Quantitative Aptitude - Arithmetic Ability Questions

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If the length of the shadow of a vertical pole be √3 times the height of the pole, the angle of elevation of the sun is:­

A) 60° B) 45°
C) 30° D) 90°
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 30°

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While selling a shirt, a shopkeeper gives a discount of 7%. If he gives discount of 9% he earns Rs. 15 less on profit. The market price of the shirt is :­

A) 712 B) 787
C) 750 D) 697
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 750

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M borrowed some money for 1 year at certain simple interest. But the interest rate was increased to 2% which amounted to Rs.120. Find the principal amount.

A) Rs.4000 B) Rs.5000
C) Rs.6000 D) Rs.7000
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Rs.6000

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If O is the centre of a circle of radius 5 cm. At a distance of 13 cm from O, a point P is taken. From this point, two tangents PQ and PR are drawn to the circle. Then , the area of quadrilateral PQOR is

A) 60 cm2 B) 32.5 cm2
C) 65 cm2 D) 30 cm2
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 60 cm2

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In triangle ABC, ∠ABC = 90°. BP is drawn perpendicular to AC. If ∠BAP = 50°, then what is the value (in degrees) of ∠PBC?

A) 30 B) 45
C) 50 D) 60
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 50

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Which of the following quadratic equations has equal roots?

A) x2 -­ 14x -­ 49 = 0 B) x2 + 7x + 49 = 0
C) x2 -­ 7x -­ 49 = 0 D) x2 + 14x + 49 = 0
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) x2 + 14x + 49 = 0

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What is the value of (√3 - sec60) ?

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

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Find out the odd word/letters/number/number pair from the given alternatives.

A) 431 B) 936
C) 871 D) 652
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 652

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