Quantitative Aptitude - Arithmetic Ability Questions

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The two roots of an quadratic equation are given as x = 1/2 and x = -1/3. The equation can be written as

A) (2x - 1)(3x - 1) = 0 B) (2x + 1)(3x - 1) = 0
C) (2x - 1)(3x + 1) = 0 D) (2x + 1)(3x + 1) = 0
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) (2x - 1)(3x + 1) = 0

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The co-ordinates of the centroid of a triangle ABC are (-1 , 4). What are the co-ordinates of vertex C if co-ordinates of A and B are (-3 , -1) and (3 , 5) respectively?

A) (-3 , 8) B) (3 , 8)
C) (-3 , -8) D) (3 , -8)
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) (-3 , 8)

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In a rhombus _____.

A) Adjacent sides are not equal B) Opposite angles are supplementary
C) Diagonals bisect opposite angles D) Consecutive angles are equal
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Diagonals bisect opposite angles

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Which is the correct ascending order of the given numbers?

A) 1/3,1/5,2/5 B) 1/3,2/5,1/5
C) 1/5,1/3,2/5 D) 1/5,2/5,1/3
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 1/5,1/3,2/5

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The order of rotational symmetry of a trapezium is

A) 2 B) 0
C) 1 D) 3
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 1

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For real a, b and c if a2 + b2 + c2 = ab + bc + ca, then find the value of a+b+c2.

A) 9a2 B) 81a2
C) 27a2 D) 243a2
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 9a2

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What are the components of X6 - X4 - X5 - X4 + X2 - 4?

A) (X - 1) B) (X + 2)
C) Both 1 and 2 D) Neither 1 nor 2
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Neither 1 nor 2

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 What is the value of (sin60° - 2/√3) ?

A) -1/2√3 B) -1/2
C) 1/√3 D) (1-2√3)/2
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) -1/2√3

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