Quantitative Aptitude - Arithmetic Ability Questions

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The 2nd and 6th term of an arithmetic progression are 8 and 20 respectively. What is the 20th term?

A) 56 B) 65
C) 62 D) 69
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 62

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If compound interest received on a certain amount in the 3rd year is Rs. 1,240, what will be the compound interest (in Rs) for the 4th year on the same amount at 9% rate of interest?

A) 1245.6 B) 1521.6
C) 1351.6 D) 1220.6
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 1351.6

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If 2y cosθ = x sinθ and 2x secθ - y cosecθ = 3 then what is the value of x2+4y2

A) 4 B) 1
C) 2 D) 5
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 4

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The percentage change of a number when it is first decreased by 10% and then increased by 10% is

A) 0.1 % increase B) 1 % decrease
C) 0.1 % decrease D) No changes
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 1 % decrease

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An engineering student has to secure 25% marks to pass. He gets 45 and fails by 45 marks. Find the maximum marks.

A) 385 marks B) 410 marks
C) 435 marks D) 360 marks
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 360 marks

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If 15 persons can do a job in 30 days, then 30 persons with twice the efficiency can do the same job in how many days?

A) 7 B) 3.5
C) 5 D) 7.5
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 7.5

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If √[(1 + cosA)/2] = x, then find the value of x.

A) sin(A/2) B) tan(A/2)
C) cot(A/2) D) cos(A/2)
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) cos(A/2)

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If the perimeter of a semicircle is 108 cm, then find its area (in cm²).

A) 1386 B) 512
C) 693 D) 1024
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 1386

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