Sample questions
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CISF2025
The present age of A is the square of the present age of B. Five years back, the sum of squares of their ages is two years more than the product of their present ages. The present ages of A and B (in years) are, respectively :
- A 1, 1
- B 4, 2 ✓
- C 9, 3
- D 16, 4
✓ Correct answer: (B)
Quantitative Aptitude › Algebra
ESE2024
Anuhya picks a number. She doubles the number, squares the result, divides the square by 3, subtracts 30 from the quotient, and gets 18. What are the possible numbers that Anuhya could have picked?
- A 6 or −6 ✓
- B 16 or −16
- C 26 or −26
- D 36 or −36
✓ Correct answer: (A)
Quantitative Aptitude › Algebra
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