Quantitative Aptitude - Arithmetic Ability Questions

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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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If 6x + 4(2-x) > 3x -2 > 5x/2 - x/4; then value of x is

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

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Simplify : 132 - 142 + 172 - 250 = ?

A) 196 B) 169
C) 121 D) 144
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 144

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What is the simplified value of (cos4 A  sin4 A)?

A) 0 B) 2 cos2 A
C) cos2A D) 1
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) cos2A

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What is the equation of a line which has 3 as x-intercept and -5 as y-intercept?

A) 3x - 5y = 15 B) 5x - 3y = 15
C) 5x + 3y = 15 D) 3x + 5y = 15
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 5x - 3y = 15

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If tan4θ + tan2θ = 1 then the value of cos4θ + cos2θ is

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

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The ratio of two numbers is 5 : 4. If the sum of both the numbers is 180, then what is the smaller number among both the numbers?

A) 100 B) 80
C) 60 D) 75
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 80

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If x+1x=5, then the value of x1+x+x2 is

A) 1/5 B) 1/6
C) 5 D) 6
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 1/6

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