Quantitative Aptitude - Arithmetic Ability Questions

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If a - b = 2 and ab = 15, then what is the value of a3- b3?

A) 152 B) 112
C) 108 D) 98
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 98

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The length of a rectangle is increased by 25%. To maintain the same area, the breadth has to be decreased by

A) 20% B) 25%
C) 30% D) 40%
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 20%

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If (1 - cos2A)/cosA = x, then the value of x is

A) cotA B) cosecA
C) tanA D) secA
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) tanA

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2cos[(C+D)/2]sin[(C-D)/2] is equal to

A) sinC + sinD B) sinC - sinD
C) cosC - cosD D) cosC + cosD
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) sinC - sinD

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Calculate the angle subtended by the chord at the point on the major arc if the radius and the chord of the circle are equal in length.

A) 30° B) 120°
C) 200° D) 300°
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 30°

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If 2x - 3(2x - 2) > x - 1 < 2 + 2x; then x can take which of the following values?

A) 2 B) -2
C) 4 D) -4
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) -2

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If (6x ­- 1) -­ (8x -­ 5) = 7, then the value of x is _______ .

A) -3/2 B) 3/2
C) 11/2 D) -11/2
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) -3/2

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The least number which when divides 37044, gives the result a perfect cube, is:

A) 2 B) 4
C) 14 D) 21
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 4

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