Quantitative Aptitude - Arithmetic Ability Questions

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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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What is the difference (in Rs) between compound interest (compounded annually) and simple interest for 3 years on a principal of Rs 3000 at the annual rate of 20%?

A) 464 B) 384
C) 356 D) 424
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 384

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For triangle PQR, what is the equation of altitude PS if co­ordinates of P, Q and R are (5,1), (0,­4) and (­2,3) respectively?

A) 7x + 2y = 33 B) 2x -­ 7y = 9
C) 2x -­ 7y = ­-3 D) 7x + 2y = -­33
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 2x -­ 7y = 9

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What is the value of sin ­-300°?

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

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If (1 - sinA)/(1 + sinA) = x, then x is

A) (cosecA - cotA)2 B) secA - tanA
C) (secA - tanA)2 D) cosecA - cotA
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) (secA - tanA)2

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Select the odd word/letters/number/number pair from the given alternatives.

A) 192 B) 240
C) 141 D) 173
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 173

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If α and β are the roots of equation x2   x + 1 = 0, then which equation will have roots α3 and β3?

A) x2 + 2x + 1 = 0 B) x2 – 2x – 1 = 0
C) x2 + 3x – 1 = 0 D) x2 – 3x + 1 = 0
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) x2 + 2x + 1 = 0

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If cos 135° = x, then the value of x is

A) -1/√2 B) -√3/2
C) -1/2 D) 2
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) -1/√2

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