Quantitative Aptitude - Arithmetic Ability Questions

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If x – y – √18 = –1 and x + y – 3√2 = 1, then what is the value of 12xy(x2  y2)?

A) 0 B) 1
C) 512√2 D) 612√2
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 612√2

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A root of equation ax2 + bx + c = 0 (where a, b and c are rational numbers) is 5 + 3√3. What is the value of (a2 + b2 + c2)/(a + b + c)?

A) 35/3 B) 37/3
C) – 105/11 D) – 105/13
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) – 105/11

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Find two numbers such that their mean proportion is 16 and third proportion is 1024.

A) 4 and 32 B) 4 and 64
C) 8 and 64 D) 8 and 32
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 4 and 64

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Three solid spheres have their radii r1, r2 and r3. The spheres are melted to form a solid sphere of bigger radius. Then the radius of the new sphere is

A) r1+r2+r3 B) r12+r22+r3212
C) r13+r23+r3313 D) r14+r24+r3414
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) r13+r23+r3313

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ABC is a right angled triangle in which ∠A = 90°, AB = 5 cm and AC = 12 cm. What is the approximate volume (in cm3) of the double cone formed by rotating the triangle about its hypotenuse?

A) 145 B) 290
C) 435 D) 580
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 290

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Simple interest on a certain sum of money for 3 years at 10% per annum is half the compound interest on Rs 6000 for 2 years at 10% per annum. The sum placed on simple interest is

A) Rs 4200 B) Rs 2100
C) Rs 1680 D) Rs 1050
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Rs 2100

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Which one is the largest among the fractions (5/113), (7/120), (13/145) and (17/160)?

A) 5/113 B) 7/120
C) 13/145 D) 17/160
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 17/160

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If x2  16x  59 = 0, then what is the value of (x  6)2 + [1/(x  6)2]?

A) 14 B) 18
C) 16 D) 20
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 18

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