Quantitative Aptitude - Arithmetic Ability Questions

Q:

Which of the following quadratic equations has equal roots?

A) x2 -­ 14x -­ 49 = 0 B) x2 + 7x + 49 = 0
C) x2 -­ 7x -­ 49 = 0 D) x2 + 14x + 49 = 0
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) x2 + 14x + 49 = 0

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Q:

A man spends 15% of his income. If his expenditure is Rs. 75, his income (in rupees) is:

A) 400 B) 300
C) 750 D) 500
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 500

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Q:

If 9/4th of 7/2 of a number is 126, then 7/2th of that number is _____.

A) 56 B) 284
C) 72 D) 26
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 56

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Weight of A and B are in the ratio 11 : 8. A’s weight increases by 40% and the total weight of A and B increases by 30%. What is the percentage increase in the B’s weight?

 

 

 

 

A) 10.25 B) 16.25
C) 12.5 D) 18.75
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 16.25

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If 1 dupatta is offered free on purchase of 4 dupattas priced Rs 1300 each what is the effective discount on each dupatta?

A) 66.67 percent B) 20 percent
C) 25 percent D) 12.5 percent
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 20 percent

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Q:

Which of the following value of 'x' satisfies the equation 814x+4 = 2432x+8?

A) 3 B) 4
C) 5 D) 6
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 4

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Q:

The value of sinθ+sincosθ+cos + cosθ-cossinθ-sin is

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

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Q:

Find out the odd word/letters/number pair from the given alternatives

A) Arithmetic B) Mathematics
C) Geometry D) Algebra
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Mathematics

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