Quantitative Aptitude - Arithmetic Ability Questions

Q:

Coefficient of x2  in (x + 7)(5 - 3x)(3x - 6) is

A) 96 B) -30
C) 42 D) -18
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) -30

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The point P(-­4,1) divides the segment joining the points (x,0) and (0,y) in the ratio 3:2. Find x and y?

A) x = ­-10; y = 5/3 B) x = ­-10; y = ­-5/3
C) x = 10; y = 5/3 D) x = 10; y = ­-5/3
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) x = ­-10; y = 5/3

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Which of the following value of 'x' satisfies the equation 814x+4 = 2432x+8?

A) 3 B) 4
C) 5 D) 6
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 4

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If cosθ = x2-y2x2+y2, then the value of cotθ is

A) 2xyx2-y2 B) 2xyx2+y2
C) x2+y22xy D) x2-y22xy
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) x2-y22xy

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Points P and Q lie on side AB and AC of triangle ABC respectively such that segment PQ is parallel to side BC. If the ratio of areas of triangle APQ: triangle ABC is 16:25. Then the ratio of AP:PB is?

A) 4:5 B) 1:4
C) 5:1 D) 4:1
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 4:1

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A businessman imported Laptops, worth Rs 210000, Mobile phones worth Rs 100000 and Television sets worth Rs 150000. He had to pay 10% duty on laptops, 8% on Phones and 5% on Television sets as a special case. How much total duty (in Rupees) he had to pay on all items as per above details?

A) 36500 B) 37000
C) 37250 D) 37500
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 36500

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What will be the value of xy, if x2+y2 = 45 and x-y=5 ?

A) 10 B) 15
C) 20 D) 25
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 10

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If selling price is Rs. 72 and Gain percentage = 20%, calculate the Cost Price.

A) Rs.60 B) Rs.58
C) Rs.61 D) Rs.59
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Rs.60

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