Quantitative Aptitude - Arithmetic Ability Questions

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If a cone is divided into two parts by drawing a plane through the midpoints of its axis, then the ratio of the volume of the 2 parts of the cone is

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

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What is the value of [tan (90  A) + cot (90  A)]2/[2 sec2(90  2A)]?

A) 0 B) 1
C) 2 D) – 1
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 2

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The sum of three numbers is 252. If the first number is thrice the second and third number is two-third of the first, then the second number is

A) 41 B) 21
C) 42 D) 84
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 42

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For what value of 'y', x2 + 112x + y2 is a perfect square?

A) 1/24 B) 1/12
C) 1/6 D) 1/3
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 1/24

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Which of the set of three sides can't form a triangle?

A) 5 cm, 6 cm, 7 cm B) 5 cm, 8 cm, 15 cm
C) 8 cm, 15 cm, 18 cm D) 6 cm, 7 cm, 11 cm
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 5 cm, 8 cm, 15 cm

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The distance between the tops of two building 38 metres and 58 metres high is 52 metres. What will be the distance (in metres) between two buildings?

A) 46 B) 42
C) 44 D) 48
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 48

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A tank can be filled in 30 minutes. There is a leakage which can empty the tank in 90 minutes. Therefore, the tank will be filled in

A) 60 min B) 45 min
C) 55 min D) 50 min
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 45 min

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What is the value of (√3 - sec60) ?

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

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