Quantitative Aptitude - Arithmetic Ability Questions

In math questions answers each questions are solved with explanation. The questions are based from different topics. Care has been taken to solve the questions in such a way that students can understand each and every step

1. Which is greater than 4?

(a) 5,

(b) -5,

(c) -1/2,

(d) -25.                                             

If Cosec θ = 17/8, then what is the value of Cos θ?

The simple interest on Rs. 2000 for 2 years at Rs. 75 per thousand per annum will be

A wholesaler had 200 dozens of mangoes. He sold some of these mangoes at 20% profit and the rest at 10% profit, so that he made 13% profit on selling all the mangoes. How many mangoes (in dozens) did he sell at 20% profit?

A company, at the time of inflation reduced the staff in the ratio 5 : 3 and average salary per employee is increased in the ratio 7 : 8. By doing so, the company saved Rs 55000. What was the initial expenditure (in Rs) of company?

What is the least number of complete years in which a sum of money put out at 40% annual compound interest will be more than trebled?

If the amount on a certain principal in 3 years at 12% rate of interest compounded annually is Rs 12,000, what will be the amount (in Rs) after the 4th year?

In the given figure, PQRS is a square inscribed in a circle of radius 4 cm. PQ is produced till point Y. From Y a tangent is drawn to the circle at point R. What is the length (in cm) of SY ?