Quantitative Aptitude - Arithmetic Ability Questions

Q:

How many ways can you select 17 songs for mix CD out of possible 38 songs?

A) 2878 B) 2878 x 10^2
C) 290183753 D) 2878 x 10^10
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 2878 x 10^10

Explanation:

since it is a combination = 38C17 = 2878 x 10^10

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The true discount on a bill due 9 months hence at 12% per annum is Rs. Find the amount of the bill and its present worth.

A) 1500 B) 1600
C) 6200 D) 6000
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 6000

Explanation:

Let amount be Rs. x. 

Then,  [X * R * T] / [100+(R * T)]  

x×12×34100+12×34 = 540 

x=  Rs.6540  

Amount = Rs. 6540.  

P.W. = Rs. (6540 – 540) =Rs. 6000.

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Q:

The diagonals of two squares are in the ratio of 2:5. Find the ratio of their areas.

A) 2:25 B) 3:25
C) 4:25 D) 6:25
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 4:25

Explanation:

let the diagonals of the squares be 2x and 5x respectively

 

 

 

ratio of their areas = 12*2x2 :12*5x2 = 4:25

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Q:

The rational for the recurring decimal 0.125125......is

A) 125/99 B) 125/999
C) 125/9999 D) 125/9
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 125/999

Explanation:

   0.125125...... = 0.125¯ =   125/999

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Q:

Two numbers are in ratio 3:4. When 3 is subtracted from both the numbers, the ratio becomes 2:3. Find the sum of the numbers.

A) 16 B) 20
C) 21 D) 22
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 21

Explanation:
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Q:

Two trains are running at 40 km/hr and 20 km/hr respectively in the same direction. Fast train completely passes a man sitting in the slower train in 5 seconds. What is the length of the fast train?

A) 27 7/9 mts B) 25 8/7 mts
C) 21 1/4 mts D) 22 mts
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 27 7/9 mts

Explanation:
Relative speed = (40 - 20) km/hr = ( 20 x 5 ( m/sec = ( 50 ( m/sec.
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Therefore Length of faster train = ( 50 x 5 ( m = 250 m = 27 7 m.
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Q:

3 is what percent of 5?

A) 45% B) 60%
C) 72% D) 80%
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 60%

Explanation:

Here it is asked that 3 is what percent of 5

Let 3 is K percent of 5.

=> K x 5/100 = 3

=> K = 300/5 = 60

 

Hence, 3 is 60% of 5.

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Out of three numbers, the first is twice the second and is half of the third. If the average of the three numbers is 56, what will be the sum of the highest number and the lowest number?

A) 120 B) 160
C) 80 D) 60
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 120

Explanation:

Let the three numbers be x, y, z.

From the gien data,

x = 2y ....(1)

x = z/2 => z = 2(2y) = 4y .....(From 1)  ...........(2)

Given average of three numbers = 56

Then,

 

x + y + z3 = 562y + y + 4y3 = 56  (From 1 & 2)7y = 56 x 3y = 24

Now,

x = 2y => x = 2 x 24 = 48

z = 4y = 4 x 24 = 96

 

Now, the highest number is z = 96 & smallest number is y = 24

 

Hence, required sum of highest number and smallest number

= z + y

= 96 + 24

= 120.

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