Quantitative Aptitude - Arithmetic Ability Questions

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If the expression px3  2x2  qx + 18 is completely divisible by (x2  9), then what is the ratio between p and q respectively?

A) 1:9 B) 1:3
C) 3:1 D) 9:1
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 1:9

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0 1966
Q:

Rs. 782 is divided into 3 parts in the ratio 12:23:34, the first part is 

A) Rs. 182 B) Rs. 204
C) Rs. 190 D) Rs. 196
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Rs. 204

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3 1966
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In each of the following questions two equations I and II are given. Solve both the equations and give answer:
I. x2+2x-195=0II. y2+30y+225=0

A) x = y or relation can’t be established between x and y B) x > y
C)  x < y D)  x ≥ y
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D)  x ≥ y

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 I. x2 + 2x - 195 = 0 = (x+15) (x-13) => x = -15, 13

II. y2 + 30y + 225 = 0 = (y+15) (y+15) => y = -15, -15

So x ≥ y

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0 1966
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If x + (1/x) = (√3 + 1)/2, then what is the value of x4 + (1/x4)?

A) (4√3 – 1)/4 B) (4√3 + 1)/2
C) (–4√3 – 1)/4 D) (–4√3 – 1)/2
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) (–4√3 – 1)/4

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A and B start an enterprise together, with A as active partner. A invests Rs 4000 and Rs 2000 more after 8 months. B invests Rs 5000 and withdraws Rs 2000 after 9 months. Being the active partner, A takes Rs 100 per month as allowance, from the profit. What is the share of B if the profit for the year is Rs 6700?

A) Rs 3350 B) Rs 3250
C) Rs 2700 D) Rs 2800
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Rs 2700

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0 1965
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A spherical lead ball of radius 6 cm is melted and small lead balls of radius 3 mm are made. The total number of possible small lead balls is

A) 4250 B) 4000
C) 8005 D) 8000
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 8000

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0 1965
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What would be the smaller of the two angles formed by the hour hand and the minute hand at 4:52 p.m?

A) 162 deg B) 164.5 deg
C) 165 deg D) 166 deg
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 166 deg

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8 1964
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Find 150% of X, if X is the least number which when divided by 6, 7, 8, 9 and 12 leaves remainders 2, 3, 4, 5 and 8 respectively.

A) 750 B) 500
C) 1000 D) 1200
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 750

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4 1963