Quantitative Aptitude - Arithmetic Ability Questions

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D and E are points on side AB and AC of ΔABC. DE is parallel to BC. If AD:DB = 2:3 and area of ΔABC is 100 sq cm, what is the area (in sq cm) of quadrilateral BDEC?

A) 84 B) 16
C) 25 D) 75
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 84

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3cosA is equal to

A) 4cos3A + 3cosA B) 4cos3A - 3cosA
C) 3cos3A + 3cosA D) 3cos3A - 3cosA
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 4cos3A - 3cosA

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The mean of marks secured by 60 students in division A of class X is 64, 40 students of division B is 60 and that of 60 students of division C is 58. Find the mean of marks of the students of three divisions of Class X.

A) 60.05 B) 59.35
C) 62.15 D) 60.75
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 60.75

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If D and E are points on the sides AB and AC respectively of a triangle ABC such that DE||BC. If AD = x cm, DB = (x – 3) cm, AE = (x + 3) cm and EC= (x – 2) cm, then what is the value (in cm) of x?

A) 3 B) 3.5
C) 4 D) 4.5
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 4.5

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The simple and compound interest that can be earned in two years at the same rate is Rs 1,000 and Rs 1,040 respectively. What is the rate (percent per annum) of interest?

A) 9 B) 10
C) 8 D) 11
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 8

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In ΔPQR measure of angle Q is 90°. If tanP = 4/3, and PQ = 1.5cm, then what is the length (in cm) of side PR?

A) 2 B) 2.5
C) 3 D) 4.8
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 2.5

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Simplify 50 + 18 - 8

A) 8√2 B) 7√2
C) 6√2 D) 5√2
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 6√2

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If 5x/2 - [7(6x - 3/2)]/4 = 5/8, then what is the value of x?

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

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