Quantitative Aptitude - Arithmetic Ability Questions

Q:

If x = a + 1a, y = a - 1a ,(a>0), then the value of x4+y4-2x2y2 is

A) 16 B) 20
C) 10 D) 5
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 16

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If x = 11, the value of x5 - 12x4 + 12x3 - 12x2 + 12x - 1 is

A) 11 B) 10
C) 12 D) -10
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 10

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Q:

By which least number should 5000 be divided so that it becomes a perfect square?

A) 2 B) 5
C) 10 D) 15
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 2

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Q:

The amount received at 10% per annum compound interest after 3 yrs is Rs 10,648. What was the principal (in Rs)?

A) 8000 B) 9000
C) 8500 D) 7500
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 8000

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Q:

ΔPQR is right angled at Q. If m∠R = 45°, then find the value of (tanP - 1/2).

A) (2-√3)/√3 B) (2√3-√6)/2√2
C) 1/2 D) (√6-6)/3√3
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 1/2

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Q:

Select the odd word/letters/number/number pair from the given alternatives.

A) 51 B) 66
C) 83 D) 93
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 93

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Q:

The average revenues of 11 consecutive years of a company is Rs 77 lakhs. If the average of first 6 years is Rs 72 lakhs and that of last 6 years is Rs 84 lakhs, What is the revenue for the Sixth year.

A) Rs 91 lakhs B) Rs 87 lakhs
C) Rs 85 lakhs D) Rs 89 lakhs
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Rs 89 lakhs

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Among three numbers, the first is twice the second and thrice the third, If the average of three numbers is 517, then what is the difference between the first and the third number?

A) 564 B) 759
C) 485 D) 799
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 564

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