Quantitative Aptitude - Arithmetic Ability Questions

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If x = (a/b) + (b/a), y = (b/c) + (c/b) and z = (c/a) + (a/c), then what is the value of xyz  x2  y2  z2?

A) – 4 B) 2
C)  – 1 D) – 6
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) – 4

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What is the equation of the line if its slope is 1/4 and y-­intercept is ­-3?

A) x ­- 4y = 12 B) x + 4y = 12
C) x -­ 4y = ­-12 D) x + 4y = -­12
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) x ­- 4y = 12

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The amount of extension in a spring is proportional to the weight hung on it. If the weight of 5 kgs produces an extension of 0.4 cm, what weight would produce an extension of 5cm?

A) 6.25kgs B) 62.5kgs
C) 4kgs D) 40kgs
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 62.5kgs

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Find equation of the perpendicular to segment joining the points A(0,4) and B(-5,9) and passing through the point P. Point P divides segment AB in the ratio 2:3.

A) x - y = 8 B) x - y = -8
C) x + y = -8 D) x + y = 8
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) x - y = -8

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A hollow hemispherical bowl is made of silver with its outer radius 8 cm and inner radius 4 cm respectively. The bowl is melted to form a solid right circular cone of radius 8 cm. The height of the cone formed is

A) 7 cm B) 9 cm
C) 12 cm D) 14 cm
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 14 cm

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A factory buys 7 machines. 2 Machine­A, 4 Machine­B and rest Machine­C. Prices of the machines are Rs 56000, Rs 45000 and Rs 30000 respectively. Calculate the average cost of these machines.

A) 46000 B) 43666.66
C) 41333.33 D) 44500
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 46000

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A circle is inscribed in a square. If the length of the diagonal of the square is 14√2 cm, what is the area (in sq cm) of the circle?

A) 308 B) 462
C) 154 D) 616
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 154

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What is the reflection of the point (-3, 1) in the line x = -2?

A) (-1 , 1) B) (-3 , -5)
C) (1 , 1) D) (-3 , 5)
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) (-1 , 1)

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