Quantitative Aptitude - Arithmetic Ability Questions

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In the following question, four number pairs are given. The number on left side of (–) is related to the number on the right side of (–) with some Logic/Rule/Relation. Three are similar on basis of same Logic/Rule/Relation. Select the odd one out from the given options.

 

A) 57 – 53 B) 47 – 41
C) 67 – 63 D) 71 – 67
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 47 – 41

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If a--b = 4 and ab = 45, find the value of a3 - b3

A) 604 B) 370
C) 253 D) 199
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 604

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(a  b)2 = a2 + b2 -2ab  16 = a2 + b2  90  a2 + b2 = 106 a3  b3 = (a  b) (a2 + b2 + ab)  a3  b3 = 4 X (106 + 45)  a3  b3 = 4 X 151  a3  b3 = 604

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For x = 462+3, what is the value of x+22x-22+x+23x-23

A) 1 B) √2
C) √3 D) 2
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 2

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If θ is positive acute angle and 4sin2θ = 3, then the value of tan θ - cot θ/2 is

A) 1 B) 0
C) √3 D) 1/√3
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 0

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On a certain Principal if the Simple interest for two years is Rs 4800 and Compound interest for the two years is Rs 5088, what is the rate of Interest?

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

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Sound travels at 330 metres per second. The distance (in kilometres) of a thunder cloud when its sound follows the flash after 10 seconds

A) 0.33 km B) 3.3 km
C) 33 km D) 33.3 km
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 3.3 km

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A solid cube has side 8 cm. It is cut along diagonals of top face to get 4 equal parts. What is the total surface area (in cm2) of each part?

A) 96 + 64√2 B) 80 + 64√2
C) 96 + 48√2 D) 80 + 48√2
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 96 + 64√2

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Three consecutive angles of a cycle quadrilateral are in the ratio of 1 : 4 : 5 . The measure of fourth angle is

A) 120° B) 60°
C) 30° D) 80°
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 60°

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