Quantitative Aptitude - Arithmetic Ability Questions

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If Cos θ = 5/13, then Cosec θ = ?

A) 5/12 B) 12/5
C) 13/5 D) 13/12
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 13/12

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If a(x + y) = b(x - y) = 2ab, then the value of 2(x2 + y2)

A) 2(a2 - b2) B) 2(a2 + b2)
C) 4(a2 - b2) D) 4(a2 + b2)
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 4(a2 + b2)

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In ΔXYZ measure of angle Y is 90 deg. If cot X = 5/12, and XY = 2.5 cm, then what is the length (in cm) of side XZ?

A) 6 B) 4
C) 5.6 D) 6.5
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 6.5

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If a retailer offers a discount of 28% on the marked price of his goods and thus ends up selling at cost price, what was the % mark up?

A) 18.25 percent B) 22 percent
C) 38.88 percent D) 28 percent
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 38.88 percent

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If cosecA - cotA = x, then the value of x is

A) sinA/(1 - cosA) B) √[sinA/(1 + cosA)
C) sinA/(1 + cosA) D) √[sinA/(1 - cosA)]
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) sinA/(1 + cosA)

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A canteen requires 56 kgs of rice for seven days . The quantity of rice required for the months of April and May together is

A) 468 kg B) 488 kg
C) 498 kg D) 508 kg
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 488 kg

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A line passing through the origin perpendicularly cuts the line 2x + 3y = 6 at point M. Find M?

A) (6/11, 9/11) B) (6/7, 9/7)
C) (6/11, -9/11) D) (-6/7, 9/7)
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) (6/11, 9/11)

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What should be added to 5(2x-y) to obtain 4(2x - 3y) + 5(x + 4y)?

A) 3x - 13y B) 3x + 13y
C) 13x - 3y D) 13x + 3y
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 3x + 13y

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