Quantitative Aptitude - Arithmetic Ability Questions

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The difference between simple and compound interests compounded annually on a certain sum of money for 2 years at 4% per annum is Rs 8. The sum is ______.

A) Rs 10000 B) Rs 20000
C) Rs 5000 D) Rs 15000
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Rs 5000

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The diagonal of a square is equal to the side of an equilateral triangle. If the area of the square is 15√3 sq cm, what is the area of the equilateral triangle?

A) 45/√2 sq cm B) 45√2 sq cm
C) 45 sq cm D) 45/2 sq cm
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 45/2 sq cm

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Which of the following equations has 3 as a root?

A) x2 -­ 7x + 12 = 0 B) x2 -­ 5x + 12 = 0
C) x2 + 3x + 12 = 0 D) x2 + 3x -­ 12 = 0
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) x2 -­ 7x + 12 = 0

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An object travels 24 m in 3 s and then another 15 m in 2 s. What is the average speed of the object?

A) 7.8 m B) 7.8 m/s
C) 7.8 m-s D) 6.67 m/s
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 7.8 m/s

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If tan2A + cot2A + 2 = x, then the value of x is

A) tan2Acosec2A B) secAcosecA
C) sec2Acosec2A D) tanAcosecA
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) sec2Acosec2A

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If 49 is subtracted from the square of a number, then the result obtained is 576. What is the number?

A) 24 B) 25
C) 23 D) 27
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 25

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The base of a triangle is half the base of a parallelogram having the same area as that of the triangle. The ratio of the corresponding heights of the triangle to the parallelogram will be

A) 1 : 4 B) 4 : 1
C) 2 : 1 D) 1 : 2
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 4 : 1

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

A) Herb B) Shrub
C) Tree D) Root
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Root

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