Quantitative Aptitude - Arithmetic Ability Questions

Q:

If a/(a+b) = 15/21, what is (a+b)/(a-b) is equal to?

A) 13/9 B) 23/11
C) 14/5 D) 21/9
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 21/9

Explanation:

a/(a + b) = 15/21 → a = 15, a + b = 21

→ b = 21– 15 = 6
⇒ a – b =15 – 6 = 9
⇒ (a + b)/(a – b) = 21/9

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Q:

An oil refinery buys oil at Rs 3600 per barrel. There is 10% wastage. If the refinery wants to earn 5% profit then at what price should it sell including 8% tax on selling price? (in Rs per barrel)

A) 3674 B) 3711
C) 4219 D) 4536
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 4536

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An inspector is 228 meter behind the thief. The inspectorruns 42 meters and the thief runs 30 meters in a minute. Inwhat time will the inspector catch the thief?

A) 19 minutes B) 20 minutes
C) 18 minutes D) 21 minutes
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 19 minutes

Explanation:

Inspector s 228 meter behind the thief and now aftersome x distance he will catch the thief. So
x/30 = 228+x/42 => x = 570 m
(228 + 570) / 42 = 19 min

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Q:

The present ages of Pranay and Sai are in the ratio of 15 : 17 respectively. After 6 years, the respective ratio between the age of Pranay and Sai will be 9 : 10. What will be the age of Pranay after 6 years?

A) 42 B) 36
C) 30 D) 24
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 36

Explanation:

Let present age of Pranay = 15p

That of Sai = 17p

ATQ,

15p + 6/17p + 6 = 9/10

=> 150p + 60 = 153p + 54

=> p = 2

Therefore, Age of Pranay after 6 yrs = 15 x 2 + 6 = 36 years.

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Q:

If a+b+c = 6 and ab+bc+ca = 1, then the value of bc(b+c) + ca(c+a) +ab(a+b) +3abc is

A) 33 B) 66
C) 55 D) 23
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 66

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A clock gains 15 minutes per day. If it is set right at 12 noon, the time it shows at 4 AM is

A)  4.20 AM B)  4.30 AM
C) 4.02 AM D) 4.10 AM
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 4.10 AM

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Q:

If a > b > 0, AB = a - b cm, BC = 2√ab cm, then ∠ABC is

A)  45° B)  60
C)  90° D)  120°
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C)  90°

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Karthik is now 32 years old and his son is 7 years old. In how many years will Karthik be twice as old as the son?

A) 18 B) 25
C) 7 D) 15
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 18

Explanation:

Given Karthik’s age = 32 years

Karthik’s son age = 7 years

Difference between their ages = K - S = 32 - 7 = 25 years ….(1)

Now, required K = 2S ……(2)

Put (2) in (1)

2S - S = 25

=> S = 25 years

Hence, at the age of 25 years of Karthik’s son, Karthik will be twice as his son’s age.

25 - 7 = 18 years

 

Therefore, after 18 years the father be twice as old as the son.

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