Quantitative Aptitude - Arithmetic Ability Questions

Q:

If (1 + secA)/tanA = x, then x is

A) cot(A/2) B) tan(A/2)
C) cosec(A/2) D) sec(A/2)
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) cot(A/2)

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Excluding stoppages, the speed of a train is 120 kmph and including stoppages, it is 50 kmph. For how many minutes does the train stop per hour?

A) 25 B) 40
C) 35 D) 20
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 35

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If a certain sum of money become thrice of itself in 5 years 4 months at simple interest, then what will be the yearly rate of interest (in %)?

A) 18.75 B) 27.5
C) 37.5 D) 42.25
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 37.5

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The two roots of a quadratic equation are given as x = 1/7 and x = -1/8 . The equation can be written as:

A) (7x − 1)(8x − 1) = 0 B) (7x − 1)(8x + 1) = 0
C) (7x + 1)(8x − 1) = 0 D) (7x + 1)(8x + 1) = 0
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) (7x − 1)(8x + 1) = 0

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When a number is increased by 24, it becomes 115% of itself. What is the number?

A) 160 B) 250
C) 100 D) 200
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 160

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A right circular cylinder has height 28 cm and radius of base 14 cm. Two hemispheres of radius 7 cm each are cut from each of the two bases of the cylinder. What is the total surface area (in cm2) of the remaining part?

A) 3842 B) 4312
C) 3296 D) 4436
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 4312

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If Rs 25,000 is to be divided between A, B and C in the ratio 1/10 : 1/6 : 1/15, then how much will C get (in Rs)?

A) 5000 B) 7500
C) 10000 D) 12500
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 5000

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Aayush's birthday is on Monday 22nd May. On what day of the week will be Neerav's Birthday in the same year if Neerav was born on 30th October?

A) Monday B) Wednesday
C) Friday D) Thursday
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Monday

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