Quantitative Aptitude - Arithmetic Ability Questions

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If cot 60° + cosec 60° = x, then the value of x is

A) (1-2√2)/√2 B) (√3-4)/2√3
C) 1 D) √3
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) √3

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If 8x/3 + [7(5 - 2x/3)]/2 = 1/2 , then what is the value of x?

A) -17 B) 51
C) -51 D) 17
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) -51

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Two numbers are 50% and 90% lesser than a third number. By how much percent is the second number to be enhanced to make it equal to the first number?

A) 80 percent B) 40 percent
C) 44.44 percent D) 400 percent
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 400 percent

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Select the odd word/letters/number/number pair from the given alternatives.

A) 132 B) 145
C) 187 D) 144
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 144

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If the shopkeeper sells an item at Rs 4400 which is marked as Rs 5000, then what is the discount that he is offering?

A) 20% B) 12%
C) 15% D) 10%
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 12%

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In an acute-angled triangle ABC is Sin(B+A+C)=32 and tan(C+A-B)=1, then C is equal to

A) 37.5° B) 67.5°
C) 52.5° D) 72.5°
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 52.5°

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Find the least number which when divided by 20, 25, 35 and 40 leaves remainder 14, 19, 29 and 34 respectively?

A) 1394 B) 1384
C) 1364 D) 1374
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 1394

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In ΔPQR, PQ = PR = 18 cm, AB and AC are parallel to lines PR and PQ respectively. If A is the mid-point of QR, then what is the perimeter (in cm) of quadrilateral ABPC?

A) 18 B) 28
C) 32 D) 36
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 36

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