Quantitative Aptitude - Arithmetic Ability Questions

Q:

If tan x = 1, 0 < x < 90, then what is the value of 2 sin x cos x?

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

Explanation:

tan x = 1

then x = 45

2sin x. cos x = 2× 1/√2 x 1/√2 = 1

an x = 1
then
x = 45
o
2sin x. cos x =
2
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Q:

Of the 5 numbers whose average is 78, the first is 2/11 times the sum of other 4. The first number is

A) 90 B) 40
C) 60 D) 120
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 60

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A machine depreciates in value each year at the rate of 10% of its previous value. However, every second year there is some maintenance work so that in that particular year, depreciation is only 5% of its previous value. If at the end of the fourth year, the value of the machine stands at Rs 1,46,205, then find the value of machine at the start of the first year.

A) Rs 1,90,000 B) Rs 2,00,000
C) Rs 1,95,000 D) Rs 1,98,000
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Rs 2,00,000

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Two cars travel from city A to city B at a speed of 30 and 48 km/hr respectively. If one car takes 3 hours lesser time than the other car for the journey, then the distance between City A and City B is

A) 288 km B) 240 km
C) 360 km D) 192 km
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 240 km

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Q:

A missile travels at 1206 km/h. How many metres does it travel in one second?

A) 355 metres B) 318 metres
C) 302 metres D) 335 metres
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 335 metres

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In XYZ measure of angle Y is 90 deg. If sinX = 4/5, and XY = 6cm, then what is the length (in cm) of side YZ?

A) 10 B) 5
C) 8 D) 4
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 8

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Q:

If ab+ba = -1, then the value of a2b-b2a is

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

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Q:

sec2Acosec2A is equal to

A) sec2A -­ cosec2A B) √[sec2A + cosec2A]
C) sec2A + cosec2A D) √[sec2A -­ cosec2A]
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) sec2A + cosec2A

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