Quantitative Aptitude - Arithmetic Ability Questions

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What are the roots of the quadratic equation: x2 + 3x ­- 154 = 0

A) 11, 14 B) 11, ­-14
C) 14, -­11 D) 14, -­22
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 11, ­-14

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If the square of sum of three positive consecutive natural numbers exceeds the sum of their squares by 292, then what is the largest of the three numbers?

A) 5 B) 6
C) 7 D) 8
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 8

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In the following question, select the odd letter/letters from the given alternatives.

A) RSUW B) CDFI
C) KLNQ D) STVY
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) RSUW

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If Cot θ = 24/7, then what is the value of Sec θ?

A) 7/25 B) 25/24
C) 8/25 D) 9/25
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 25/24

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The ratio of curved surface area of a right circular cylinder to the total area of its two bases is 2 : 1. If the total surface area of cylinder is 23100 cm2, then what is the volume (in cm3) of cylinder?

A) 247200 B) 269500
C) 312500 D) 341800
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 269500

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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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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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Neeraj purchased a few shirts for his shop at cost prices ranging from Rs. 400 to Rs. 550 and sold at prices ranging from Rs. 450 to Rs. 650. What is the maximum profit that might be made in selling 10 shirts?

A) Rs. 2800 B) Rs. 2500
C) Rs. 2400 D) Rs. 2000
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Rs. 2500

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