Aptitude and Reasoning Questions

If x2 + ax + b, when divided by x - 4, leaves a remainder of 32 and x2 + bx +a, when divided by x - 4, leaves a remainder of 35, then a + b = ?

The area of a triangle ABC is 63 sq.units. Two parallel lines DE, FG, are drawn such that they divide the line segments AB and AC into three equal parts. What is the area of the quadrilateral DEGF?

From the given alternatives, select the word which CANNOT be formed using the letters of the given word.

Ranking

A series is given with one term missing. Choose the correct alternative from the given ones that will complete the series.

289, 256, 225, 196, ?

A series is given with one term missing. Choose the correct alternative from the given ones that will complete the series.

BC, JK, RS, ?

In the question a statement is given, followed by two arguments, I and II. You have to consider the statement to be true even if it seems to be at variance from commonly known facts. You have to decide which of the given arguments, if any, is a strong argument.

Statement : Should sale of alcohol near highways be banned?

Argument I : No, people should have freedom to decide as it is their fundamental right.
Argument II : Yes, 90% of road accidents involve drivers who are under influence of alcohol.

From the given alternatives, select the word which CANNOT be formed using the letters of the given word.

Resources

One statement is given followed by two conclusions/assumptions, I and II. You have to consider the statement to be true, even if it seems to be at variance from commonly known facts. You are to decide which of the given conclusions/assumptions can definitely be drawn from the given statement.

Statement: I) Quality has a price tag.

II) India is allocating lots of funds to education.

Conclusions: I) Quality of education in India would improve.

II) Funding alone can enhance quality of education.