Quantitative Aptitude - Arithmetic Ability Questions

Q:

Which of the following quadratic equations has equal roots?

A) x2 -­ 14x -­ 49 = 0 B) x2 + 7x + 49 = 0
C) x2 -­ 7x -­ 49 = 0 D) x2 + 14x + 49 = 0
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) x2 + 14x + 49 = 0

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The lengths of the two diagonals of a rhombus are 8 cm and 15 cm respectively. Find its area (in cm²).

A) 30 B) 120
C) 90 D) 60
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 60

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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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There are a total of 200 students in a school, of which 7/10th are boys. Find the number of girls in the school.

A) 80 B) 60
C) 40 D) 120
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 60

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Which of the following is the largest number among 2, 33, 4, 53

A) √2 B) 33
C) √4 D) 53
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) √4

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A regular hexagonal base prism has height 8 cm and side of base is 4 cm. What is the total surface area (in cm2) of the prism?

A) 54(3 + √3) B) 36(3 + √3)
C) 48(4 + √3) D) 24(4 + √3)
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 48(4 + √3)

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A, B and C can do a job working alone in 12, 16 and 24 days respectively. In how many days they can do the job if they worked together?

A) 16/3 B) 15/4
C) 17/3 D) 19/4
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 16/3

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ΔPQR is right angled at Q. If tanP = 24/7, then what is the value of cosR ?

A) 25/7 B) 24/25
C) 24/7 D) 7/24
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 24/25

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