Quantitative Aptitude - Arithmetic Ability Questions

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If α and β are the roots of the equation x2+ x  1 = 0, then what is the equation whose roots are α5 and β5?

A) x2 + 7x – 1 = 0 B) x2 – 7x – 1 = 0
C) x2 – 11x – 1 = 0 D) x2 + 11x – 1 = 0
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) x2 + 11x – 1 = 0

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If x = 2 +√3, y = 2 – √3 and z = 1, then what is the value of (x/yz) + (y/xz) + (z/xy) + 2 [(1/x) + (1/y) + (1/z)]?

A) 25 B) 22
C) 17 D) 43
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 25

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

A) 361 B) 289
C) 225 D) 216
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 216

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The two equations are 4x + 4ky-6=0 and x+6y-12=0. Find the value of k for the pair of two linear equations represents the parallel lines.

 

A) 2 B)  6
C) 8 D) 10
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B)  6

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The ratio of two positive numbers is 3:4. The sum of their squares is 400. What is the sum of the numbers?

A) 28 B) 22
C) 24 D) 26
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 28

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Find the fraction which bears the same ratio to 1/27 that 3/7 does to 5/9 .

A) 5/9 B) 1/35
C) 45/7 D) 7/45
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 1/35

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Two numbers are in the ratio 5:6 when 6 is added to each, the ratio becomes 7:8 then the numbers are

A) 10 & 12 B) 20 & 24
C) 15 & 18 D) 5 & 6
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 15 & 18

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What is the value of (1/√3 + sin45 ) ?

A) √3+2 B) (√2+√3)/√6
C) (1+√6)/√3 D) (4+√3)/2
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) (√2+√3)/√6

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