Quantitative Aptitude - Arithmetic Ability Questions

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If 1/(1+tan2A) = x, then value of x is

A) cosA B) sinA
C) cosecA D) secA
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) cosA

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If the standard deviation of a population is 6.5, what would be the population variance?

A) 40.25 B) 42.25
C) 18.25 D) 13
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 42.25

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In the following question, select the odd word from the given alternatives.

A) 10 – 121 B) 12 – 169
C) 14 – 225 D) 16 – 279
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 16 – 279

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In a mixture of 45 litres, the ratio of liquid A and liquid B is 7 : 2. If 11 litres of liquid B is added to the mixture, then what will be the ratio of liquid A and liquid B in the new mixture?

 

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

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Rs. x invested at 8% simple interest per annum for 5 years yields the same interest as that on Rs. y invested at 7.5% simple interest per annum for 6years. Find x : y.

A) 40:45 B) 5:6
C) 16:15 D) 9:8
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 9:8

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Product of digits of a 2-digit number is 24. If we add 45 to the number, the new number obtained is a number formed by interchange of the digits.What is the original number?

A) 54 B) 83
C) 38 D) 45
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 38

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A person borrows some money for 8 years at a rate of simple interest. If the ratio of principal and total interest is 5 : 8, then what is the rate ( inpercentage) of interest?

A) 10 B) 20
C) 25 D) 30
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 20

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In the following question, select the odd letter/letters from the given alternatives.

A) KQW B) RXD
C) BHN D) AGL
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) AGL

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