Quantitative Aptitude - Arithmetic Ability Questions

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What is the sum of the first 12 terms of an arithmetic progression if the first term is 3 and last term is 47?

A) 260 B) 300
C) 280 D) 220
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 300

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For triangle PQR, find equation of altitude PS if co­-ordinates of P, Q and R are (6,2), (0,3) and (­-4,5) respectively?

A) 2x -­ y = 14 B) 2x + y = 10
C) 2x -­ y = 10 D) 2x + y = 14
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 2x -­ y = 10

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What is the third proportional to 9 and 15?

A) 30 B) 27
C) 36 D) 25
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 25

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If Girish's salary is 4/9 times of Harishankar's and Shirish's salary is 5/6 times of Harishankar's, what is the ratio of Girish's salary to Shirish's.

A) 27:10 B) 10:27
C) 8:15 D) 15:8
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 8:15

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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 alternatives.

A) 13 – 15 B) 17 – 19
C) 11 – 13 D) 15 – 19
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 15 – 19

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What is the equation of the line whose y­-intercept is ­3/4 and making an angle of 45° with the positive x-­axis?

A) 4x -­ 4y = 3 B) 4x - 4y = -­3
C) 3x -­ 3y = 4 D) 3x ­- 3y = -­4
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 4x -­ 4y = 3

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What is the reflection of the point (6, -1) in the line y = 2?

A) (-2 , -1) B) (-6 , 5)
C) (-2 , 1) D) (6 , 5)
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) (6 , 5)

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Δ DEF is right angled at E. If m∠F = 45°, then what is the value of 2 Sin F x Cot F?

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

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