Quantitative Aptitude - Arithmetic Ability Questions

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A certain sum of money becomes double of itself in 15 years at a rate of simple interest. In how many years will it become 5 times of itself at the same rate of simple interest

A) 45 B) 37.5
C) 75 D) 60
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 60

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Which of the following is not true for a rhombus?

A) All sides are congruent B) Opposite sides are parallel
C) Diagonals are equal D) Diagonals bisect each other at right angles
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Diagonals are equal

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In a college, 25% of male faculties are same in number as 1/3rd of the female faculties. What is the ratio of male faculty to female faculty in that college?

 

A) 4:3 B) 3:4
C) 2:3 D) 3:2  
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 4:3

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Slope of the line AB is -2/3. Co-ordinates of points A and B are (x , -3) and (5 , 2) respectively. What is the value of x?

A) 4 B) -14
C) 12.5 D) -4
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 12.5

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If tan θ + sec θ = (x – 2)/(x + 2), then what is the value of cos θ?

A) (x2 – 1)/(x2 + 1) B) (2x2 – 4)/(2x2 + 4)
C) (x2 – 4)/(x2 + 4) D) (x2 – 2)/(x2 + 2)
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) (x2 – 4)/(x2 + 4)

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In the following question, four number pairs are given. The number on left side of (–) is related to the number on the right side of (–) with some Logic/Rule/Relation. Three are similar on basis of same Logic/Rule/Relation. Select the odd one out from the

A) 11 – 16 B) 13 – 18
C) 36 – 41 D) 23 – 26
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 23 – 26

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What is the value of sin (–π/3) + cos(–π/6)?

A) 0 B) 1
C) 2 D) 3
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 0

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ΔPQR has sides PQ and PR measuring 983 and 893 units respectively. How many such triangles are possible with all integral sides?

A) 1876 B) 90
C) 1785 D) 1786
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 1785

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