Quantitative Aptitude - Arithmetic Ability Questions

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If sec θ (cos θ + sin θ) = √2, then what is the value of (2 sin θ)/(cos θ – sin θ)?

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

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What is the value of cot210°?

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

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ABC is an equilateral triangle and P is the orthocenter of the triangle, then what is the value (in degrees) of ∠BPC?

A) 90 B) 120
C) 135 D) 145
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 120

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A solid sphere of diameter 17.5 cm is cut into two equal halves. What will be the increase (in cm2) in the total surface area?

A) 289 B) 361.5
C) 481.25 D) 962.5
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 481.25

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What sum will produce the same interest in 9 years at the rate 8% simple interest as Rs. 800 producein 3 years at 9/2% per annum?

A) Rs. 100 B) Rs. 125
C) Rs. 150 D) Rs. 110
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Rs. 150

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Which of the following numbers is not a prime number?

A) 197 B) 313
C) 439 D) 391
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 391

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Q:

One pipe can fill an empty cistern in 4 hours while another can drain the cistern when full in 10 hours. Both the pipes were turned on when the cistern was half-empty. How long will it take for the cistern to be full?

A) 3 hours 20 minutes B) 6 hours 40 minutes
C) 4 hours 20 minutes D) 5 hours 30 minutes
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 3 hours 20 minutes

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A pipe can fill a sump with water in 2 hours. Because of a leak, it took 2 2/3 hrs to fill the sump. The leak can drain all the water of the sump in

A) 8 hrs B) 15 hrs
C) 6 hrs D) 11 hrs
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 8 hrs

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