Quantitative Aptitude - Arithmetic Ability Questions

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If the zeroes of the polynomial x2 - ax + b are 3 and 4, then 'a' and 'b' are respectively equal to

A) 4, 3 B) 12, 7
C) 3, 4 D) 7, 12
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 7, 12

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If x + 3 ≤ 4x + 4 and 5(4 -­ x) ­- 4 ≥ 5x - ­2; then

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

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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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If 22, x, 88 are in a continued proportion, find the value of x.

A) 22 B) 33
C) 44 D) 36
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 44

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If 1 dupatta is offered free on purchase of 4 dupattas priced Rs 1300 each what is the effective discount on each dupatta?

A) 66.67 percent B) 20 percent
C) 25 percent D) 12.5 percent
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 20 percent

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If X is a prime number, LCM of X and its successive number would be

A) X B) X (X+1)
C) (X+1) D) X/(X+1)
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) X (X+1)

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The income of S, T and U are in the ratio of 7 : 9 : 6 and their expenses in the ratio of 4 : 5 : 3. If S saves Rs 2000 out of an income of Rs 14000, then what will be the saving (in Rs) of T?

A) 2400 B) 1500
C) 3000 D) 2000  
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 3000

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Find the 4th proportional to 9, 17 and 27.

A) 57 B) 48
C) 51 D) 53
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 51

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