Quantitative Aptitude - Arithmetic Ability Questions

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What is the difference between the maturity values, if Rs. 12500 is invested for 2 years at 20% per annum simple interest and compound interest?

A) Rs. 750 B) Rs. 650
C) Rs. 550 D) Rs. 500
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Rs. 500

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The sum of 10 terms of the arithmetic series is 390. If the third term of the series is 19. Find the first term

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

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The simplified form of (x + 3)2 + (x - 1)2 is

A) (x2 + 2x + 5) B) 2(x2 + 2x + 5)
C) (x2 - 2x + 5) D) 2(x2 - 2x + 5)
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 2(x2 + 2x + 5)

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For triangle ABC, find equation of median AD if co­ordinates of points A, B and C are (2,­4), (3,0) and (5,­2) respectively?

A) 3x ­- 2y = 14 B) 3x -­ 2y = 2
C) 3x + 2y = 14 D) 3x + 2y = 2
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 3x ­- 2y = 14

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If x1x2x3 = 4(4 + x1 + x2 + x3 ), then what is the value of [1/(2 + x1  )] + [1/(2 + x2 )] + [1/(2 + x3 )]?

A) 1 B) 1/2
C) 2 D) 1/3
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 1/2

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Expand and simplify (x + 5)2 + (x - 3)2

A) 2(x2 + 2x - 17) B) 2(x2 - 2x + 17)
C) 2(x2 - 2x - 17) D) 2(x2 + 2x + 17)
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 2(x2 + 2x + 17)

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What is the value of (cot60 + 1/√3) ?

A) 4/√3 B) (2√2+√3)/2
C) 2/√3 D) (2√2+1)/√2
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 2/√3

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There is 40% increase in an amount in 8 years at simple interest. What will be the compound interest of Rs. 36000 after 2 years at the same rate?

A) Rs 6150 B) Rs 7687.5
C) Rs 3690 D) Rs 4612.5
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Rs 3690

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