Quantitative Aptitude - Arithmetic Ability Questions

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What is the sum of the first 12 terms of an arithmetic progression if the 3rd term is -13 and the 6th term is -4?

A) 67 B) 45
C) -30 D) -48
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) -30

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If cos4θ-sin4θ=13 then the value of tan2θ is

A) 1/2 B) 1/3
C) 1/4 D) 1/5
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 1/2

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50 litre mixture of water and alcohol contains 10% alcohol. How much more alcohol must be added to make the strength of alcohol 40% in the new mixture?

A) 25 B) 30
C) 20 D) 23
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 25

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Both A and B together can complete a work in 20 days and B alone can complete the same work in 36 days. In how many days will A alone complete the work?

A) 30 B) 50
C) 45 D) 42
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 45

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What is the value of cot210°?

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

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What is the value of √[(1 - sinA)/(1 + sinA)]?

A) cosA/(1 - sinA) B) cosecA/(1 + sinA)
C) cosA/(1 + sinA) D) cosecA/(1 - sinA)
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) cosA/(1 + sinA)

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Points P and Q lie on side AB and AC of triangle ABC respectively such that segment PQ is parallel to side BC. If the ratio of AP:PB is 2:5, and area of Δ APQ is 4 sq cm, what is the area of trapezium PQCB?

A) 49 sq cm B) 45 sq cm
C) 25 sq cm D) 21 sq cm
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 45 sq cm

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If tan4θ + tan2θ = 1 then the value of cos4θ + cos2θ is

A) 2 B) 0
C) 1 D) -1
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 1

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