Quantitative Aptitude - Arithmetic Ability Questions

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If p/q = r/s = t/u = √5, then what is the value of [(3p2 + 4r2 + 5t2)/(3q2 + 4s2 + 5u2)]?

A) 1/5 B) 5
C) 25 D) 60
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 5

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Triangle PQR is inscribed in the circle whose radius is 14 cm. If PQ is the diameter of the circle and PR = 10 cm, then what is the area of the triangle PQR?

A) 196 B) 30√19
C) 40√17 D) 35√21
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 30√19

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Q:

The largest 5 digit number exactly divisible by 89 is:

A) 99947 B) 99940
C) 99938 D) 99939
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 99947

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Two cyclists A and B start cycling at 21 km/hr and 24 km/hr towards each other. They meet after 1 hour and 12 minutes. How far (in km) were they from each other when they started?

A) 48 B) 42
C) 54 D) 36
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 54

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Ravindra walks at 6 km/hr and Riya cycles at 11 km/hr towards each other. What was the distance between them when they started if they meet after 42 minutes?

A) 17.9 kms B) 14.9 kms
C) 8.9 kms D) 11.9 kms
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 11.9 kms

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A and B invest Rs. 3000 and Rs. 2400 respectively in a business. If after one year there is a loss of Rs. 720, how much loss will B bear? (Loss or Profit is in proportion to their investments)

A) Rs. 72 B) Rs. 320
C) Rs..400 D) Rs. 360
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Rs. 320

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In each question two equations numbered I and II are given,you haveto solve both the equation and choose the correctanswer.

I. x2+ 30x + 81 = 0

II.y2-9y -162 = 0

A) x > y B) x>y
C) x < y D) x
 
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Explanation:

x^2+ 30x + 81 = 0
x^2+ 27x + 3x + 81 = 0
x = -3, -27
y^2-9y -162 = 0
y^2-18y + 9y -162 = 0
y = -9, 18
Hence, no relationship can be established between x and y

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If (x2/yz) + (y2/zx) + (z2/xy) = 3, then what is the value of (x + y + z)3?

A) 0 B) 1
C) 2 D) 3
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 0

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