Quantitative Aptitude - Arithmetic Ability Questions

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If  cos2θ-sinθ = 1/4, then what is the value of sin θ?

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

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Raghavendra sells a machine for Rs 43 lakhs at a loss. Had he sold it for Rs 52 lakh, his gain would have been 5 times the former loss. Find the cost price of the machine.

A) Rs 50.5 lakhs B) Rs 60.6 lakhs
C) Rs 44.5 lakhs D) Rs 38.5 lakhs
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Rs 44.5 lakhs

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A bus is running at a speed of 90 kmph. What distance will it cover in 20 seconds?

A) 500 m B) 450 m
C) 180 m D) 600 m
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 500 m

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Select the odd letters from the given alternatives.

A) USQ B) OMK
C) IGE D) VUT
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) VUT

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Ticket for an adult is Rs 1200 and a child is Rs 800 respectively. One child goes free with two adults. If a group has 25 adults and 5 children what is the discount the group gets?

A) 17.24 percent B) 24. percent
C) 24.41 percent D) 11.76 percent
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 11.76 percent

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If the perimeter of a semi-circle is 36 cm, then find its radius (in cm).

A) 7 B) 14
C) 13 D) 26
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 7

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In a Δ ABC, DE || BC. D and E lie on AB and AC respectively. If AB = 7 cm and BD = 3cm, then find BC:DE

A) 2:2 B) 3:2
C) 3.5:2 D) 7:2
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 3.5:2

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Two numbers are 10% and 20% lesser than a third number respectively. By how much percent is the second number should be enhanced to make it equal to the first number?

A) 345 B) 375
C) 415 D) 315
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 315

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