Quantitative Aptitude - Arithmetic Ability Questions

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If two successive discounts of 50% and 10% are offered, then what is the net discount (in %)?

A) 50 B) 55
C) 60 D) 65
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 55

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If ( x - 5)2 + (y - 2)2 + (z - 9)2 = 0 , then value of (x + y - z) is

A) 16 B) -1
C) -2 D) 12
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) -2

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If the angle of elevation of the sun decreases from 45° to 30°, then the length of the shadow of a pillar increases by 60m. The height of the pillar is

A) 60(√3+1) m B) 30(√3-1) m
C) 30(√3+1) m D) 60(√3-1) m
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 30(√3+1) m

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Four pairs of words are given. Find the odd one out.

A) Horse : Calf B) Deer : Fawn
C) Fish : Fry D) Goat : Kid
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Horse : Calf

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What is the reflection of the point (3,-5) in the origin?

A) (-3, -5) B) (5,-3)
C) (-5,-3) D) (-3, 5)
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) (-3, 5)

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If sum of the roots of a quadratic equation is ­-7 and product of the roots is 12. Find the quadratic equation.

A) x2 + 7x + 12 = 0 B) x2 -­ 7x + 12 = 0
C) x2 -­ 7x -­ 12 = 0 D) x2 + 7x -­ 12 = 0
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) x2 + 7x + 12 = 0

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A kite is flying in the sky. The length of string between a point on the ground and kite is 420 m. The angle of elevation of string with the ground is 30 deg. Assuming that there is no slack in the string, then what is the height (in metres) of the kite?

A) 210 B) 140√3
C) 210√3 D) 150
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 210

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

A) 2197 B) 3375
C) 4099 D) 2744
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 4099

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