Quantitative Aptitude - Arithmetic Ability Questions

Q:

If 25% of a number is subtracted from a second number, the second number reduces to its four-sixth. What is the ratio of the first number to the second number  ?

A) 4:3 B) 2:3
C) 3:2 D) 5:3
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 4:3

Explanation:

Let the numbers be p & q

q-p/4 = 4q/6

=> q-4q/6 = p/4

=> 2q/6 = p/4 

=> p/q = 4/3

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Q:

96 is divided into two parts in such a way that seventh part of first and ninth part of second are equal. Find the smallest part ?

A) 42 B) 54
C) 46 D) 58
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 42

Explanation:

Let x and y be the two parts of 96.

x/7 = y/9 => x:y = 7:9

=> The smallest part is = 7/16 x 96 = 42.

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If the diagonals of a rhombus are 24cm and 10cm the area and the perimeter of the rhombus are respectively.

A) 10 B) 11
C) 12 D) 13
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 13

Explanation:

Area = 12*diagonal1*12diagonal2 = 12*24*10 sq.cm  

 

12*daigonal1=12*24=12cm 

 

12*diagonal2=12*10=5cm 


side of a rhombus = (12)² + (5)² = 169      => AB = 13cm

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Q:

If a square and a rhombus stand on the same base, then the ratio of the areas of the square and the rhombus is:

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

Explanation:

A square and a rhombus on the same base are equal in area

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Q:

n is a whole number which when divided by 4 gives 3 as remainder. What will be the remainder when 2*n is divided by 4 ?

A) 3 B) 2
C) 1 D) 0
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 2

Explanation:

Let n=4*q + 3. Then, 2*n = 8*q + 6 = 4(2*q + 1) + 2.
Thus when 2*n is divided by 4, the reminder is 2.

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Q:

A shopkeeper expects a gain of 45/2 % on his C.P. If his sale was Rs. 392, then find his profit.

A) Rs. 70 B) Rs. 72
C) Rs. 74 D) Rs. 76
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Rs. 72

Explanation:

We Know, S.P=100+gain percent100×C.P 

 

 C.P =100122.50×392

            

Profit = 392−320 = Rs72

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Q:

The area of the circle is 220 sq.m, the area of the square inscribed in a circle will be

A) 49 B) 70
C) 140 D) 150
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 140

Explanation:

area of a square = 12diagonal2

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Q:

6 boys and 8 girls can do job in 10 days , 26 boys & 48 women do work in 2 days. Find time taken by 15 boys and 20 girls to do same work ?

A) 2 days B) 3 days
C) 4 days D) 5 days
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 4 days

Explanation:

One day work of 6 boys and 8 girls is given as 6b + 8g = 1/10 -------->(I)

 


One day work of 26 boys and 48 women is given as 26b + 48w = 1/2 -------->(II)

 

Divide both sides by 2 in (I) and then multiply both sides by 5

Now we get, 15b + 20g = 1/4.

Therefore, 15 boys and 20 girls can do the same work in 4 days.

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