Quantitative Aptitude - Arithmetic Ability Questions

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Solve the following equation to find x: (x  2)2  36 = 0 : xεN

A) 4 B) 8
C) -4 D) -8
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 8

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If u : v = v : w, then what is the value of u4 : v4?

A) u2 : wv B) u2 : w2
C) u2 v : w3 D) u : w
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) u2 : w2

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If 2x - 3(2x - 2) > x - 1 < 2 + 2x; then x can take which of the following values?

A) 2 B) -2
C) 4 D) -4
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) -2

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If a3 + b3 = 19 and ab = -6 , then what is the value of a + b?

A) 5 B) 7
C) 1 D) -5
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 1

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The reciprocal of the sum of the reciprocals of 2/9 and 7/10 is

A) 14/83 B) 83/14
C) 90/83 D) 83/90
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 14/83

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If 169 is subtracted from the square of a number, then the result obtained is 7056. What is the number?

A) 75 B) 78
C) 85 D) 87
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 85

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A cone is hollowed out of a solid wooden cube of side 7 cm. The diameter and height of the cone is same as the side of the cube. What is the volume of the remaining cube?

A) 253.17 cubic cms B) 228.84 cubic cms
C) 143.26 cubic cms D) 257.68 cubic cms
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 253.17 cubic cms

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When a discount of Rs. 42 is allowed on the marked price of an article, the new reduced price becomes 86% of the original price. Find the marked price.

A) Rs.250 B) Rs.300
C) Rs.350 D) Rs.400
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Rs.300

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