Quantitative Aptitude - Arithmetic Ability Questions

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Two persons are on either side of a temple, 75 m high, observe the angle of elevation of the top of the temple to be 30 and 60 deg respectively. The distance between the persons is

A) 173.2m B) 100m
C) 157.7m D) 273.2m
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 173.2m

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10 people can build a wall in 12 days. Six people, each only half as efficient as those in the first group, will be able to complete 3/5 of such a wall in

A) 24 days B) 20 days
C) 18 days D) 25 days
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 24 days

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The value of √0.0144 is

A) 0.12 B) 0.012
C) 1.2 D) 0.0012
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 0.12

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The surface area of a sphere is 5544 cm2. Find its diameter (in cm).

A) 42 B) 21
C) 84 D) 63
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 42

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Two equal sum are invested in two different schemes. One scheme gives simple interest and the other gives compound interest (annual compounding).The sum of interest obtained after 2 years from both the schemes is Rs 3717. If both scheme have 13% per annum interest rate, then what is the first year interest (in Rs) for simple interest scheme?

A) 900 B) 1200
C) 1500 D) 600
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 900

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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 sum of the parallel sides of a trapezium is 12.4 cm. If the distance between the parallel sides is 3.5 cm, what is the area of this trapezium?

A) 43.4 sq cm B) 86.8 sq cm
C) 130.2 sq cm D) 21.7 sq cm
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 21.7 sq cm

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Select the odd number from the given alternatives.

A) 15 B) 20
C) 40 D) 60
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 15

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