Quantitative Aptitude - Arithmetic Ability Questions

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The difference between Charles' and Shriya's ages is 6 years. When they married each other 30 years ago, 4 times Charle's age was the same as 5 times the age of Shriya. What is the current sum of their ages?

A) 115 yrs B) 112 yrs
C) 114 yrs D) 110 yrs
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 114 yrs

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In ΔDEF measure of angle E is 90 deg. If cotD = 8/15, and DE = 16cm, then what is the length (in cm) of side EF?

 

A) 34   B) 15  
C) 30   D) 14
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 30  

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The pair of linear equations 3x + y = 1 and px + 2y = 5 has no finite solution if

A) p>=6 B) p = 6
C) 0 < p < 6 D) p = 0
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) p = 6

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If 2sec2x - tan2x = 5 and 0°  x  90° , then x = ?

A) 60° B) 90°
C) 30° D) 45°
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 60°

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Which of the following is a Pythagorean triplet?

A) 8, 15, 17 B) 17, 21, 29
C) 7, 9, 11 D) 2, 3, 5
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 8, 15, 17

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What is the slope of the line perpendicular to the line passing through the points (­6,3) and (2,7)?

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

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The length and breadth of a rectangle are 15 cm and 8 cm respectively. Find its area (in cm2)

A) 240 B) 208
C) 416 D) 120
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 120

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In a rectangle

A) Diagonals bisect opposite angles B) Consecutive sides are congruent
C) All sides are congruent D) Diagonals form two congruent triangles
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Diagonals form two congruent triangles

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