Quantitative Aptitude - Arithmetic Ability Questions

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In ΔXYZ measure of angle Y is 90°. If cosecX = 17/15, and XY = 4cm, then what is the length (in cm) of side YZ?

A) 7.5 B) 8.5
C) 5 D) 6
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 7.5

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If the price of sugar is decreased by 18%, then a person can buy 16.2 kg sugar more for Rs 4500. What will be the new price (in Rs) of sugar per kg?

A) 40 B) 60
C) 45 D) 50
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 50

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If a2b+c=b2c+a=c2a+b=1 then the value of 21+a+21+b+21+c

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

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A certain sum when invested at 5% interest compounded annually for 3 years yields an interest of Rs.2522. Find the Principal?

A) Rs. 12,522 B) Rs. 15,200
C) Rs. 16,000 D) Rs. 17,200
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Rs. 16,000

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If x + y = 13 and x2 + y2 = 89, then find xy is

A) 80 B) 169
C) 258 D) 40
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 40

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The points A(3,­-2), B(1,4) and C(­-2,x) are collinear. What is the value of x?

A) 13 B) -2
C) 5 D) 3
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 13

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A Number is increased by 20%. To get back to the orignal number, the increased number is to be reduced by

A) 20% B) 21%
C) 16 2/3% D) 14 1/3%
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 16 2/3%

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When a number is increased by 18, it becomes 106% of itself. What is the number?

A) 300 B) 216
C) 270 D) 162
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 300

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