Quantitative Aptitude - Arithmetic Ability Questions

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If tanθ + cotθ = 5, then the value of tan2θ + cot2θ is

A) 22 B) 23
C) 24 D) 25
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 23

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Instead of multiplying by 25, a student multiplies that number by 52 and gets 324 more than correct answer. Then that number is

A) 15 B) 12
C) 25 D) 32
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 12

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A boy spends Rs 20 to purchase toffees at Rs 1 each. Next day, he purchased some toffees for Rs 40 with a discount of 50 paise per toffee. What is the average price per toffee (in paise)?

A) 45 B) 60
C) 40 D) 55
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 60

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A work can be completed by 18 boys in 24 days. If 6 boys leave after working for 12 days, then how many days will be needed to complete the remaining work?

 

A) 12 B) 15
C) 18 D) 24
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 18

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Simple interest on a certain sum of money for 3 years at 16% per annum is half the compound interest on Rs. 12000 for 2 years at 10% per annum. The sum placed on simple interest is

A) Rs 5250 B) Rs 1325
C) Rs 2100 D) Rs 2625
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Rs 2625

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What will be the value of xy, if x2+y2 = 45 and x-y=5 ?

A) 10 B) 15
C) 20 D) 25
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 10

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Q:

2 ­- (cosA + sinA)2 is equal to

A) (cosecA -­ sinA)2 B) cosA ­- sinA
C) cosecA ­- sinA D) (cosA -­ sinA)2
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) (cosA -­ sinA)2

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A balloon leaves from a point P rises at a uniform speed. After 6 minutes, an observer situated at a distance of 450√3 metres from point P observes that angle of elevation of the balloon is 60 deg. Assume that point of observation and point P are on the same level. What is the speed (in m/s) of the balloon?

A) 4.25 B) 3.75
C) 4.5 D) 3.45
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 3.75

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