Quantitative Aptitude - Arithmetic Ability Questions

Q:

What is the number of digits in 333? Given that log3 = 0.47712?

A) 12 B) 13
C) 14 D) 15
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 13

Explanation:

 Let   Let x=333 333

 

 Then, logx = 33 log3  

 

= 27 x 0.47712 = 12.88224 

 

Since the characteristic in the resultant value of log x is 12

 

The number of digits in x is (12 + 1) = 13 

 

Hence the required number of digits in 333is 13.

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Q:

Two trains running in opposite directions cross a man standing on the platform in 27 seconds and 17 seconds respectively and they cross each other in 23 seconds. The ratio of their speeds is  ?

A) 1 : 2 B) 3 : 1
C) 4 : 7 D) 3 : 2
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 3 : 2

Explanation:

Let the speeds of the two trains be x m/sec and y m/sec respectively.

Then, length of the first train = 27 x meters, and

length of the second train = 17 y meters.

(27 x + 17 y) / (x + y) = 23

=> 27 x + 17 y = 23 x + 23 y

=> 4 x = 6 y

=> x/y = 3/2.

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Q:

Find x if 

log1218 = log24x + 1. log24x+1 + 4

A) 0 B) 1
C) 2 D) None of these
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 0

Explanation:

By trial and error method, when we substitute 

x = 0

Both LHS and RHS are equal.

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Q:

 4 mat-weavers can weave 4 mats in 4 days. At the same rate, how many mats would be woven by 8 mat-weavers in 8 days?

A) 16 B) 12
C) 8 D) 4
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 16

Explanation:

Let the required number of bottles be x.

 

More weavers, More mats (Direct Proportion)

 

More days, More mats (Direct Proportion)

 

 

weavers  4:8} :4:xdays        4:8}:4:x 

4 x 4 x x = 8 x 8 x 4

 

=> x = 8*8*44*4

 

=> x = 16.

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Q:

Two passenger trains start at the same hour in the day from two different stations and move towards each other at the rate of 16 kmph and 21 kmph respectively. When they meet, it is found that one train has traveled 60 km more than the other one. The distance between the two stations is ?

A) 387 kms B) 242 kms
C) 145 kms D) 444 kms
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 444 kms

Explanation:

1h ----- 5 kms
? ------ 60 kms

Time = 12 hrs

Relative Speed = 16 + 21 = 37 kmph

T = 12 hrs

D = S x T = 37 x 12 = 444 kms.

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A, B and C started a business where their initial capital was in the ratio of 2:3:4. At the end of 6 months, A invested an amount such that his total capital became equal to C's initial capital investment. If the annual profit of B is Rs. 3000 then what is the total profit  ? 

A) Rs. 8,640 B) Rs. 9,850
C) Rs. 10,000 D) Rs. 11,220
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Rs. 10,000

Explanation:

Ratio of investments of A, B & C = 2×6+4×6 : 3×12 : 4×12

= 36 : 36 : 48

= 6 : 6 : 8

But given that the annual profit of B is Rs. 3000

=> 6 ratio = 3000

Then for the total annual profit of partners is

20 ratio = 3000 x 20/6 = 10,000.

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Q:

Amy has to visit towns B and C in any order. The roads connecting these towns with her home are shown on the diagram. How many different routes can she take starting from A and returning to A, going through both B and C (but not more than once through each) and not travelling any road twice on the same trip?

A) 10 B) 8
C) 6 D) 4
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 8

Explanation:

Amy can travel clockwise or anticlockwise on the diagram.

Clockwise, she has no choice of route from A to B, a choice of one out of two routes from B to C, and a choice of one out of two routes from C back to A. This gives four possible routes.

Similarly, anticlockwise she has four different routes.

Total routes = 8

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Q:

If the ratio of two squares is 225:256,then the ratio of the perimeters is

A) 25:16 B) 15:16
C) 16:15 D) 17:16
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 15:16

Explanation:

a2b2=225/256

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