Quantitative Aptitude - Arithmetic Ability Questions

Q:

In a race, the odd favour of cars P,Q,R,S are 1:3, 1:4, 1:5 and 1:6 respectively. Find the probability that one of them wins the race.

A) 319/420 B) 27/111
C) 114/121 D) 231/420
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 319/420

Explanation:

P(P)=14,P(Q)=15,P(R)=16,P(S)=17
All the events are mutually exclusive hence,

 

Required probability = P(P)+P(Q)+P(R)+P(S)

 

14+15+16+17=319420

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Q:

Select the figure which does not belong to the group.

 

 

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

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Q:

If today is Saturday, what will be the day 350 days from now  ?

A) Saturday B) Friday
C) Sunday D) Monday
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Saturday

Explanation:

350 days = (350/7=50 weeks) i.e  No odd days,

 So it will be a Saturday.

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Q:

In the following question, select the odd word pair from the given alternatives.

 

A) Kharif – Maize B) Rabi – Mustard
C) Barley – Rabi D) Kharif – Soybean
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Barley – Rabi

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Q:

select the letter missing from the following series.


U, O, I, ?,A

 

A) D B) Q
C) p D) E
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) E

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Q:

If 76 is divided into four parts proportional to 7, 5, 3, 4, then the smallest part is:

A) 12 B) 15
C) 16 D) 19
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 12

Explanation:

Given ratio = 7 : 5 : 3 : 4, Sum of ratio terms = 19.

Smallest part =  (76*3/19)  = 12

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 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

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Q:

Entry fee in an exhibition was Rs. 1. Later, this was reduced by 25% which increased the sale by 20%. The percentage increase in the number of visitors is :

A) 20 % B) 40 %
C) 60 % D) 80 %
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 60 %

Explanation:

Let the total original sale be Rs. 100. Then, original number of visitors = 100.

New number of visitors  =  120/0.75 = 160.

Increase % = 60 %.

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