Quantitative Aptitude - Arithmetic Ability Questions

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In ΔABC, ∠BAC = 90° and AD is drawn perpendicular to BC. If BD = 7 cm and CD = 28 cm, then what is the length (in cm) of AD?

A) 3.5 B)  7
C) 10.5 D) 14
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 14

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A table was sold at a profit of 10%. If its cost price was 5% less and it was sold for Rs. 7 more, the gain would have been 20%. Find the cost price of the table.

A) Rs. 175 B) Rs. 200
C) Rs. 250 D) Rs. 150
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Rs. 175

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Deksha borrowed Rs. 500 at 5% per annum S.I. What amount (in Rs.) will she pay to clear her debt after 4 years?

A) 150 B) 650
C) 600 D) 100
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 600

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When a number x is divided by a divisor it is seen that the divisor = 4 times the quotient = double the remainder. If the remainder is 80 then the value of x is

A) 6480 B) 9680
C) 8460 D) 4680
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 6480

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What is the reflection of the point (-1 , 5) in the line x = 1?

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

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A ladder 20 m long is leaning against a vertical wall. It makes an angle of 30 deg with the ground. How high on the wall does the ladder reach?

A) 10 m B) 17.32 m
C) 34.64 m D) 3 m
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 10 m

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

A) 844 B) 972
C) 716 D) 345
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 345

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What is the value of cosecA/(cosec2A ­- 1)?

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

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