Quantitative Aptitude - Arithmetic Ability Questions

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If Tan θ = 7/24, then what is the value of Sec θ?

A) 24/25 B) 24/7
C) 25/7 D) 25/24
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 25/24

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Srinivasan invests two equal amounts in two banks giving 8% and 12% rate of interest respectively. At the end of year the interest earned is Rs. 1500. Find the sum invested in each.

A) Rs. 5800 B) Rs. 15000
C) Rs. 7500 D) Rs. 17,000
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Rs. 7500

Explanation:

Let the sum invested be x.
⇒ 8x/100 + 12x/100 = 1500
⇒ 20x = 150000
⇒ x = 7500

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A and B started a partnership business investing some amount in the ratio of 5 : 6. C joined then after 6 months with an amount equal to 2/3rd of B. What was their profit (in Rs) at the end of the year if C got Rs 21,600 as his share?

A) 46800 B) 56160
C) 70200 D) 1,40,400
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 1,40,400

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After repairing a scooter runs at a speed of 54 km/h and before repairing runs at speed of 48 km/h. It covers a certain distance in 6 hours after repairing. How much time will it take to cover the same distance before repairing?

A) 6 hours 15 minutes B) 6 hours 45 minutes
C) 7 hours D) 7 hours 30 minutes
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 6 hours 45 minutes

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A sum of Rs 15525 is divided among Sunil, Anil and Jamil such that if Rs 22, Rs 35 and Rs 48 be diminished from their shares respectively, their remaining sums shall be in the ratio 7:10:13. What would have been the ratio of their sums if Rs 16, Rs 77 and Rs 37 respectively were added to their original shares?

A) 9:13:17 B) 18:26:35
C) 36:52:67 D) None of these
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 36:52:67

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What is the value of 20% of 500% of 50?

A) 0.5 B) 5000
C) 500 D) 50
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 50

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Q:

Tan 45° + Cosec 60° =

A) (1 + 2√2)/2 B) (√3 + 2)/√6
C) 5/√3 D) (3 + 2√3)/3
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) (3 + 2√3)/3

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If Rs 7,800 is to be divided between A, B and C in the ratio 1/2 : 1/3 : 1/4, then how much share will B get (in Rs)?

A) 3600 B) 1800
C) 2400 D) 1200
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 2400

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