Quantitative Aptitude - Arithmetic Ability Questions

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If x2 + ax + b, when divided by x - 3, leaves a remainder of 22 and x2 + bx +a, when divide by x - 3, leaves a remainder of 24, then a + b = ?

 

A) 23 B) -23
C) 7 D) -7
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 7

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Rs. x invested at 8% simple interest per annum for 5 years yields the same interest as that on Rs. y invested at 7.5% simple interest per annum for 6years. Find x : y.

A) 40:45 B) 5:6
C) 16:15 D) 9:8
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 9:8

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What is the area (in sq cm) of a rectangle of perimeter 48 cm and breadth 10 cm?

A) 140 B) 480
C) 240 D) 440
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 140

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If (6 ­- 18x) -­ (x ­- 7) = 8, then the value of x is ______.

A) -5/19 B) -2/13
C) 2/13 D) 5/19
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 5/19

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In the following question, select the odd letter/letters from the given alternatives.

A) HFD B) SQO
C) ZXV D) BZU
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) BZU

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Points P and Q lie on side AB and AC of triangle ABC respectively such that segment PQ is parallel to side BC. If the ratio of areas of triangle APQ: triangle ABC is 16:25. Then the ratio of AP:PB is?

A) 4:5 B) 1:4
C) 5:1 D) 4:1
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 4:1

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What is the value of Cot 60 - Sec 30?

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

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

A) 65 - 90 B) 73 - 97
C) 112 - 137 D) 162 - 187
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 73 - 97

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