Quantitative Aptitude - Arithmetic Ability Questions

Q:

The value of k, for which the quadratic equation 4x2 + 43x + k = 0 has equal roots is

 

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

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If the difference between the roots of the equation Ax2  Bx + C = 0 is 4, then which of the following is TRUE?

A) B2 – 16A2 = 4AC + 4B2 B) B2 – 10A2 = 4AC + 6A2
C) B2 – 8A2 = 4AC + 10A2 D) B2 – 16A2 = 4AC + 8B2
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) B2 – 10A2 = 4AC + 6A2

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Q:

Select the odd number from the given alternatives.

A) 1 B) -2
C) -(-3) D) 5
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) -2

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If x + 2(3-5x) > -1 - 2x < 5 - x/3; then the value of x is

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

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Q:

A mixture of alcohol and water contains 7% alcohol. How much mixture (in litres) is required to get 357 litres of alcohol?

A) 6300 B) 4200
C) 4900 D) 5100
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 5100

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Q:

The point where the 3 medians of a triangle meet is called

A) centroid B) Incentre
C) Circumcentre D) orthocentre
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) centroid

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In the given figure, PQR is a right angled triangle at Q. If PQ = 35 cm and QS = 28 cm, then what is the value (in cm) of SR?

A) 35.33 B) 37.33
C) 41.33 D) 43.33
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 37.33

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What is the value of Cot 45° - (1/√3)Cosec 60°?

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

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