Quantitative Aptitude - Arithmetic Ability Questions

Q:

Find the mean proportional between 2 and 98?

A) 13 B) 14.5
C) 16 D) 14
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 14

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Q:

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

A) Car B) Cycle
C) Tyre D) Truck
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Tyre

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Q:

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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What will be the value of r2+p2+s2-rp-ps-rs when r = 4, p = 2, s = 8?

A) 8 B) 18
C) 28 D) 38
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 28

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If 1 dupatta is offered free on purchase of 4 dupattas priced Rs 1300 each what is the effective discount on each dupatta?

A) 66.67 percent B) 20 percent
C) 25 percent D) 12.5 percent
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 20 percent

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In ΔPQR, S and T are points on side PQ and PR respectively. ST is parallel to QR. If S divides PQ in the ratio 4:1 and length of QR is 15 cm,what is the length of ST?

A) 3 cm B) 5 cm
C) 12 cm D) 10 cm
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 12 cm

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Q:

Which of the following equations has real and distinct roots?

A) 3x2 - 6x + 2 = 0 B) 3x2 - 6x + 3 = 0
C) x2 - 8x + 16 = 0 D) 4x2 - 8x + 4 = 0
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 3x2 - 6x + 2 = 0

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Q:

If the amount received at the end of 2nd and 3rd year at Compound Interest on a certain Principal is Rs 33708, and Rs 35730.48 respectively, what is the rate of interest?

A) 6 percent B) 3 percent
C) 12 percent D) 10 percent
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 6 percent

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