Quantitative Aptitude - Arithmetic Ability Questions

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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Determine the value of ‘r’ for which the equation 13x + 5 = rx + 18 has no solution.

A) 0 B) 5
C) 13 D) 18
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 13

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If the difference between the compound interest and the simple interest on a certain sum at the rate of 5% per annum for 2 years is Rs. 20, then the sum is

A) Rs. 2000 B) Rs. 4000
C) Rs. 6000 D) Rs. 8000
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Rs. 8000

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Q:

If Cot θ = 24/7, then Sin θ = ?

A) 24/25 B) 8/25
C) 7/25 D) 9/25
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 7/25

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Q:

Reflection of the point (4,-5) in the y-axis is

A) (4,5) B) (-4,-5)
C) (4,-5) D) (-4,5)
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) (-4,-5)

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α and β are the roots of quadratic equation. If α + β = 8 and α – β = 2√5, then which of the following equation will have roots α4 and β4?

A) x2 – 1522x + 14641 = 0 B) x2 + 1921x + 14641 = 0
C) x2– 1764x + 14641 = 0 D) x2+ 2520x + 14641 = 0
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) x2 – 1522x + 14641 = 0

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Q:

In the following question, select the odd word pair from the given alternatives.

A) Sister – Brother B) Son – Friend
C) Father – Daughter D) Mother – Son
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Son – Friend

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Q:

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

A) CBED B) JILK
C) TSVU D) VZXY
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) VZXY

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