Quantitative Aptitude - Arithmetic Ability Questions

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The point P(-­4,1) divides the segment joining the points (x,0) and (0,y) in the ratio 3:2. Find x and y?

A) x = ­-10; y = 5/3 B) x = ­-10; y = ­-5/3
C) x = 10; y = 5/3 D) x = 10; y = ­-5/3
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) x = ­-10; y = 5/3

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Simplify 437bxaz / 23ab.

A) 17xzb B) 9xz
C) 19xz D) 19ab
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 19xz

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If cot ­-4π/3 = x, then the value of x is

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

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If 22, x, 88 are in a continued proportion, find the value of x.

A) 22 B) 33
C) 44 D) 36
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 44

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A's salary was decreased by 50% and subsequently increased by 50%. How much percent does he lose?

A) 25% B) 50%
C) 75% D) No loss
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 25%

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In the following question, select the odd letter/letters from the given alternatives.

A) HFD B) SQO
C) ZXV D) BZU
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) BZU

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Q:

What is that least digit that must be added to the product 5786 × 5784 to make it a perfect square?

 

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

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In the following question, select the missing number from the given series.1 108, 81, 54, 27, ?

A) -1 B) -5
C) 0 D) 2
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 0

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