Mathematics · Quantitative Aptitude

Algebra and Arithmetic

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Algebra and arithmetic questions cover fundamental mathematical operations, inequalities, and binomial products. They assess core quantitative reasoning skills required for various aptitude tests. Solving these problems strengthens the understanding of number systems and algebraic identities.

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Algebra and Arithmetic Questions

Multiple choice maths ratio, proportion and unitary method converting to ratios finding ratios other quantities

If $A : B = 2 : 3$ and $B : C = 4 : 5$, then $C : A$ is equal to ________.

  1. $15 : 8$
  2. $12 : 10$
  3. $8 : 5$
  4. $8 : 15$
Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

Given: $\dfrac{A}{B}=\dfrac{2}{3}$


$\Rightarrow B=\dfrac{3A}{2}$


Now, $\dfrac{B}{C}=\dfrac{4}{5}$
putting the value of B in terms of A we get

$\Rightarrow \dfrac{3A}{2C}=\dfrac{4}{5}$

$\Rightarrow \dfrac{C}{A}=\dfrac{15}{8}$

Multiple choice
  1. Positive integer

  2. A negative integer

  3. Either a positive integer or a negative integer

  4. None of these

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

The product of two negative integers is always a positive integer (e.g., -2 * -3 = 6).

Multiple choice
  1. (-8) + (-4) > (-8) - (-4)

  2. (-8) + (-4) < (-8) - (-4)

  3. (-8) + (-4) = (-8) - (-4)

  4. None of these

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
B Correct answer
Explanation

Calculating both sides: (-8) + (-4) = -12, while (-8) - (-4) = -8 + 4 = -4. Since -12 is less than -4, the statement (-8) + (-4) < (-8) - (-4) is true.

Multiple choice
  1. A = 7 , B = 9

  2. A = 0 , B = 1

  3. A = 1 , B = 0

  4. A = 9 , B = 7

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
A Correct answer
Explanation

(10A + 1) + (10 + B) = 10B + 0. Simplifying: 10A + B + 11 = 10B. 10A + 11 = 9B. Testing A=7: 70 + 11 = 81, so 9B = 81, B = 9. This matches.

Multiple choice
  1. ( x + 2 ) 2 = x2+4

  2. ( a2+b2)=( a + b )2

  3. 2/3x +2 = 2/3x +2

  4. None of these

Reveal answer Fill a bubble to check yourself
C Correct answer
Explanation

Option C is an identity (2/3x + 2 = 2/3x + 2). Option A is incorrect because (x+2)^2 = x^2 + 4x + 4. Option B is incorrect because a^2 + b^2 is not (a+b)^2.