Quantitative Aptitude - Arithmetic Ability Questions

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If sum of the roots of a quadratic equation is ­-7 and product of the roots is 12. Find the quadratic equation.

A) x2 + 7x + 12 = 0 B) x2 -­ 7x + 12 = 0
C) x2 -­ 7x -­ 12 = 0 D) x2 + 7x -­ 12 = 0
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) x2 + 7x + 12 = 0

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Each of the questions below consists of a question and two statements numbered, I and II given below it. You have to decide whether the data given in the statements are sufficient to answer the question. Read both statements and choose the most appropriate option. Among M, N, D, P and K, who earns more than only the least earner among them?

I. N earns more than M and P but less than only D.
II. M earns more than P who earns more than K.

 

A) If the data in statement I alone are sufficient to answer the question, while the data in statement II alone are not sufficient to answer the question. B) The data in statement II alone are sufficient to answer the question, while the data in statement I alone are not sufficient to answer the question.
C) The data either in statement I alone or in statement II alone are sufficient to answer the question. D) If the data in statement I and II together are not sufficient to answer the question.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer:

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From I and II: D > N > M > P > K.

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If the measures of the angles of a triangle are in the ratio. 1:2:3 and if the length of the smallest side of the triangle is 10cm, then the length of the longest side is

A) 20cm B) 22cm
C) 24cm D) 18cm
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 20cm

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A certain sum of money becomes 4 times of itself in 30 years at a rate of simple interest. In how many years it will become double of itself at the same rate of simple interest?

A) 20 B) 15
C) 10 D) 12
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 10

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Choose the CORRECT option if the two sides of a triangle is of length 4 cm and 10 cm and the length of its third side is a cm.

A) a<6 B) 6
C) a>5 D) 5
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 6

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What is the largest 4 digit number which is exactly divisible by 81?

A) 9993 B) 9936
C) 9918 D) 9963
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 9963

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tanAcosec2A is equal to

A) (1 + tan2A)cotA B) (1 -­ tan2A)cotA
C) √[(1 + tan2A)cotA] D) √[(1 -­ tan2A)cotA]
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) (1 + tan2A)cotA

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If 3x ­- 2(4 ­- 3x) < 2x ­- 5 < 3x + 3; then the value of x is

A) 1 B) 2
C) 5 D) 0
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 0

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