Quantitative Aptitude - Arithmetic Ability Questions

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If cosecA - cotA = x, then the value of x is

A) sinA/(1 - cosA) B) √[sinA/(1 + cosA)
C) sinA/(1 + cosA) D) √[sinA/(1 - cosA)]
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) sinA/(1 + cosA)

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A boat is sailing towards a lighthouse of height 20√3 m at a certain speed. The angle of elevation of the top of the lighthouse changes from 30° to 60° in 10 seconds. What is the time taken (in seconds) by the boat to reach the lighthouse from its initial position?

A) 10 B) 15
C) 20 D) 60
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 15

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Q:

What is the value of sec -2π/3 ?

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

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If the speed of a boat in still water is 20 km/hr and the speed of the current is 5 km/hr, then the time taken by the boat to travel 100 km with the current is

A) 2 hrs B) 3 hrs
C) 4 hrs D) 7 hrs
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 4 hrs

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The average revenues of 13 consecutive years of a company is Rs 70 lakhs. If the average of first 7 years is Rs 65 lakhs and that of last 7 years is Rs 77 lakhs, find the revenue for the 7th year.

A) Rs 86 lakhs B) Rs 84 lakhs
C) Rs 82 lakhs D) Rs 80 lakhs
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Rs 84 lakhs

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Q:

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

A) Chirp B) Hiss
C) Roar D) Nest
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Nest

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The mean of 100 observations was calculated as 40. It was found later on that one of the observations was misread as 83 instead of 53. The correct mean is:

A) 39 B) 39.7
C) 40.3 D) 42.7
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 39.7

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Naveen purchased a gas cylinder and a stove for Rs.4500. He sold the gas cylinder at a gain of 25% and the stove at a loss of 20%, still gaining 4% on the whole. Find the cost of the gas cylinder.

A) Rs.3600 B) Rs.2400
C) Rs.3000 D) Rs.2600
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Rs.2400

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