Quantitative Aptitude - Arithmetic Ability Questions

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What is the value of [12/(√5 + √3)] + [18/(√5 – √3)]?

A) 15(√5 – √3) B) 3(5√5 + √3)
C) 15(√5 + √3) D) 3(3√5 + √3
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 3(5√5 + √3)

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The zeros of the cubic polynomial 2x3-x2-2x+1 are a, b and c respectively. Find a+b+c :

A) -1 B) 2
C) 1 D) none
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) none

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In the given figure, two identical circles of radius 4 cm touch each other. A and B are the centres of the two circles. If RQ is a tangent to the circle, then what is the length (in cm) of RQ?

A) 3√3 B) 2√6
C) 4√2 D) 6√2
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 4√2

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The present ages of Kavitha, Rajitha and Haritha are in the ratio of 4 : 7 : 9. Eight years ago, the sum of their ages was 56. Find their present ages (in years).

A) 16,36,28 B) 16,28,36
C) 20,35,45 D) 12,21,27
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 16,28,36

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A sum amounts to Rs 7727.104 at the rate of 12% per annum compounded annually after three years. What is the value of principal (in Rs)?

A) 5000 B) 5200
C) 5350 D) 5500
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 5500

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Mishti's birthday is on Thursday 27th April. On what day of the week will be Aradhya's Birthday in the same year, if Aradhya was born on 20th October?

A) Friday B) Wednesday
C) Saturday D) Thursday
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Friday

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A man sells an article at 15% profit. If he had sold it for . 6 more, he would have gained 18%. The man bought the article for

A) 100 B) 150
C) 200 D) 250
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 200

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Selling price of a watch is Rs 966 and profit percentage is 15%. If selling price is Rs 798, then what will be the loss percentage?

A) 5 B) 8
C) 7.21 D) 6.26
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 5

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