Quantitative Aptitude - Arithmetic Ability Questions

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If (x – 2) and (x + 3) are the factors of the equation x2 + k1x + k2 = 0, then what are the values of k1 and k2?

A) k1 = 6, k2 = – 1 B) k 1 = 1, k 2 = – 6
C) k 1 = 1, k2 = 6 D) k1 = – 6, k2 = 1
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) k 1 = 1, k 2 = – 6

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In the following question, select the odd letters from the given alternatives.

A) FHJ B) LNQ
C) JLN D) NPR
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) LNQ

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Q:

If 3/4 of the weight of a brick is 7/8 kg, then 5/7 of the weight of the brick will be

A) 20/21 kg B) 5/6 kg
C) 5/8 kg D) 15/32 kg
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 5/6 kg

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Q:

A  field  can  be  reaped  by  12  men  or  18  women  in  14  days.  In  how  many  days  can  8  men  and  16 women reap it?

A) 26 days B) 24 days
C) 9 days D) 8 days
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 9 days

Explanation:
12 men or 18 women can complete in 14 days
8 men and 16 women can complete in how many days
12men = 18 women (Comparing efficiencies)
1men = 18/12 = 1.5 women
8 men and 16 women = 12women + 16 women = 28 women
18 women completes in 14 days
1 woman completes in 14*18 days
28 women completes in (14*18)/28 days = 9 days
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Q:

P can make a table in 16 days while Q can make it in 20 days. Q started the work and did that work for 5 days. In how many days P can complete the remaining work?

 

A)  10 B)  12
C)  15 D) 18
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B)  12

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Q:

3/5 of my current age is the same as 5/6 of that of one of my cousin. My age ten ago will be his age four years hence. My current age is ___ years.

A) 60 B) 55
C) 45 D) 50
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 50

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A batsman makes a score of 81 runs in the 16th match and thus increases his average runs per match by 3. What is his average after the 16th match?

A) 35 B) 34
C) 33 D) 36
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 36

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In a colored picture of blue and yellow color, blue and yellow color is used in the ratio of 4:3 respectively. If in upper half, blue : yellow is 2:3, then in the lower half blue : yellow is

A) 1 : 1 B) 2 : 1
C) 26 : 9 D) 9 : 26
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 26 : 9

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