Quantitative Aptitude - Arithmetic Ability Questions

Q:

The least number which when divided by 5, 6 , 7 and 8 leaves a remainder 3, but when divided by 9 leaves no remainder, is:

A) 1677 B) 1683
C) 2523 D) 3363
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 1683

Explanation:

L.C.M. of 5, 6, 7, 8 = 840.

 

 Required number is of the form 840k + 3

 

Least value of k for which (840k + 3) is divisible by 9 is k = 2.

 

 Required number = (840 x 2 + 3) = 1683.

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Q:

The difference between simple interest and compound interest on Rs. 1200 for one year at 10% per annum reckoned half yearly is

A) Rs.2.50 B) Rs.3
C) Rs.4 D) Rs.4.50
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Rs.3

Explanation:

S.I

= Rs.(1200x10x1/100)

= Rs.120.

 

C.I

= Rs[(1200x1+5/100)² -1200]

= Rs.123. 

 

Difference

= Rs.[123-120]

= Rs. 3.

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Q:

The incomes of two persons A and B are in the ratio 3 : 4. If each saves Rs.100 per month, the ratio of their expenditures is Rs. 1 : 2. Find their incomes.

A) Rs. 100 and Rs.150 B) Rs. 150 and Rs.200
C) Rs.200 and Rs.250 D) Rs.250 and Rs.300
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Rs. 150 and Rs.200

Explanation:

Let the incomes of A and B be 3P and 4P.

If each saves Rs. 100 per month, then their expenditures = Income - savings = (3P - 100) and (4P - 100).

 

The ratio of their expenditures is given as 1 : 2.

Therefor, (3P - 100) : (4P - 100) = 1 : 2

Solving, We get P = 50. Substitute this value of P in 3P and 4P.

Thus, their incomes are : Rs.150 and Rs.200

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Q:

If 18 bindres bind 900 books in 10 days , How many binders will be required to bind 660 books in 12 days?

A) 22 B) 14
C) 13 D) 11
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 11

Explanation:

Let the required no of binders be X.

Less books , Less binders       (Direct Proportion)

More days, Less binders         (Indirect proportion)

 

 Books900:660Days12 : 10 18:x

Therefore, (900 * 12 * x) =  (660 * 10 * 18)  

=> x = 11

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A room 5m 55cm long and 3m 74cm broad is to be paved with square tiles.Find the least number of square tiles required to cover the floor?

A) 156 B) 166
C) 176 D) 186
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 176

Explanation:

Area of the room=(544 * 374)

 

size of largest square tile= H.C.F of 544 & 374 = 34 cm

 

Area of 1 tile = (34  x  34) cm2

 

Number of tiles required== [(544 x 374) / (34 x 34)] = 176

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Q:

A large cube is formed from the material obtained by melting three smaller cubes of 3, 4 and 5 cm side. What is the ratio of the total surface areas of the smaller cubes and the large cube?

A) 2 : 1 B) 3 : 2
C) 25 : 18 D) 27 : 20
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 25 : 18

Explanation:

Volume of the large cube = 33+43+53 = 216 cu.cm. 

Let the edge of the large cube be a. 

So, a3= 216 

=>a = 6 cm. 

Required ratio = 632+42+52662=2518

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Q:

P and Q started a business investing Rs, 85,000 and Rs. 15,000 respectively. In what ratio the profit named after 2 years bo divided between P and Q respectively ?

A) 17:23 B) 17:3
C) 17:33 D) 3:4
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 17:3

Explanation:

P : Q = 85000 : 15000 = 86 : 15 = 17 : 3 .

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Q:

A man saves 20% of his monthly salary. If an account of dearness of things he is to increase his monthly expenses by 15%, he is only able to save Rs. 400 per month. What is his monthly salary ?

A) Rs. 6000 B) Rs. 4500
C) Rs. 5000 D) Rs. 6500
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Rs. 5000

Explanation:

Income = Rs. 100

Expenditure = Rs. 80

Savings = Rs. 20

Present Expenditure 80x(15/100) = Rs. 12 = 80 + 12 = Rs. 92

Present Savings = 100 – 92 = Rs. 8

100 ------ 8
? --------- 400 => 5000

His salary = Rs. 5000

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