Quantitative Aptitude - Arithmetic Ability Questions

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If a - b = 10 and ab =-21, then what is the value of a3-b3 ?

A) 316 B) 370
C) 185 D) 158
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 370

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ABC is right angled at B. If m∠A = 30°., then Sec C =?

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

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In a triangle the length of the side opposite the right angle is 9√3 cm, what is the length of the side opposite to the angle which measures 30 degree?

A) 9 cm B) 3√3 cm
C) 6 cm D) (9√3)/2 cm
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) (9√3)/2 cm

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In the following question, select the odd letters from the given alternatives.

A) FHJ B) LNQ
C) JLN D) NPR
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) LNQ

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If a/b = c/d = e/f = 2/5, then what is (5a + 3c + 2e) : (5b + 3d + 2f)?

A) 2 : 5 B) 3 : 5
C) 16 : 25 D) 20:33
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 2 : 5

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A thief is stopped by a policeman from a distance of 350 metres. When the policeman starts the chase, the thief also starts running. Assuming the speed of the thief as 5 km/h and that of the policeman as 7 km/h, how far the thief would have run, before he is over- taken?

A) 875 metres B) 700 metres
C) 1050 metres D) 525 metres
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 875 metres

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In what ratio must a mixture of 20% milk strength be mixed with that of 60% milk strength so as to get a new mixture of 25% milk strength ?

A) 7 : 1 B) 4 : 1
C) 5 : 2 D) 9 : 2
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 7 : 1

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In a class of 60 students there are 30 girls. The average weight of these girls is 58 Kg and average weight of the full class is 63 kgs. What is the average weight of the boys of the class?

A) 67 B) 66
C) 68 D) 65
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 68

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