Quantitative Aptitude - Arithmetic Ability Questions

Q:

Select the odd number from the given alternatives.

A) 169 B) 421
C) 529 D) 289
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 421

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The bus fare between two cities is increased in the ratio 29:31. What is the increase in the fare, if the original fare is Rs 725

A) Rs 50 B) Rs 775
C) Rs 155 D) Rs 310
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Rs 50

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Q:

What is the simplified value of sec4θ  sec2θ tan2θ?

A) cosec2θ B) Cot2θ
C) sec2 θ D) secθ tan θ
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) sec2 θ

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A and B can together do a piece of work in 6 days and A alone can do it in 9 days. The number of days B will take to do it alone is

A) 18 days B) 24 days
C) 9 days D) 12 days
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 18 days

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The point P(5,-2) divides the segment joining the points (x,0) and (0,y) in the ratio 2:5. What is the value of x and y?

A) x = -7; y = 7 B) x = 3; y = -3
C) x = 7; y = -7 D)  x = -3; y = 3
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) x = 7; y = -7

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Q:

Expand and simplify (3x + 2)2*(4x -­ 3) -­ (2x3 - 9x2 + 12x -­ 24)

A) 34x3 + 30x2 -­ 32x -­ 12 B) 34x3 + 30x2 -­ 32x + 12
C) 34x3 -­ 30x2 -­ 32x + 12 D) 34x3 -­ 30x2 + 32x -­ 12
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 34x3 + 30x2 -­ 32x + 12

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If cosAcotA/(1 -­ sinA) = x, then the value of x is

A) 1 -­ cosecA B) 1 + cosecA
C) 1 + secA D) 1 -­ secA
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 1 + cosecA

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Q:

At what percentage above the cost price must an article be marked so as to gain 33% after allowing a customer a discount of 5%?

A) 40% B) 45%
C) 35% D) 47%
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 40%

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