Quantitative Aptitude - Arithmetic Ability Questions

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What is the value of Sin 30° - Cosec 45°?

A) (2√6 - 1)/√3 B) (1 - 2√3)/2
C) (√2 - √3)/√6 D) (1 - 2√2)/2
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) (1 - 2√2)/2

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What is the value of Tan 45° - 1/√3 Sec 60°?

A) (1 - 2√3)/2 B) (√2 - √3)/√6
C) (3 - 2√3)/3 D) (1 - 2√2)/2
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) (3 - 2√3)/3

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Point A divides segment BC in the ratio 5:1. Co-ordinates of B are (6 ,-4) and C are (0,8). What are the co-ordinates of point A?

A) (-1 , 6) B) (1 , -6)
C) (-1 , -6) D) (1 , 6)
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) (1 , 6)

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α and β are the roots of the quadratic equation x2  x  1 = 0. What is the value of α8 + β8?

A) 47 B) 54
C) 59 D) 68
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 47

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A train runs at 80 kmph for the first 40 km and the next 30 km at 60 kmph. Find the average speed.

A) 62 kmph B) 64 kmph
C) 65 kmph D) 70 kmph
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 70 kmph

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A shopkeeper increases the price of an object by 40% and then sells it at 25% discount on the marked price. If the selling price of such an object be Rs. 2100, its cost price for the shopkeeper was ?

A) 3000 B) 1500
C) 1750 D) 2000
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 2000

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There is 40% increase in an amount in 8 years at simple interest. What will be the compound interest of Rs. 10000 after 3 years at the same rate?

A) Rs 1576.25 B) Rs 6305
C) Rs 7881.25 D) Rs 4728.75
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Rs 1576.25

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The fraction from the ones listed below that will NOT lead to a recurring decimal is

A) 8/56 B) 6/56
C) 4/56 D) 7/56
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 7/56

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