Quantitative Aptitude - Arithmetic Ability Questions

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Three consecutive natural numbers are such that the square of the greatest is greater than the product of the other two by 19. The smallest of these numbers is

A) 5 B) 6
C) 7 D) 4
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 5

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What is the simplified value of (cosec A + sin A)(cosec A – sin A)?

A) cos2A + cot2A B) 2 cos2A
C) 2 cot2A D) 2 cos A cot A
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) cos2A + cot2A

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If a cone of radius 10.5 cm and height 12 cm is melted and constructed into a cylinder of the same radius, what will be the height of this cylinder?

A) 8 cm B) 6 cm
C) 4 cm D) 2 cm
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 4 cm

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What is the difference (in Rs) between compound interest (compounded annually) and simple interest for 3 years on a principal of Rs 3000 at the annual rate of 20%?

A) 464 B) 384
C) 356 D) 424
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 384

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In the following question, select the odd word from the given alternatives.

A) Cone B) Cylinder
C) Rectangle D) Prism
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Rectangle

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The length of one side and the diagonal of a rectangle are 5 cm and 13 cm respectively. Find its area (in cm2).

A) 60 B) 120
C) 35 D) 70
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 60

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If x = (a/b) + (b/a), y = (b/c) + (c/b) and z = (c/a) + (a/c), then what is the value of xyz  x2  y2  z2?

A) – 4 B) 2
C)  – 1 D) – 6
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) – 4

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

A) 961 B) 443
C) 361 D) 289
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 443

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