Quantitative Aptitude - Arithmetic Ability Questions

Q:

Find the missing number in the given number series?

5 11 21 44 ? 175

A) 86 B) 78
C) 94 D) 102
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 86

Explanation:

Here the given number series is 5  11  21  44  ?  175

 

Now the given series follows a pattern, that

 

x2 + 1, x2 - 1, x2 + 2, x2 - 2, x2 + 3, x2 - 3,...

 

Then the missing number is x2 - 2

 

= 44 x 2 - 2 = 88 - 2 = 86

 

Hence, the missing number in the number series is 86.

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Q:

In following number series only one number is wrong. Find out that wrong or odd number in the series?

6, 78, 858, 7722, 54055, 270270

A) 270270 B) 54055
C) 7722 D) 858
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 54055

Explanation:

Here the given series follows a pattern that, multiplying the number with odd numbers in decreasing order starting with 13. That is,

 

6 × 13 = 78

 

65 × 11 = 858

 

858 × 9 = 7722

 

7722 × 7 = 54054

 

54054 × 5 = 270270

 

Hence, the wrong number is 54055

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Q:

Choose the correct option for the figure shown below.

 

A) ∡AOP =∡AOQ B) ∡OAP = ∡OQA
C) AO=OQ D) AP=AO
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) ∡AOP =∡AOQ

Explanation:
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Q:

If 3/5 of x is equal to 4/9 of y, then what is the ratio of x and y?

 

A) 11 : 15 B) 15 : 23
C) 20 : 27 D) 14 : 25
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 14 : 25

Explanation:
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Q:

What is the compound interest earned at the end of 3 years?

I. Simple interest earned on that amount at the same rate and for the same period is Rs. 4500.

II.The rate of interest is 10 p.c.p.a.

III.Compound interest for 3 years is more than the simple interest for that period by Rs.465.

A) I and II only B) II and III only
C) I and III only D) Either II or III only
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Either II or III only

Explanation:

 

 

 

 

 

 

I. gives, S.I for 3 years = Rs. 4500.

 

 

 

II. gives, Rate = 10% p.a.

 

 

 

III. gives, (C.I.) - (S.I.) = Rs. 465.

 

 

 

Clearly, using I and III we get C.I. = Rs. (465 + 4500).

 

 

 

Thus, II is redundant.

 

 

 

Also, from I and II, we get sum =

 

 

 

100 x 4500

 

 

 

= 15000.

 

 

 

10 x 3

 

 

 

Now C.I. on Rs. 15000 at 10% p.a. for 3 years may be obtained.

 

 

 

Thus, III is redundant.

 

 

 

Either II or III is redundant.

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Q:

A mixture contains alcohol and water in the ratio 4 : 3. If 5 liters of water is added to the mixture, the ratio becomes 4: 5. Find the quantity of alcohol in the given mixture.

A) 10 B) 12
C) 15 D) 18
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 10

Explanation:

Let the quantity of alcohol and water be 4x litres and 3x litres respectively

 

4x/(3x+5) = 4/5 

 

20x = 4(3x+5)

 

8x = 20

 

x = 2.5

 

Quantity of alcohol = (4 x 2.5) litres = 10 litres.

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Q:

If the cost price of 12 pens is equal to the selling price of 8 pens, the gain percent is ?

A) 12% B) 30%
C) 50% D) 60%
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 50%

Explanation:

Friends, we know we will need gain amount to get gain percent, right. So lets get gain first.

Let the cost price of 1 pen is Re 1

Cost of 8 pens = Rs 8

Selling price of 8 pens = 12

Gain = 12 - 8 = 4

Gain% = gaincost×100%  = 48×100% = 50%

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Q:

A man took loan from a bank at the rate of 12% p.a. simple interest. After 3 years he had to pay Rs. 5400 interest only for the period. The principal amount borrowed by him was:

A) Rs.2000 B) Rs.10000
C) Rs.15000 D) Rs.20000
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Rs.15000

Explanation:

Principal = Rs100×540012×3=Rs. 15000

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