Quantitative Aptitude - Arithmetic Ability Questions

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If a + b = 10 and ab = 21, then the value of (a - b)2 is

A) 15 B) 16
C) 17 D) 18
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 16

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In the given figure, AB is a diameter of the circle with center O and XY is the tangent at a point C. If ACX = 35 deg, then what is the value (in deg) of CAB?

A) 45 B) 35
C) 55 D) 65
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 55

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If A : B = 1 : 4 and B : C = 2 : 3, then what is A : B : C?

A) 1 : 4 : 6 B) 2 : 8 : 7
C) 2 : 8 : 5 D) 1 : 4 : 5
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 1 : 4 : 6

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What is the area (in sq cm) of a circle whose circumference is 26.4 cm?

A) 55.44 B) 44.55
C) 33.44 D) 44.33
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 55.44

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Q:

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

A) JGD B) NLI
C) XUR D) QNK
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) NLI

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A bank offers 10% compound interest per half year. A customer deposits Rs. 3600 each on 1st January and 1st July of a year. At the end of the year, the amount he would have gained by way of interest is.

A) Rs 1116 B) Rs 2232
C) Rs 558 D) Rs 279
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Rs 1116

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If a vendor sells apples at Rs 170 per kg he suffers 15% loss. If he sells at Rs 230 per kg, then what is his profit percentage?

A) 15 B) 10
C) 5 D) 20
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 15

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A spaceship travels at 810 km/hr. How many metres does it travel in 1/5th of a second?

A) 60 B) 45
C) 75 D) 90
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 45

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