Quantitative Aptitude - Arithmetic Ability Questions

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If sin(A/2) = x, then the value of x is

A) √[(1 + cosA)/2] B) √[(1 -­ cosA)/2]
C) √[(1 -­ sinA)/2] D) √[(1 + sinA)/2]
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) √[(1 -­ cosA)/2]

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PQ is a tangent to the circle at T. If TR = TS where R and S are points on the circle and ∠RST = 65°, the ∠PTS =

A) 65° B) 130°
C) 115° D) 55°
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 115°

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The difference between the compound interest (compounding annually) and simple interest on a sum at the rate of 12% per annum for 2 years is Rs 360. What is the sum (in Rs)?

A) 27000 B) 32000
C) 30000 D) 25000
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 25000

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What is the compound interest on Rs. 48,000 for 2 years at 20% p.a., if interest is compounded annually?

A) Rs. 69,120 B) Rs. 21,120
C) Rs. 76,800 D) Rs. 72,000
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Rs. 21,120

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Q:

If a+1a2=3, then the value of a2+1a2 will be

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

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Mr. Mahesh sold a bus for Rs. 22,100 with a loss of 15%. At what price should the bus be sold to get a profit of 15%?

A) 29,700 B) 30,000
C) 29,800 D) 29,900
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 29,900

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A thief is stopped by a policeman from a distance of 150 metres. When the policeman starts the chase, the thief also starts running. Assuming the speed of the thief as 7 km/hr and that of policeman as 9 km/hr, how far the thief would have run, before he is over- taken by the policeman?

A) 420 metres B) 630 metres
C) 315 metres D) 525 metres
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 525 metres

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A certain principal is invested in a scheme of compound interest. The amount obtained after 1 year is Rs 2400 and the amount obtained after 2 years is Rs 2880. What is the rate of interest (in percentage)?

A) 20 B) 15
C) 25 D) 10
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 20

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