Quantitative Aptitude - Arithmetic Ability Questions

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If ax + by = 1 and bx + ay  = 2aba2+b2 then x2+y2a2+b2 is equal to

A) 1 B) 2
C) 0.5 D) 0
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 1

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If a + b = 8 and ab =15, then a3 + b3 is

A) 224 B) 244
C) 152 D) 128
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 152

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If 2x - 3 = 3x - 5, then the numerical value of  (x - 3)2 is

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

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

A) Beneath B) On top
C) Huge D) Above
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Huge

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In ΔPQR, S and T are points on side PQ and PR respectively. ST is parallel to QR. If S divides PQ in the ratio 1:5 and length of QR is 15 cm, find ST?

A) 2.4 cm B) 3.6 cm
C) 2.5 cm D) 5.6 cm
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 2.5 cm

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In what time will a 100 metre long train running with a speed of 50 km/hr cross a pillar?

A) 7.0 sec B) 72 sec
C) 7.2 sec D) 70 sec
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 7.2 sec

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One diagonal of a rhombus is half the other. If the length of the side of the rhombus is 20 cm, what is the area of the rhombus?

A) 320 sq cm B) 160 sq cm
C) 240 sq cm D) 360 sq cm
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 320 sq cm

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If k is the largest possible real number such that p4+q4=(p2+kpq+q2)(p2-kpq+q2), then the value of k is

A) 1 B) -2
C) 2 D) 2
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 2

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