Quantitative Aptitude - Arithmetic Ability Questions

Q:

The difference between the compound interest and the simple interest on Rs. 6250 at 8% per annum in 2 years is

A) Rs.30 B) Rs.40
C) Rs.50 D) Rs.60
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Rs.40

Explanation:
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Q:

The average age of Vishal and Raghavendra is 24 years. If a new person Veerender is also included, the average age is increased by 1.5 years. What is the age of Veerender?

A) 28.5 yrs B) 29.5 yrs
C) 30.5 yrs D) 27 yrs
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 28.5 yrs

Explanation:

According to the given data,

(V + R)/2 = 24

Now, after joining of Veerender,

V + R + D)/3 = 25.5

Hence, Veerender Age = 3(25.5) - 2(24) = 76.5 - 48 = 28.5 years.

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Q:

In how many ways can letter of the word RAILINGS arrange so that R and S always come together?

A) 1260 B) 2520
C) 5040 D) 1080
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 5040

Explanation:

The number of ways in which the letters of the word RAILINGS can be arranged such that R & S always come together is

 

Count R & S as only 1 space or letter so that RS or SR can be arranged => 7! x 2!

 

But in the word RAILINGS, I repeated for 2 times => 7! x 2!/2! = 7! ways = 5040 ways.

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Q:

If a = bx, b = cy and c = az then the value of xyz is equal to :

A) -1 B) 0
C) 1 D) abc
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 1

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Q:

There are several peacocks and deers in a cage (with no other types of animals). There are 72 heads and 200 feet inside the cage. How many peacocks are there, and how many deers ?

A) 42 & 24 B) 38 & 26
C) 36 & 24 D) 44 & 28
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 44 & 28

Explanation:

Let
x = peacocks
y = deers

2x + 4y = 200
x + y = 72
y = 72 - x
2x + 288 - 4x = 200
x = 44 peacocks
y = 28 deers

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Q:

A committee of 4 people is to be formed from a group of 9 people.How many possible committees can be formed?

A) 120 B) 162
C) 126 D) 170
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 126

Explanation:

This question is a combination since order is not important.

 

Answer = 7C3 = 126

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A, B & C started a business and invested in the ratio 7:6:5. Next Year, they increased their investment by 25%, 20% and 15%, respectively. In what ratio should profit earned only during 2ndyear be distributed?

A) 155:144:175 B) 155:124:95
C) 135:147:152 D) 175:144:115
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 175:144:115

Explanation:

Let A’s investment be= 7a
Let B’s investment be= 6a
Let C’s investment be= 5a
Their investment in 2ndyear:= (125% of 7a): (120% of 6a) : (115% of 5a) = 175 : 144 : 115

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Q:

The present worth of a certain sum due sometime hence is Rs. 3400 and the true discount is Rs. 340. The banker's gain is:

A) Rs. 21 B) Rs. 17
C) Rs. 18 D) Rs. 34
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Rs. 34

Explanation:

BG=TD2PW=(340)23400=Rs.34

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