Quantitative Aptitude - Arithmetic Ability Questions

Q:

How many digits will be there to the right of the decimal point in the product of 85.44 and .08455 ?

A) 7 B) 5
C) 4 D) 6
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 6

Explanation:

Sum of decimal places = 7.

Since the last digit to the extreme right will be zero (since 4 x 5 = 20), so there will be 6 significant digits to the right of the decimal point.

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A man lent a sum of money at the rate of simple interest of 4%. If the interest for 8 years is Rs 340 less than the principal, the principal is

A) Rs 500 B) Rs 520
C) Rs 540 D) Rs 560
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Rs 500

Explanation:

Rate = 4%

Time = 8 years

Simple Interest = PTR/100

= 32P/100

Given, P –32P/100 = 34068

P = 34000

P = 500

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Savita sold an item for 6,500 and incurred a loss of 20%. At what price should she have sold the item to have gained a profit of 20%?

A) 10,375 B) 9,750
C) 8,125 D) Cannot be determined
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 9,750

Explanation:

C.P of article = 6500 * (100/80) = Rs. 8125 S.P for a gain of 20% = (8125*120)/100 = Rs. 9750

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Two cars, a Maruthi and a Toyato, start at the same time in opposite directions from two distinct points A and B. Starting from A, the Maruthi reaches B in 6 hrs 20 minutes and the Toyato starting from B, reaches A in 4 hrs 45 minutes. What is the speed of the Toyato, if the speed of the Maruthi is 60 Km/h?

A) 75 kmph B) 80 kmph
C) 86 kmph D) 90 kmph
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 80 kmph

Explanation:

Let the distance between A and B = D

Given the speed of maruthi = 60 kmph

Maruthi reaches from A to B in 6 hrs 20 min = 6 + 20/60 = 6 1/3 hrs

Now, the distance between A & B = D = speed x time = 60 x 19/3 = 380 kms

As the distance is same for toyato also,

given time for toyato = 4 hrs 45 min = 4 + 45/60 = 4 3/4 = 19/4 hrs

speed of toyato = distance/time = 380/19/4 = 380 x 4/19 = 80 kmph.

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Q:

Example:$800 is invested at 7% for 6 years.Find the interest compounded anually?

A) 400.58 B) 300.58
C) 200.58 D) 100.58
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 400.58

Explanation:

M=P(1+i)^n

 

I=M-P

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The average age of Ram and Rahim is 18 years. The average age of Rahim and Ramesh is 25 years. The average age of Ram and Ramesh is 29 years. What is the age (in years) of the eldest of the three?

A) 14 B) 22
C) 28 D) 36
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 36

Explanation:
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Q:

(3x + 2) (2x - 5) = ax² + kx + n. What is the value of  a - n + k ?

A) 4 B) 1
C) 5 D) 3
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 5

Explanation:

(3x + 2) (2x - 5) = ax2+kx+n ...............(1)

 

But (3x + 2)(2x - 5) = 6x2-11x-10........(2)

 

so by comparing (1) & (2),

 

we get a= 6, k= -11 , n= -10

 

(a - n + k) = 6 + 10 - 11 = 5.

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Q:

Manu invested an amount of Rs. 14800 at the rate of 7% per annum. After how many years will she obtain a simple interest of Rs.15800?

A) 16.75 yrs B) 15.25 yrs
C) 14 yrs D) 13.5 yrs
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 15.25 yrs

Explanation:

We know that,

I = PTR/100

ATQ,

15800 = 14800 x T x 6/100

T = 15800/148x7

T = 15800/1036

T = 15.25 yrs.

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