Quantitative Aptitude - Arithmetic Ability Questions

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In ΔDEF measure of angle E is 90 deg. If cotD = 8/15, and DE = 16cm, then what is the length (in cm) of side EF?

 

A) 34   B) 15  
C) 30   D) 14
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 30  

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If tanα = 2 - 1, then the value of  tanα - cotα = ?

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

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Square root of 0.9 is equal to

A) 0.03 B) 0.3
C) 0.9487 D) 0.9463
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 0.9487

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The angle of elevation of an aeroplane from a point on the ground is 45°. After flying for 15 seconds, the elevation changes to 30°. If the aeroplane is flying at a height of 2500 metres, then the speed of the aeroplane in km/hr. is

A) 600 B) 600 (√3 + 1)
C) 600 √3 D) 600 (√3 - 1)
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 600 (√3 - 1)

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Slope of the line AB is 4/3. Co-ordinates of points A and B are (x , -5) and (2 , -3) respectively. What is the value of x?

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

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The lengths of the two diagonals of a rhombus are 7 cm and 24 cm. Find the length of its perimeter (in cm).

A) 25 B) 100
C) 75 D) 50
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 50

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The bar graph shows the annual sales of the different departments of a company. Study the diagram and answer the following questions

What is the ratio of the annual sales of department B to that of department F?

A) 12:7 B) 7:12
C) 12:5 D) 5:12
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 12:7

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If selling price and cost price of an article are Rs. 684.25 and Rs. 595 respectively, then what is the profit percentage?

 

A) 15 B) 10
C) 12.5 D) 20
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 15

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