Quantitative Aptitude - Arithmetic Ability Questions

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Instead of multiplying by 25, a student multiplies that number by 52 and gets 324 more than correct answer. Then that number is

A) 15 B) 12
C) 25 D) 32
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 12

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 In ΔABC measure of angle B is 90 deg. If cotA = 7/24, and AB = 1.4cm, then what is the length (in cm) of side AC?

A) 5 B) 4.8
C) 4 D) 5.6
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 5

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Find the value of 491321973

A) 17/13 B) 13/17
C) 13/7 D) 17/7
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 17/13

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In what ratio does the point T(x,0) divide the segment joining the points S(-4,-1) and U(1,4)?

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

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If x tan 60° + cos 45° = sec 45° then the value of x2 + 1 is

A) 6/7 B) 7/6
C) 5/6 D) 6/5
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 7/6

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What is the slope of the line parallel to the line passing through the points (-2, -1) and (4, -3)?

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

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What is the area (in sq cm) of an equilateral triangle of side 14 cm?

A) 49√3 B) 98√3
C) (49/2)√3 D) (49/4)√3
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 49√3

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In an army selection process, the ratio of selected to unselected was 3:1. If 60 less had applied and 30 less selected, the ratio of selected to unselected would have been 5:1. How many candidates had applied for the process?

A) 240 B) 480
C) 120 D) 720
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 240

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