Quantitative Aptitude - Arithmetic Ability Questions

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If xy = 48 and x2 + y2 = 100, then (x + y) is

A) 12 B) 16
C) 18 D) 14
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 14

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Q:

The zeros of the cubic polynomial 2x3-x2-2x+1 are a, b and c respectively. Find a+b+c :

A) -1 B) 2
C) 1 D) none
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) none

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If (1/cos θ) – (1/cot θ) = 1/P, then what is the value of cos θ?

A) (P + 1)/(P – 1) B)  (P2+ 1)/2P
C) 2(P2+ 1)/P D)  2P/(P2+ 1)
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D)  2P/(P2+ 1)

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A 12 m long wire is cut into two pieces, one of which is bent into a circle and the other into a square enclosing the circle. What is the radius of the circle?

A) 12/π+4 B) 6/π+4
C) 3/π+4 D) 6/π+2√2
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 6/π+4

Explanation:
As it is clear that 2r = a where a is the side of the square and
R is the radius of circle
It is given that 2πr + 4a = 12
a = 12/(π+4)
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In an army selection process, the ratio of selected to unselected was 3:1. If 80 less had applied and 40 less selected, the ratio of selected to unselected would have been 4:1. How many candidates had applied for the process?

A) 480 B) 960
C) 240 D) 1440
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 480

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In the following question, select the odd word pair from the given alternatives.

A) Venus : Planet B) Moon : Satellite
C) Jupiter : Black Hole D) Sun : Star
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Jupiter : Black Hole

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The simple interest on a sum of money for 10 years is Rs 3130. If the principal becomes 5 times after 5 years, then what will be the total interest (in Rs)obtained after 10 years?

A) 6260 B) 7825
C) 9390 D) 15650
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 9390

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A milkman buys milk at Rs 25 per litre and adds 1/4 of water to it and sells the mixture at Rs 26 per litre. His gain (in %) is?

A) 25 B) 20
C) 30 D) 15
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 30

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