Quantitative Aptitude - Arithmetic Ability Questions

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The least number that must be subtracted from 202 to make it a perfect square is

A) 10 B) 8
C) 14 D) 6
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 6

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The simple interest on a sum for 5 years is two­fifth of the sum. The rate of interest per annum is

A) 0.1 B) 0.08
C) 0.06 D) 0.04
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 0.08

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In ΔPQR measure of angle Q is 900. If sinP = 12/13, and PQ = 1cm, then what is the length (in cm) of side QR?

 

A) 2.6   B) 3  
C) 2.4 D) 4
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 2.4

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The pair of linear equations 3x + y = 1 and px + 2y = 5 has no finite solution if

A) p>=6 B) p = 6
C) 0 < p < 6 D) p = 0
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) p = 6

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If the equations 6x - 5y + 11 = 0 and 15x +  ky - 9 = 0 have no solution, then the value of k is:

 

A) -18 B) 12.5
C) -12.5 D) 18
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) -12.5

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The side BC of ΔABC is produced to D. If ∠ACD = 114° and ∠ABC= (1/2)∠BAC, then what is the value (in degrees) of ∠BAC?

A) 36 B) 48
C) 76 D) 84
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 76

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The circumference of a circle is equal to the perimeter of an equilateral Δ. If the radius of the circle is 14 cm what is the length of the side of the equilateral Δ?

A) 88 cm B) 88/3 cm
C) 88/√3 cm D) 88√3 cm
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 88/3 cm

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Simple interest on a sum for 10 years is equal to 5% of the principal. In how many years interest will be equal to the principal?

 

A) 100   B) 150
C) 200 D) 250
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 200

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