Quantitative Aptitude - Arithmetic Ability Questions

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If cosecA - cotA = x, then the value of x is

A) sinA/(1 - cosA) B) √[sinA/(1 + cosA)
C) sinA/(1 + cosA) D) √[sinA/(1 - cosA)]
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) sinA/(1 + cosA)

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In a farm, in addition to 48 hens there are 42 sheep and 11 oxen with some shepherds. If the total number of feet be 224 more than the number of heads, find the number of shepherd.

A) 11 B) 13
C) 15 D) 17
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 17

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The marked price of a book is Rs 4200. The shopkeeper gives two successive discounts of 25% and y% to the customer. If the customer pays Rs 2898 for the book, then what is the value (in percentage) of y?

 

A) 7 B) 8
C) 6 D) 5
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 8

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

A) Chirp B) Hiss
C) Roar D) Nest
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Nest

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The line passing through (-2,5) and (6,b) is perpendicular to the line 20x + 5y = 3. Find b?

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

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Q:

What is the compound interest (in Rs) for 1 year on a sum of Rs 20000 at the rate of 40% per annum compounding half yearly?

A) 8000 B) 8650
C) 8750 D) 8800
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 8800

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Q:

Dealer purchased an article for Rs. 900 and fixes the list price in such a way that he gains 20% after allowing 10% discount, then the list price is

A) Rs.1180 B) Rs.1080
C) Rs.1200 D) Rs.1100
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Rs.1200

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P, Q and R together can make a table in 40 minutes. P and Q together can make it in 60 minutes. How much time (in minutes) will R alone take to make the table?

A) 100 B) 120
C) 90 D) 150
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 120

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