Quantitative Aptitude - Arithmetic Ability Questions

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Which of the following quadratic equations has real roots?

A) 4x2 - 7x + 5 = 0 B) 5x2 - 11x + 7 = 0
C) 5x2 - 11x + 8 = 0 D) 2x2 - 7x + 5 = 0
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 2x2 - 7x + 5 = 0

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The sum of the ages of Rohit and Ankit is 78. Rohit's age is twice the age of Ankit. What is the age (in years) of Rohit?

A) 26 B) 52
C) 54 D) 48
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 52

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The sum of a non-zero number and ten times its reciprocal is 7. Find the number.

A) 4 B) 3
C) 5 D) 6
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 5

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If 6x + 4(2-x) > 3x -2 > 5x/2 - x/4; then value of x is

A) 0 B) 1
C) 3 D) 2
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 3

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56% of 250 is

A) 56 B) 140
C) 84 D) 112
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 140

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The sum of three numbers is 67. If the ratio of the first number to the second number is 3 : 5 and that of the second number to the third number is 4 : 7, then what is the second number ?

A) 20 B) 24
C) 18 D) 16
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 20

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A cylindrical vessel of height 5 cm and radius 4 cm is completely filled with sand. When this sand is poured out it forms a right circular cone of radius 6 cm. What will be the height of this cone? (Take π = 22/7)

A) 6.67 cm B) 2.22 cm
C) 3.33 cm D) 1.67 cm
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 6.67 cm

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D and E are points on side AB and AC of ΔABC. DE is parallel to BC. If AD:DB = 2:3 and area of ΔADE is 4 sq cm, what is the area (in sq cm) of quadrilateral BDEC.

A) 25 B) 21
C) 5 D) 9
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 21

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