Quantitative Aptitude - Arithmetic Ability Questions

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Which of the following is correct?

A) (3x -­ 2y)2 = 9x2 -­ 12xy + 4y2 B) (3x -­ 2y)2 = 9x2 -­ 6xy + 4y2
C) (3x + 2y)2 = 9x2 -­ 12xy + 4y2 D) (3x + 2y)2 = 9x2 -­ 6xy + 4y2
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) (3x -­ 2y)2 = 9x2 -­ 12xy + 4y2

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For triangle ABC, find equation of median AD if co-ordinates of A, B and C are (-1,-3), (5,-4) and (3,2) respectively?

A) 2x - 5y = 17 B) 2x - 5y = 13
C) 2x + 5y = 13 D) 2x + 5y = 17
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 2x - 5y = 13

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What is the reflection of the point (6, -3) in the line y = 2?

A) (-2 , -3) B) (6 , 7)
C) (-6 , 7) D) (-2 , 3)
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) (6 , 7)

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The areas of two similar triangles ΔXYZ and ΔPQR are 100 sq cms and 25 sq cms respectively. If PQ = 4 cm then what is the length of XY (in cm)?

A) 16 B) 14
C) 8 D) 20
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 8

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If (tanA ­- tanB)/(1 + tanAtanB) = x, then the value of x is

A) tan(A -­ B) B) tan(A + B)
C) cot(A ­- B) D) cot(A + B)
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) tan(A -­ B)

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

A) KQW B) RXD
C) BHN D) AGL
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) AGL

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In the following question, four number pairs are given. The number on left side of (–) is related to the number on the right side of (–) with some Logic/Rule/Relation. Three are similar on basis of same Logic/Rule/Relation. Select the odd one out from the given alternatives.

 

A) 11 – 1331 B) 15 – 3375
C) 12 – 1728 D) 14 – 2788
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 14 – 2788

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