Quantitative Aptitude - Arithmetic Ability Questions

Q:

If a, b, c be the pth, qth and rth terms of a GP then the value of (q-r) log a + (r-p) log b + (p-q) log c is :

A) 0 B) 1
C) -1 D) pqr
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 0

Explanation:

 

 

                             

                             

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Q:

A man reads 3/7 of a book on a day and 2/5 of the remaining, on the second day. If the number of pages still unread are 36, how many pages did the book contain ?

A) 105 B) 101
C) 98 D) 109
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 105

Explanation:

Let number of pages in a book = p

According to questions

p - [3p/7 + (2/5 x 4p/7)] = 36

= p - 23p/35 = 36

=> 12p = 36 × 35

p = 105

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Q:

The difference between the length and breadth of a rectangle is 23 m. If its perimeter is 206 m, then its area is:

A) 1520 sq.m B) 2420 sq.m
C) 2480 sq.m D) 2520 sq.m
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 2520 sq.m

Explanation:

We have: (l - b) = 23 and 2(l + b) = 206 or (l + b) = 103. 

Solving the two equations, we get: l = 63 and b = 40. 

Area = (l x b) = (63 x 40) sq.m

= 2520 sq.m

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Q:

A certain amount earns simple interest of Rs. 2260 after 3 years. Had the interest been 1 % more how much more interest would it have earned ?

A) Rs. 175 B) Rs. 220.75
C) Rs. 126 D) Can't be determined
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Can't be determined

Explanation:

Here given Interest earned = Rs. 2260

Time = 3 years

Rate of interest = ?

Principal Amount = ?

So, it can't be determined.

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Q:

The sum of the ages of 5 children born at the intervals of 3 years each is 50 years. What is the age og the youngest child ?

A) 8 yrs B) 16 yrs
C) 6 yrs D) 4 yrs
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 4 yrs

Explanation:

Let the age of the youngest child is 'X' years.
Then the child elder than the yongest is 'X + 3' yrs
Since each have 3yrs difference upto 5 children
And given that
=> X + X+3 + X+6 + X+9 + X+12 = 50
=> 5X + 30 = 50
=> X = 4 yrs.

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Q:

A secret can be told to only 3 persons in 3 minutes. Each person in turn tells 3 other persons in the next 3 minutes and the processes continues accordingly. In 30 minutes how many persons can be told this secret in this way ?

A) 88572 B) 77854
C) 99584 D) 55654
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 88572

Explanation:

Given a secret is told to 3 persons in 3 minutes.
And if the process continues with each person saying 3 other persons,
In 30 minutes => the rocess for 10 times because each person time is 3 minutes.
Required number of persons = 3 + 32 + 33 + .... + 39 + 310

 

Now it forms a geometric progression,

 

Sum to n terms is S = arn - 1r - 1

 

Here a = 3, r = 3

 
=> 59048 x 3 /2

 

= 88572.

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Q:

A jeep travels a certain distance taking 6 hrs in forward journey, during the return journey increased speed 12km/hr takes the times 4 hrs. What is the distance travelled by the jeep is ?

A) 244 km B) 144 km
C) 444 km D) 344 km
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 144 km

Explanation:

Given a jeep travels a certain distance taking 6 hrs in forward journey
During the return journey, it takes 4 hrs with an increased speed 12 km/hr
Let 'x' be the distance.
Now, speed is given by distance/time.
Here the difference between both speeds = 12

 x4 - x6 = 12

 3x - 2x12 = 12

 

=> x = 144 km

 

Therefore, the distance travelled by the jeep in forward or return journey is x = 144 km.

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Q:

The Simple Interest & True Discount on a certain sum of money for a given time & at a given rate are Rs 85 & Rs.80.The sum is:

A) Rs.1350 B) Rs.1360
C) Rs.1316 D) Rs.1200
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Rs.1360

Explanation:

Sum = [(S.I x T.D)/(S.I-T.D)] = (85 x 80)/(85-80) = Rs.1360

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