Quantitative Aptitude - Arithmetic Ability Questions

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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 1:4 and area of Δ APQ is 4 sq cm, what is the area of trapezium PQCB?

A) 60 sq cm B) 16 sq cm
C) 96 sq cm D) 21 sq cm
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 96 sq cm

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What will be the maturity value, if Rs. 13,500 is deposited at a simple rate of interest of 12.5% for two years?

A) Rs. 15,187.50 B) Rs. 16,875.00
C) Rs. 16,875.50 D) Rs. 16,785.00
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Rs. 16,875.00

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The angle of elevation of an aeroplane from a point on the ground is 45°. After flying for 15 seconds, the elevation changes to 30°. If the aeroplane is flying at a height of 2500 metres, then the speed of the aeroplane in km/hr. is

A) 600 B) 600 (√3 + 1)
C) 600 √3 D) 600 (√3 - 1)
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 600 (√3 - 1)

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Given w = -2, x = 3, y = 0 & z = -1/2. Find the value of (z/w) + x.

A) 13/4 B) -13/4
C) 3.2 D) 3.5
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 13/4

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Calculate the value of OBC + BAC, if O is the circum-center of the triangle ABC inscribed in the circle.

 

 

 

A) 60 deg B) 90 deg
C) 120 deg D) 130 deg
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 90 deg

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The volume of a right circular cone, with a base radius the same as its altitude, and the volume of a hemisphere are equal. The ratio of the radii of the cone to the hemisphere is

A) 2 : 1 B) √2 : 1
C) 23 : 1 D) 33 : 23
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 23 : 1

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The area of a rectangle is 448 sq.m. If the length is more than the breadth by 12%, find the breadth.

A) 14 m B) 16 m
C) 18 m D) 20 m
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 20 m

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From the top of a building, the angles of elevation and depression of top and bottom of a tower are 60 deg and 30 deg respectively. If the height of the building is 5m, then the height of the tower is

A) 20 m B) 15 m
C) 10√3 m D) 5√3 m
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 20 m

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