Quantitative Aptitude - Arithmetic Ability Questions

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If two marbles are picked at random, what is the probability that either both are red or both are green?

A) 5/7 B) 5/14
C) 1/7 D) 1/14
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 1/7

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Required probability = (10+3)91=1391=17

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If cosecA - cotA = x, then the value of x is

A) sinA/(1 - cosA) B) √[sinA/(1 + cosA)
C) sinA/(1 + cosA) D) √[sinA/(1 - cosA)]
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) sinA/(1 + cosA)

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Simple interest on a certain sum of money for 3 years at 8% per annum is half the compound interest on Rs. 16000 for 2 years at 10% per annum. The sum placed on simple interest is:

A) Rs 14000 B) Rs 3500
C) Rs 7000 D) Rs 5600
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Rs 7000

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Δ ABC is right angled at B. If m∠A = 60°, then what is the value of sec C.sin A?

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

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In the following question, four groups of three numbers are given. In each group the second and third number are related to the first number by a Logic/Rule/Relation. Three are similar on basis of same Logic/Rule/Relation. Select the odd one out from the given alternatives.

A) (2, 3, 4) B) (4, 5, 6)
C) (6, 7, 8) D) (4, 6, 8)
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) (4, 6, 8)

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If 2+aa + 2+bb + 2+cc = 4, then the value of ab+bc+caabc is

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

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What is the value of sin (B – C) cos (A – D) + sin (A – B) cos (C – D) + sin (C – A) cos (B – D)?

A) 3/2 B) – 3
C) 1 D) 0
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 0

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Select the odd word/letters/number/number pair from the given alternatives.

A) XAD B) PRU
C) JLO D) ACF
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) XAD

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