Quantitative Aptitude - Arithmetic Ability Questions

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The base of a triangle is half the base of a parallelogram having the same area as that of the triangle. The ratio of the corresponding heights of the triangle to the parallelogram will be

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

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If (-1/2) * ( x - 5) + 3 = -5/2, then what is the value of x?

A) 16 B) 4
C) -6 D) -4
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 16

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If (tanA + tanB)/(1 ­ tanAtanB) = x, then the value of x is

A) tan(A + B) B) tan(A -­ B)
C) cot(A + B) D) cot(A ­- B)
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) tan(A + B)

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What is the area (in square units) of the figure enclosed by the x-axis, the y-axis and the line x + 2y = 6 ?

A) 3 B) 6
C) 9 D) 12
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 9

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Calculate the principal if an amount of Rs. 441 is received on compound interest at the rate of 5% per annum after 2 years.

 

A) Rs.400 B) Rs.390
C) Rs.380 D) Rs.350
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Rs.400

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The sum of the parallel sides of a trapezium is 12.4 cm. If the distance between the parallel sides is 3.5 cm, what is the area of this trapezium?

A) 43.4 sq cm B) 86.8 sq cm
C) 130.2 sq cm D) 21.7 sq cm
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 21.7 sq cm

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Simplify 81x2 - 49y29x + 7y

A) 9x++7y B) 9x-7y
C) 9x D) 7y
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 9x-7y

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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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