Quantitative Aptitude - Arithmetic Ability Questions

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The mean of 10 observations is 13. Two more observations are included and the new mean becomes 14. The mean of two new observations is

 

A) 19 B) 18
C) 17 D) 16
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 19

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a and b are irrational numbers such that a+b = q is a rational number; then a­b is

A) always rational B) sometimes rational
C) always irrational D) some times irrational
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) always irrational

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Two cars travel from city A to city B at a speed of 60 and 108 km/hr respectively. If one car takes 2 hours lesser time than the other car for the journey, then the distance between City A and City B?

A) 270 km B) 324 km
C) 405 km D) 216 km
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 270 km

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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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In the following question, select the odd letters from the given alternatives.

A) CEF B) LNO
C) RTU D) GIK
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) GIK

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Q:

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

A) JPM B) DJG
C) BHE D) SDA
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) SDA

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Q:

If (1 - cos2A)/cosA = x, then the value of x is

A) cotA B) cosecA
C) tanA D) secA
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) tanA

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What is the value of (1+cosA)/(1-­cosA)?

A) (cosecA ­- cotA)2 B) (cosecA + cotA)2
C) (secA + cotA)2 D) (secA -­ cotA)2
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) (cosecA + cotA)2

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