Quantitative Aptitude - Arithmetic Ability Questions

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If 2pp2-2p+1 = 14, then the value of (p + 1/p) will be

A) 8 B) 10
C) 12 D) None of these
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 10

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Calculate the difference between the square of the largest and smallest two-digit prime numbers.

A) 9298 B) 9892
C) 9292 D) 9288
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 9288

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Junko sold an item for Rs. 220 at a loss of 12%. By how much should she have raised the price to make a profit of 10% ?

A) Rs. 25 B) Rs. 48.40
C) Rs. 44 D) Rs. 55
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Rs. 55

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Find the curved surface area (in cm2) of a hemisphere of diameter 7 cm.

A) 88 B) 55
C) 77 D) 66
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 77

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In the following pair of words, pick the odd pair which is odd from the others?

A) Hydrogen : Sulphuric Acid B) Chlorine : Salt
C) Oxygen : Water D) Nitrogen : Hydrochloric Acid
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Nitrogen : Hydrochloric Acid

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cosA/(1 -­ sin A) is equal to

A) (secA -­ tanA) B) (secA + tanA)
C) √[(secA + tanA)] D) √[(secA -­ tanA)]
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) (secA + tanA)

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What is the value of (tan60 - 1/3) ?

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

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The point P(-­4,1) divides the segment joining the points (x,0) and (0,y) in the ratio 3:2. Find x and y?

A) x = ­-10; y = 5/3 B) x = ­-10; y = ­-5/3
C) x = 10; y = 5/3 D) x = 10; y = ­-5/3
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) x = ­-10; y = 5/3

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