Quantitative Aptitude - Arithmetic Ability Questions

Q:

In each of the following questions two equations I and II are given. Solve both the equations and give answer:
I. x2+2x-195=0II. y2+30y+225=0

A) x = y or relation can’t be established between x and y B) x > y
C)  x < y D)  x ≥ y
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D)  x ≥ y

Explanation:

 I. x2 + 2x - 195 = 0 = (x+15) (x-13) => x = -15, 13

II. y2 + 30y + 225 = 0 = (y+15) (y+15) => y = -15, -15

So x ≥ y

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If (x – y) = 7, then what is the value of (x  15)3  (y  8)3?

A) 0 B) 343
C) 392 D) 399
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 0

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If cot2A = x, then x is

A) 2cotA/(cot2A -­ 1) B) (cot2A -­ 1)/2cotA
C) (cot2A + 1)/2cotA D) 2cotA/(1 -­ cot2A)
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) (cot2A -­ 1)/2cotA

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If xy = -18 and x2+ y2= 85, then find the value of (x + y).

A) 8 B) 10
C) 9 D) 7
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 7

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Q:

The compound interest earned in two years at 15% per annum is Rs 20640. What is the sum invested (in Rs)?

A) 64000 B) 60000
C) 56000 D) 52000
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 64000

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Q:

At 13% discount the selling price of a oven is Rs 18000, what is the selling price if the discount is 27.5%?

A) Rs 10875 B) Rs 12288.75
C) Rs 15000 D) Rs 16638.75
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Rs 15000

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Q:

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

A) E5T B) O9S
C) U3A D) I7M
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) U3A

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

A) Length – Metre B) Temperature – Degree
C) Ampere – Current D) Work – Joule
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Ampere – Current

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