Quantitative Aptitude - Arithmetic Ability Questions

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If cos 45° - sec 60° = x, then the value of x is

A) (√3-4)/2√3 B) 1
C) (1-2√2)/√2 D) (√3+√2)/2
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) (1-2√2)/√2

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Excluding stoppages, the speed of a bus is 80 kmph and including stoppages, it is 60 kmph. For how many minutes does the bus stop per hour?

A) 12 B) 15
C) 18 D) 20
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 15

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Sandy and Mandy do (8/13)th part of a work and the rest of the work was completed by Andy. If Sandy, Mandy and Andy take the same work for Rs. 2600, then what is the share (in Rs) of Andy?

A) 1600 B) 1400
C) 800 D) 1000
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 1000

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Sunil and Gopal are partners in a business. Sunil invests Rs.20,000 for 9 months and Gopal invests Rs. 30,000 for 12 months. Find the share of Sunil from the total profit of Rs. 60,000.

A) Rs.15000 B) Rs.18000
C) Rs.25000 D) Rs.20000
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Rs.20000

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If the selling price of 40 articles is equal to the cost price of 50 articles, the loss or gain percent is

A) 25% gain B) 20% gain
C) 25% loss D) 20% loss
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 25% gain

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Q:

Select the odd word from the given alternatives.

A) Mother-in-Law B) Nephew
C) Grandson D) Great grandfather
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Mother-in-Law

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In the given figure, ABCD is a square. EFGH is a square formed by joining mid points of sides of ABCD. LMNO is a square formed by joining mid points of sides of EFGH. A circle is inscribed inside EFGH. If area of circle is 38.5 sq.cm, the what is the area (in sq.cm) of square ABCD?

A) 98 B) 196
C) 122.5 D) 171.5
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 196

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At present, the sum of ages of 4 people is 76. After 7 years, the ratio will be 7:6:5:8. Find out the present age of C?

A) 12 B) 11
C) 17 D) 13
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 13

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Currently :
A+B+C+D = 76
According to ques , after 7 years
A+B+C+D = 7x+6x+5x+8x = 76+7*4
26x = 76 + 28
X = 104/26
x = 4
C’s present age = 5x – 7 =20 – 7
                                     = 13

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