Quantitative Aptitude - Arithmetic Ability Questions

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If (cotA - cosecA)2 = x, then the value of x is

A) (1 - cosA)/(1 + cosA) B) (1 - sinA)/(1 + sinA)
C) (1 - secA)/(1 + secA) D) (1 - cosecA)/(1 + cosecA)
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) (1 - cosA)/(1 + cosA)

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If 4(2x + 3) > 5 -­ x and 5x - ­3(2x­ - 7) > 3x -­ 1, then x can take which of the following values?

A) 6 B) -1
C) 5 D) -6
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 5

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Divide 3740 in three parts in such a way that half of the first part, one-third of the second part and one-sixth of the third part are equal.

A) 700, 1000, 2040 B) 340, 1360, 2040
C) 680, 1020, 200 D) 500, 1200, 2040
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 680, 1020, 200

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Points P and Q lie on side AB and AC of triangle ABC respectively such that segment PQ is parallel to side BC. If the ratio of AP:PB is 2:5, and area of Δ APQ is 4 sq cm, what is the area of trapezium PQCB?

A) 49 sq cm B) 45 sq cm
C) 25 sq cm D) 21 sq cm
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 45 sq cm

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The point at which the perpendicular bisectors of the sides of a triangle intersect is known as _____________________

A) circum-centre B) orthocenter
C) centroid D) in-center
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) circum-centre

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4 hrs after a goods train passed a station, another train travelling at a speed of 60 km/hr following that goods train passed through that station. If after passing the station the train overtakes the goods train in 8 hours. What is the speed of the goods train?

A) 40 km/hr B) 48 km/hr
C) 60 km/hr D) 32 km/hr
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 40 km/hr

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ΔXYZ is similar to ΔPQR. If ratio of Perimeter of ΔXYZ and Perimeter of ΔPQR is 4:9 and if PQ = 27 cm, then what is the length of XY (in cm)?

A) 9 B) 12
C) 16 D) 15
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 12

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P and Q can do a project in 20 and 12 days respectively. In how many days can they complete 40% of the project if they work together?

A) 1.5 days B) 3 days
C) 6 days D) 9 days
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 6 days

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