Quantitative Aptitude - Arithmetic Ability Questions

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If a3 + b3 = 28 and a + b = 4, then what is the value of ab?

A) -3 B) 2
C) 8 D) 3
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 3

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If cot(A/2) = x, then the value of x is

A) √[(1 + cosA)/(1 -­ cosA)] B) cosecA -­ cotA
C) √[(1 -­ cosA)/2] D) √[(1 + cosA)/2]
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) √[(1 + cosA)/(1 -­ cosA)]

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A can do a work in 20 days and B in 50 days. If they work on it together for 5 days, then what fraction of work is left?

A) 13/20 B) 1/3
C) 1/6 D) 2/9
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 13/20

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A vendor buys bananas at 12 for Rs 50 and sells at 5 for Rs 40. What will be the gain (in %)?

A) 82 B) 72
C) 92 D) 62
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 92

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In the following question, select the odd number from the given alternatives.

A) 170 B) 290
C) 360 D) 530
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 360

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In the given figure, PQRS is a quadrilateral. If QR = 18 cmand PS = 9 cm,then what is the area (in sq. cm) of quadrilateral PQRS?

A) (64√3)/3 B) (177√3)/2
C) (135√3)/2 D) (98√3)/3
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) (135√3)/2

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Nine years later, age of B will be equal to the present age of A. Sum of A's age 3 years later and B's age 4 years ago is 76. If C is half of the present age of B, then what will be C's age (in years) after 10 years?

A) 32 B) 36
C) 27 D) 31
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 27

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Sashi can do a piece of work in 20 days. Tanya is 25% more efficient than Sashi. The number of days taken by Tanya to do the same piece of work is:

A) 15 B) 16
C) 18 D) 25
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 16

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