Quantitative Aptitude - Arithmetic Ability Questions

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The angle of elevation of the top of a 36 m tall tower from the initial position of a person on the ground was 60 deg. She walked away in a manner that the foot of the tower, her initial position and the final position were all in the same straight line. The angle of elevation of the top of the tower from her final position was 30 deg. How much did she walk from her initial position?

 

A) 24√3 m B) 12√3 m
C) 24 m D) 36√3 m
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 36√3 m

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Two circles of equal radii intersect each other such that one circle will pass through the centre of the other circle. The distance between the centre of two circles is equal to 6 cm. Find the length (in cm) of common chord.

 

A) √3   B) 2√3
C) 3√3 D) 6√3
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 6√3

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In the following question, four number pairs are given. The number on left side of (–) is related to the number of the right side of (–) with some Logic/Rule/Relation. Three are similar on basis of same Logic/Rule/Relation. Select the odd one out from the given alternatives.

 

A) 12 – 24 B) 14 – 28
C) 44 – 88 D) 33 –88
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 33 –88

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 In a fraction when 3 is added to its numerator and denominator it becomes 4/5. And it becomes 1/2 when 2 is subtracted from both the numerator and denominator. Find the fraction.

 

A) 15/16   B) 14/16
C) 11/16   D) 9/16
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 11/16  

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The expenses of a person increase by Rs. 50000 for every month in February and March. If his expenses in January was Rs. 50000, calculate his average expenditure (in Rs.) from January to March.

A) 100000 B) 150000
C) 75000 D) 50000
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 100000

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AB is the chord of circle of length 6 cm. From the center of the circle a perpendicular is drawn which intersects the chord at D and distance between centre and chord is 4 cm. find the area (in cm2) of the circle)

 

A) 55   B) 61.5  
C) 70   D) 78.5
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 78.5

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The interest earned on Rs. 2250 at the rate of 3% simple interest per annum for 2 years will be

A) Rs. 67.50 B) Rs. 135
C) Rs. 202.50 D) Rs. 225
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Rs. 135

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If DE is parallel to BC and bisects the other two sides of the triangle ABC such that the ratio AD/DB = 5/13 and the length of the part EC is 26 cm. Then determine the length of AE (in cm).

A) 5 B) 10
C) 15 D) 20
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 10

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