Quantitative Aptitude - Arithmetic Ability Questions

Q:

Sekar started a business investing Rs.25,000 in 1999. In 2000, he invested an additional amount of Rs. 10,000 and Rajeev joined him with an amount of Rs. 35,000. In 2001, Sekar invested another additional amount of Rs.10,000 and Jatin joined them with an amount of Rs.35,000. What will be Rajeev's share in the profit of Rs.1,50,000 earned at the end of 3 years from the start of the business in 1999?

A) Rs. 45,000 B) Rs. 50,000
C) Rs. 70,000 D) Rs. 75,000
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Rs. 50,000

Explanation:

Sekar: Rajeev: jatin = (25000×12+35000×12+45000×12):(35000×24) : (35000×12)

                            = 1260000 : 840000 : 420000

                            = 3 : 2 : 1.

 

Rajeev's Share =Rs.(150000×2/6)

                      =Rs.50000.

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In the following question, select the odd word pair from the given alternatives.

 

 

 

A) Cup – Tea B) Jug – Water
C) Bowl – Curd D) Pen – Butter
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Pen – Butter

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Q:

If today is Saturday, what will be the day 350 days from now  ?

A) Saturday B) Friday
C) Sunday D) Monday
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Saturday

Explanation:

350 days = (350/7=50 weeks) i.e  No odd days,

 So it will be a Saturday.

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Consider the circle as shown in the figure and choose the correct option for this case.

 

 

 

 

A) QC || PB B) QC = 1/2 PB
C) QC is never parallel to PB D) QC || PB, QC = 1/2 PB
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) QC || PB

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Q:

If the sum of the interior angles of a regular polygon is 720° then how many sides does it have?

 

A) 8 B) 9
C) 6 D) 10
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 6

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In the following question, select the odd word pair from the given alternatives.

 

A) Sister – Female B) Male – Father
C) Brother – Male D) Grandmother – Female
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Male – Father

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Q:

If 76 is divided into four parts proportional to 7, 5, 3, 4, then the smallest part is:

A) 12 B) 15
C) 16 D) 19
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 12

Explanation:

Given ratio = 7 : 5 : 3 : 4, Sum of ratio terms = 19.

Smallest part =  (76*3/19)  = 12

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 In the following question, select the odd word from the given alternatives.

 

A) Rain B) Steam
C) Ice D) Evaporation
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Evaporation

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