Quantitative Aptitude - Arithmetic Ability Questions

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An equal sum is invested in two different schemes. One scheme gives simple interest and the other gives compound interest (annual compounding). The total interest obtained after 2 years from both the schemes together is Rs 2090. If both the schemes have 18% per annum interest rate, then what is the first year interest (in Rs) of simple interest scheme?

A) 1000 B) 500
C) 545 D) 1045
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 500

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In what ratio does the point T(x,0) divide the segment joining the points S(-4,-1) and U(1,4)?

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

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If the sum of the measures of all the interior angles of polygon is 1800°, find the number of sides of the polygon?

A) 12 B) 14
C) 16 D) 8
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 12

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The volume of a sphere is 179.67 cub.cm. Find its diameter (in cm).

A) 3.5 B) 14
C) 7 D) 10.5
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 7

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In the circle above, chord AB is extended to meet the tangent DE at D. If AB = 5 cm and DE = 6 cm, find the length of BD.

 

A) 4 cm B) 5 cm
C) 6 cm D) √30 cm
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 4 cm

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The product of two numbers is 0.324. One of the numbers is 1.2. What is the other number?

A) 2.7 B) 0.27
C) 0.027 D) 27
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 0.27

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The length of one side and the diagonal of a rectangle are 8 cm and 17 cm respectively. Find its area (in cm2).

 

A) 240   B) 120  
C) 80   D) 160
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 120  

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If A + B = 90 deg and Cos B = 1/3, then the value of Sin A is

A) 1/2 B) 1/4
C) 1/3 D) 2/3
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 1/3

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