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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The angles of elevation of the top of a temple, from the foot and the top of a building 30 m high, are 60° and 30° respectively. Then height of the temple is

A) 50 m B) 43 m
C) 40 m D) 45 m
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 45 m

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A flask has two holes. The 1st hole alone makes the flask empty in 9 minutes and 2nd hole alone makes the flask empty in 16 minutes. If water leaks out at a constant rate, how long in minutes does it take if both the holes together empty the flask?

A) 19/25 B) 41925
C) 52025 D) 51925
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 51925

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Some girls can do a piece of work in 18 days. In how much time (in days) two times the number of such girls will complete thrice of the work?

 

A) 12 B) 27
C) 21 D) 24
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 27

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Q:

What is the value of sec 5π/4?

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

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The two lines 4x+3y=0 and 7x+5y=0 will ______ in their graphical representation.

A) be parallel to each other B) intersect each other at one point only
C) intersect each other at three points only D) coincide each other
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) intersect each other at one point only

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Select the odd letters from the given alternatives.

A) MLN B) FED
C) JIH D) RQP
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) MLN

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Q:

Choose the one which is odd from the following options

A) Rupee B) Lira
C) Coin D) Dinar
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Coin

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