Quantitative Aptitude - Arithmetic Ability Questions

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If a and b are the roots of the equation Px2  Qx + R = 0, then what is the value of (1/a2) + (1/b2) + (a/b) + (b/a)?

A) Q2-2P2R+PPR2 B) Q2-2PRR+PPR2
C) Q2-2R2P+RP2R2 D) Q2-2PR2R+2PP2R2
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Q2-2PRR+PPR2

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Exam Prep: Bank Exams

0 2004
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Find the odd word / letter / number from the given alternative

A) POCG B) KLIZ
C) BUDX D) FQMV
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) FQMV

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Filed Under: Odd Man Out
Exam Prep: Bank Exams

0 2003
Q:

In the following questions two equations numbered I and II are given. You have to solve boththe equations and give answers

I. 2x ² –21x + 54 = 0

II. y ² –14y + 49 = 0

A) x = y or relation can’t be established between x and y B) x > y
C) x < y D) x ≥ y
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) x < y

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I. 2x ² –21x + 54 = 0(x -6)(2x -9)x =+6, +9/2

II. y ² –14y + 49 = 0(y-7) (y-7)y = +7, +7y > x

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0 2003
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Raghunandan sells a machine for Rs 45 lakhs at a loss. Had he sold it for Rs 55 lakh, his gain would have been 9 times the former loss. Find the cost price of the machine.

A) Rs 54 lakhs B) Rs 46 lakhs
C) Rs 60 lakhs D) Rs 38 lakhs
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Rs 46 lakhs

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Filed Under: Profit and Loss

3 2003
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P bought an article for Rs. 1600 and sold it at a profit of 10%. What would have been the increase in the profit percent if it was sold for Rs. 1840?

A) 5% B) 10%
C) 12% D) 15%
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 5%

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Filed Under: Profit and Loss
Exam Prep: Bank Exams

4 2003
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The simplified form of (4x + 3)2 . (3x - 5) - (4x3 - 12x2 + 9x - 20) is

A) 6x2- 48x - 50 B) 24x3 + 2x2 - 32x - 15
C) 44x3 + 4x2 - 102x - 25 D) 24x3 + 8x2 - 42x - 50
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 44x3 + 4x2 - 102x - 25

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Filed Under: Square Roots and Cube Roots
Exam Prep: AIEEE , Bank Exams , CAT

0 2003
Q:

(1 + sinA)/(1 - sinA) is equal to?

A) (cosecA - 1)/(cosecA + 1) B) (cosecA + 1)/(cosecA - 1)
C) (secA + 1)/(secA - 1) D) (secA - 1)/(secA + 1)
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) (cosecA + 1)/(cosecA - 1)

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0 2003
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The mean of marks secured by 65 students in division A of class X is 54, 30 students of division B is 50 and that of 55 students of division C is 48. Find the mean of marks of the students of three divisions of Class X.

A) 50.3 B) 49.6
C) 51 D) 52.4
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 51

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Filed Under: Average
Exam Prep: Bank Exams

0 2002