Quantitative Aptitude - Arithmetic Ability Questions

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What is the simplified value of (1– sin A cos A)(sin A + cos A)?

A) sin2A – cos2A B) sin3A + cos3A
C) 0 D) 1
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) sin3A + cos3A

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A cone of radius 3.5 cm and height 27 cm is completely filled with water. This water is emptied into an empty cylindrical vessel of radius 2.1 cm. What will be the height of water in this vessel? (Take π = 22/7)

A) 50 cm B) 25 cm
C) 12.5 cm D) 37.5 cm
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 25 cm

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If a = 1/a-5, then the value of a + 1/a = ?

A) √29 B) √-29
C) - √29 D) √27
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) √29

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What is the value of (cos 40° – cos 140°)/(sin 80° + sin 20°)?

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

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If x = 6+26, then what is the value of x-1 + 1x-1 ?

A) 2√3 B) 3√2
C) 2√2 D) 3√3
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 2√3

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A merchant marks the price of his articles 30% above the cost price. He gives some discount on it and earns a profit of 13.75%. What is the discount percentage?

A) 12.5 B) 13.75
C) 16.25 D) 10.25
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 12.5

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What should be the average speed of a car to cover a distance of 189 km in 3.5 hours?

A) 15 m/s B) 54 m/s
C) 27 m/s D) 30 m/s
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 15 m/s

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If a--b = 4 and ab = 45, find the value of a3 - b3

A) 604 B) 370
C) 253 D) 199
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 604

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(a  b)2 = a2 + b2 -2ab  16 = a2 + b2  90  a2 + b2 = 106 a3  b3 = (a  b) (a2 + b2 + ab)  a3  b3 = 4 X (106 + 45)  a3  b3 = 4 X 151  a3  b3 = 604

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