Quantitative Aptitude - Arithmetic Ability Questions

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What is the simplified value of (sec4 A  tan2 A)  (tan4 A + sec2 A)?

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

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If the amount received at the end of 2nd and 3rd year at Compound Interest on a certain Principal is Rs 16854, and Rs 17865.24 respectively, what is the rate of interest?

A) 3 percent B) 12 percent
C) 6 percent D) 10 percent
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 6 percent

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Q:

The mean of the data 2, 9, 9, 3, 6, 9, 4 is

A) 33/7 B) 6
C) 43/7 D) 7
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 6

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Select the odd word/letters/number/number pair from the given alternatives.

A) 373 B) 265
C) 490 D) 672
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 672

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Q:

What is the value of sec 5π/4?

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

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Two fractions are such that their product is ­2/5 and sum is 1/15. What are the two fractions.

A) 4/3, ­-3/10 B) 2/7, -­7/5
C) 4/7, ­-7/10 D) 2/3, ­-3/5
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 2/3, ­-3/5

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Q:

Find the greatest four digit number when divided by 8, 12, 16 leaves 2 as remainder in every case?

A) 9984 B) 9985
C) 9986 D) 9987
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 9986

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Two pipes, when working one at a time can fill a cistern in 2 hrs and 3 hrs, respectively while a third pipe can drain the cistern empty in 6 hrs. All the three pipes were opened together when the cistern was 1/6 full. How long will it take for the cistern to be completely full?

A) 1 hour B) 1 hour 30 min
C) 1 hour 20 min D) 1 hour 15 min
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 1 hour 15 min

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