Quantitative Aptitude - Arithmetic Ability Questions

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The maturity value of a certain sum after two years at 20% p.a. interest compounded annually is Rs. 14,400/-. Find the Principal amount.

A) Rs.9000 B) Rs.9500
C) Rs.10,000 D) Rs.10,500
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Rs.10,000

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What is the simplified value of 12-13 ?

A) 5√3 B) 5/√3
C) 3√5 D) 3/√5
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 5/√3

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Which of the following triangle has the maximum area when inscribed inside the circle of same radius?

A) Scalene B) Isosceles  
C) Equilateral D) Right angled
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Equilateral

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The ratio of two positive numbers is 3:4. The sum of their squares is 400. What is the sum of the numbers?

A) 28 B) 22
C) 24 D) 26
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 28

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If y=2-x1+x, then what is the value of 1y+1 + 2y+1y2-1 ?

A) (1+x)(2-x)2x-1 B) (1-x)(2+x)x-1
C) (1+x)(2-x)1-2x D) (1+x)(1-2x)2-x
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) (1+x)(2-x)1-2x

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α and β are the roots of the quadratic equation x2  x  1 = 0. What is the value of α8 + β8?

A) 47 B) 54
C) 59 D) 68
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 47

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In triangle PQR, the sides PQ and PR are produced to A and B respectively. The bisectors of ∠AQR and ∠BRQ intersect at point O. If ∠QOR = 50°, then what is the value (in degrees) of ∠QPR?

A) 50 B) 60
C) 80 D) 100
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 80

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In ΔABC, AD is the median and AD = (1/2)BC. If ∠ACD = 40°, then what is the value (in degrees) of ∠DAB?

A) 30 B) 40
C) 50 D) 60
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 50

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