Quantitative Aptitude - Arithmetic Ability Questions

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The point P(3,­-2) divides the segment joining the points (x,0) and (0,y) in the ratio 1:3. Find x and y?

A) x = 4; y = -­8 B) x = ­-3; y = -­8
C) x = 3; y = 8 D) x = ­-3; y = 8
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) x = 4; y = -­8

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Determine the value of a+1b-1 when ab = 343.

A) 9 B) 64
C) 125 D) 216
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 64

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If P : Q = 9 : 7, then what is the value of (P – Q) : (P + Q)?

A) 1 : 2 B) 1 : 8
C) 1 : 4 D) 2 : 13
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 1 : 8

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Q:

The HCF of 20, 28 and 48 is

A) 8 B) 2
C) 1 D) 4
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 4

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In ΔDEF measure of angle E is 90 deg. If cotD = 8/15, and DE = 16cm, then what is the length (in cm) of side EF?

 

 

A) 34   B) 15  
C) 30   D) 14
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 30  

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Q:

If sinA/(1 + cosA) = x, then x is

A) cosecA + cotA B) secA - cotA
C) secA + cotA D) cosecA - cotA
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) cosecA - cotA

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ΔPQR is right angled at Q. If secP = 13/5, then what is the value of sinR ?

A) 5/13 B) 5/12
C) 13/5 D) 13/12
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 5/13

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Q:

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

A) DEF B) GJM
C) NQT D) BEH
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) DEF

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