Quantitative Aptitude - Arithmetic Ability Questions

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The slope of the line passing through the points (-5,1) and (x,-4) is -5/8. Find x.

A) 4 B) 3
C) 2 D) -1
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 3

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The difference between simple and compound interests compounded annually on a certain sum of money for 2 years at 16% per annum is Rs 320. What is the value of given sum (in Rs)?

A) 25000 B) 50000
C) 37500 D) 12500
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 12500

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Q:

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

A) 2691 B) 9900
C) 5632 D) 2790
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 5632

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What is the value of Cot 45° + Cosec 60°?

A) (√6 + 1)/√3 B) (1 + √3)/2
C) 5/√3 D) (√3 + 2)/√3
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) (√3 + 2)/√3

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If 5x - 1 < 3x + 2 and 5x + 5 > 6 - 2x; then x can take which of the following values?

A) 0 B) 1
C) -1 D) 2
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 1

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Q:

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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What is the equation of the line which has 3/2 and -­4/7 as x and y intercept respectively?

A) 8x ­- 21y = ­-12 B) 8x + 21y = 14
C) 8x -­ 21y = 12 D) 8x + 21y = ­-14
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 8x -­ 21y = 12

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If the standard deviation of a population is 6.5, what would be the population variance?

A) 40.25 B) 42.25
C) 18.25 D) 13
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 42.25

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