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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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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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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Two points P and Q are at the distance of x and y (where y > x) respectively from the base of a building and on a straight line. If the angles of elevation of the top of the building from points P and Q are complementary, then what is the height of the building?

A) xy B) √( y/ x)
C) √( x/ y) D) √( xy)
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) √( xy)

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The simple and compound interest that can be earned in two years at the same rate is Rs 1,000 and Rs 1,040 respectively. What is the rate (percent per annum) of interest?

A) 9 B) 10
C) 8 D) 11
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 8

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Q:

Two numbers are 10% and 20% lesser than a third number respectively. By how much percent is the second number should be enhanced to make it equal to the first number?

A) 345 B) 375
C) 415 D) 315
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 315

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The length of diagonal of a square is 9√2 cm. The square is reshaped to form a triangle. What is the area (in sq.cm) of largest in circle that can be formed in that triangle?

A) 6π B) 9π
C) 12π D) 15π
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 12π

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To cover a distance of 252 km in 2.5 hours what should be the average speed of the car in meters/second?

A) 100.8 m/s B) 50.4 m/s
C) 28 m/s D) 56 m/s
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 28 m/s

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