Quantitative Aptitude - Arithmetic Ability Questions

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If secA = x, then the value of x is

A) √(1 -­ cot2A) B) √(1 -­ tan2A)
C) √(1 + cot2A) D) √(1 + tan2A)
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) √(1 + tan2A)

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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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What is the value of 9991 x 10009?

A) 99999099 B) 99999819
C) 99999919 D) 99999019
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 99999919

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The mean of the 5 smallest numbers from a group is 15 while the mean of all the 13 members of the group taken together is 17. What is the mean of the 8 largest numbers?

A) 18.50 B) 17.75
C) 18.75 D) 18.25
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 18.25

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If y=2-x1+x, then what is the value of 1y+1 + 2y+1y2-1 ?

A) (1+x)(2-x)2x-1 B) (1-x)(2+x)x-1
C) (1+x)(2-x)1-2x D) (1+x)(1-2x)2-x
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) (1+x)(2-x)1-2x

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Find the least number which when divided by 20, 25, 35 and 40 leaves remainder 14, 19, 29 and 34 respectively?

A) 1394 B) 1384
C) 1364 D) 1374
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 1394

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If the shopkeeper sells an item at Rs 450 which is marked as Rs 600, then what is the discount he is offering?

A) 33.33 percent B) 25 percent
C) 20 percent D) 30 percent
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 25 percent

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What is the value of √2 Sec 45° + (1/√3)Tan 30°?

A) (1 + √3)/2 B) (1 + 3√2)/√3
C) 7/3 D) (3 + 2√2)/3√2
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 7/3

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