Quantitative Aptitude - Arithmetic Ability Questions

Q:

If (8, 2) is a solution of x + 4y - 2k = 0 then find the value of k2.

 

A) 36 B) 49
C) 64 D) 81
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 64

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In the following question, select the odd letter/letters from the given alternatives.

 

A) CDFI B) HIKN
C) JKMP   D) LMPS
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) LMPS

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Consider the figure shown below and choose the correct option for the ratio of PA:PB.

 

A) r1 : r2 (internal) B) r1 : r2 (external)
C) r2 : r1 (internal) D) r2 : r1 (external)
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) r1 : r2 (external)

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In a class, there are 15 boys and 10 girls. Three students are selected at random. The probability that 1 girl and 2 boys are selected, is:

A) 21/46 B) 1/5
C) 3/25 D) 1/50
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 21/46

Explanation:

Let , S -  sample space        E - event of selecting 1 girl and 2 boys. 

Then, n(S) = Number ways of selecting 3 students out of 25 

                = 25C3 

                = 2300.

n(E) = 10C1×15C2 = 1050. 

P(E) = n(E)/n(s) = 1050/2300 = 21/46

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Q:

The sum of all two digit numbers divisible by 5 is

A) 945 B) 678
C) 439 D) 568
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 945

Explanation:

Required numbers are 10,15,20,25,...,95
This is an A.P. in which a=10,d=5 and l=95.
Let the number of terms in it be n.Then t=95
So a+(n-1)d=95.
10+(n-1)*5=95,then n=18.
Required sum=n/2(a+l)=18/2(10+95)=945.

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Q:

Who is the Chief Election commissioner of India who took charge in January 2018

 

A) Subramanian Swamy B) Ranjit Kumar
C) Om Prakash Rawat D) Raghuram Rajan
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Om Prakash Rawat

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The sum of a proper fraction and its reciprocal is 61/30. Find the fraction.

 

A) 1/3 B) 5/6
C) 3/10 D) 3/5
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 5/6

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Q:

A person borrows Rs. 5000 for 2 years at 4% p.a. simple interest. He immediately lends it to another person at 614 p.a for 2 years. Find his gain in the transaction per year

A) Rs. 112.50 B) Rs.150.25
C) Rs.167.50 D) Rs.170
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Rs. 112.50

Explanation:

 gain in 2 years =Rs.5000*254*2100-5000*4*2100  

= Rs. (625 - 400) 

= Rs. 225 

 gain in 1 year =Rs.2252=112.50

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