Quantitative Aptitude - Arithmetic Ability Questions

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

A) (1 - cosA)/sinA B) (1 + cosA)/sinA
C) √[(1 - cosA)/sinA] D) √[(1 + cosA)/sinA]
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) (1 - cosA)/sinA

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5% more is gained by selling a watch for Rs. 350 than by selling it for Rs. 340. The cost price of the watch is

A) Rs. 110 B) Rs. 140
C) Rs. 200 D) Rs. 250
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Rs. 200

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To cover a distance of 144 km in 3.2 hours what should be the average speed of the car in meters/second?

A) 12.5 B) 10
C) 7.5 D) 15
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 12.5

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One of the two inlet pipes works twice as efficiently as the other. The two, working alongside a drain pipe that can empty a cistern all by itself in 8 hours, can fill the empty cistern in 8 hours. How many hours will the less efficient inlet pipe take to fill the empty cistern by itself?

A) 12 B) 6
C) 10 D) 8
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 12

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If 5/2 - (6/5)(x - 15/2) = -x/5, then what is the value of x?

A) -23/2 B) 13/2
C) -13/2 D) 23/2
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 23/2

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A ladder 20 m long is leaning against a vertical wall. It makes an angle of 30 deg with the ground. How high on the wall does the ladder reach?

A) 10 m B) 17.32 m
C) 34.64 m D) 3 m
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 10 m

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Q:

What is the value of sin ­-300°?

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

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

A) Adamant B) Stubborn
C) Tenacious D) Lenient
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Lenient

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