Quantitative Aptitude - Arithmetic Ability Questions

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If x2 + ax + b, when divided by x + 3, leaves a remainder of -1 and x2 + bx + a, when divided by x - 3, leaves a remainder of 39, then a+ b = ?

 

A) -14 B) -38
C) 14 D) 38
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 14

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A boy crosses a 300 metres wide road in 30 seconds. What is his speed (in km/hr)?

A) 18 B) 54
C) 36 D) 27
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 36

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How much does one need to add to 2/3 to obtain 3/2?

A) 5/6 B) 1.5/6
C) 1/-1 D) 4/9
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 1/-1

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The figure shown below consists of the tangents at the extremeties of any chord. Choose the correct option given below.

A) ∡PAC = ∡PBC B) ∡APC = ∡BPC
C) ∆PAC ≅ ∆PBC D) All options are correct
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) All options are correct

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A discount of 45% on an article is equal to the discount of 65% on other article. What is the respective ratio of the marked price of both the articles?

A) 5 : 9 B) 3 : 4
C) 7 : 12 D) 13 : 9
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 13 : 9

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Q:

Select the odd letters from the given alternatives.

A) WVU B) QPO
C) GED D) LKJ
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) GED

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The length of one side and the diagonal of a rectangle are 5 cm and 13 cm respectively. Find its area (in cm2).

A) 60 B) 120
C) 35 D) 70
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 60

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Point A divides segment BC in the ratio 4:1. Co-ordinates of B are (6 , 1) and C are (7/2 , 6). What are the co-ordinates of point A?

A) (4 , 3) B) (4 , 5)
C) (2 , 5) D) (3 , 5)
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) (4 , 5)

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