Quantitative Aptitude - Arithmetic Ability Questions

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What is the simplified value of (cos A + sin A)(cot A + tan A)?

A) sec A + cosec A B) sin A + cos A
C) tan A + cot A D) sec A – cosec A
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) sec A + cosec A

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Among three numbers, the first is twice the second and thrice the third, If the average of three numbers is 517, then what is the difference between the first and the third number?

A) 564 B) 759
C) 485 D) 799
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 564

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In a mixture of 25 litres, the ratio of milk to water is 4:1. Another 3 litres of water is added to the mixture. The ratio of milk to water in the new mixture is

A) 5:1 B) 5:2
C) 5:3 D) 5:4
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 5:2

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When 2x + 2x = 3, then x3 + 1x + 2 value is

A) 2/7 B) 7/8
C) 7/2 D) 8/7
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 7/8

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ΔPQR is right angled at Q. If m∠R = 45°, then find the value of (tanP - 1/2).

A) (2-√3)/√3 B) (2√3-√6)/2√2
C) 1/2 D) (√6-6)/3√3
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 1/2

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In how many years will Rs 25,000 yield Rs 8,275 as compound interest at 10% per annum compounded annually?

A) 2 B) 4
C) 3 D) 5
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 3

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A sum of Rs 10000 becomes Rs 14641 when invested at compound interest at the yearly interest rate of 20% per annum. If the compounding is done half yearly, then for how many years was the sum invested?

 

A) 1 B) 2
C) 3 D) 4
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 2

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A merchant marked cloth at Rs. 50/metre . He offers 2 successive discounts of 15% and 20%. The net price/metre is

A) Rs. 32.50 B) Rs. 42.50
C) Rs. 34.00 D) Rs. 40.00
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Rs. 34.00

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