Quantitative Aptitude - Arithmetic Ability Questions

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If D and E are points on the sides AB and AC respectively of a triangle ABC such that DE||BC. If AD = x cm, DB = (x – 3) cm, AE = (x + 3) cm and EC= (x – 2) cm, then what is the value (in cm) of x?

A) 3 B) 3.5
C) 4 D) 4.5
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 4.5

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Three sides of a triangle are 5 cm, 9 cm and x cm. The minimum integral value of x is

A) 2 B) 3
C) 4 D) 5
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 5

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If the line DE is drawn parallel to the base BC of a triangle ABC by intersecting the other two sides, then which of the following is the CORRECT equation for this case.

A) AB/DB=AC/EC B) AD/AB=DB/EC
C) AD/DB=EC/AE D) AD/DB=AE/EC
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) AD/DB=AE/EC

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In figure, DE || BC. If DE = 3 cm, BC = 6 cm and area of ΔADE = 15 sq cm, then the area of ΔABC is

A) 75 sq cm B) 45 sq cm
C) 30 sq cm D) 60 sq cm
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 60 sq cm

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Present ages of Sai and Satheesh are in the ratio of 5:4 respectively. Three years hence, the ratio of their ages will become 11:9 respectively. What is Satheesh's present age in years?

A) 21 B) 24
C) 22 D) 23
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 24

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Two equal sum are invested in two different schemes. One scheme gives simple interest and the other gives compound interest (annual compounding).The sum of interest obtained after 2 years from both the schemes is Rs 3717. If both scheme have 13% per annum interest rate, then what is the first year interest (in Rs) for simple interest scheme?

A) 900 B) 1200
C) 1500 D) 600
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 900

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In a triangle the length of the side opposite the angle which measures 60° is 6√3 cm. What is the length of the side opposite to the angle which measures 90°? 

A) 12√3 cm B) 6 cm
C) 12 cm D) 3√3 cm
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 12 cm

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What is the equation of the line perpendicular to the line 2x + 3y= -6 and having Y-intercept 3?

A) 3x - 2y = 6 B) 3x - 2y = -6
C) 2x - 3y = -6 D) 2x - 3y = 6
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 3x - 2y = -6

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