Quantitative Aptitude - Arithmetic Ability Questions

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The simple interest on a certain sum of money invested at a certain rate for 2 years amounts to Rs. 1200. The compound interest on the same sum of money invested at the same rate of interest for 2 years amounts to Rs. 1290. What was the principal?

A) Rs. 12000 B) Rs. 16000
C) Rs. 6000 D) Rs. 4000
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Rs. 4000

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The numerator of a fraction is multiple of two numbers. One of the numbers is greater than the other by 2. The greater number is smaller than the denominator by 4. If the denominator 7+C (C > -7) is a constant, then the minimum value of the fraction is

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

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On dividing a certain number by 342 we get 47 as remainder. If the same number is divided by 18, what will be the remainder ?

A) 15 B) 11
C) 17 D) 13
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 11

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If r sinθ=3 and r cosθ=1, then the values of r and θ are: (0°θ90°)

A) r=1, θ=30° B) r=1⁄2, θ=30°
C) r=3 , θ=30° D) r=2, θ=60°
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) r=2, θ=60°

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If  x=2+32-3, then what is the value of x+1/x ?

A) 14 B) 8
C) 0 D) 1
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 14

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The mean of marks secured by 45 students in division A of class X is 56, 40 students of division B is 52 and that of 40 students of division C is 50. Find the mean of marks of the students of three divisions of Class X.

A) 52.1 B) 51.4
C) 52.8 D) 54.2
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 52.8

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If an equilateral triangle has side 12 cm, then what is the difference (in cm) between the circumradius and inradius?

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

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What is the value of equation a3+b3+c3-3abc if a2+b2+c2=ab+bc+ca+4 and a+b+c = 4.

A) 0 B) 1
C) 16 D) 256
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 16

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