Quantitative Aptitude - Arithmetic Ability Questions

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Simple interest on a certain sum of money for 3 years at 8% per annum is half the compound interest on Rs 1200 for 2 years at 10% per annum. The sum placed on simple interest is

A) Rs 525 B) Rs 1050
C) Rs 260 D) Rs 420
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Rs 525

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The ratio of the volume of two cylinders is 7 : 3 and the ratio of their heights is 7 : 9. If the area of the base of the second cylinder is 154 sq. cm, then what will be the radius (in cm) of the first cylinder?

A) 6√2 B) 6√3
C) 7√2 D) 7√3
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 7√3

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Find the odd letters from the given alternatives.

A) ABBC B) PQQR
C) WYYZ D) KLLM
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) WYYZ

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Point P is the midpoint of segment AB. Co-ordinates of P are (5, -1) and A are (2, -4). What are the co-ordinates of point B?

A) (6, 4) B) (8, 2)
C) (1,-2) D) (-6, -2)
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) (8, 2)

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What is the slope of the line perpendicular to the line passing through the points (8,­2) and (3,­1)?

A) 5 B) 3/5
C) 5/3 D) 1/5
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 5

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28% of a number is 35. What is the number?

A) 108 B) 120
C) 80 D) 125
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 125

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If (-1/2) * ( x - 5) + 3 = -5/2, then what is the value of x?

A) 16 B) 4
C) -6 D) -4
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 16

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What is the value of [2 sin (45 + θ) sin (45 – θ)]/cos 2θ?

A) 0 B) tan 2θ
C) cot 2θ D) 1
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 1

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