Quantitative Aptitude - Arithmetic Ability Questions

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When [x + (1/x)] = 5, then what is the value of [x – (1/x)]?

A) 11 B) ± √22
C) 21 D) ± √21
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) ± √21

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If a-1a=1, then a2 + 1a2 ?

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

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The income of P, Q and R are in the ratio of 5 : 4 : 3 respectively and their expenses are in the ratio of 6 : 5 : 4 respectively. If P saves Rs 4000 out of an income of Rs 10000, then what will be the saving (in Rs) of Q?

 

A) 2500 B) 3000
C) 4500 D) 2000
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 3000

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The age of Dr. Pandey is four times the age of his son. After 10 years , the age of Dr. Pandey will be twice the age of his son . The present age of Dr. Pandey's son is

A) 4 years B) 5 years
C) 6 years D) 8 years
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 5 years

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Q:

What is the difference of the factors of the expression x2 + (1/x2) – 6?

A) 0 B) 1
C) 2 D) 4
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 4

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Two numbers are 35% and 40% lesser than a third number. By how much percent is the second number to be enhanced to make it equal to the first number?

A) 7.69 percent B) 5 percent
C) 8.33 percent D) 12.5 percent
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 8.33 percent

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A thief is stopped by a policeman from a distance of 200 metres. When the policeman starts the chase, the thief also starts running. Assuming the speed
of the thief as 8 km/hr and that of police man as 10 km/hr. How far the thief would have run, before he is over ­taken?

A) 640 metres B) 800 metres
C) 960 metres D) 480 metres
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 800 metres

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Two chords AB and PQ of a circle intersect at D inside a circle. If AD = 4 cm, DB = 6 cm, QD = 3 cm, the length of PQ is equal to

A) 11 cm B) 8 cm
C) 9 cm D) 10 cm
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 11 cm

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