Quantitative Aptitude - Arithmetic Ability Questions

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If cos 45° - ­ sec 30° = x, then value of x is

A) (1+√2)/2 B) (2√2­√3)/2
C) (√3­2√2)/√6 D) 4/√3
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) (√3­2√2)/√6

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By increasing the price of entry ticket to a fair in the ratio 17:19, the number of visitors to the fair has decreased in the ratio 11:10. In what ratio has the total collection increased or decreased?

A) decreased in the ratio 190:187 B) increased in the ratio 187:190
C) increased in the ratio 170:209 D) decreased in the ratio 209:170
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) increased in the ratio 187:190

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What is the length of the side of an equilateral triangle, if its area is 36√3 sq cm?

A) 6 cm B) 24 cm
C) 12 cm D) 18 cm
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 12 cm

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From an external point two tangents to a circle are drawn. The chord passing through the points of contact subtends an angle72° at the centre. The angle between the tangents is?

A) 36° B) 72°
C) 108° D) 144°
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 108°

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The sum of all prime numbers between 58 and 62 is

A) 116 B) 114
C) 120 D) 111
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 120

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Three pipe P, Q and R can fill a tank in 12 minutes, 18 minutesand 24 minutes respectively. The pipe R is closed 12 minutesbefore the tank is filled. In what time the tank is full?

A) 8 (5/13) hrs B) 8 (4/13) hrs
C) 7 (4/13) hrs D) 8 (6/13) hrs
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 8 (4/13) hrs

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Curved surface area of a cylinder is 1232 sq cm. If circumference of its base is 154 cm, then what will be the height of the cylinder? (Take π = 22/7)

A) 16 cm B) 4 cm
C) 8 cm D) 12 cm
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 8 cm

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Q:

If two successive discounts of 50% and 10% are offered, then what is the net discount (in %)?

A) 50 B) 55
C) 60 D) 65
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 55

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