Quantitative Aptitude - Arithmetic Ability Questions

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If α and β are the roots of equation x2   x + 1 = 0, then which equation will have roots α3 and β3?

A) x2 + 2x + 1 = 0 B) x2 – 2x – 1 = 0
C) x2 + 3x – 1 = 0 D) x2 – 3x + 1 = 0
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) x2 + 2x + 1 = 0

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In ΔPQR, S and T are points on side PQ and PR respectively. ST is parallel to QR. If S divides PQ in the ratio 4:1 and length of QR is 15 cm,what is the length of ST?

A) 3 cm B) 5 cm
C) 12 cm D) 10 cm
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 12 cm

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The ratio of the number of boys and girls in a school is 3:2. If 20% of the boys and 25% of the girls are scholarship holders, the percentage of the school students who are not scholarship holders is

A) 56 B) 78
C) 70 D) 80
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 78

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Select the odd letters from the given alternatives.

A) GHI B) XYZ
C) VUT D) CDE
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) VUT

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If a3+1a3 = 2, then the value of a2+1a?

A) 1 B) 2
C) 3 D) 4
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 2

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x, y and z are real numbers. If x3 + y3 + z3 = 13, x + y + z = 1 and xyz = 1, then what is the value of xy + yz + zx?

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

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 In ΔABC measure of angle B is 90 deg. If cotA = 7/24, and AB = 1.4cm, then what is the length (in cm) of side AC?

A) 5 B) 4.8
C) 4 D) 5.6
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 5

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The average revenues of 9 consecutive years of a company is Rs 65 lakhs. If the average of first 5 years is Rs 60 lakhs and that of last 5 years is Rs 72 lakhs, find the revenue for the 5th year.

A) Rs 77 lakhs B) Rs 75 lakhs
C) Rs 73 lakhs D) Rs 71 lakhs
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Rs 75 lakhs

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