Quantitative Aptitude - Arithmetic Ability Questions

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If α and β are the roots of the equation x2+ x  1 = 0, then what is the equation whose roots are α5 and β5?

A) x2 + 7x – 1 = 0 B) x2 – 7x – 1 = 0
C) x2 – 11x – 1 = 0 D) x2 + 11x – 1 = 0
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) x2 + 11x – 1 = 0

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If 2(3x + 5) > 4x -­ 5 < 3x + 2; then x can take which of the following values?

A) 8 B) 6
C) -8 D) -10
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 6

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If the three numbers in the ratio 3:2:5 be such that the sum of the squares is equal to 1862 then which number is the middle one.

A) 16 B) 14
C) 13 D) 15
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 14

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A shopkeeper marks up his wares by 60% and offers 25% discount. What will be the selling price (in Rs) if the cost price is Rs 1600?

A) 1920 B) 2000
C) 2120 D) 2200
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 1920

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There is a circular garden of radius 21 metres. A path of width 3.5 metres is constructed just outside the garden. What is the area (in metres2) of the path?

A) 50.05 B) 57.56
C) 52.12 D) none
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) none

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

A) Magenta B) Maroon
C) Turquoise D) Picasa
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Picasa

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

A) Calendar : Dates B) Dairy : Milk
C) Notebook : Notes D) Accounts : Entries
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Dairy : Milk

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What is the area of the sector whose central angle is 90° and radius of the circle is 14 cm?

A) 308 sq cm B) 77 sq cm
C) 154 sq cm D) 231 sq cm
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 154 sq cm

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