Quantitative Aptitude - Arithmetic Ability Questions

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If (6x ­- 5) = (4x + 7), then the numerical value of (x + 1)3  is

A) 216 B) 125
C) 64 D) 343
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 343

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The line passing through (­3,4) and (0,3) is perpendicular to the line passing through (5,7) and (4,x). What is the value of x?

A) 4 B) -2
C) 2 D) -4
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 4

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The ratio between the weights of gold and silver in an alloy is 17:3. If the weight of silver in the alloy is 2.7 gm, find the weight of gold in the alloy?

A) 12.6 gm B) 15.3 gm
C) 18 gm D) 21.2 gm
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 15.3 gm

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The diagonal of a square equals the side of an equilateral triangle. If the area of the square is 12 sq cm, what is the area of the equilateral triangle?

A) 12√3 sq cm B) 6√3 sq cm
C) 12√2 sq cm D) 24 sq cm
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 6√3 sq cm

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

A) 73-61 B) 57-69
C) 47-59 D) 42-29
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 42-29

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The bus fare between two cities is increased in the ratio 1:2. Find the increase in the fare, if the original fare is Rs. 175.

A) Rs 350 B) Rs 70
C) Rs 140 D) Rs 175
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Rs 175

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For triangle ABC, find equation of median AD if co-ordinates of A, B and C are (-1,-3), (5,-4) and (3,2) respectively?

A) 2x - 5y = 17 B) 2x - 5y = 13
C) 2x + 5y = 13 D) 2x + 5y = 17
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 2x - 5y = 13

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Which of the following triangle has the maximum area when inscribed inside the circle of same radius?

A) Scalene B) Isosceles  
C) Equilateral D) Right angled
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Equilateral

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