Quantitative Aptitude - Arithmetic Ability Questions

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If x2 + ax + b, when divided by x + 3, leaves a remainder of -1 and x2 + bx + a, when divided by x - 3, leaves a remainder of 39, then a+ b = ?

 

A) -14 B) -38
C) 14 D) 38
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 14

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One of the two inlet pipes works twice as efficiently as the other. The two, working alongside a drain pipe that can empty a cistern all by itself in 8 hours, can fill the empty cistern in 8 hours. How many hours will the less efficient inlet pipe take to fill the empty cistern by itself?

A) 12 B) 6
C) 10 D) 8
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 12

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If (x - 13)2 + (y - 4)2 = 0, then the value of y + xy - x ?

A) 11/13 B) 13/11
C) 16/9 D) 9/16
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 13/11

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If x + [1/(x + 7)] = 0, then what is the value of x – [1/(x + 7)]?

A) 3√5 B) 3√5 – 7
C) 3√5 + 7 D) 8
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 3√5 – 7

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The selling price of an item inclusive of a 16% profit was Rs. 435. What would be the percentage loss if the item was sold for Rs. 330?

A) 13 B) 12
C) 12.5 D) 12.25
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 12

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Point P is the midpoint of segment AB. Co-ordinates of P are (3 , 1) and B are (5, -4). What are the co-ordinates of point A?

A) (-1 , 7) B) (1 , -7)
C) (1 , 6) D) (-1 , -7)
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) (1 , 6)

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In how many years will Rs 25,000 yield Rs 8,275 as compound interest at 10% per annum compounded annually?

A) 2 B) 4
C) 3 D) 5
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 3

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If 2 + 4x < 5 - x/2 and 3x + 3 > -5 - 3x; then x can take which of the following values?

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

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