Quantitative Aptitude - Arithmetic Ability Questions

Q:

If (1 + secA)/tanA = x, then x is

A) cot(A/2) B) tan(A/2)
C) cosec(A/2) D) sec(A/2)
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) cot(A/2)

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After repairing a scooter runs at a speed of 54 km/h and before repairing runs at speed of 48 km/h. It covers a certain distance in 6 hours after repairing. How much time will it take to cover the same distance before repairing?

A) 6 hours 15 minutes B) 6 hours 45 minutes
C) 7 hours D) 7 hours 30 minutes
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 6 hours 45 minutes

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Two bikers A and B start and ride at 75 km/hr and 60 km/hr respectively towards each other. They meet after 20 minutes. How far (in km) were they from each other when they started?

A) 60 B) 45
C) 30 D) 15
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 45

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Amit donated 20% of his income to a school and deposited 20% of the remainder in his bank. If he is having Rs 12800 now, then what is the income (in Rs) of Amit?

A) 18000 B) 20000
C) 24000 D) 32000
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 20000

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In the given figure, MNOP is a square of side 6 cm. What is the value ( in cm ) of radius of circle?

A) 4.25 B) 3.75
C) 3.5 D) 4.55
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 3.75

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Q:

Find the largest number of three digits exactly divisible by 15, 18, 27 and 30.

A) 870 B) 900
C) 810 D) 780
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 810

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The two roots of a quadratic equation are given as x = 1/7 and x = -1/8 . The equation can be written as:

A) (7x − 1)(8x − 1) = 0 B) (7x − 1)(8x + 1) = 0
C) (7x + 1)(8x − 1) = 0 D) (7x + 1)(8x + 1) = 0
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) (7x − 1)(8x + 1) = 0

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If two successive discounts of 20% and 30% are given, then what is the net discount (in %)?

A) 40 B) 44
C) 56 D) 60
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 44

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