Quantitative Aptitude - Arithmetic Ability Questions

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If x + (1/x) = √13, then what is the value of x5 – (1/x5)?

A) 169 B) 169√3
C) 393 D) 507
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 393

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For the inequation x^2–7x + 12 > 0, which one of the following is correct ?

A) 3 < x < 4 B) –∞ < x < 3 only
C) 4 < x < ∞ only D) –∞ < x < 3 or 4 < x < ∞
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) –∞ < x < 3 or 4 < x < ∞

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What is the value of sin6θ + cos6θ + 3 sin2θ cos2θ 1?

A) 0 B) 1
C) 2 D) 4
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 0

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If A : B = 1 : 4 and B : C = 2 : 3, then what is A : B : C?

A) 1 : 4 : 6 B) 2 : 8 : 7
C) 2 : 8 : 5 D) 1 : 4 : 5
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 1 : 4 : 6

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If Giri's salary is 9/5 times of Hariprasad's and Shaukat's is 9/2 times of Hariprasad's, what is the ratio of Giri's salary to Shaukat's?

A) 10:81 B) 81:10
C) 5:2 D) 2:5
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 2:5

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A student has to secure 35% marks to pass in a subject. If he gets 82 and fails by 23 marks. What is the maximum marks of the subject?

A) 300 B) 250
C) 350 D) 400
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 300

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If a + b = 4 and ab = 3, then what is the value of a3 + b3?

A) 21 B) 17
C) 28 D) 31
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 28

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If 21% of an electricity bill is discounted, Rs 1817 is still to be paid. How much was the original bill amount?

A) Rs 1502 B) Rs 2336
C) Rs 2300 D) Rs 1538
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Rs 2300

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