Quantitative Aptitude - Arithmetic Ability Questions

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If (tanA ­- tanB)/(1 + tanAtanB) = x, then the value of x is

A) tan(A -­ B) B) tan(A + B)
C) cot(A ­- B) D) cot(A + B)
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) tan(A -­ B)

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If [a + (1/a)]2  2[a  (1/a)] = 12, then which of the following is a value of 'a'?

A) – 8 + √3 B) – 8 – √3
C) – 8 + √5 D) None of these
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) None of these

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If x + y + z = 0, then what is the value of (3y2 + x2 + z2 )/(2y2  xz)?

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

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The ratio of two positive numbers is 3:4. The sum of their squares is 400. What is the sum of the numbers?

A) 28 B) 22
C) 24 D) 26
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 28

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Q:

In ΔABC, AC = BC and ∠ABC = 50°, the side BC is produced to D so that BC = CD then the value of ∠BAD is

A) 80° B) 40°
C) 90° D) 50°
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 90°

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Q:

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

A) Rupee B) Pound
C) Yen D) Currency
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Currency

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For triangle PQR, what is the equation of altitude PS if co­ordinates of P, Q and R are (5,1), (0,­4) and (­2,3) respectively?

A) 7x + 2y = 33 B) 2x -­ 7y = 9
C) 2x -­ 7y = ­-3 D) 7x + 2y = -­33
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 2x -­ 7y = 9

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P, Q and R are partners in a company. In any year P receives 1/9 part of profit, Q receives 1/6 part of profit and R receives Rs 130000. How much amount (in Rs) will P get as profit?

A) 40000 B) 36000
C) 18000 D) 20000
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 20000

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