Quantitative Aptitude - Arithmetic Ability Questions

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If (1 - cos2A)/cosA = x, then the value of x is

A) cotA B) cosecA
C) tanA D) secA
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) tanA

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The 2nd and 6th term of an arithmetic progression are 8 and 20 respectively. What is the 20th term?

A) 56 B) 65
C) 62 D) 69
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 62

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A train crosses a 550 m long platform in 36 seconds. How long was the train if it was travelling at the speed of 70 kmph?

A) 160 m B) 140 m
C) 150 m D) 525 m
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 150 m

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The simple interest on a sum for 5 years is Rs 16800. The rate of interest for the first 3 years is 8% per annum and for the next 2 years is 12% per annum. What is the value (in Rs) of sum?

A) 30000 B) 38000
C) 32000 D) 35000
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 35000

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Q:

The percentage change of a number when it is first decreased by 10% and then increased by 10% is

A) 0.1 % increase B) 1 % decrease
C) 0.1 % decrease D) No changes
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 1 % decrease

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A boy walking at the speed of 4 km/hr covers a certain distance in 6 hours 15 minutes. If he covers the same distance by cycle in 5 hours, then what is the speed (in km/hr) of the cycle?

 

 

A) 4.5 B) 5  
C) 6   D) 6.5
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 5  

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If 14/3 + (1/2)(x - 7/3) = -2x/3, then the value of x is?

A) -3 B) 3
C) -6 D) 6
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) -3

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A 8 cm long perpendicular is drawn from the centre of a circle to a 12 cm long chord. The diameter of the circle is

A) 10 cm B) 12 cm
C) 16 cm D) 20 cm  
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 20 cm  

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