Quantitative Aptitude - Arithmetic Ability Questions

Q:

Which of the following equations has 3 as a root?

A) x2 -­ 7x + 12 = 0 B) x2 -­ 5x + 12 = 0
C) x2 + 3x + 12 = 0 D) x2 + 3x -­ 12 = 0
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) x2 -­ 7x + 12 = 0

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A student, by mistake, wrote 64 in place of 46 as a number at the time of finding the average of 10 given numbers & got the average as 50. The correct average of the numbers is

A) 48.2 B) 48
C) 48.1 D) 49
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 48.2

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By selling a used phone for Rs.6,160 Rajan got 44% less than what it cost him to buy it a few years ago. At what price should Rajan have been able to sell it to make a profit of 5%?

 

A) Rs. 12,550 B) Rs. 11,550
C) Rs. 12,000 D) Rs. 10,550
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Rs. 11,550

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What sum will produce the same interest in 9 years at the rate 8% simple interest as Rs. 800 producein 3 years at 9/2% per annum?

A) Rs. 100 B) Rs. 125
C) Rs. 150 D) Rs. 110
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Rs. 150

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What are the co­-ordinates of the mid point of the segment joining points C(0,­-3) and D(8,5)?

A) (4, 1) B) (­-4, ­1)
C) (­4, -1) D) (-4, ­-1)
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) (4, 1)

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Q:

Select the odd word/letters/number/number pair from the given alternatives.

A) Duckworth-Lewis method B) Googly
C) Dribbling D) Leg before wicket
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Dribbling

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In the following question, four number pairs are given. The number on left side of (–) is related to the number on the right side of (–) with some Logic/Rule/Relation. Three are similar on basis of same Logic/Rule/Relation. Select the odd one out from the given alternatives.

A) 2 – 4 B) 4 – 16
C) 6 – 36 D) 8 – 66
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 8 – 66

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Calculate the principal if an amount of Rs. 441 is received on compound interest at the rate of 5% per annum after 2 years.

 

A) Rs.400 B) Rs.390
C) Rs.380 D) Rs.350
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Rs.400

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