Quantitative Aptitude - Arithmetic Ability Questions

Q:

What is the value of (cosec60 - 1/2) ?

 

A) (4-√3)/2√3   B) (2√3-1)/√3  
C) (3√3-1)/3   D) 1/√3
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) (4-√3)/2√3  

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Q:

If sec θ + tan θ = 2, then sec θ - tan θ = ?

 

A) 0.5 B) 1.5
C) 1 D) 0.75
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 0.5

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Q:

What percent of 7.2 kg is 18 gms ?

A) .25% B) .5%
C) .75% D) 1%
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) .25%

Explanation:

Required percentage = (18/7200 * 100)% =  1/4% = 0.25%

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Q:

A man sitting in a train which is traveling at 50 kmph observes that a goods train, traveling in opposite direction, takes 9 seconds to pass him. If the goods train is 280 m long, find its speed.?

A) 60 B) 62
C) 64 D) 65
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 62

Explanation:

Relative speed =280/9  m / sec = (280/9*18/5)  kmph = 112 kmph.

 

Speed of goods train = (112 - 50) kmph = 62 kmph.

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Q:

What will be the compound interest earned on an amount of Rs. 5000 in 2 years?

I. The simple interest on the same amount at the same rate of interest in 5 years is Rs.2000.

II. The compound interest and the simple interest earned in one year is the same.

III. The amount becomed more than double on compound interest in 10 years.

A) I only B) .I and II only
C) II and III only D) I and III only
 
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Q:

Find the Next Number in the given number series?

3, 10.5, 36.75, 128.625, ?

A) 450.187 B) 442.151
C) 441.231 D) 456.852
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 450.187

Explanation:

Pattern is

      • 3
      • 3 x 3.5 = 10.5
      • 10.5 x 3.5 = 36.75
      • 36.75 x 3.5 = 128.625
      • 128.625 x 3.5 = 450.187
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Q:

Select the figure which does not belong to the group:

 

 

 

A) C B) D
C) A D) B
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) D

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Q:

Select the odd figure one out the given series.

 

 

A) a B) d
C) c D) b
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) d

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