Quantitative Aptitude - Arithmetic Ability Questions

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The ratio of present ages of Raman and Lamba is 7 : 5. After 6 years age of Raman will be 48 years. What is the present age (in years) of Lamba?

A) 30 B) 25
C) 35 D) 40
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 30

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The point Q(a,b) is first reflected in y­-axis to Q1 and Q1 is reflected in x­axis to (­-5,3). The co­ordinates of point Q are

A) (­-5,­3) B) (5,-3)
C) (­-5,-3) D) (5,­3)
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) (5,-3)

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An engineering student has to secure 25% marks to pass. He gets 56 and fails by 34 marks. Find the maximum marks.

A) 385 marks B) 360 marks
C) 410 marks D) 435 marks
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 360 marks

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If α and β are the roots of the equation x2+ x  1 = 0, then what is the equation whose roots are α5 and β5?

A) x2 + 7x – 1 = 0 B) x2 – 7x – 1 = 0
C) x2 – 11x – 1 = 0 D) x2 + 11x – 1 = 0
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) x2 + 11x – 1 = 0

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A watch shows 6 p.m. where the hour hand points east. In which direction is the minute hand facing when the time is 9.15 p.m?

A) West B) South
C) East D) North
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) North

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If x = 2 +√3, y = 2 – √3 and z = 1, then what is the value of (x/yz) + (y/xz) + (z/xy) + 2 [(1/x) + (1/y) + (1/z)]?

A) 25 B) 22
C) 17 D) 43
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 25

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If x+1x=5, then the value of x1+x+x2 is

A) 1/5 B) 1/6
C) 5 D) 6
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 1/6

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A vendor buys 6 bananas for Rs 25 and sells them at 3 for Rs 20. What is his profit percentage?

A) 50 B) 40
C) 60 D) 30
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 60

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