Quantitative Aptitude - Arithmetic Ability Questions

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Which of the following quadratic equations has real roots?

A) 3x2 -­ 5x + 2 = 0 B) 3x2 -­ 4x + 2 = 0
C) 4x2 -­ 3x + 2 = 0 D) 5x2 -­ 2x + 2 = 0
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 3x2 -­ 5x + 2 = 0

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Two whole numbers are such that the cube of first number exceeds the cube of second by 61 and the ratio of the numbers is 5:4. What is the value of larger number?

A) 3 B) 4
C) 5 D) 6
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 5

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The point P(5,-2) divides the segment joining the points (x,0) and (0,y) in the ratio 2:5. What is the value of x and y?

A) x = -7; y = 7 B) x = 3; y = -3
C) x = 7; y = -7 D)  x = -3; y = 3
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) x = 7; y = -7

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Two equal circles intersect each other at point A and B, whose centers are O and O’. OO’ = 24 mm and AB = 10 mm, then find the area (in sq. mm) of the circle.

 

A) 530.66 B) 520.66
C) 510.33 D) 500.33
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 530.66

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If a -­ b = 3 and ab =28, then a3 - b3 is

A) 279 B) 387
C) 513 D) 91
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 279

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Select the odd number from the given alternatives.

A) 24 B) 39
C) 65 D) 51
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 65

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Select the odd letters from the given alternatives.

A) EHK B) ZBD
C) LOR D) SVY
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) ZBD

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If x = 1 + √2 + √3, then the value of x2-2x-4=0

A)  √6 B)  2√3
C)  3√2 D)  2√6 
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D)  2√6 

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