Quantitative Aptitude - Arithmetic Ability Questions

Q:

If the zeroes of the polynomial x2 - ax + b are 3 and 4, then 'a' and 'b' are respectively equal to

A) 4, 3 B) 12, 7
C) 3, 4 D) 7, 12
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 7, 12

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In the following question, four number pairs are given. The number on left side of (–) is related to the number of the right side of (–) with some Logic/Rule/Relation. Three are similar on basis of same Logic/Rule/Relation. Select the odd one out from the given alternatives.

A) 11 – 121   B) 13 – 169
C) 19 – 361 D) 17 – 279
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 17 – 279

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Q:

The HCF of 24, 60 and 90 is:

A) 3 B) 6
C) 12 D) 4
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 6

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Q:

What number should be added to each of 4, 16, 18 and 58 so that the resulting numbers will be in proportion in the given order?

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

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 In the triangle ABC, the internal bisector of angle A meets the side BC at D. If BD=7.5 cm and BC=9 cm. Then calculate the value of AB:AC.

 

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

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Q:

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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Q:

12 men and 16 women together can complete a work in 4 days. It takes 80 days for one man alone to complete the same work, then how many days would be required for one woman alone to complete the same work?

 

A) 160 B) 150
C) 130 D) 175
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 160

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Q:

What is the average of 90, 250, 240, 204, and 616?

A) 280 B) 210
C) 230 D) 255
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 280

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