Quantitative Aptitude - Arithmetic Ability Questions

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If the amount received at the end of 2nd and 3rd year at Compound Interest on a certain Principal is Rs 24200, and Rs 26620 respectively, what is the rate of interest?

A) 10 percent B) 5 percent
C) 20 percent D) 16 percent
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 10 percent

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If x = y + 2 then x3 -  y3 -  z3 is

A) 0 B) 3xyz
C) -3xyz D) 1
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 3xyz

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Two numbers are in the ratio 3:5. If 6 is added to both of them, the ratio becomes 2:3. The numbers are

A) 21 and 35 B) 30 and 50
C) 24 and 40 D) 18 and 30
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 18 and 30

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If (1 - cosA)/2 = x, then the value of x is

A) cos^2(A/2) B) √sin(A/2)
C) √cos(A/2) D) sin^2(A/2)
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) sin^2(A/2)

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If cosecA - cotA = x, then the value of x is

A) sinA/(1 - cosA) B) √[sinA/(1 + cosA)
C) sinA/(1 + cosA) D) √[sinA/(1 - cosA)]
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) sinA/(1 + cosA)

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If 2x-2x=1 (x0), then the value of x3-1x3 is

A) 134 B) 138
C) 174 D) 178
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 138

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50 litre mixture of water and alcohol contains 10% alcohol. How much more alcohol must be added to make the strength of alcohol 40% in the new mixture?

A) 25 B) 30
C) 20 D) 23
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 25

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Q:

Arun and Amit can do a piece of work in 9 days and 12 days respectively. If they work for alternate days and Amit starts the work first, then in how many days 35/36 parts of whole work will be completed?

A) 10 days B) 12 days
C) 5 days D) 8 days
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 10 days

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