Quantitative Aptitude - Arithmetic Ability Questions

Q:

Which of the following equations has the sum of its roots as 11?

A) x2 - 11x + 18 = 0 B) x2 - 7x + 10 = 0
C) x2 + 2x - 26 = 0 D) x2  + 5x - 6 = 0
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) x2 - 11x + 18 = 0

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

A) 583 B) 275
C) 286 D) 427
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 427

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Q:

If the Arithmetic mean of 7, 5, 13, x and 9 is 10, then the value of x is

A) 10 B) 12
C) 14 D) 16
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 16

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If -5x3+2 = x-6, then find the value of x?

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

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Two numbers are 40% and 50% lesser than a third number. By how much percent is the second number to be enhanced to make it equal to the first number?

A) 16.67 percent B) 20 percent
C) 10 percent D) 25 percent
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 20 percent

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Q:

Which of the numbers given below is the square root of 15376?

A) 122 B) 124
C) 134 D) 128
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 124

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Q:

A thief is stopped by a policeman from a distance of 200 metres. When the policeman starts the chase, the thief also starts running. Assuming the speed
of the thief as 8 km/hr and that of police man as 10 km/hr. How far the thief would have run, before he is over ­taken?

A) 640 metres B) 800 metres
C) 960 metres D) 480 metres
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 800 metres

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Q:

In ABC, A + B = 75 and B + C = 140, then B = 

A) 40 B) 35
C) 55 D) 45
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 35

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