Quantitative Aptitude - Arithmetic Ability Questions

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In the following question, four groups of three numbers are given. In each group the second and third number are related to the first number by a Logic/Rule/Relation. Three are similar on basis of same Logic/Rule/Relation. Select the odd one out from the given alternatives.

 

A) (14, 42, 59)   B) (15, 45, 61)  
C) (13, 39, 53)   D) (12, 36, 49)
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) (14, 42, 59)  

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What is the fraction which, when taken away from 1/2, gives 2/3?

A) 1/3 B) -1/3
C) -1/6 D) 1/6
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) -1/6

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From the top of a platform, the angle of elevation of a tower was 30 deg. The tower was 45 mts high and the horizontal distance between the platform and the tower was 40√3 m. What was the height of the platform?

A) 40 m B) 5 m
C) 45√3 m D) 20√3 m
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 5 m

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What is the square root of 576?

A) 24 B) 36
C) 34 D) 26
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 24

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The shadow of a tower on ground level is increased by 30 m, when the angle of depression by the sun changes from 60 deg to 30 deg. The height of the tower is

 

A) 12√3 m B) 17√3 m
C) 16√3 m D) 15√3 m
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 15√3 m

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Q:

The interest earned on Rs. 2250 at the rate of 3% simple interest per annum for 2 years will be

A) Rs. 67.50 B) Rs. 135
C) Rs. 202.50 D) Rs. 225
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Rs. 135

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____ are twin prime numbers.

A) (4,9) B) (2,3)
C) (4,6) D) (3,5)
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) (3,5)

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In a right angled triangle, the hypotenuse is 4 cm longer than the perpendicular which is 4 cm longer than the base. Calculate the length of hypotenuse.

A) 12 Cm B) 10 Cm
C) 20 Cm D) 15 Cm
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 20 Cm

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