Quantitative Aptitude - Arithmetic Ability Questions

Q:

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

A) 234 B) 345
C) 243 D) 432
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 345

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If a = 73, b = 74 and c = 75, then what is the value of a3 + b3 + c3  3abc?

A) 365 B) 444
C) 666 D) 999
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 666

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The value of (sec245 - cot245) - (sin230 + sin260) is

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

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What is the difference (in Rs) between compound interest (compounded annually) and simple interest for 3 years on a principal of Rs 3000 at the annual rate of 20%?

A) 464 B) 384
C) 356 D) 424
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 384

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Q:

The  sum  of  three  prime  numbers  is  100.  If  one  of  them  exceeds  another  by  36,  then  one  of  the numbers is

A) 17 B) 29
C) 43 D) none
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) none

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Q:

The reciprocals of the squares of the numbers 11⁄2 and 11⁄3 are in the ratio

A) 64 : 81 B) 8 : 9
C) 81 : 64 D) 9 : 8
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 64 : 81

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In what ratio is the segment joining points (2, 3) and (-2, 1) divided by the Y-axis?

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

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The shadow of a tower when the angle of elevation of the sun is 45°, is found to be 10 m longer than when it was 60° . The height of the tower is

A) 5(√3 - 1) m B) 5(√3 + 1) m
C) 10 (√3 - 1) m D) 10 (√3 + 1) m
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 5(√3 + 1) m

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