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Q. 1 Quantitative Aptitude Test
Difficulty: Hard (1 Mark)
How much is $\frac{1}{4} of \frac{x}{4}$?
A
4x
B
x
C
$\frac{1}{x}$
D
$\frac{x}{16}$
✓ Correct
💡 Step-by-Step Explanation & Concept Rationale
$\frac{4}{4}×\frac{x}{4}=\frac{x}{16}$.
Q. 2 Quantitative Aptitude Test
Difficulty: Hard (1 Mark)
What is $\frac{1}{5}$ of $\frac{x}{5}$?
A
25x
B
$\frac{1}{25}$
C
$\frac{1}{x}$
D
$\frac{x}{25}$
✓ Correct
💡 Step-by-Step Explanation & Concept Rationale
$\left(\frac{1}{5}\right) \times \left(\frac{x}{5}\right) = \frac{x}{25}$
Q. 3 Quantitative Aptitude Test
Difficulty: Hard (1 Mark)
Value of $64×128×512×2^{-3}$ is?
A
$2^{20}$
B
$2^{21}$
C
$2^{19}$
✓ Correct
D
$2^{17}$
💡 Step-by-Step Explanation & Concept Rationale
To solve this, express each number as a power of base 2:
\(64 = 2^6\)
\(128 = 2^7\)
\(512 = 2^9\)

Now, substitute these back into the expression:
\(2^{6}\times 2^{7}\times 2^{9}\times 2^{-3}\)
When multiplying terms with identical bases, you add the exponents together:
\(2^{6+7+9+(-3)}\)
\(2^{22-3}=\mathbf{2}^{\mathbf{19}}\)
Q. 4 Quantitative Aptitude Test
Difficulty: Hard (1 Mark)
Geometric mean of $a^{2n}×b^{2n}$?
A
$\frac{(a^{2n}b^{2n})}{2}$
B
$a^nb^n$
✓ Correct
C
$\frac{(a^{2n}+b^{2n})}{2}$
D
$(ab)^{2n}$
💡 Step-by-Step Explanation & Concept Rationale
The Geometric Mean (GM) of two quantities \(x\) and \(y\) is found by taking the square root of their product:
\(\text{GM}=\sqrt{x\times y}\)
Substitute the given expressions:
Here, \(x = a^{2n}\) and \(y = b^{2n}\).
\(\text{GM}=\sqrt{a^{2n}\times b^{2n}}\)
Combine the bases under the exponent:
\(\text{GM}=\sqrt{(ab)^{2n}}\)
Simplify the square root:
Taking the square root of an exponential expression is the same as dividing its exponent by 2:
\(\text{GM}=\left((ab)^{2n}\right)^{\frac{1}{2}}=(ab)^{n}=\mathbf{a}^{\mathbf{n}}\mathbf{b}^{\mathbf{n}}\)
Q. 5 Quantitative Aptitude Test
Difficulty: Hard (1 Mark)
Value of $(2/7)^{−2}$?
A
$\frac{-2}{7}$
B
$(\frac{7}{2})^2$
✓ Correct
C
$(\frac{2}{7})^{-6}$
D
$(\frac{2}{7})^{6}$
💡 Step-by-Step Explanation & Concept Rationale
Apply the negative exponent rule:
A negative exponent tells you to invert the fraction (find its reciprocal) and make the exponent positive:
\(\left(\frac{a}{b}\right)^{-n}=\left(\frac{b}{a}\right)^{n}\)
\(\left(\frac{2}{7}\right)^{-2}=\left(\frac{7}{2}\right)^{2}\)
Q. 6 Quantitative Aptitude Test
Difficulty: Hard (1 Mark)
Expansion of $(X+3)^{19}$ will contain __ terms?
A
19
B
21
C
20
✓ Correct
D
18
💡 Step-by-Step Explanation & Concept Rationale
In binomial expansion (a+b)n, the number of terms is always n+1.

According to the Binomial Theorem, when you expand a binomial expression raised to a positive integer power \(n\) (in the form \((a+b)^n\)), the total number of terms in the expanded form is always equal to \(n + 1\).

Calculation
Given exponent (\(n\)) = \(19\)
Total terms = \(19 + 1 = \mathbf{20}\)
Q. 7 Quantitative Aptitude Test
Difficulty: Hard (1 Mark)
Find the value of: 1/(√5 + √3) + 1/(√5 − √3)
A
√5
✓ Correct
B
√3
C
2√5
D
0.5
💡 Step-by-Step Explanation & Concept Rationale
1/(√5+√3) + 1/(√5−√3) = (√5−√3 + √5+√3)/(5−3) = 2√5 / 2 = √5.
Q. 8 Quantitative Aptitude Test
Difficulty: Hard (1 Mark)
Value of $\frac{5^{3.3.3}}{5^{3+3+3}}$?
A
$5^3$
B
1
C
$5^{18}$
✓ Correct
D
5
💡 Step-by-Step Explanation & Concept Rationale
$\frac{5^{27}}{5^9}=5^{(27−9)}=5^{18}$.
Q. 9 Quantitative Aptitude Test
Difficulty: Hard (1 Mark)
The value of $\frac{5.293\times5.293-3.633\times3.633}{8.926}$
A
1.625
B
2.525
C
1.46
D
1.66
✓ Correct
💡 Step-by-Step Explanation & Concept Rationale
This expression follows the algebraic identity \(a^2 - b^2 = (a - b)(a + b)\).
Let \(a = 5.293\)
Let \(b = 3.633\)
Find \((a + b)\): \(5.293 + 3.633 = 8.926\)
Find \((a - b)\): \(5.293 - 3.633 = 1.660\)
Now, substitute these back into the original fraction:
\(\frac{(5.293+3.633)\times (5.293-3.633)}{8.926}\)
\(\frac{8.926\times 1.660}{8.926}=1.66\)
Q. 10 Quantitative Aptitude Test
Difficulty: Hard (1 Mark)
Value of $\frac{3.8x3.8x3.8+1.2x1.2x1.2}{3.8×3.8+1.44-3.8x1.2}$
A
6.2
B
3.4
C
5
✓ Correct
D
5.8
💡 Step-by-Step Explanation & Concept Rationale
This expression matches the identity \(\frac{a^3 + b^3}{a^2 + b^2 - ab} = a + b\).
Let a = 3.8
Let b = 1.2
Notice that:
a³ = 3.8 × 3.8 × 3.8
b³ = 1.2 × 1.2 × 1.2
b² = 1.2 × 1.2 = 1.44
ab = 3.8 × 1.2

Since the denominator simplifies to a² + b² - ab, the entire expression cancels out to leave just:
\(a+b=3.8+1.2=5\)
Q. 11 Quantitative Aptitude Test
Difficulty: Medium (1 Mark)
The sum of five successive number is 100. The product of the first and the last number is
A
484
B
246
C
282
D
396
✓ Correct
💡 Step-by-Step Explanation & Concept Rationale
Let the numbers be: \(x\), \(x+1\), \(x+2\), \(x+3\), and \(x+4\)
Add them up: \(5x + 10 = 100\)
Solve for \(x\): \(5x = 90 \implies x = 18\)
The five numbers are 18, 19, 20, 21, and 22.
Product of the first and last number: \(18 \times 22 = \mathbf{396}\)
Q. 12 Quantitative Aptitude Test
Difficulty: Hard (1 Mark)
Solve:
\(\frac{\sqrt{7}+\sqrt{5}}{\sqrt{7}-\sqrt{5}}+\frac{\sqrt{7}-\sqrt{5}}{\sqrt{7}+\sqrt{5}}\text{ is equal to}\)
A
\(2\sqrt{7} + 3\sqrt{5}\)
B
\(2\sqrt{7} - 3\sqrt{5}\)
C
12
✓ Correct
D
2
💡 Step-by-Step Explanation & Concept Rationale
Find a common denominator to combine the two fractions:
\(\frac{(\sqrt{7}+\sqrt{5})^{2}+(\sqrt{7}-\sqrt{5})^{2}}{(\sqrt{7}-\sqrt{5})(\sqrt{7}+\sqrt{5})}\)
Expand the numerator:
\((\sqrt{7}+\sqrt{5})^{2}=7+5+2\sqrt{35}=12+2\sqrt{35}\)
\((\sqrt{7}-\sqrt{5})^{2}=7+5-2\sqrt{35}=12-2\sqrt{35}\)
\(\text{Total Numerator}=(12+2\sqrt{35})+(12-2\sqrt{35})=24\)
Simplify the denominator using the difference of squares identity
\((a-b)(a+b) = a^2 - b^2\):\((\sqrt{7})^{2}-(\sqrt{5})^{2}=7-5=2\)
Divide:
\(\frac{24}{2}=12\)
Q. 13 Quantitative Aptitude Test
Difficulty: Hard (1 Mark)
Solve:
\(\sqrt{121}+?=1569+74\)
A
1654
B
1643
C
1627
D
1632
✓ Correct
💡 Step-by-Step Explanation & Concept Rationale
11+x=1643⟹x=1632.
Q. 14 Quantitative Aptitude Test
Difficulty: Hard (1 Mark)
Solve:
\(\frac{4}{3}-\frac{?}{12}=1\)
A
\(1\frac{3}{12}\)
B
3
C
4
✓ Correct
D
28
💡 Step-by-Step Explanation & Concept Rationale
16/12−x/12=12/12
⟹16−x=12
⟹x=4.
Q. 15 Quantitative Aptitude Test
Difficulty: Hard (1 Mark)
208÷13=2×?
A
16
B
12
C
4
D
8
✓ Correct
💡 Step-by-Step Explanation & Concept Rationale
16=2x⟹x=8.
📜 Instructions / Reading Passage
1 Question in this set
Numerical Aptitude Tests: These tests are designed to discover whether the candidate has the basic talent for solving simple problems in numerical, arithmetic, geometry, algebra, business calculations, etc.
Q. 16 Quantitative Aptitude Test
Difficulty: Hard (1 Mark)
If y−7=12, then y+19= ——?
A
19
B
28
C
38
✓ Correct
D
42
E
50
💡 Step-by-Step Explanation & Concept Rationale
y=12+7=19. Therefore, y+19=19+19=38.
📜 Instructions / Reading Passage
1 Question in this set
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Q. 17 Quantitative Aptitude Test
Difficulty: Hard (1 Mark)
Тo a certain number 8 is added. The sum is multiplied by 3, then the product is divided by 2 and 7 is subtracted from the quotient. The remainder left is 50. The number is:
A
30
✓ Correct
B
40
C
50
D
60
💡 Step-by-Step Explanation & Concept Rationale
We can solve this problem by working backward from the final remainder of 50:
Undo the subtraction:
Before subtracting 7, the number was:
\(50+7=57\)
Undo the division:
Before dividing by 2, the product was:
\(57\times 2=114\)
Undo the multiplication:
Before multiplying by 3, the sum was:
\(114\div 3=38\)
Undo the addition:
Before adding 8, the original number was:
\(38-8=\mathbf{30}\)
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Calculus and Algebra: Identifying minimum/maximum values of cubic and quadratic expressions using derivative logic.
Q. 18 Quantitative Aptitude Test
Difficulty: Hard (1 Mark)
Minimum value of $x^{3}+10x+7$?
A
7
B
-18
C
Zero
D
None of these
✓ Correct
💡 Step-by-Step Explanation & Concept Rationale
To find the minimum value of the cubic function \(f(x) = x^3 + 10x + 7\), we look at its first derivative to check for critical points (peaks or valleys):

Find the derivative:
\(f^{\prime }(x)=3x^{2}+10\)
Analyze the derivative:
Since any real number squared (\(x^{2}\)) is always zero or positive, \(3x^2 \ge 0\). Adding \(10\) means that:
\(f^{\prime }(x)\ge 10\quad \text{for all real values of }x.\)

Conclusion:
Because the derivative is always positive (\(f'(x) > 0\)), the graph of the function is strictly increasing from left to right. It has no local minimum or local maximum points.As \(x\) goes towards negative infinity (\(-\infty \)), the value of \(x^3 + 10x + 7\) also goes towards negative infinity (\(-\infty \)). Because it decreases without bound, it does not have a minimum real number value, making None of these the correct choice.
Q. 19 Quantitative Aptitude Test
Difficulty: Hard (1 Mark)
Expression \(x^{2}−3x+5\) has a minimum value for x equal to:
A
3.2
B
Zero
C
1.5
✓ Correct
D
2.4
💡 Step-by-Step Explanation & Concept Rationale
The expression \(f(x) = x^2 - 3x + 5\) is a quadratic equation where the coefficient of \(x^{2}\) is positive (\(a = 1\)). This means its graph is a parabola that opens upward, and its lowest point (minimum value) occurs at its vertex.
To find the value of \(x\) at the vertex, we use the vertex formula:
\(x=-\frac{b}{2a}\)

Identify the coefficients:
\(a = 1\)
\(b = -3\)
Plug the numbers into the formula:
\(x=-\frac{-3}{2(1)}=\frac{3}{2}=\mathbf{1.5}\)

Therefore, the expression reaches its minimum value when \(x\) is equal to 1.5.
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Q. 20 Quantitative Aptitude Test
Difficulty: Hard (1 Mark)
2/5 of students are boys. If 50 boys, how many girls?
A
20
B
75
✓ Correct
C
70
D
30
💡 Step-by-Step Explanation & Concept Rationale
2/5x=50⟹x=125 total. Girls = 125−50=75.
Q. 21 Quantitative Aptitude Test
Difficulty: Hard (1 Mark)
HCF of $(x^4+3x^2−4) \ and \ (x^4−4x^2+3)$?
A
x+1
B
x−1
C
$(x^2−1)$
✓ Correct
D
$x^2−3$
💡 Step-by-Step Explanation & Concept Rationale
Factorization:
$(x^2+4)(x^2−1)$
and
$(x^2−3)(x^2−1)$.
Common is $(x^2−1)$.
Q. 22 Quantitative Aptitude Test
Difficulty: Hard (1 Mark)
The sum of two numbers is twice their difference. If one of the number is 10, the other number is
A
30 or 10/3
✓ Correct
B
30
C
31/3
D
30 or 31/3
💡 Step-by-Step Explanation & Concept Rationale
x+10=2(x−10)
⟹x=30;
x+10=2(10−x)
⟹3x=10.
Q. 23 Quantitative Aptitude Test
Difficulty: Hard (1 Mark)
7/?=2/26
A
14/26
B
1-12/14
C
91
✓ Correct
D
182
💡 Step-by-Step Explanation & Concept Rationale
7/x=1/13⟹x=7×13=91.
📜 Instructions / Reading Passage
1 Question in this set
COMPLEX ARITHMETIC: Simplify the following continued fractions and multi-step expressions involving decimals and vulgar fractions.
Q. 24 Quantitative Aptitude Test
Difficulty: Hard (1 Mark)
208 ÷ 13 = 2 × ?
A
4
B
8
✓ Correct
C
16
D
26
💡 Step-by-Step Explanation & Concept Rationale
208 ÷ 13 = 16. Then 16 = 2 × ? ⇒ ? = 8.
📜 Instructions / Reading Passage
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RATIO AND PROPORTION: Point out the correct mathematical choice for problems involving comparisons of quantities, compound ratios, and direct/inverse proportions using cross-product or unitary methods.
Q. 25 Quantitative Aptitude Test
Difficulty: Hard (1 Mark)
Divide 37 into 2 parts: 5 times one + 11 times other = 227.
A
15, 22
B
30, 7
✓ Correct
C
20, 17
D
25, 12
💡 Step-by-Step Explanation & Concept Rationale
5x+11(37−x)=227⟹407−6x=227⟹6x=180⟹x=30. Parts 30, 7.
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