Quantitative Aptitude - Arithmetic Ability Questions

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If a + b = 1, then a4 + b4 - a3 - b3 - 2a2b2 + ab is equal to

A) 1 B) 2
C) 4 D) 0
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 0

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If x1x2x3 = 4(4 + x1 + x2 + x3 ), then what is the value of [1/(2 + x1  )] + [1/(2 + x2 )] + [1/(2 + x3 )]?

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

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Q:

Divide Rs. 368 in the ratio 1:5:8:9. The rupees in the respective ratios are given by

A) 16, 80, 127 7 145 B) 16, 80, 129 & 143
C) 16, 80, 128 & 144 D) 16, 80, 128 & 143
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 16, 80, 128 & 144

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Q:

If (36 - 16x) - (4x - 8) = 4, then the value of x is

A) 4 B) 2
C) 6 D) 3
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 2

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Q:

Which of the following equations has real and distinct roots?

A) 3x2 - 6x + 2 = 0 B) 3x2 - 6x + 3 = 0
C) x2 - 8x + 16 = 0 D) 4x2 - 8x + 4 = 0
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 3x2 - 6x + 2 = 0

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In the following question, select the related number from the given alternatives.

695 : 659 : : 839 : ?

A) 392 B) 984
C) 931 D) 893
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 893

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Q:

The mean of 10 observations is 17. One more observation is included and the new mean becomes 16. The 11th observation is

 

A) 16 B) 8
C) 6 D) 12
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 6

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Q:

Dipali bought a set of cups for Rs. 375, but then had to sell it later to clear old stocks for Rs. 345. What is the percentage of loss that she incurred?

A) 14 B) 7
C) 16 D) 8
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 8

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