Quantitative Aptitude - Arithmetic Ability Questions

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What will be the maximum power of 8 that exactly divides 25!?

A) 6 B) 7
C) 8 D) 9
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 7

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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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The sum of digits of a two-digit number is 9. When the digits are reversed, the number decreases by 45. Find the changed number.

A) 45 B) 72
C) 63 D) 27
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 27

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At 8% simple interest per annum a sum of money becomes Rs. 300 in 2.5 years. What was the sum invested?

A) Rs. 275 B) Rs. 250
C) Rs. 240 D) Rs. 260
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Rs. 250

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The simple interest on a certain sum of money invested at a certain rate for 2 years amounts to Rs. 1200. The compound interest on the same sum of money invested at the same rate of interest for 2 years amounts to Rs. 1290. What was the principal?

A) Rs. 12000 B) Rs. 16000
C) Rs. 6000 D) Rs. 4000
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Rs. 4000

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Q:

G and AD are respectively the centroid and median of the triangle ΔABC.The ratio AG:AD is

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

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A, B and C can complete a task together in 10 days. A and B would need 12 days if only the two of them worked, while B and C would take 20 days if only the two of them worked. If B worked alone, how many days would she take to complete the task?

A) 30 B) 22
C) 45 D) 20
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 30

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If cos -225° = x, then the value of x is

A) 1/2 B) √3/2
C) -2/√3 D) -1/√2
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) -1/√2

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