Quantitative Aptitude - Arithmetic Ability Questions

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If one of the zeros of the quadratic polynomial (k - 1)x2 + kx + 1 is -3 then the value of k = ?

 

A) -4/3 B) -2/3
C) 2/3 D) 4/3
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 2/3

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

A) DKR B) JQX
C) IPT D) LSZ
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) IPT

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If the angles of a triangle are in the ratio of 2 : 3 : 7, then find the ratio of the greatest angle to the smallest angle.

A) 7:2 B) 2:3
C) 7:1 D) 3:5
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 7:2

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Consider two-digit numbers which remain the same when the digits interchange their positions. What is the average of such two-digit numbers?

 

A) 33 B) 44
C) 55 D) 66
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 55

Explanation:

All such 2 digit numbers are 11,22,33,44....... upto 99

Forms an AP

So sum = n/2(a+l)

= 9/2(11+99)

Average = sum/9 = ½(11+99) = 55

 

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A cone of height 12 cm and diameter 10 cm is mounted on a hemisphere of the same diameter. What is the volume of the solid thus formed?

A) 384.13 sq cm B) 576.19 sq cm
C) 192.06 sq cm D) 288.1 sq cm
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 576.19 sq cm

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A cylindrical vessel of radius 8 cm is partially filled with water. By how much will the water level rise if a sphere of radius 7 cm is completely immersed in this water?

A) 7.15 cm B) 14.3 cm
C) 21.45 cm D) 28.6 cm
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 7.15 cm

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U, V and W together can make a chair in 20 minutes. U and V together can make it in 25 minutes. How much time will (in minutes) W alone take to make the chair?

 

A) 100   B) 90
C) 60 D) 120
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 100  

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A line cuts the x­axis at the point (­3,0) and the y­axis at the point (0,6). What is the equation of the line?

A) x = 2y + 6 B) y = 2x ­- 6
C) x = 2y -­ 6 D) y = 2x + 6
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) y = 2x + 6

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