Quantitative Aptitude - Arithmetic Ability Questions

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If x = (√5) + 1 and y = (√5) – 1, then what is the value of (x2/y2) + (y2/x2) + 4[(x/y) + (y/x)] + 6?

A) 31 B) 23√5
C) 27√5 D) 25
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 25

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The diagonal of a square is 12 cm what is the length (in cm) of its side?

A) 6√2 B) 12√2
C) 6 D) 9
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 6√2

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In DEF measure of angle E is 90°. If secD = 25/7, and DE = 1.4cm, then what is the length (in cm) of side DF?

A) 5 B) 4.8
C) 4 D) 5.6
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 5

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If 14/3 + (1/2)(x - 7/3) = -2x/3, then the value of x is?

A) -3 B) 3
C) -6 D) 6
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) -3

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Two points P and Q are at the distance of x and y (where y > x) respectively from the base of a building and on a straight line. If the angles of elevation of the top of the building from points P and Q are complementary, then what is the height of the building?

A) xy B) √( y/ x)
C) √( x/ y) D) √( xy)
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) √( xy)

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Find the roots of the quadratic equation 27x2 + 57x  -­ 14 = 0

A) ­2/9, 7/3 B) 2/9, ­-7/3
C) 9/2, ­-3/7 D) -9/2, 3/7
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 2/9, ­-7/3

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The equation of a line is given by 4y-6x+9=0. Find the slope of other line which is perpendicular to it.

 

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

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If cost price of 5 cars is equal to selling price of 4 cars. Find the percentage of profit or loss?

A) 10% Profit B) 10% Loss
C) 25% Profit D) 25% Loss
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 25% Profit

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