Quantitative Aptitude - Arithmetic Ability Questions

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If two marbles are picked at random, what is the probability that either both are red or both are green?

A) 5/7 B) 5/14
C) 1/7 D) 1/14
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 1/7

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Required probability = (10+3)91=1391=17

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In ΔPQR, ∠R = 54°, the perpendicular bisector of PQ at S meets QR at T. If ∠TPR = 46°, then what is the value (in degrees) of ∠PQR?

A) 25 B) 40
C) 50 D) 60
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 40

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The distance between two pillars is 120 metres. The height of one pillar is thrice the other. The angles of elevation of their tops from the midpoint of the line connecting their feet are complementary to each other. The height (in metres) of the taller pillar is (Use : √3 = 1.732)

A) 34.64 B) 51.96
C) 69.28 D) 103.92
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 103.92

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Two whole numbers are such that the cube of first number exceeds the cube of second by 61 and the ratio of the numbers is 5:4. What is the value of larger number?

A) 3 B) 4
C) 5 D) 6
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 5

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What is the value of (cot30°+ 2/√3) ?

A) 5/√3 B) (1+2√3)/2
C) 5/6 D) 2/√3
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 5/√3

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What is the value of 53% of 7400?

A) 4312 B) 3478
C) 3922 D) 4124
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 3922

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If a sum of money deposited in a bank at simple interest is doubled in 6 years, then after 12 years, the amount will be

A) 5/2times the original amount B) 3times the original amount
C) 7/2times the original amount D) 4times the original amount
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 3times the original amount

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What is the value of 1sin490-θ+1cos290-θ - 1 ?

A) tan2θ sec2θ B) sec4θ
C) tan4θ D) tan2θ sin2θ
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) tan2θ sec2θ

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