Quantitative Aptitude - Arithmetic Ability Questions

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A boy in a train notices that he can count 31 telephone posts in 60 seconds. the distance between two posts is 60 meters. Calculate the speed of the train?

 

A) 90 kmph B) 108 kmph
C) 60 kmph D) 120 kmph
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 108 kmph

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If sinA = x, then x is equal to

A) √(1 - cos2A) B) √(1 - sin2A)
C) √(1 + cos2A) D) √(1 + sin2A)
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) √(1 - cos2A)

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What is the difference (in Rs) in Compound interest earned in 1 year on a sum of Rs 25,000 at 20% per annum compounded semi-annually and annually?

A) 125 B) 250
C) 500 D) 375
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 250

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If a cylinder of radius 4.3 cm and height 4.8 cm is melted and constructed into a cone of the same radius, what will be the height of this cone? (Use π = 22/7)

A) 28.8 cm B) 14.4 cm
C) 7.2 cm D) 21.6 cm
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 14.4 cm

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Select the odd number from the given alternatives.

A) 110 B) 140
C) 154 D) 198
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 140

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Find the odd word/letters/number pair from the given alternatives.

A) Torch B) Battery
C) Candle D) Lamp
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Battery

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If tan A = 1/2 and tan B = 1/3, then what is the value of tan (2A + B)?

A) 1 B) 3
C) 5 D) 9
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 3

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Find the greatest length which can be used to measure exactly three cloth pieces of lengths 1.26 m, 1.98 m and 1.62 m respectively.

A) 12 cm B) 14 cm
C) 16 cm D) 18 cm
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 18 cm

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