Quantitative Aptitude - Arithmetic Ability Questions

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The average weight of two players P and Q of a football team is 38 kg. The average weight of P, Q and their coach T is 49 kg. What is the weight (in kg) of coach?

A) 71 B) 46
C) 76 D) 91
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 71

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What is the value of Cot 60°- Sec 45°?

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

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Determine the value of a2+b2a3+b3 when a = 2+√3 and b = 2-√3.

A) 0.27 B) 0.42
C) 0.58 D) 0.93
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 0.27

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

A) 8912 B) 3469
C) 5555 D) 6734
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 3469

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A sum of Rs 125 is divided among u, v and w in such a way that u gets Rs 10 more than v and v gets Rs 5 more than w. What is the ratio of their shares?

 

A) 2 : 10 : 9   B) 10 : 8 : 7
C) 13 : 10 : 7   D) 5 : 4 : 3
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 10 : 8 : 7

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Two circles touch each other at point X. A common tangent touch them at two distinct points Y and Z. If another tangent passing through X cut YZ at A and XA= 16 cm, then what is the value (in cm) of YZ?

A) 18 B) 24
C) 16 D) 32
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 32

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The least number to be added to 13851 to get a number which is divisible by 87 is

A) 18 B) 43
C) 54 D) 69
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 69

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Dealer purchased an article for Rs. 900 and fixes the list price in such a way that he gains 20% after allowing 10% discount, then the list price is

A) Rs.1180 B) Rs.1080
C) Rs.1200 D) Rs.1100
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Rs.1200

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