Quantitative Aptitude - Arithmetic Ability Questions

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What is the simplest form of (1 + cosA)(cosecA ­ cotA)?

A) cosA B) tanA
C) cotA D) sinA
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) sinA

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 In the triangle ABC, the internal bisector of angle A meets the side BC at D. If BD=7.5 cm and BC=9 cm. Then calculate the value of AB:AC.

 

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

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Rs 9000 is divided among P, Q and R in the ratio of 5 : 6 : 7. What is the share (in Rs) of R?

A) 2500 B) 3500
C) 3000 D) 4000
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 3500

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In the following question, select the odd letters from the given alternatives.

A) CD B) PR
C) ST D) WX
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) PR

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α and β are the roots of quadratic equation. If α + β = 8 and α – β = 2√5, then which of the following equation will have roots α4 and β4?

A) x2 – 1522x + 14641 = 0 B) x2 + 1921x + 14641 = 0
C) x2– 1764x + 14641 = 0 D) x2+ 2520x + 14641 = 0
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) x2 – 1522x + 14641 = 0

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The amount (in Rs) received at 10% per annum compound interest after 3 yrs is Rs 1,19,790. What was the principal?

A) 90000 B) 1,00,000
C) 80000 D) 75000
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 90000

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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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A work can be completed by 18 boys in 24 days. If 6 boys leave after working for 12 days, then how many days will be needed to complete the remaining work?

 

A) 12 B) 15
C) 18 D) 24
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 18

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