Quantitative Aptitude - Arithmetic Ability Questions

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If x = (a/b) + (b/a), y = (b/c) + (c/b) and z = (c/a) + (a/c), then what is the value of xyz  x2  y2  z2?

A) – 4 B) 2
C)  – 1 D) – 6
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) – 4

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The point P(3,­-2) divides the segment joining the points (x,0) and (0,y) in the ratio 1:3. Find x and y?

A) x = 4; y = -­8 B) x = ­-3; y = -­8
C) x = 3; y = 8 D) x = ­-3; y = 8
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) x = 4; y = -­8

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Atul and Binay together complete a piece of work in 5 days. If Binay alone can complete the same work in 8 days, how many days Atul take to complete the same work alone?

A) 40/3 days B) 20/3 days
C) 9 days D) 10 days
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 40/3 days

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The least six digit number which is a perfect square is

A) 100489 B) 100000
C) 100256 D) 100225
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 100489

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The median of the data -3, 4, 0, 4, -2, -5, 1, 7, 10, 5 is

A) 2 B) 2.5
C) 2.75 D) 3
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 2.5

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In a class of 39 students there are 36 girls. The average weight of these girls is 38 Kg and average weight of the full class is 40 kgs. What is the average weight of the boys of the class?

A) 42 B) 64
C) 20 D) 62
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 64

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The largest chord of the circle has a length of 20.4 cm. The radius of the circle will be _____.

A) 10.2 cm B) > 10.2 cm
C) >=10.2 cm D) <10.2 cm
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 10.2 cm

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Which of the set of three sides can't form a triangle?

A) 5 cm, 6 cm, 7 cm B) 5 cm, 8 cm, 15 cm
C) 8 cm, 15 cm, 18 cm D) 6 cm, 7 cm, 11 cm
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 5 cm, 8 cm, 15 cm

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