Quantitative Aptitude - Arithmetic Ability Questions

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The simple interest on a sum is 7/8 of the principal for 5 years. What is the rate (in percentage) of interest per annum?

 

A) 15 B) 17.5
C) 14 D) 22.5
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 17.5

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What is the simplified value of (cosec A + sin A)(cosec A – sin A)?

A) cos2A + cot2A B) 2 cos2A
C) 2 cot2A D) 2 cos A cot A
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) cos2A + cot2A

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Suppose that the medians BD, CE and AF of a triangle ABC meet at G. Then AG: GF is

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

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In the following question, four groups of three numbers are given. In each group the second and third number are related to the first number by aLogic/Rule/Relation. Three are similar on basis of same Logic/Rule/Relation. Select the odd one out from the given alternatives.

A) (10, 12, 14) B) (12, 14, 16)
C) (18, 20, 22) D) (24, 26, 30)
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) (24, 26, 30)

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Coefficient of x in (x + 11)(3 -­ 5x) is _____.

A) 33 B) -5
C) 3 D) -52
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) -52

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If 1 = 2, 3 = 6, 4 = 8, and + = -, what would be the value of 41 + 34 + 13 = ?

A) -88 B) 88
C) 12 D) -12
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) -12

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You purchased two pieces of cloth measring 1.2 m and 1.3 m each at Rs. 330 and Rs. 270 per meter respectively and gave Rs. 1000 at the payment counter. How much cash will you get back?

A) Rs. 253 B) Rs. 604
C) Rs. 649 D) Rs. 235
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Rs. 253

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What is the value of a2 + b2a3 - b3, when a + b = 8 and a - b = 2?

A) 0.313 B) 0.347
C) 0.368 D) 0.381
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 0.347

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