Quantitative Aptitude - Arithmetic Ability Questions

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If the sum of a number and its reciprocal be 2, then the number is

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

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What is the sum of the first 11 terms of an arithmetic progression if the 4th term is 11 and the 7th term is -4?

A) -75 B) 55
C) 11 D) 100
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 11

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Rs. 10000 is being compounded at 20% per annum. Calculate the amount after 2 years if rate of interest is charged half yearly.

A) Rs. 10041 B) Rs. 14641
C) Rs. 12000 D) Rs. 13660
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Rs. 14641

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Find the odd one out.

A) Cocaine B) Caffeine
C) Nicotine D) Heroin
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Caffeine

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The angles of elevation of the top of a tower from two points at a distance of 4 m and 9 m from the base of the tower and in the same straight line with it are complementary. The height of the tower is

A) 4 m B) 7 m
C) 9 m D) 6 m
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 6 m

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P + Q = 2(P-Q). If Q = 10, what is the value of P?

A) 10 B) 40
C) 20 D) 30
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 30

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The point of the intersection of three medians is known as the ____________.

A) circum-centre B) in-center
C) centroid D) orthocenter
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) centroid

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If the edge of a cube is increased by 2 cm, the volume will increase by 488 cub.cm. What then will be the length of each edge of the cube?

A) 6 cm B) 8 cm
C) 9 cm D) 7 cm
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 8 cm

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