Quantitative Aptitude - Arithmetic Ability Questions

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At what point does the line 4x - 3y = -6 intercept the y-axis?

A) (0,2) B) (0,3/2)
C) (2,0) D) (3/2,0)
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) (0,2)

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If the successive discounts be 20% , 10% and 5% , then the single equivalent rate of discount is

A) 31.6% B) 31.5%
C) 31% D) 31.4%
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 31.6%

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An aeroplane flying horizontally at a height of 3 Km. above the ground is observed at a certain point on earth to subtend an angle of 60°. After 15 sec flight, its angle of elevation is changed to 30°. The speed of the aeroplane (taking √3 = 1.732) is

A) 230.63 m/sec B) 230.93 m/sec
C) 235.85 m/sec D) 236.25 m/sec
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 230.93 m/sec

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If (5/9 of x) ­- (2/5 of 9/4) equals ­ -4/5 then find x.

A) 0.18 B) 0.12
C) 2 D) 0.54
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 0.18

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If a vendor sells apples at Rs 170 per kg he suffers 15% loss. If he sells at Rs 230 per kg, then what is his profit percentage?

A) 15 B) 10
C) 5 D) 20
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 15

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In a college, the ratio of boys to girls is 29 : 33 respectively. When 142 more boys join the college, this ratio becomes 21 :19. How many more girls should join the college to make the number of boys and girls equal?

A) 75 B) 90
C) 60 D) 66
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 66

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In ABC, ∠A = 90°, AD  BC and AD = BD = 2 cm. The length of CD is

A) 3 cm B) 3.5 cm
C) 3.2 cm D) 2 cm
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 3.5 cm

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ABC inscribed in a circle so that BC is a diameter. The tangent at a point C intersects BA when produced at a point D. If ABC=36° then the value of ADC is 

A) 36° B) 44°
C) 48° D) 54°
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 54°

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