Quantitative Aptitude - Arithmetic Ability Questions

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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 the line DE is drawn parallel to the base BC of a triangle ABC by intersecting the other two sides, then which of the following is the CORRECT equation for this case.

A) AB/DB=AC/EC B) AD/AB=DB/EC
C) AD/DB=EC/AE D) AD/DB=AE/EC
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) AD/DB=AE/EC

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If tan a = √3 + 2, then the value of tan a - cot a is

A) 2 B) √3
C) 2√3 D) 4
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 2√3

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If tan (5x ­- 10°) = cot (5y + 20°), then the value of x + y is

A) 15° B) 16°
C) 22.5° D) 24°
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 16°

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Sahil sold an item for Rs. 280 at a loss of 20%. The cost price of the item was

A) Rs. 336 B) Rs. 340
C) Rs. 350 D) Rs. 1400
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Rs. 350

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Find the greatest number which on dividing 1580 and 3800 leaves remainders 8 and 1 respectively.

A) 262 B) 131
C) 65.5 D) 393
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 131

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Ms. Kavitha borrowed Rs. 950 at 6% per annum simple interest. What amount will she pay to clear her debt after 4 years?

A) 282 B) 1187
C) 1178 D) 228
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 1178

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What is the value of Sec 30° + Tan 60°?

A) 5/√3 B) (√6 + 1)/√3
C) (√3 + 2)/√3 D) (1 + √3)/2
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 5/√3

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