Quantitative Aptitude - Arithmetic Ability Questions

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The ratio of two positive numbers is 3:4. The sum of their squares is 400. What is the sum of the numbers?

A) 28 B) 22
C) 24 D) 26
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 28

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Select the odd word/letters/number/number pair from the given alternatives.

A) VR B) LH
C) SW D) FB
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) SW

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If A and B are the roots of the equation Ax2  A2x + AB = 0, then what is the value of A and B respectively?

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

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If sum of the roots of a quadratic equation is ­-7 and product of the roots is 12. Find the quadratic equation.

A) x2 + 7x + 12 = 0 B) x2 -­ 7x + 12 = 0
C) x2 -­ 7x -­ 12 = 0 D) x2 + 7x -­ 12 = 0
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) x2 + 7x + 12 = 0

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The diagonal of a square equals the side of an equilateral triangle. If the area of the square is 12 sq cm, what is the area of the equilateral triangle?

A) 12√3 sq cm B) 6√3 sq cm
C) 12√2 sq cm D) 24 sq cm
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 6√3 sq cm

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The circumference of a circle is 88 cm. Find its radius (in cm).

A) 28 B) 15
C) 14 D) 30
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 14

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If x3-2x=3x, then the value of x2+1x2 will be

A) 3 1/9 B) 3 2/9
C) 2 1/9 D) 2 4/9
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 2 4/9

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In what ratio does the point T(x,0) divide the segment joining the points S(-4,-1) and U(1,4)?

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

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