Quantitative Aptitude - Arithmetic Ability Questions

Q:

If (x – 2) and (x + 3) are the factors of the equation x2 + k1x + k2 = 0, then what are the values of k1 and k2?

A) k1 = 6, k2 = – 1 B) k 1 = 1, k 2 = – 6
C) k 1 = 1, k2 = 6 D) k1 = – 6, k2 = 1
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) k 1 = 1, k 2 = – 6

Explanation:
Report Error

View Answer Report Error Discuss

Filed Under: Simplification
Exam Prep: Bank Exams

0 1987
Q:

The expression 52n –23n has a factor?

A) 3 B)  7
C) 17 D) None of the above
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 17

Explanation:
Report Error

View Answer Report Error Discuss

3 1987
Q:

A mason can build a wall in 70 hours. After 7 hours he takes a break. What fraction of the wall is yet to be built?

A) 0.9 B) 0.8
C) 0.5 D) 0.75
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 0.9

Explanation:
Report Error

View Answer Report Error Discuss

Filed Under: Time and Work
Exam Prep: Bank Exams

1 1987
Q:

In the given figure, in triangle STU, ST = 8 cm,TU = 9 cm and SU = 12 cm. QU = 24 cm, SR = 32 cm and PT = 27 cm. What is the ratio of the area of triangle PQU and area of triangle PTR?

A) 1 : 1 B) 1 : 4
C) 2 : 3 D) Unknown
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Unknown

Explanation:
Report Error

View Answer Report Error Discuss

Filed Under: Volume and Surface Area
Exam Prep: Bank Exams

0 1986
Q:

A batsman makes a score of 95 runs in the 13th match and thus increases his average runs per match by 4. What is his average after the 13th match?

A) 47 B) 43
C) 45 D) 49
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 47

Explanation:
Report Error

View Answer Report Error Discuss

Filed Under: Average
Exam Prep: Bank Exams

3 1986
Q:

If x + y = 5, x3 + y3 = 35, then what is the positive difference between x and y?

A) 0 B) 1
C) 5 D) 6
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 1

Explanation:
Report Error

View Answer Report Error Discuss

Filed Under: Simplification
Exam Prep: Bank Exams

0 1986
Q:

In the following question, select the odd number pair from the given alternatives.

A) 11 – 120 B) 17 – 290
C) 21 – 442 D) 12 – 145
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 11 – 120

Explanation:
Report Error

View Answer Report Error Discuss

Filed Under: Odd Man Out
Exam Prep: AIEEE , Bank Exams , CAT

0 1985
Q:

If 2x + 3y – 5z = 18, 3x + 2y + z = 29 and x + y + 3z = 17, then what is the value of xy + yz + zx?

A) 32 B) 52
C) 64 D) 46
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 52

Explanation:
Report Error

View Answer Report Error Discuss

Filed Under: Simplification
Exam Prep: Bank Exams

1 1985