Quantitative Aptitude - Arithmetic Ability Questions

Q:

In the question given below, two equations are provided. Solve the equations and establish the relationship between x and y

I. 2x2-13x-189=0 II. 2y2-3y-189=0

A) x>y B)  x≥y
C)  x<y D) x≤y
 
Answer & Explanation Answer:

Explanation:

I. 2x2 - 13x - 189 = 0 2x2 - 27x + 14x - 189 = 0 x(2x - 27) + 7(2x - 27) = 0 x = -7, 27/2

II. 2y2 - 3y - 189 = 0 2y2 - 21y + 18y - 189 = 0 y(2y - 21) + 9(2y - 21) = 0 y = -9, 21/2

When x, as well as y, have both positive and negative values then no relationship can be established between them because if we consider x to be positive then the negative value of y will be lesser than x. If we consider x to be negative then positive value of y will be greater than x.

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The difference between cost price and selling price is Rs 494. If loss percentage is 19%, then what is the selling price (in Rs)?

A) 2106 B) 2600
C) 3094 D) 2208
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 2106

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A bus runs at 50 kmph. If the speed is increased by 10 kmph, it will cover 20 km more in the same time. Find the actual distance covered?

A) 100 km B) 150 km
C) 200 km D) 250 km
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 100 km

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In ΔABC, D and E are points on side AB and AC respectively. DE is parallel to BC. If lengths of AD, DB and AE are 8 cm, 4 cm and 12 cm respectively, what is the length of AC?

A) 6 cm B) 18 cm
C) 9 cm D) 15 cm
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 18 cm

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Q:

If a : b is 32 : 35 and b : c is 21 : 32, then a : c is?

A) 5 : 3 B) 3 : 5
C) 1 : 1 D) 5 : 7
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 3 : 5

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Q:

What number should be added to each of the numbers 55, 100, 65 and 116, so that the resulting numbers are in continued proportion?

A) 20 B) 10
C) 5 D) 15
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 20

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Three triangles are marked out of a bigger triangle at the three vertices such that each side of each of the smaller triangles is one-third as long as each corresponding side of the bigger triangle. The ratio of the area of the three small triangles taken together to that of the rest of the bigger triangle is ?

A) 1:2 B) 1:3
C) 3:1 D) 1:9
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 1:2

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Q:

If A is 40% more than B, then B is how much percent less than A?

A) 28.57 B) 40
C) 33.33 D) 66.66
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 28.57

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