Quantitative Aptitude - Arithmetic Ability Questions

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If the difference between the roots of the equation Ax2  Bx + C = 0 is 4, then which of the following is TRUE?

A) B2 – 16A2 = 4AC + 4B2 B) B2 – 10A2 = 4AC + 6A2
C) B2 – 8A2 = 4AC + 10A2 D) B2 – 16A2 = 4AC + 8B2
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) B2 – 10A2 = 4AC + 6A2

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The point where the 3 medians of a triangle meet is called

A) centroid B) Incentre
C) Circumcentre D) orthocentre
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) centroid

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In triangle ABC, AD, BE and CF are the medians intersecting at point G and area of triangle ABC is 156 sq.cm. What is the area (in sq.cm) of triangle FGE?

A) 13 B) 26
C) 39 D) 52
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 13

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A person borrows some money for 8 years at a rate of simple interest. If the ratio of principal and total interest is 5 : 8, then what is the rate ( inpercentage) of interest?

A) 10 B) 20
C) 25 D) 30
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 20

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Q:

If x+3y=-3x+y, then x22y2 is equal to

A) 1/8 B) 1/2
C) 1/4 D) 4
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 1/8

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The value of k, for which the quadratic equation 4x2 + 43x + k = 0 has equal roots is

 

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

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Q:

Compute 33800/520/5

A) 31 B) 325
C) 13 D) 352
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 13

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The ratio between the weights of gold and silver in an alloy is 17:3. If the weight of silver in the alloy is 2.7 gm, find the weight of gold in the alloy?

A) 12.6 gm B) 15.3 gm
C) 18 gm D) 21.2 gm
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 15.3 gm

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