Quantitative Aptitude - Arithmetic Ability Questions

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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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Naveen purchased a gas cylinder and a stove for Rs.4500. He sold the gas cylinder at a gain of 25% and the stove at a loss of 20%, still gaining 4% on the whole. Find the cost of the gas cylinder.

A) Rs.3600 B) Rs.2400
C) Rs.3000 D) Rs.2600
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Rs.2400

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The average cost of 4 items in a shopping list is Rs 1,250. If one more item whose cost is Rs 2,000 is added to the list what will be the new average (in
Rs)?

A) 1100 B) 1500
C) 1400 D) 1250
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 1400

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Rohan borrowed a certain sum of money at simple interest. Rate of interest was 3% per annum for first 3 years, 4% per annum for next 5 years and 6% per annum for next 7 years. If he paid Rs 2059 as interest, then what is the sum borrowed (in Rs)?

A) 2400 B) 2500
C) 2900 D) 3100
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 2900

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Meghnad can do a piece of work in 45 hours. If he is joined by Jayshri, who is 50% more efficient, in what time will they together finish the work?

A) 9 hours B) 6 hours
C) 12 hours D) 18 hours
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 18 hours

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Q:

If x = [1/(√5 + √3)], y = [1/(√7 + √5)] and z = [1/(√7 + √3)], then what is the value of (x + y + z)?

A) 3/4(√7 – √3) B) √5 – √3
C) √7 + √5 D) 1/2(√7 + √3)
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 3/4(√7 – √3)

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If 2x + 5 > 2 + 3x and 2x -­ 3 ≤ 4x -­ 5, then x can take which of the following values?

A) -2 B) 2
C) -4 D) 4
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 2

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Q:

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

A) E5T B) O9S
C) U3A D) I7M
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) U3A

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