Quantitative Aptitude - Arithmetic Ability Questions

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Triangle PQR is inscribed in a circle such that P, Q and R lie on the circumference. If PQ is the diameter of the circle and ∠PQR = 40°, then what is the value (in degrees) of ∠QPR?

A) 40 B) 45
C) 50 D) 55
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 50

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If cosA = x, then x is

A) √(1 - cos2A) B) √(1 + sin2A)
C) √(1 + cos2A) D) √(1 - sin2A)
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) √(1 - sin2A)

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What is the slope of the line, perpendicular to the line 3x - 6y = 4?

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

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What is the value of tan3A?

A) (3tanA -­ tan3A)/(1 -­ 3tan2A) B) (3tanA + tan3A)/(1 + 3tan2A)
C) (3tanA -­ tan3A)/(1 + 3tan2A) D) (3tanA + tan3A)/(1-­ 3tan2A)
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) (3tanA -­ tan3A)/(1 -­ 3tan2A)

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If u : v = v : w, then what is the value of u4 : v4?

A) u2 : wv B) u2 : w2
C) u2 v : w3 D) u : w
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) u2 : w2

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In a circle, two arcs of unequal length subtend angles in the ratio 5:3. If the smaller angle is 45° then the measure of other angle in degrees.

A) 75° B) 72°
C) 60° D) 78°
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 75°

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Point P is the midpoint of segment AB. Co-ordinates of point P are (2,1) and point A are (11,5). Co-ordinates of point B are

A) (-7,-3) B) (6.5,3)
C) (7,3) D)  (-6.5,-3)
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) (-7,-3)

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Q:

Find the area (in cm2) of a semi-circle of radius 28 cm.

A) 2464 B) 832
C) 1232 D) 1664
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 1232

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