Quantitative Aptitude - Arithmetic Ability Questions

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The sum of a non-zero number and its reciprocal is 2. What is the number?

A) 1 B) 2
C) 0 D) 4
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 1

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The value of 8(sin6θ + cos6θ) - 12(sin4θ + cos4θ) is equal to

A) 20 B) -20
C) 4 D) -4
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) -4

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If tan 450=cot, then the value of , in radians is 

A) π B) π9
C) π2 D) π12
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) π9

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A money lender lends Rs. 400 for 3 years to a person and lends Rs. 500 for 4 years to the other person at the same rate of simple interest. If altogether he receives Rs. 160 as interest, what is the rate of interest per annum ?

A) 5% B) 7%
C) 9% D) 10%
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 5%

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The mean of 14 observations is 11. One more observation is included and the new mean becomes 12. The 15th observation is

A) 20 B) 24
C) 26 D) 28
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 26

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Dipali bought a set of cups for Rs. 375, but then had to sell it later to clear old stocks for Rs. 345. What is the percentage of loss that she incurred?

A) 14 B) 7
C) 16 D) 8
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 8

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Q:

Find the greatest number among 213, 312, 1, 516

A) 213 B) 312
C) 1 D) 516
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 312

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What is the value of [(sin 59° cos 31° + cos 59° sin 31° )÷(cos 20° cos 25°  sin 20° sin 25° )]?

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

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