Quantitative Aptitude - Arithmetic Ability Questions

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Point Q(-1,b) is the midpoint of segment EF. Co-ordinates of point E are (-4,a) and point F are (2,0). What is the value of a and b?

A) a = 2; b = 1 B) a = -2; b = -1
C) a = -4; b = -8 D) a = 4; b = 8
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) a = -2; b = -1

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The ratio of present ages of R and S is 6:7. Before 12 years the ratio of their ages was 9:11. What is R's present age (in years)?

A) 56 B) 48
C) 36 D) 44
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 48

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If x + (1/x) = 2, then what is the value of x21 + (1/x1331)?

A) 0 B) 1
C) 2 D) 3
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 2

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If a3+ b3 = 19 and a + b = 1, then what is the value of ab?

A) 5 B) -6
C) 7 D) -9
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) -6

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If Gangadhar's salary is 3/11 times of Hari's and Shambhu's is 3/4 times of Hari's, what is the ratio of Gangadhar's salary to Shambhu's?

A) 44:9 B) 4:11
C) 9:44 D) 11:4
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 4:11

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Marked price of an item is Rs 200. On purchase of 1 item discount is 22%, on purchase of 4 items discount is 33%. Rabia buys 5 items, what is the effective discount?

A) 35 percent B) 30.8 percent
C) 20.4 percent D) 34 percent
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 30.8 percent

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An object travels 23 m in 3 s and then another 15 m in 2 s. What is the average speed of the object?

A) 7.6 m/s B) 8.0 m/s
C) 7.6 m D) 8.0 s
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 7.6 m/s

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To cover a distance of 234 km in 1.6 hours what should be the average speed of the car in meters/second?

A) 40.625 m/s B) 146.25 m/s
C) 73.125 m/s D) 81.25 m/s
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 40.625 m/s

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