Quantitative Aptitude - Arithmetic Ability Questions

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In a triangle ABC, AB = 8 cm, AC = 10 cm and ∠B = 90°, then the area of ΔABC is

A) 49 sq.cm B) 36 sq.cm
C) 25 sq.cm D) 24 sq.cm
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 24 sq.cm

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Δ PQR is right angled at Q. If m∠R = 60°, what is the length of PR (in cm), if RQ = 4√3 cm?

A) 8 B) 4
C) 8/√3 D) 8√3
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 8√3

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In what ratio does the point T(x, 0) divide the segment joining the points S(5, 1) and U(-1, -2)?

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

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If 3x-5(x-1) > 2x - 1 < 2 + 4x; then x can take which of the following values?

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

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In ΔPQR measure of angle Q is 90°. If cosP = 5/13, and PQ = 2.5cm, then what is the length (in cm) of side PR?

A) 6 B) 6.5
C) 4 D) 5.6
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 6.5

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If tan θ + sec θ = (x – 2)/(x + 2), then what is the value of cos θ?

A) (x2 – 1)/(x2 + 1) B) (2x2 – 4)/(2x2 + 4)
C) (x2 – 4)/(x2 + 4) D) (x2 – 2)/(x2 + 2)
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) (x2 – 4)/(x2 + 4)

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A Lawn roller makes 20 revolutions in one hour. The radius it runs through 25 minutes is

A) 50π7 B) 150π7
C) 250π3 D) 50π3
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 50π3

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The volume (in cu.cm.) of a right circular cylinder with radius 1 cm and height 2 cm is: pi = 22/7

A) 22/7 B) 22
C) 44 D) 44/7
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 44/7

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