Quantitative Aptitude - Arithmetic Ability Questions

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From the top of a tower 60 mts high the angle of depression of the top and bottom of a pole are observed to be 45° and 60° respectively. If the pole and tower stand on the same plane, the height of the pole in meters is

A) 60(√3­1) B) 20(√3­1)
C) 20(3­√3) D) 20(√3+1)
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 20(3­√3)

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What is the value of (tan45° + 1/√2) ?

A) 5/√3 B) 7/2√3
C) (√2+1)/√2 D) 4/√3
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) (√2+1)/√2

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If PA and PB are two tangents to a circle with centre O such that APB = 80°. Then AOP = 

A) 40° B) 50°
C) 60° D) 70°
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 50°

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A mixture contains acid and water in the ratio of 7 : 3. If 4 litres of water is added to it, then the ratio of acid and water becomes 7 : 4. What is the quantity (in litres) of acid in the mixture?

 

A) 28 B) 22
C) 20 D) 32
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 28

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Pipes A, B, and C are attached to an empty cistern. While the first two can fill the cistern in 4 and 10 hours, respectively, the third can drain the cistern, when filled, in 6 hours. If all the three pipes are opened simultaneously when the cistern is three-fifth full, how many hours will be needed to fill the cistern?

A) 36/11 B) 48/11
C) 60/11 D) 24/11
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 24/11

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In ΔABC, ∠B=90 deg and BC= √3 AB. Find the measurement of ∠A

A) 45 deg B) 90 deg
C) 30 deg D) 60 deg
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 60 deg

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A satellite airtime bill costs Rs. 8 for 5 minutes 40 seconds. What is the cost in rupees for 4 minutes 20 seconds? (Round upto one decimal).

A) 6.1 B) 6
C) 6.2 D) 6.3
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 6.1

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ΔABC is right angled at B. If m∠C = 60°, then find the value of (cotA - 1/2).

A) -1/√3 B) (3-√2)/3√2
C) (2√3-1)/2 D) (√2-√3)/√6
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) (2√3-1)/2

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