Quantitative Aptitude - Arithmetic Ability Questions

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Find the value of  x3 - y3, if x - y = 4 and xy = 12.

A) 198 B) 208
C) 218 D) 228
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 208

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Points P and Q lie on side AB and AC of triangle ABC respectively such that segment PQ is parallel to side BC. If the ratio of AP:PB is 2:5, and area of Δ APQ is 4 sq cm, what is the area of trapezium PQCB?

A) 49 sq cm B) 45 sq cm
C) 25 sq cm D) 21 sq cm
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 45 sq cm

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If 90% of A = 30% of B and B = x% of A, find x.

A) 600 B) 900
C) 300 D) 1200
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 300

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Find the HCF of 1757, 2259.

A) 231 B) 241
C) 251 D) 261
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 251

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What least number must be subtracted from 518, so that the sum is completely divisible by 13?

A) 11 B) 10
C) 9 D) 12
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 11

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Q:

√[(1 ­ sinA)/(1 + sinA)] is equal to?

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

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If [a + (1/a)]2  2[a  (1/a)] = 12, then which of the following is a value of 'a'?

A) – 8 + √3 B) – 8 – √3
C) – 8 + √5 D) None of these
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) None of these

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The amount (in Rs) received at 10% per annum compound interest after 3 yrs is Rs 1,19,790. What was the principal?

A) 90000 B) 1,00,000
C) 80000 D) 75000
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 90000

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