Quantitative Aptitude - Arithmetic Ability Questions

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In the last financial year, a car company sold 41,800 cars . In this year, the target is to sell 51,300 cars . By what percent must the sale be increased ?

A) 11 9/22% B) 8 9/22%
C) 8 11/23% D) 22 8/11%
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 22 8/11%

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If 3x^2 + ax + 4 is perectly divisible by x - 5, then the value of a is :

A) -5 B) -15.8
C) -12 D) -15.6
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) -15.8

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The ratio of two positive numbers is 3:4. The sum of their squares is 400. What is the sum of the numbers?

A) 28 B) 22
C) 24 D) 26
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 28

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What is the simplified value of 12-13 ?

A) 5√3 B) 5/√3
C) 3√5 D) 3/√5
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 5/√3

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D and E are points on side AB and AC of ΔABC. DE is parallel to BC. If AD:DB = 2:5 and area of ΔADE is 8 cm sq, what is the area (in sq cm) of quadrilateral BDEC?

A) 98 B) 94
C) 90 D) 86
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 90

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If 3a+4b3c+4d = 3a-4b3c-4d, then 

A) ab = cd B) ad = bc
C) ac = bd D) a = b = c ≠ d
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) ad = bc

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What is the value of Sin 30° - Cosec 45°?

A) (2√6 - 1)/√3 B) (1 - 2√3)/2
C) (√2 - √3)/√6 D) (1 - 2√2)/2
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) (1 - 2√2)/2

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The price of an article is cut by 31%, to restore to its original value, the new price must be increased by

A) 66 percent B) 44.93 percent
C) 39.76 percent D) 82.5 percent
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 44.93 percent

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