Quantitative Aptitude - Arithmetic Ability Questions

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ΔABC is right angled at B. If m∠A = 45°, then find the value of (cosecC + 1/√3).

A) (3√2+1)/3 B) (2+√3)/2
C) 5/√3 D) (√6+1)/√3
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) (√6+1)/√3

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Select the odd word/letters/number/number pair from the given alternatives.

A) Perpendicular B) Base
C) Hypotenuse D) Radius
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Radius

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Tapas, Avi and Rishi shared a cake. Tapa had 1/2 of it, Rishi had 1/3 of it, and Avi had the rest. What was Avi's share of the cake?

A) 3/5 B) 2/6
C) 3/6 D) 1/6
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 1/6

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Q:

A complete factorisation of x4 + 64 is

A) (x2 + 8)2 B) (x2 + 8)(x2 - 8)
C) (x2 - 4x + 8)(x2 -4x - 8) D) (x2 + 4x + 8)(x2 - 4x + 8)
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) (x2 + 4x + 8)(x2 - 4x + 8)

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If x + y + z = 22 and xy + yz + zx = 35, then what is the value of (x  y)2 + (y  z)2 + (z  x)2?

A) 793 B) 681
C) 758 D) 715
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 758

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If the rice is sold at Rs 56 per kg, there would be a 40% loss. To earn a profit of 20% what should be the price of rice (per kg)?

A) 112 B) 108
C) 116 D) 124
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 112

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The average age of a class of 39 students is 15 years. If the age of the teacher is included, then the average increases by 3 months. Find the age of the teacher.

A) 30 B) 25
C) 35 D) 40
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 25

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A milk merchant buys 50 litres of milk at the rate of Rs 40 per litre and mixes 5 litres of water in it. If he sells this mixture at the rate of Rs 42 per litre, then what is the profit percentage for the dealer?

A) 17.2 B) 14.4
C) 16.6 D) 15.5
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 15.5

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