Quantitative Aptitude - Arithmetic Ability Questions

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If the 3rd and the 5th term of an arithmetic progression are 13 and 21, what is the 13th term?

A) 53 B) 49
C) 57 D) 61
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 53

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If M = (3/7) ÷ (6/5) × (2/3) + (1/5) × (3/2) and N = (2/5) × (5/6) ÷ (1/3) + (3/5) × (2/3) ÷ (3/5), then what is the value of M/N?

A) 207/560 B) 339/1120
C) 113/350 D) 69/175
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 113/350

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Choose the one which is different or odd from the following options?

A) Lion B) Tiger
C) Horse D) Giraffe
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Horse

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

A) -1 B) 1
C) 9 D) -9
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 1

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ΔUVW is right angled at V. If secU = 5/3, then what is the value of tanW ?

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

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If the angles of a triangle are in the ratio of 2 : 5 : 8, then find the value of the largest angle.

A) 36 deg B) 96 deg
C) 84 deg D) 60 deg
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 96 deg

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ΔABC is similar to ΔDEF. If the ratio of similar sides is K:1, the ratio of their areas is

A) k2:1 B) 2k:1
C) k22:1 D) 2k2:1
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) k2:1

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The effective annual rate of interest corresponding to a nominal rate of 19% per annum payable half­yearly is:

A) 38 percent B) 19.9 percent
C) 39.81 percent D) 19 percent
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 19.9 percent

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