Quantitative Aptitude - Arithmetic Ability Questions

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The angle of elevation of the top of a tower from a point A on the ground is 30°. On moving a distance of 20 metres towards the foot of the tower to a point B, the angle of elevation increases to 60°. The height of the tower in meters is

A) √3 B) 5√3
C) 10√3 D) 20√3
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 10√3

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A sum of Rs 4000 becomes Rs 5800 in 3 years, when invested in a scheme of simple interest. If the same sum is invested in a scheme of compound interest with same yearly interest rate (compounding of interest is done yearly), then what will be the amount (in Rs) after 2 years?

 

A) 4430   B) 5450  
C) 5290   D) 4970
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 5290  

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Find out the odd word/letters/number/number pair from the given alternatives.

A) 5687 B) 4267
C) 5789 D) 4977
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 5789

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In the following question, four number pairs are given. The number on left side of (–) is related to the number on the right side of (–) with some Logic/Rule/Relation. Three are similar on basis of same Logic/Rule/Relation. Select the odd one out from the given options.

 

A) 14 – 18   B) 42 – 46  
C) 22 – 28   D) 24 – 28
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 22 – 28  

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ABC is an equilateral triangle of side 6 cm. If a circle of radius 1 cm is moving inside and along the sides of the triangle, then the locus of the centre of the circle is an equilateral triangle of side is

A) 5 cm B) (6 - 2√3) cm
C) 4 cm D) (3 + √3) cm
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) (6 - 2√3) cm

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Q:

A wholesaler purchased 7 hair clips for a rupee. How many for a rupee must he sell to get profit of 40%.

 

A) 6 B) 5
C) 4 D) 3
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 5

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Ms. Kavitha borrowed Rs. 950 at 6% per annum simple interest. What amount will she pay to clear her debt after 4 years?

A) 282 B) 1187
C) 1178 D) 228
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 1178

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In a triangle the length of the side opposite the angle which measures 30° is 9 cm, what is the length of the side opposite to the angle which measures 60°?

A) 3√3 cm B) 3/2 cm
C) 9/2 cm D) 9√3 cm
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 9√3 cm

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