Quantitative Aptitude - Arithmetic Ability Questions

Q:

If cos 135° = x, then the value of x is

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

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If cos2x + cos4x = 1, then tan2x + tan4x =

A) 0 B) 1
C) 2tanx D) tanx
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 1

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From a point P, the angle of elevation of a tower is such that its tangent is 3/4. On walking 560 metres towards the tower the tangent of the angle of elevation of the tower becomes 4/3. What is the height (in metres) of the tower?

A) 720 B) 960
C) 840 D) 1030
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 960

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If a3 + 3a2 + 9a = 1, then what is the value of a3 + (3/a)?

A) 31 B) 26
C) 28 D) 24
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 28

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A boat covers a distance of 14 km upstream and 16 km downstream in 9 hours. It covers a distance of 12 km upstream and 40 km downstream in 11hours. What is the speed (in km/hr) of the boat in still water?

 

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

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A) 110 B) 220
C) 330 D) 440
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 330

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Q:

If 1/√(1 -­ sin2A) = x, then the value of x is

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

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If sum of Rs.1000 amount to Rs.1331 in 3 years, compounded annually. Then, find the rate of interest per annum?

A) 15% B) 30%
C) 10% D) 20%
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 10%

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