Quantitative Aptitude - Arithmetic Ability Questions

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ΔABC is right angled at B. If m∠C = 60°, then find the value of (cotA - 1/2).

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

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Pipes A, B, and C are attached to an empty cistern. While the first two can fill the cistern in 4 and 10 hours, respectively, the third can drain the cistern, when filled, in 6 hours. If all the three pipes are opened simultaneously when the cistern is three-fifth full, how many hours will be needed to fill the cistern?

A) 36/11 B) 48/11
C) 60/11 D) 24/11
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 24/11

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A hexagonal prism has 18 edges. How many vertices does it have?

A) 8 B) 12
C) 20 D) 22
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 12

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Find equation of the perpendicular to segment joining the points A(0,4) and B(-5,9) and passing through the point P. Point P divides segment AB in the ratio 2:3.

A) x - y = 8 B) x - y = -8
C) x + y = -8 D) x + y = 8
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) x - y = -8

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In triangle ABC, AD, BE and CF are the medians intersecting at point G and area of triangle ABC is 156 sq.cm. What is the area (in sq.cm) of triangle FGE?

A) 13 B) 26
C) 39 D) 52
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 13

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Find the odd word/letters/number from the given alternatives.

A) DAEH B) KIMP
C) HEIL D) FCGJ
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) KIMP

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

A) 65 B) 74
C) 83 D) 92
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 83

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What is the difference (in Rs) between the compound interests on Rs. 1000 for 1 year at 10% per annum compounded yearly and half-yearly?

A) 1.5 B) 0.5
C) 2.5 D) 3.5
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 2.5

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