Quantitative Aptitude - Arithmetic Ability Questions

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A boat is sailing towards a lighthouse of height 20√3 m at a certain speed. The angle of elevation of the top of the lighthouse changes from 30° to 60° in 10 seconds. What is the time taken (in seconds) by the boat to reach the lighthouse from its initial position?

A) 10 B) 15
C) 20 D) 60
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 15

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Dipali bought a set of cups for Rs. 375, but then had to sell it later to clear old stocks for Rs. 345. What is the percentage of loss that she incurred?

A) 14 B) 7
C) 16 D) 8
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 8

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Krish is 5 years younger than Parthiv. Eight years ago three times the age of Krish was 10 more than twice the age of Parthiv. Find Krish's present age?

A) 28 years B) 32 years
C) 33 years D) 30 years
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 28 years

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Find the least number which must be subtracted from 18265 to make it a perfect square

A) 30 B) 38
C) 40 D) 45
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 40

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If ( x - 5)2 + (y - 2)2 + (z - 9)2 = 0 , then value of (x + y - z) is

A) 16 B) -1
C) -2 D) 12
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) -2

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A rectangular playground ground of length 125 m and width 75 m, has a walking strip of width 3 m in the middle of the ground, along the longer side. What is the area of the ground without the walking strip?

A) 9375 sq.m B) 9000 sq.m
C) 9750 sq.m D) 8625 sq.m
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 9000 sq.m

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If x = 4aba+b, then what is the value of x+2ax-2a+x+2bx-2b ?

A) 0 B) 2
C) 4 D) 1
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 2

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What is the value of √2 Sec 45° + (1/√3)Tan 30°?

A) (1 + √3)/2 B) (1 + 3√2)/√3
C) 7/3 D) (3 + 2√2)/3√2
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 7/3

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