Quantitative Aptitude - Arithmetic Ability Questions

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Δ XYZ is right angled at Y. If m∠Z = 60°, then what is the value of (1/√2) Sec X?

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

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If cos 2π/3c = x, then the value of x is

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

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The angle of elevation of the top of a hill at the foot of the tower is 60 deg and the angle of elevation of the top of the tower from the foot of the hill is 30 deg. If the tower is 50 m high, what is the height of the hill?

A) 100 m B) 120 m
C) 180 m D) 150 m
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 150 m

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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 16854, and Rs 17865.24 respectively, what is the rate of interest?

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

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The simple interest on a certain sum of money at the rate of 5% per annum for 8 years is Rs. 840 . Rate of interest for which the same amount of interest can be received on the same sum after 5 years is

A) 7% B) 8%
C) 9% D) 10%
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 8%

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Q:

If a+1a=1, then the value of a2-a+1a2+a+1 is a0

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

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Two trains are moving in opposite directions with the same speed. If the length of each train is 120 metres and they cross each other in 12 seconds, then what is the speed (in km/hr) of each train?

A) 36 B) 45
C) 80 D) 60
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 36

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Q:

On Selling a book at 9/14 of the marked price there is loss of 10%. What will be the ratio of marked price and cost price of the book?

 

A) 5 : 9 B) 5 : 8  
C) 7 : 4   D) 7 : 5
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 7 : 5

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