Quantitative Aptitude - Arithmetic Ability Questions

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The bus fare between two cities is increased in the ratio 29:31. What is the increase in the fare, if the original fare is Rs 725

A) Rs 50 B) Rs 775
C) Rs 155 D) Rs 310
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Rs 50

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If secA = x, then the value of x is

A) √(1 -­ cot2A) B) √(1 -­ tan2A)
C) √(1 + cot2A) D) √(1 + tan2A)
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) √(1 + tan2A)

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What is the compound interest earned on Rs 80,000 at 40% per annum in 1 year compounded quarterly?

A) 28317 B) 37128
C) 18732 D) 21387
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 37128

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At 10% discount the selling price of an article is Rs 4500, what is the selling price (in Rs) if the discount is 27.5%?

A) 4000 B) 3625
C) 3500 D) 3125
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 3625

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The sum of the length and breadth of a rectangle is 6 cm. A square is constructed such that one of its sides is equal to a diagonal of the rectangle. If the ratio of areas of the square and rectangle is 5 : 2, the area of the square in cm2 is

A) 20 B) 10
C) 4√5 D) 10√2
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 20

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Find the maximum area of a rectangular field which is surrounded by a rope of 100 meters?

A) 500 sq.m B) 325 sq.m
C) 400 sq.m D) 100 sq.m
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 400 sq.m

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If 2x+ 4(x - 3) < -2 - x < 2x - 1, then find the value of x.

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

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A can complete a work in 20 days and B can complete the same work in 25 days. If both of them work together, then in 3 days what percent of the total work will be completed?

A) 9 B) 12
C) 25 D) 27
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 27

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