Quantitative Aptitude - Arithmetic Ability Questions

Q:

If 15% of x = 20% of y, then x:y is  ___?

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

Explanation:

Given 15% of x = 20% of y

=> 15x = 20y

=> x/y = 20/15

=> x : y = 4 : 3

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Q:

In the following question, select the odd letter/letters from the given alternatives.

 

A) PNLJ   B) USQO  
C) MKIG   D) QNKH
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) QNKH

Explanation:
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Q:

A can run 22.5 m while B runs 25 m. In a kilometre race B beats A by:

A) 100 m B) 75 m
C) 25 m D) 50m
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 100 m

Explanation:

When B runs 25 m, A runs 45/2 m

 

When B runs 1000 m, A runs (45/2*1/25*1000)m = 900 m.

 

B beats A by 100 m.

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Q:

The difference between the simple interest on a certain sum at the rate of 10%per annum for 2 years and compound interest which is compounded every 6 months is Rs.124.05. what is the principal sum

A) Rs.6000 B) Rs.8000
C) Rs.12000 D) none of these
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Rs.8000

Explanation:

Compound Interest on P at 10% for 2 years when interest is compounded half-yearly

 

=P1+R21002T-P=P1+1204-P=P21204-P

 

Simple Interest on P at 10% for 2 years = PRT100=P×10×2100=P5

 

Given that difference between compound interest and simple interest = 124.05

 P*21204-P-P5=124.05

 

=>P21204-1-15=124.05

 P=8000

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Q:

The calendar of the year 1897 can be used again in the year?

A) 1908 B) 1901
C) 1903 D) 1926
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 1903

Explanation:

NOTE :

Repetition of leap year ===> Add +28 to the Given Year.

Repetition of non leap year

Step 1 : Add +11 to the Given Year. If Result is a leap year, Go to step 2.

Step 2:  Add +6 to the Given Year.

 

Solution : 

Given Year is 1897, Which is a non leap year.

Step 1 : Add +11 to the given year (i.e 1897 + 11) = 1908, Which is a leap year. 

Step 2 : Add +6 to the given year (i.e 1897 + 6) = 1903

Therfore, The calendar of the year 1897 can be used again in the year 1903

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Q:

The ratio of efficiency of A is to C is 5:3. The ratio of number of days taken by B is to C is 2:3. A takes 6 days less than C, when A and C completes the work individually. B and C started the work and left after 2 days. The number of days taken by A to finish the remaining work is:

A) 4.5 B) 5
C) 6 D) 9 1/3
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 6

Explanation:

                       A   :   C    

 

Efficiency      5    :   3    

 

No of days   3x   :  5x     

 

Given that, 5x-6 =3x  => x = 3  

 

Number of days taken by A = 9  

 

Number of days taken by C = 15     

 

 

 

           B  :  C    

 

Days   2  :  3  

 

Therefore, Number of days taken by B = 10   

 

Work done by B and C in initial 2 days = 2110+115= 1/3  

 

Thus,  Rest work =2/3  

 

Number of days required by A to finish 2/3 work = (2/3) x 9 = 6 days

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Q:

Find the average of first 20 multiples of 9.

 

A) 94.8 B) 94.7
C) 94.6 D) 94.5
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 94.5

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Q:

From which of the following quadrants does the line 7x + 12y = 16 will pass?

 

A) I and II B) II and III
C) I, II, III D) I, II, IV
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) I, II, IV

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