Quantitative Aptitude - Arithmetic Ability Questions

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If p/q = (x+3)/(x-3), then what is the value of p2+q2p2-q2 ?

A) x+9 B) x2+96x
C) x2+186x D) 0
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) x2+96x

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If Rs. 2,000 is invested at the rate of 20% per annum, compounded half-yearly, then the amount after 18 months will be:

A) Rs.2628 B) Rs.2662
C) Rs.2600 D) Rs.3200
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Rs.3200

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The average of 19 consecutive even integers is 50. The highest of these integers is

A) 88 B) 68
C) 126 D) 100
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 68

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The sum of a non-zero number and 4 times its reciprocal is 17/2. What is the number?

A) 8 B) 12
C) 16 D) 4
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 8

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In a triangle PQR, PX, QY and RZ be altitudes intersecting at O. If PO = 6 cm, PX = 8 cm and QO = 4 cm, then what is the value (in cm) of QY?

A) 6.3 B) 5.8
C) 6 D) 7
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 7

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30% discount is offered on an item. By applying a promo code the customer wins 5% cash back. What is the effective discount?

A) 33.5 percent B) 35.175 percent
C) 35 percent D) 6.5 percent
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 33.5 percent

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What is the simplified value of Sec ACot A + Tan A2 ?

A) 1 – cos2A B) 2sin2A
C) sec2A D) 0
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 1 – cos2A

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If 3sinθ+4cosθ=5 (0<θ<90°) then the value of sinθ is

A) 1/5 B) 2/5
C) 3/5 D) 4/5
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 3/5

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