Quantitative Aptitude - Arithmetic Ability Questions

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What is the difference of the cube and square of the common root of (x2 – 8x + 15) = 0 and (y2 + 2y – 35) = 0?

A) 76 B) 100
C) 294 D) 318
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 100

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The mean of 10 observations is 13. Two more observations are included and the new mean becomes 14. The mean of two new observations is

 

A) 19 B) 18
C) 17 D) 16
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 19

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In these tests find the Odd figure out

A) a B) b
C) c D) d
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) b

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In option B shaded circle is common of all three circles but in others the shaded circle is the common part of only two circles.
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Select the odd word/letters/number/number pair from the given alternatives.

A) 132 B) 145
C) 187 D) 144
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 144

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Marked price of an item is Rs 900. On purchase of 2 items discount is 6%, on purchase of 3 items discount is 12%. Rajani buys 5 items, what is the effective discount?

A) 17.5 percent B) 9.6 percent
C) 35 percent D) 37 percent
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 9.6 percent

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The difference between cost price and selling price is Rs 221. If profit percentage is 17%, then what is the selling price (in Rs)?

A) 1079 B) 1300
C) 1521 D) 1724
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 1521

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If x=2+3, then the value of x2-x+1x2+x+1 is

A) 2/3 B) 3/4
C) 4/5 D) 3/5
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 3/5

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If 1/√(1 -­ sin2A) = x, then the value of x is

A) tanA B) cosecA
C) secA D) cosA
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) secA

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