Quantitative Aptitude - Arithmetic Ability Questions

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A complete factorisation of x4 + 64 is

A) (x2 + 8)2 B) (x2 + 8)(x2 - 8)
C) (x2 - 4x + 8)(x2 -4x - 8) D) (x2 + 4x + 8)(x2 - 4x + 8)
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) (x2 + 4x + 8)(x2 - 4x + 8)

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P and Q are two alloys which are prepared by mixing tin and lead in the ratio of 12 : 5 and 4 : 3 respectively. If equal quantities of alloys are melted to form athird alloy R, then what is the ratio of tin and lead in alloy R?

A) 84 : 65 B) 57 : 35
C) 76 : 43 D) 78 : 47
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 76 : 43

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The area of the largest sphere ( in cm2) that can be drawn inside a square of side 18 cm is

A) 972Π B) 11664Π
C) 36Π D) 288Π
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 972Π

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Ram is 20 years younger than Shyam. 5 years ago, the ratio of their age was 3:5. The sum of their present age is

A) 75 years B) 80 years
C) 90 years D) 95 years
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 90 years

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Find the LCM of 3.2, 2.72, 1.28 and 1.44

A) 24.48 B) 2448
C) 2.448 D) 244.8
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 24.48

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If √(1 - sin2A) = x, then the value of x is

A) tanA B) cosA
C) cosecA D) secA
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) cosA

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If the amount on a certain principal in 3 years at 12% rate of interest compounded annually is Rs 12,000, what will be the amount (in Rs) after the 4th year?

A) 14330 B) 15440
C) 13440 D) 14550
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 13440

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A trader sells wire and gains 60% on the cost price. What will be the profit % on selling price?

A) 33.33 B) 40
C) 60 D) 37.5
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 37.5

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