Quantitative Aptitude - Arithmetic Ability Questions

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If a + b + c = 9 and ab + bc + ca = 18, then what is the value of a3 + b3 + c3  3abc?

A) 189 B) 243
C) 361 D) 486
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 243

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If a + b = 5 and ab = 6, then what is the value of a3 + b3?

A) 32 B) 38
C) 35 D) 34
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 35

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The bus fare between two cities is increased in the ratio 5:11. Find the increase in the fare, if the original fare is Rs. 275.

A) Rs 605 B) Rs 121
C) Rs 330 D) Rs 242
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Rs 330

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At 10% discount the selling price of an article is Rs 4500, what is the selling price (in Rs) if the discount is 27.5%?

A) 4000 B) 3625
C) 3500 D) 3125
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 3625

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ΔABC is right angled at B. BD is an altitude. AD = 9 cm and DC = 16 cm. What is the value of BD (in cm)?

A) 6 B) 18
C) 21 D) 12
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 12

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While selling a watch, a shop-­keeper gives a discount of 5%. If he gives a discount of 7%, he earns Rs.15 less as profit. The marked price of the watch is

A) 697.5 B) 712.5
C) 750 D) None of the these
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 750

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Find the HCF of 1757, 2259.

A) 231 B) 241
C) 251 D) 261
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 251

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If cosec θ + sinθ = 5/2 then the value of cosecθ - sinθ is

A) -3/2 B) 3/2
C) −√3/2 D) √3/2
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 3/2

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