Quantitative Aptitude - Arithmetic Ability Questions

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The height of a light house is 20 mts above sea level. The angle of depression (from the top of the lighthouse) of a ship in the sea is 30 deg. What is the distance of the ship from the foot of the light house?

A) 16 m B) 20√3 m
C) 20 m D) 30 m
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 20√3 m

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In the following question, four groups of three numbers are given. In each group the second and third number are related to the first number by a Logic/Rule/Relation. Three are similar on basis of same Logic/Rule/Relation. Select the odd one out from the given alternatives.

A) (16, 48, 49) B) (23, 69, 70)
C) (17, 51, 52) D) (34, 112, 113)
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) (34, 112, 113)

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By what least number should 1200 be multiplied so that it becomes a perfect square?

A) 2 B) 3
C) 4 D) 5
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 3

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D and E are points on side AB and AC of ΔABC. DE is parallel to BC. If AD:DB = 1:2 and area of ΔABC is 45 sq cm, what is the area (in sq cm) of quadrilateral BDEC?

A) 20 B) 40
C) 15 D) 30
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 40

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What is the diameter (in cm) of a sphere of surface area 6.16 sq cm?

A) 1.4 B) 0.7
C) 2.8 D) 2.1
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 1.4

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The point of the intersection of three medians is known as the ____________.

A) circum-centre B) in-center
C) centroid D) orthocenter
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) centroid

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What would be the compound interest of Rs. 25000 for 2 yrs. at 5% per annum?

A) 2500 B) 2562.5
C) 2425.25 D) 5512.5
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 2562.5

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If the amount received at the end of 2nd and 3rd year at Compound Interest on a certain Principal is Rs 32448 and Rs 33745.92 respectively, what is the rate of interest?

A) 2 percent B) 8 percent
C) 6 percent D) 4 percent
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 4 percent

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