Quantitative Aptitude - Arithmetic Ability Questions

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In the given figure, in a right angle triangle ABC, AB = 12 cm and AC = 15 cm. A square is inscribed in the triangle. One of the vertices of square coincides with the vertex of triangle. What is the maximum possible area (in cm.sq) of the square?

A) 1296/49 B) 25
C) 1225/36 D) 1225/64
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 1296/49

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If x2+ x = 19, then what is the value of (x + 5)2+ [1/(x + 5)2]?

A) 77 B) 79
C) 81 D) 83
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 79

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P is a point outside the circle at distance of 6.5 cm from centre O of the circle. PR be a secant such that it intersects the circle at Q and R. If PQ = 4.5 cm and QR = 3.5 cm, then what is the radius (in cm) of the circle?

A) 1.5 B) 2
C) 2.5 D) 3
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 2.5

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If a-b=1 and a3-b3 = 61, then the value of ab will be

A) -20 B) 20
C) 30 D) 60
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 20

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What is the value of tan­ -240°?

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

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Find out the odd word/letters/number/number pair from the given alternatives.

A) Hazy B) Cloudy
C) Translucent D) Transparent
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Transparent

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6.651 -­ (148.6 ­- x ) -­ 57.22 = 6.098. Find x.

A) 205.267 B) 90.827
C) -­91.933 D) 218.569
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 205.267

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In the given figure,PQ = PS = SR and QPS = 40 deg, then what is the value of QPR (in deg) ?

A) 45 B) 60
C) 75 D) 50
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 75

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