Quantitative Aptitude - Arithmetic Ability Questions

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If cos 21° = x/y, then cosec 21° -­ cos 69° is equal to

A) x2yy2-x2 B) y2xy2-x2
C) y2xx2-y2 D) x2yx2-y2
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) x2yy2-x2

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Two labourers A and B are paid a total of Rs 650 per day. If A is paid 160 percent of what is paid to B, how much (in Rs) is B paid?

A) 250 B) 400
C) 350 D) 450
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 250

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If the shopkeeper sells an item at Rs 4400 which is marked as Rs 5000, then what is the discount that he is offering?

A) 20% B) 12%
C) 15% D) 10%
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 12%

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

A) IMOR B) ORIL
C) UXCF D) ADWZ
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) IMOR

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Q:

Common factor of 12a4b6, 18a6c2, 36a2b2 is

A) 36a2 B) 108b2
C) 6a2b2 D) 6a2
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 6a2

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What is the length of the side of an equilateral triangle, if its area is 36√3 sq cm?

A) 6 cm B) 24 cm
C) 12 cm D) 18 cm
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 12 cm

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Expand and simplify (3x + 2)2*(4x -­ 3) -­ (2x3 - 9x2 + 12x -­ 24)

A) 34x3 + 30x2 -­ 32x -­ 12 B) 34x3 + 30x2 -­ 32x + 12
C) 34x3 -­ 30x2 -­ 32x + 12 D) 34x3 -­ 30x2 + 32x -­ 12
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 34x3 + 30x2 -­ 32x + 12

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If the amount received at the end of 2nd and 3rd year at Compound Interest on a certain Principal is Rs 24200, and Rs 26620 respectively, what is the rate of interest?

A) 10 percent B) 5 percent
C) 20 percent D) 16 percent
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 10 percent

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