Quantitative Aptitude - Arithmetic Ability Questions

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The diagonal of a square equals the side of an equilateral triangle. If the area of the square is 6√3 sq cm, what is the area of the equilateral triangle?

A) 9√3 sq cm B) 9 sq cm
C) 9√2 sq cm D) 12 sq cm
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 9 sq cm

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60% of P = 50% of Q and Q = x% of P. What is the value of x?

A) 130 B) 120
C) 140 D) 80
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 120

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If a - b = 4 and ab = -3, then what is the value of a3- b3?

A) 21 B) 28
C) 23 D) -20
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 28

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What is the value of Cot 45°+ 1/3 Cosec 60°?

A) √3 + 2 B) (9 + 2√3)/9
C) √3 D) (2√2 + 3)/√6
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) (9 + 2√3)/9

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LMN is right angled at M. If m ∠N = 45°. What is the length (in cm) of MN, if NL = 6√2 cm?

A) 3 B) 4
C) 2 D) 6
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 6

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If 3 dupatta is offered free on purchase of 6 dupattas priced Rs 1200 each what is the effective discount on each dupatta?

A) 25 percent B) 30 percent
C) 12.5 percent D) 33.33 percent
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 33.33 percent

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A number is decreased by 10% and the resulting number is again decreased by 20%. What is the final percentage of decrease?

A) 25% B) 26%
C) 27% D) 28%
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 28%

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The ratio of present ages of R and S is 6:7. Before 12 years the ratio of their ages was 9:11. What is R's present age (in years)?

A) 56 B) 48
C) 36 D) 44
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 48

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