Quantitative Aptitude - Arithmetic Ability Questions

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A batsman in his 12th innings makes a score of 120, and thereby increase his average by 5. The average score after 12th innings is

A) 60 B) 55
C) 65 D) 70
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 65

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If a+1a2=3, then the value of a2+1a2 will be

A) 0 B) 1
C) 2 D) 3
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 1

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The value of x for which the expressions 7x + 13 and 13x - 7 become equal is _____

A) -10/3 B) 3/10
C) -3/10 D) 10/3
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 10/3

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If cot(A/2) = x, then the value of x is

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

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After allowing a discount of 20% on Marked price Kishore makes a profit of 12%. What percentage is the Marked price above the Cost price?

A) 40% B) 32%
C) 25% D) 8%
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 40%

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In a circle, two arcs of unequal length subtend angles in the ratio 5:3. If the smaller angle is 45° then the measure of other angle in degrees.

A) 75° B) 72°
C) 60° D) 78°
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 75°

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If a:b = 3:8, find the value of (5a ­ 3b)/(2a + b).

A) 9/14 B) 14/9
C) -9/14 D) -14/9
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) -9/14

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What is the value of √2 Sec 45 - Tan 30?

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

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