Quantitative Aptitude - Arithmetic Ability Questions

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If the elevation of the Sun changes from 30° to 60° , then the difference between the lengths of shadows of a pole 15 m high, is

A) 7.5 m B) 15 m
C) 10√3 m D) 5√3 m
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 10√3 m

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On a certain principal, simple interest amounts to Rs. 2,000 in two years at the rate of 10% p.a. What will be the difference in the amount of interest if the same is compounded on annual basis?

A) Rs.200 B) Rs.220
C) Rs.100 D) Rs.120
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Rs.100

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A's income is 25% more than B's income. B's income is what percent of A's income?

A) 80 B) 75
C) 50 D) 25
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 80

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By increasing the price of entry ticket to a fair in the ratio 13:16, the number of visitors to the fair has decreased in the ratio 11:9. In what ratio has the total collection increased or decreased?

A) decreased in the ratio 144:143 B) increased in the ratio 117:176
C) increased in the ratio 143:144 D) decreased in the ratio 176:117
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) increased in the ratio 143:144

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If sin ­- 5π/3 = x, then the value of x is

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

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What is the value of Tan 45° - 1/√3 Sec 60°?

A) (1 - 2√3)/2 B) (√2 - √3)/√6
C) (3 - 2√3)/3 D) (1 - 2√2)/2
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) (3 - 2√3)/3

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What is the value of sin(11π/6)?

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

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If cosA = x, then x is

A) √(1 - cos2A) B) √(1 + sin2A)
C) √(1 + cos2A) D) √(1 - sin2A)
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) √(1 - sin2A)

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