Quantitative Aptitude - Arithmetic Ability Questions

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The maturity value of a certain sum after two years at 20% p.a. interest compounded annually is Rs. 14,400/-. Find the Principal amount.

A) Rs.9000 B) Rs.9500
C) Rs.10,000 D) Rs.10,500
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Rs.10,000

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When [x + (1/x)] = 5, then what is the value of [x – (1/x)]?

A) 11 B) ± √22
C) 21 D) ± √21
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) ± √21

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Points P and Q lie on side AB and AC of triangle ABC respectively such that segment PQ is parallel to side BC. If the ratio of AP:PB is 2:5, and area of Δ APQ is 4 sq cm, what is the area of trapezium PQCB?

A) 49 sq cm B) 45 sq cm
C) 25 sq cm D) 21 sq cm
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 45 sq cm

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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 given alternatives.

A) 19 – 57 B) 13 – 39
C) 23 – 69 D) 17 – 53
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 17 – 53

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Select the odd word/letters/number/number pair from the given alternatives.

A) JPM B) DJG
C) BHE D) SDA
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) SDA

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Q:

What is the value of tan150°?

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

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Cost of 4 pens, 6 note books and 9 files is Rs 305. Cost of 3 pens, 4 notebooks and 2 files is Rs 145. What is the cost (in Rs) of 5 pens, 8 notebooks and 16 files?

A) 415 B) 465
C) 440 D) Cannot be determined
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 465

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In  ABC, the height CD intersects AB at D. The midpoints of AB and BC are P and Q respectively. If AD = 8 cm and CD = 6 cm, then the length of PQ is?

A) 3 cm B) 7 cm
C) 9 cm D) 5 cm
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 5 cm

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