Quantitative Aptitude - Arithmetic Ability Questions

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If α and β are the roots of equation x2 – 2x + 4 = 0, then what is the equation whose roots are α3/β2 and β3/α2?

A) x2 – 4 x + 8 = 0 B) x2 – 32 x + 4 = 0
C) x2 – 2 x + 4 = 0 D) x2 – 16 x + 4 = 0
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) x2 – 2 x + 4 = 0

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If Sec θ = 13/12, then what is the value of Sin θ?

A) 5/13 B) 12/5
C) 12/13 D) 5/12
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 5/13

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If a + b = 5 and ab = 6, then what is the value of a3 + b3?

A) 32 B) 38
C) 35 D) 34
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 35

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While selling a watch, a shop-­keeper gives a discount of 5%. If he gives a discount of 7%, he earns Rs.15 less as profit. The marked price of the watch is

A) 697.5 B) 712.5
C) 750 D) None of the these
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 750

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

A) MSY B) KQW
C) RXC D) DJP
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) RXC

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Which of the following conditions is TRUE for the two line segments AB and CD to be congruent?

A) AB=CD B) AB>CD
C) AB<CD D) None of these
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) AB=CD

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The line passing through (-2,5) and (6,b) is perpendicular to the line 20x + 5y = 3. Find b?

A) -7 B) 4
C) 7 D) -4
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 7

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Factorise 24x2 - 54x - 15

A) 3(2x + 5)(4x - 1) B) 3(2x - 5)(4x + 1)
C) 2(3x - 5)(4x + 1) D) 4(2x - 5)(3x + 1)
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 3(2x - 5)(4x + 1)

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