Quantitative Aptitude - Arithmetic Ability Questions

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If a + b = 8 and ab =15, then a3 + b3 is

A) 224 B) 244
C) 152 D) 128
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 152

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If secA -­ tanA = x, then the value of x is

A) √[(1 + sinA)/(1 ­- sinA)] B) √[(1­-sinA)/(1+sinA)]
C) (1-­sinA)/(1+sinA) D) (1 + sinA)/(1 -­ sinA)
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) √[(1­-sinA)/(1+sinA)]

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Q:

If sum of the roots of a quadratic equation is ­-7 and product of the roots is 12. Find the quadratic equation.

A) x2 + 7x + 12 = 0 B) x2 -­ 7x + 12 = 0
C) x2 -­ 7x -­ 12 = 0 D) x2 + 7x -­ 12 = 0
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) x2 + 7x + 12 = 0

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A certain amount of money is divided between A and B in the ratio of 5:6. If B gets Rs. 360, the amount is

A) 660 B) 560
C) 680 D) 580
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 660

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20 kg of a mixture of wheat and husk contains 5% husk. How many kg more of husk must be added to make the husk content 20% in the new mixture?

A) 2.75 B) 3.75
C) 4.75 D) 5.75
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 3.75

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Q:

Simple interest on a sum for 5 years is equal to 20% of the principal. In how many years interest will be equal to the principal?

A) 20 B) 25
C) 15 D) 16
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 25

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Q:

A certain sum of money becomes 4 times of itself in 30 years at a rate of simple interest. In how many years it will become double of itself at the same rate of simple interest?

A) 20 B) 15
C) 10 D) 12
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 10

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Rs. 3105 is due to be divided among K, L and M in the proportion of 2/3 : 3/4 : 1/2 respectively. How much will L get?

A) Rs. 1080 B) Rs. 810
C) Rs. 1215 D) Rs. 970
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Rs. 1215

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