price.

A) Rs.250 B) Rs.300
C) Rs.350 D) Rs.400
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Rs.300

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What is the value of [1 – sin (90 – 2A)] / [1 + sin (90 + 2A)]?

A) sinA cosA B) cot2A
C) tan2A D) sin2A cosA
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) tan2A

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