Quantitative Aptitude - Arithmetic Ability Questions

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If "basis points" are defined so that 1 percent is equal to 100 basis points, then by how many basis points is 82.5 percent greater than 62.5 percent?

A) 0.2 B) 20
C) 200 D) 2000
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 2000

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If cos -4π/3 = x, then the value of x is

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

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The value of k, for which the quadratic equation 4x2 + 43x + k = 0 has equal roots is

 

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

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A certain number of men agreed to do a work in 20 days. 5 men did not come for work. Others completed the work in 40 days. Find the number of men who had agreed to do the work originally.

A) 8 B) 10
C) 12 D) 15
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 10

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The average revenues of 7 consecutive years of a company is Rs 71 lakhs. If the average of first 4 years is Rs 66 lakhs and that of last 4 years is Rs 78 lakhs. What is the revenue for the fourth year.

A) Rs 81 lakhs B) Rs 77 lakhs
C) Rs 79 lakhs D) Rs 75 lakhs
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Rs 79 lakhs

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Q:

cos(A+B) + cos(A-B) is equal to

A) 2cosAcosB B) 2sinAsinB
C) 2sinAcosB D) 2cosAsinB
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 2cosAcosB

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There is 40% increase in an amount in 10 years at simple interest. What will be the compound interest of Rs 25000 after 2 years at the same rate?

A) Rs 4080 B) Rs 5100
C) Rs 3060 D) Rs 2040
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Rs 2040

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Ram and Rahim standing at a distance of 680m run towards each other at a speed of 8 m/sec and 9 m/sec respectively. After how long will they meet?

A) 17 sec B) 24 sec
C) 40 sec D) 36 sec
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 40 sec

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