6500+ Quantitative Aptitude Questions and Answers With Explanation

Q:

At what time between 9 and 10 o'clock will the hands of a watch be together?

A) (49 + 3/11) min past 11	B) (49 +1/11) min past 9
C) (45 +1/11) min past 9	D) (45 +7/11) min past 11

Answer & Explanation Answer: B) (49 +1/11) min past 9

Explanation:

To be together between 9 and 10 o'clock, the minute hand has to gain 45 min. spaces.
55 min. spaces gained in 60 min.

45 min. spaces are gained in $\frac{60}{55} \times 45$ min or $49 \frac{1}{11}$ min

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Q:

The product of two numbers is 4107. If the H.C.F of these numbers is 37, then the greater number is

A) 101	B) 107
C) 111	D) 185

Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 111

Explanation:

Let the numbers be 37a and 37b. Then , 37a x 37b =4107 => ab = 3.

Now co-primes with product 3 are (1,3)

So, the required numbers are (37 x 1, 37 x 3) i.e, (37,111).

Therefore, Greater number = 111.

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Q:

Determine the nominal rate of interest if:

The periodic rate is 0.83% per month

A) 7%	B) 8%
C) 9%	D) 10%

Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 10%

Explanation:

j=mi

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Q:

The cost of Type 1 rice is Rs. 15 per kg and Type 2 rice is Rs.20 per kg. If both Type 1 and Type 2 are mixed in the ratio of 2 : 3, then the price per kg of the mixed variety of rice is

A) Rs. 19.50	B) Rs. 19
C) Rs. 18	D) Rs. 18.50

Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Rs. 18

Explanation:

Let the price of the mixed variety be Rs. x per kg. By the rule of alligation, we have :

Cost of 1 kg of type 1 rice Cost of 1 kg of type 2 rice

$∴$ (20-x)/(x-15) = 2/3

$\Rightarrow$ 60 - 3x = 2x - 30

$\Rightarrow$ x = 18.

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Q:

ΔABC is right angled at B. If m∠C = 45 deg, then find the value of (cosecA - √3).

A) (4-√3)/2	B) √2-√3
C) -√3/2	D) (√6-1)/√3

Answer & Explanation Answer: B) √2-√3

Explanation:

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Q:

$∆$ DEF is right angled at E. If m∠F = 60 deg, then find the value of (cotD - 2/√3).

A) 1 - √2	B) 1/√3
C) (2 - √3)/2√3	D) (2 - 2√3)/√3

Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 1/√3

Explanation:

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Q:

A basket contains 10 apples and 20 oranges out of which 3 apples and 5 oranges are defective. If we choose two fruits at random, what is the probability that either both are oranges or both are non defective?

A) 136/345	B) 17/87
C) 316/435	D) 158/435

Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 316/435

Explanation:

$n (s) = {}^{30}C_{2}$

Let A be the event of getting two oranges and

B be the event of getting two non-defective fruits.

and $(A \cap B)$ be the event of getting two non-defective oranges

$∴ P (A) = \frac{{}^{20}C_{2}}{{}^{30}C_{2}}, P (B) = \frac{{}^{22}C_{2}}{{}^{30}C_{2}} a n d P (A \cap B) = \frac{{}^{15}C_{2}}{{}^{30}C_{2}}$

$∴ P (A \cup B) = P (A) + P (B) - P (A \cap B)$

= $\frac{{}^{20}C_{2}}{{}^{30}C_{2}} + \frac{{}^{22}C_{2}}{{}^{30}C_{2}} - \frac{{}^{15}C_{2}}{{}^{30}C_{2}} = \frac{316}{435}$

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Q:

A water tank is two-fifth full.Pipe A can fill a tank in 10 minutes and pipe B can empty it in 6 minutes.If both the pipes are open,how long will it take to empty or fill the tank completely?

A) 6 min.to empty	B) 6 min.to fill
C) 9 min.to empty	D) 9 min.to fill

Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 6 min.to empty

Explanation:

Clearly,pipe B is faster than pipe A and so,the tank will be emptied.

part to be emptied = 2/5

part emptied by (A+B) in 1 minute= $(\frac{1}{6} - \frac{1}{10}) = \frac{1}{15}$

$\frac{1}{15} : \frac{2}{5} : : 1 : x$

$\frac{2}{5} * 15 = 6 m i n s$

so, the tank will be emptied in 6 min

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