Quantitative Aptitude - Arithmetic Ability Questions

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If x+1x=5, then the value of x1+x+x2 is

A) 1/5 B) 1/6
C) 5 D) 6
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 1/6

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If x = 2 +√3, y = 2 – √3 and z = 1, then what is the value of (x/yz) + (y/xz) + (z/xy) + 2 [(1/x) + (1/y) + (1/z)]?

A) 25 B) 22
C) 17 D) 43
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 25

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ABCD is a parallelogram. Co-ordinates of A, B and C are (5,0), (-2,3) and (-1,4) respectively. What will be the equation of line AD?

A) y = 2x - 5 B) y = x + 5
C) y = 2x + 5 D) y = x - 5
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) y = x - 5

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If the perimeter of a semicircle is 108 cm, then find its area (in cm²).

A) 1386 B) 512
C) 693 D) 1024
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 1386

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In how many years will Rs 25,000 yield Rs 8,275 as compound interest at 10% per annum compounded annually?

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

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Q:

The selling price of an article is 8/5th of its cost price. Then the gain percentage is

A) 20% B) 28%
C) 60% D) 68%
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 60%

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In ΔPQR, PQ = PR = 18 cm, AB and AC are parallel to lines PR and PQ respectively. If A is the mid-point of QR, then what is the perimeter (in cm) of quadrilateral ABPC?

A) 18 B) 28
C) 32 D) 36
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 36

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Qamar gained 16% on the resale of a used stereo. If he purchased the item for Rs. 1500, how much did he sell it for?

A) Rs. 1740 B) Rs. 1660
C) Rs. 1600 D) Rs. 1820
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Rs. 1740

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