Quantitative Aptitude - Arithmetic Ability Questions

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The shadow of a tower on ground level is increased by 30 m, when the angle of depression by the sun changes from 60 deg to 30 deg. The height of the tower is

 

A) 12√3 m B) 17√3 m
C) 16√3 m D) 15√3 m
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 15√3 m

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How much does one need to add to 4/5 to obtain 5/4?

A) 16/20 B) 1/-1
C) 1.25/0.8 D) 9/20
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 9/20

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Which of the following numbers is a prime number?

A) 161 B) 181
C) 121 D) 141
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 181

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In the following question, four number pairs are given. The number on left side of (–) is related to the number on the right side of (–) with some Logic/Rule/Relation. Three are similar on basis of same Logic/Rule/Relation. Select the odd one out from the

 

A) 16 – 32   B) 24 – 48  
C) 36 – 72   D) 32 – 66
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 32 – 66

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Q:

Simplify 4(x-1) -3x

A) 7x - 4 B) 7x + 4
C) x + 4 D) x - 4
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) x - 4

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____ are twin prime numbers.

A) (4,9) B) (2,3)
C) (4,6) D) (3,5)
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) (3,5)

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In a right angled triangle, the hypotenuse is 4 cm longer than the perpendicular which is 4 cm longer than the base. Calculate the length of hypotenuse.

A) 12 Cm B) 10 Cm
C) 20 Cm D) 15 Cm
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 20 Cm

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Which is the correct ascending order of the given numbers?

A) 1/2, 2/3, 7/12 B) 7/12, 2/3, 1/2
C) 1/2, 7/12, 2/3 D) 2/3, 1/2, 7/12
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 1/2, 7/12, 2/3

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