Quantitative Aptitude - Arithmetic Ability Questions

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The first and last terms of an arithmetic progression are 23 and ­42. What is the sum of the series if it has 14 terms?

A) ­91 B) -133
C) 93 D) 133
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) -133

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A rice trader buys 12 quintals of rice for Rs 1,870. 15% rice is lost in transportation. At what rate should he sell to earn 20% profit?

A) Rs 110.3 per quintal B) Rs 187 per quintal
C) Rs 220 per quintal D) Rs 224 per quintal
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Rs 220 per quintal

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Δ PQR is right angled at Q. If m√R = 30°, then what is the value of Cot P?

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

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If x+1/x = 2, then the value of x7+2/x6  is equal to?

A) 0 B) 1
C) 2 D) 3
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 3

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Choose the word is least like the other words in the group

A) Shoulder B) Foot
C) Finger D) Elbow
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Foot

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All except foot are part of hands.

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If P = 7 + 4√3 and PQ = 1, then what is the value of (1/P2) + (1/Q2)?

A) 148 B) 189
C) 194 D) 204
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 194

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Find two numbers whose sum is 29 and the product is 100.

A) 20, 5 B) 20, 9
C) 25, 4 D) 10, 10
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 25, 4

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x, y be two acute angles, x + y < 90° and sin(2x - 20°) = cos(2y + 20°), the value of tan(x + y) is

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

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