Quantitative Aptitude - Arithmetic Ability Questions

Q:

If sin(A/2) = x, then the value of x is

A) √[(1 + cosA)/2] B) √[(1 -­ cosA)/2]
C) √[(1 -­ sinA)/2] D) √[(1 + sinA)/2]
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) √[(1 -­ cosA)/2]

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If cos 21° = x/y, then cosec 21° -­ cos 69° is equal to

A) x2yy2-x2 B) y2xy2-x2
C) y2xx2-y2 D) x2yx2-y2
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) x2yy2-x2

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If 2x- 3(4-2x) < 4x - 5 < 4x + 2x/3, then x can take which of the following values?

A) 2 B) 8
C) 0 D) -8
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 0

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Rs. 3105 is due to be divided among K, L and M in the proportion of 2/3 : 3/4 : 1/2 respectively. How much will L get?

A) Rs. 1080 B) Rs. 810
C) Rs. 1215 D) Rs. 970
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Rs. 1215

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In the given questions, two equations numbered I and II are given. Solve both the equation and mark the appropriate answer.

I. x25x 24 = 0II. 2y2+ 19y + 35 = 0

A) x > y B) x>y
C) x < y D) x<y
 
Answer & Explanation Answer:

Explanation:

x^2–5x –24 = 0

(x-8) (x+3)

x = 8, -3

II. 2y^2+ 19y + 35 = 0

(2y+7) (y+7)y= -7, -5/2

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Q:

The price of an article is cut by 9%, to restore to its original value, the new price must be increased by

A) 9 percent B) 8.83 percent
C) 9.89 percent D) 6.25 percent
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 9.89 percent

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Q:

What is the length of the side of an equilateral triangle, if its area is 36√3 sq cm?

A) 6 cm B) 24 cm
C) 12 cm D) 18 cm
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 12 cm

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If [2(4x/5 - 3/4)]/3 - 5/3 = -1/6, then the value of x is?

A) 4/15 B) -15/4
C) -4/15 D) 15/4
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 15/4

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