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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What is the sum of the first 12 terms of an arithmetic progression if the first term is 3 and last term is 47?

A) 260 B) 300
C) 280 D) 220
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 300

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Rakshanth is twice as good as tradesman as Verma and together they finish a piece of work in 19 days. In how many dayswill Verma alone finish the work?

A) 38 B) 57
C) 76 D) 50
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 57

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The point P(-­4,1) divides the segment joining the points (x,0) and (0,y) in the ratio 3:2. Find x and y?

A) x = ­-10; y = 5/3 B) x = ­-10; y = ­-5/3
C) x = 10; y = 5/3 D) x = 10; y = ­-5/3
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) x = ­-10; y = 5/3

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Select the odd letters from the given alternatives.

A) WVU B) QPO
C) GED D) LKJ
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) GED

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Find the odd word/letters/number pair from the given alternatives

A) HP B) CJ
C) FN D) RZ
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) CJ

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There is 40% increase in an amount in 8 years at simple interest. What will be the compound interest (in rupees) of Rs 30000 after 2 years at the same rate?

A) 6150 B) 7687.5
C) 4612.5 D) 3075
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 3075

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What is the reflection of the point (-1 , 5) in the line x = 1?

A) (3 , -5) B) (-3 , -5)
C) (3 , 5) D) (-3 , 5)
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) (3 , 5)

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