Quantitative Aptitude - Arithmetic Ability Questions

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If 2x - 3 = 3x - 5, then the numerical value of  (x - 3)2 is

A) 5 B) 1
C) -5 D) -1
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 1

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The bus fare between two cities is increased in the ratio 29:31. What is the increase in the fare, if the original fare is Rs 725

A) Rs 50 B) Rs 775
C) Rs 155 D) Rs 310
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Rs 50

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If 2x - 5y = 5 and 2x - y = 9, then x - y is ______.

A) 2 B) 4
C) 6 D) 3
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 4

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The perimeter and the breadth of a rectangle are 60 cm and 14 cm respectively. Find its area (in cm²)

A) 112 B) 448
C) 224 D) 336
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 224

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

A) 211 B) 287
C) 283 D) 277
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 287

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If 5x ­- 3(4 ­ x) < 4x -­ 4 < 4x + 2x/3; then the value of x is

A) -7 B) 3
C) 4 D) 1
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 1

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If the value of √42 is approximately 6.480, then what is the approximate value of √(6/7)?

A) 0.925 B) 0.935
C) 0.945 D) 0.955
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 0.925

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If a + b = 1 and ab = -6, then what is the value of a3+ b3?

A) 17 B) 15
C) 19 D) 13
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 19

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