Quantitative Aptitude - Arithmetic Ability Questions

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For triangle PQR, what is the equation of altitude PS if co­ordinates of P, Q and R are (5,1), (0,­4) and (­2,3) respectively?

A) 7x + 2y = 33 B) 2x -­ 7y = 9
C) 2x -­ 7y = ­-3 D) 7x + 2y = -­33
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 2x -­ 7y = 9

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D and E are points on side AB and AC of ΔABC. DE is parallel to BC. If AD:DB = 2:5 and area of ΔADE is 8 cm sq, what is the area (in sq cm) of quadrilateral BDEC?

A) 98 B) 94
C) 90 D) 86
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 90

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Find the odd word/letters/number pair from the given alternatives

A) 1 : 8 B) 27 : 64
C) 125 : 218 D) 323 : 512
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 125 : 218

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Find the odd word/letters/number from the given alternatives.

A) BDGK B) JLOS
C) NPSW D) MORU
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) MORU

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If  a+1a2 = 3, then the value of a18+ a12+a6 + 1 is

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

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The selling price of an item inclusive of a 16% profit was Rs. 435. What would be the percentage loss if the item was sold for Rs. 330?

A) 13 B) 12
C) 12.5 D) 12.25
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 12

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Point P (8 , 5) is the midpoint of segment AB. Co-ordinates of A are (5, y) and B are (x, -3). What is the value of x?

A) -11 B) 11
C) 7 D) -7
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 11

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At least one diagonal bisects the other in a _____.

A) Trapezium B) Isosceles trapezium
C) Kite D) Cyclic quadrilateral
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Kite

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