Quantitative Aptitude - Arithmetic Ability Questions

Q:

Find the next number in the given number series?

2, 19, 0, 21, –2, ?

A) 23 B) 25
C) 27 D) 29
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 23

Explanation:

The given number series 2, 19, 0, 21, –2, ? follows a pattern,

2

2 + 17 = 19

19 - 19 = 0

0 + 21 = 21

21 - 23 = -2

-2 + 25 = 23

 

Hence, the next number in the series is 23.

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The sum of two numbers is 528 and their H.C.F is 33. The number of pairs of numbers satisfying the above condition is

A) 4 B) 6
C) 8 D) 12
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 4

Explanation:

Let the required numbers be 33a and 33b. 

 

Then 33a +33b= 528   =>   a+b = 16.

 

Now, co-primes with sum 16 are (1,15) , (3,13) , (5,11) and (7,9).

 

Therefore, Required numbers are  ( 33 x 1, 33 x 15), (33 x 3, 33 x 13), (33 x 5, 33 x 11), (33 x 7, 33 x 9)

 

The number of such pairs is 4

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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 6055×45 min  or 49111min

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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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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:

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  

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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 

 60 - 3x = 2x - 30

  x = 18.

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Q:

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

 

A) EHL   B) JMP  
C) SVY   D) QTW
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) EHL  

Explanation:
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