Quantitative Aptitude - Arithmetic Ability Questions

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If the angles of a triangle are in the ratio of 2:3:5, then find the ratio of the greatest angle to the smallest angle.

A) 7:2 B) 5:2
C) 5:3 D) 3:5
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 5:2

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When a number is divided by 56, the remainder will be 29. If the same number is divided by 8, then the remainder will be

A) 6 B) 7
C) 5 D) 3
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 5

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The two roots of an quadratic equation are given as x = 1/2 and x = -1/3. The equation can be written as

A) (2x - 1)(3x - 1) = 0 B) (2x + 1)(3x - 1) = 0
C) (2x - 1)(3x + 1) = 0 D) (2x + 1)(3x + 1) = 0
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) (2x - 1)(3x + 1) = 0

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If 2x + 3 = 9 then find the value of 3x + 2

A) 12 B) 16
C) 13 D) 11
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 11

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A balloon is connected to a meteorological station by a cable of length 130 m, inclined at 60 deg to the horizontal. Find the height of the balloon from the ground. Assume that there is no slack in cable.

A) 110.32 m B) 173 m
C) 163.28 m D) 112.58 m
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 112.58 m

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ΔPQR is right angled at Q. If m∠R = 60o, then find the value of (secP - 1/√3) 

A) (√6-6)/3√3 B) (1-3√2)/3
C) 1/√3 D) 2/√3
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 1/√3

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Length of three line segments isgiven. Is construction of a triangle possible with the segments in the given cases?

A) 8 cm, 7 cm, 18 cm B) 8 cm, 15 cm, 17 cm
C) 10 cm, 6 cm, 4 cm D) 8 cm, 10 cm, 20 cm
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 8 cm, 15 cm, 17 cm

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Which of the following is in ascending order?

A) 0.65, 0.76, 0.67, 0.86 B) 0.65, 0.86, 0.67, 0.76
C) 0.65, 0.67, 0.76, 0.86 D) 0.67, 0.65, 0.76, 0.86
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 0.65, 0.67, 0.76, 0.86

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