Quantitative Aptitude - Arithmetic Ability Questions

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What number should be added to each of the numbers 55, 100, 65 and 116, so that the resulting numbers are in continued proportion?

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

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If sec2θ+tan2θ=3, then sec4θ-tan4θ =

A) 1/√3 B) 1
C) √3 D) 0
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) √3

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If α + β = 90° and α:β = 2:1, then the ratio of cosα to cosβ is

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

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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) (2, 3, 4) B) (4, 5, 6)
C) (6, 7, 8) D) (4, 6, 8)
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) (4, 6, 8)

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Two circles touch each other at point X. A common tangent touch them at two distinct points Y and Z. If another tangent passing through X cut YZ at A and XA= 16 cm, then what is the value (in cm) of YZ?

A) 18 B) 24
C) 16 D) 32
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 32

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Point P is the midpoint of segment AB. Co-ordinates of P are (5,-4) and A are (7,0). What will be the co-ordinates of point B?

A) (3, -8) B) (-3, -8)
C) (3, 8) D) (-3, 8)
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) (3, -8)

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The average weight of 25 candles is 40 grams. If some candles of weight 50 grams each were removed, then average weight becomes 37.5 grams. How many candles of weight 50 grams each were removed? 

 

A) 3 B) 5
C) 8 D) 12
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 5

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A dealer is selling an article at a discount of 5% on the Marked price. If the Marked price is 12% above the cost price and the article was sold for Rs. 532 then the cost price is (in Rs.)

A) 500 B) 525
C) 505 D) 520
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 500

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