Quantitative Aptitude - Arithmetic Ability Questions

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The mean of 10 observations is 17. One more observation is included and the new mean becomes 16. The 11th observation is

 

A) 16 B) 8
C) 6 D) 12
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 6

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Dipali bought a set of cups for Rs. 375, but then had to sell it later to clear old stocks for Rs. 345. What is the percentage of loss that she incurred?

A) 14 B) 7
C) 16 D) 8
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 8

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A man travelled at 40 kmph. Had he increased his speed by 16 kmph, he would have covered 80 km more in the same time. Find the actual distance travelled?

A) 40 km B) 20 km
C) 30 km D) 48 km
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 20 km

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What is the value of (sinA -­ 2sin3A)/(2cos3A -­ cosA)?

A) cotA B) cosecA
C) secA D) tanA
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) tanA

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If 4(4x + 5) > 2x - 1 > 4x - 3, then the value of x is

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

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If ax + by = 1 and bx + ay  = 2aba2+b2 then x2+y2a2+b2 is equal to

A) 1 B) 2
C) 0.5 D) 0
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 1

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The slopes of two lines are 1 and √3. What is the angle between these two lines?

A) 15° B) 30°
C) 45° D) 60°
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 15°

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If x = cosecθ - sinθ and y = secθ - cosθ, then the relation between x and y is

A) x2+ y2+ 3 =1 B) x2y2 (x2+ y2+3)=1
C) x2 (x2+ y2 - 5)=1 D) y2 (x2+ y2 - 5)=1
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) x2y2 (x2+ y2+3)=1

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