Quantitative Aptitude - Arithmetic Ability Questions

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If √x ­- √y = 1 , √x + √y = 17 then √xy = ?

A) √72 B) 72
C) 32 D) 24
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 72

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Weight of A and B are in the ratio 11 : 8. A’s weight increases by 40% and the total weight of A and B increases by 30%. What is the percentage increase in the B’s weight?

 

 

 

 

A) 10.25 B) 16.25
C) 12.5 D) 18.75
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 16.25

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What is the area (in sq cm) of an equilateral triangle of side 14 cm?

A) 49√3 B) 98√3
C) (49/2)√3 D) (49/4)√3
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 49√3

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Reflection of the point (­1,4) in the x­axis is

A) (1,4) B) (1,­-4)
C) (­-1,4) D) (-­1,-­4)
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) (-­1,-­4)

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On a ground , there is a vertical tower with a flagpole on its top . At a point 9 m away from the foot of the tower , the angles of elevation of the top and bottom of the flagpole are 60° and 30° respectively . The height of the flagpole is

A) 5√3 m B) 6√3 m
C) 6√2m D) 6√5 m
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 6√3 m

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Q:

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

A) 369 B) 257
C) 346 D) 628
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 346

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PQ is a diameter of a circle with centre O. RS is a chord parallel to PQ subtends an angle of 40° at the centre of the circle. If PR and QS are produced to meet at T, then what will be the measure (in degrees) of ∠PTQ?

A) 55 B) 60
C) 70 D) 90
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 70

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The smallest number that must be subtracted from 2800 so that the obtained number is a perfect square is

A) 9 B) 69
C) 96 D) 73
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 69

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