Quantitative Aptitude - Arithmetic Ability Questions

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If the roots of the equation a(b  c)x2 + b(c  a)x + c(a  b) = 0 are equal, then which of the following is true?

A) b = ( a + c)/ ac B) 2/ b = (1/ a) + (1/ c)
C) 2 b = (1/ a) + (1/ c) D) abc = ab + bc + ca
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 2/ b = (1/ a) + (1/ c)

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If the amount received at the end of 2nd and 3rd year at compound interest on a certain Principal is Rs 30250, and Rs 33275 respectively, what is the rate of interest?

A) 10 percent B) 5 percent
C) 20 percent D) 16 percent
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 10 percent

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The length of one side of a rhombus is 61 cm and its area is 1320 sq.cm. Find the sum of the lengths of its diagonals?

A) 120 cm B) 122 cm
C) 142 cm D) 71 cm
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 122 cm

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A canteen requires 56 kgs of rice for seven days . The quantity of rice required for the months of April and May together is

A) 468 kg B) 488 kg
C) 498 kg D) 508 kg
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 488 kg

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The difference between compound interest and simple interest on a sum for 2 year at 20% per annum is Rs 200. If the interest is compounded half yearly, then what is the difference (in Rs) between compound and simple interest for 1st year?

A) 50 B) 75
C) 100 D) 150
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 50

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Abhinav is 2 times as good a workman as Balwant and therefore is able to finish a job in 36 days less than Balwant. Working together, they can do it in

A) 12 days B) 6 days
C) 18 days D) 24 days
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 24 days

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Curved surface area of a cylinder is 528 sq cm. If circumference of its base is 44 cm, find the height of the cylinder?

A) 12 cm B) 24 cm
C) 36 cm D) 6 cm
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 12 cm

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ABCD is a cyclic quadrilateral DBA=50° and ADE=33°, then the measurement of BCD is

A) 83° B) 80°
C) 75° D) 60°
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 83°

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