Quantitative Aptitude - Arithmetic Ability Questions

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The shadow of a tower on ground level is increased by 30 m, when the angle of depression by the sun changes from 60 deg to 30 deg. The height of the tower is

 

A) 12√3 m B) 17√3 m
C) 16√3 m D) 15√3 m
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 15√3 m

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The smallest number that is completely divisibly by 6, 8, 12 and 16 is

A) 48 B) 24
C) 64 D) 80
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 48

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Simplify 4(x-1) -3x

A) 7x - 4 B) 7x + 4
C) x + 4 D) x - 4
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) x - 4

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In the following question, four groups of three numbers are given. In each group the second and third number are related to the first number by a Logic/Rule/Relation. Three are similar on basis of same Logic/Rule/Relation. Select the odd one out from the given alternatives.

 

A) (14, 42, 59)   B) (15, 45, 61)  
C) (13, 39, 53)   D) (12, 36, 49)
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) (14, 42, 59)  

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The interest earned on Rs. 2250 at the rate of 3% simple interest per annum for 2 years will be

A) Rs. 67.50 B) Rs. 135
C) Rs. 202.50 D) Rs. 225
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Rs. 135

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The perimeter and the length of one of the diagonals of a rhombus is 26 cm and 5 cm respectively. Find the length of its other diagonal (in cm).

 

A) 6 B) 12
C) 24 D) 18
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 12

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Which is the correct ascending order of the given numbers?

A) 1/2, 2/3, 7/12 B) 7/12, 2/3, 1/2
C) 1/2, 7/12, 2/3 D) 2/3, 1/2, 7/12
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 1/2, 7/12, 2/3

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The angle of elevation of a ladder leaning against a wall is 60 deg and the foot of the ladder is 4.2 m away from the wall. The length of the ladder is

A) 9.2 m B) 11.4 m
C) 8.5 m D) 13.5 m
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 9.2 m

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Let AB be the wall and BC be the ladder. Then, ACB=60°   and AC=4.6 m.  AC/BC = cos 60°  =  1/2     BC = 2×AC =(2×4.6)m = 9.2 m

 

 

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