Quantitative Aptitude - Arithmetic Ability Questions

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What is the difference of the cube and square of the common root of (x2 – 8x + 15) = 0 and (y2 + 2y – 35) = 0?

A) 76 B) 100
C) 294 D) 318
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 100

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If sec -7π/4 = x, then the value of x is

A) √2 B) -√2
C) -1/√3 D) -1
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) √2

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Find the least number which must be subtracted from 18265 to make it a perfect square

A) 30 B) 38
C) 40 D) 45
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 40

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The sum of thrice a number and twice its reciprocal is 97/4. What is the number?

A) 9 B) 10
C) 8 D) 7
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 8

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What is the value of 5/9 + 7/8?

A) 103/72 B) 97/42
C) 12/17 D) 15/13
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 103/72

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When Bablu decreases the selling price of the shoes from Rs. 360 to Rs. 345, his loss increases by 4%. The cost price of the shoes is

A) Rs. 275 B) Rs. 375
C) Rs. 425 D) Rs. 450
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Rs. 375

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A person driving at the speed of 40 kmph reaches office 1 minute early while he reaches 3 minutes late if driving at 36 kmph. What is the distance in km that she is covering?

A) 24 B) 28
C) 32 D) 30
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 24

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If sin8 θ + cos8 θ  1 = 0, then what is the value of cos2 θ sin2 θ (If θ ≠ 0 or π/2)?

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

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