Quantitative Aptitude - Arithmetic Ability Questions

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If a2sec2x - b2tan2x = c2 then the value of sec2x + tan2x is equal to (assume b2 ≠ a2 )

A) b2-a2+2c2b2+a2 B) b2+a2-2c2b2-a2
C) b2-a2-2c2b2+a2 D) b2-a2b2+a2+2c2
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) b2+a2-2c2b2-a2

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What is the value of tan 7π/6?

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

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P is a point outside the circle at distance of 6.5 cm from centre O of the circle. PR be a secant such that it intersects the circle at Q and R. If PQ = 4.5 cm and QR = 3.5 cm, then what is the radius (in cm) of the circle?

A) 1.5 B) 2
C) 2.5 D) 3
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 2.5

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In the following question, select the odd number from the given alternatives.

A) 170 B) 290
C) 360 D) 530
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 360

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Simple interest on a sum for 12 months at the rate of 25% per annum is Rs 935.What is the value (in Rs) of sum?

A) 3740 B) 3200
C) 4410 D) 4720
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 3740

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35 persons are engaged to complete a work in 60 days. After 32 days it is observed that only (2/5)th part of the work has been done. The number of persons to be engaged to complete the remaining work in the said period is

A) 20 B) 35
C) 30 D) 25
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 25

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A batsman scores 98 runs in the 17th match of his career. His average runs per match increased by 2.5. What is his average before the 17th match?

A) 58 B) 60.5
C) 63 D) 55.5
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 55.5

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An engineering student has to secure 36% marks to pass. He gets 53 and fails by 37 marks. Find the maximum marks.

A) 275 marks B) 250 marks
C) 300 marks D) 325 marks
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 250 marks

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