Quantitative Aptitude - Arithmetic Ability Questions

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If tan θ + cot θ = x, then what is the value of tan4θ + cot4θ?

A) (x3 – 3)2 + 2 B) (x4 – 2x) + 4
C) x2 (x2 – 4) + 2 D) x
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) x2 (x2 – 4) + 2

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If the successive discounts be 20% , 10% and 5% , then the single equivalent rate of discount is

A) 31.6% B) 31.5%
C) 31% D) 31.4%
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 31.6%

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The cost price of an article is x. It is marked up by 150%. It is sold at Rs 600 after giving 40% discount. What is x (in Rs)?

A) 400 B) 666
C) 300 D) 444
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 400

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The ratio of the sides of a triangular shaped park is 3 : 4 : 5 and the perimeter of the park is 170 m. What is the perpendicular distance in meters from the vertex, opposite to the largest side of the park?

A) 2400 √84 B) 2200 √84
C) 1400 √84 D) None
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) None

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If 2x+2x=3, then the value of x3+1x3+2 is

A) 3/4 B) 4/5
C) 5/8 D) 7/8
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 7/8

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Q:

The simplest value of 38-212+20318-227+45 is

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

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Mahesh buys a watch of Rs 300 and sells it. Mahesh gives two successive discount of 15% and 6% to the buyer. What will be the selling price (in Rs) ofthe watch?

A) 213.4 B) 242.3
C) 239.7 D) 247.4
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 239.7

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A vendor buys 12 bananas for Rs 60 and sells 5 bananas for Rs 32. What will be his gain (in %)?

A) 28 B) 32
C) 24 D) 22
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 28

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