Quantitative Aptitude - Arithmetic Ability Questions

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A sum of Rs 5000 becomes Rs 8000 in 3 years, when invested in a scheme of simple interest. If the same sum is invested in a scheme of compound interest with same yearly interest rate (compounding of interest is yearly), then what will be the amount (in Rs) after 3 years?

 

A) 8640   B) 8260  
C) 8880   D) 9220
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 8640  

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If 5x - 1 < 3x + 2 and 5x + 5 > 6 - 2x; then x can take which of the following values?

A) 0 B) 1
C) -1 D) 2
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 1

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What is the equation of the line which has 3/2 and -­4/7 as x and y intercept respectively?

A) 8x ­- 21y = ­-12 B) 8x + 21y = 14
C) 8x -­ 21y = 12 D) 8x + 21y = ­-14
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 8x -­ 21y = 12

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Δ ABC is right angled at B. If m∠A = 30°, what is the length of AB (in cm), if AC = 10 cm?

A) 5 B) 5√3
C) 10√3 D) 10
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 5√3

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In ΔPQR, L and M are two points on the sides PQ and PR respectively such that LM II QR. If PL=2cm; LQ=6cm and PM=1.5 cm, then MR in cm is

A) 0.5 B) 4.5
C) 9 D) 8
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 4.5

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A square is inscribed in a circle. If the side of the square is 14 cm, what is the area (in sq.cm) of the circle?

A) 49π B) 77π
C) 121π D) 98π
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 98π

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What is the equation of the line if its slope is 4/3 and it passes through the point (-7 , 2)?

A) 4x - 3y = -22 B) 4x + 3y = -34
C) 4x + 3y = -22 D) 4x - 3y = -34
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 4x - 3y = -34

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Determine the value of a/b + b/a when a + b = 8 and ab = 4.

A) 4 B) 8
C) 12 D) 14
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 14

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