Quantitative Aptitude - Arithmetic Ability Questions

Q:

In a single throw of two dice , find the probability that neither a doublet nor a total of 8 will appear.

A) 7/15 B) 5/18
C) 13/18 D) 3/16
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 5/18

Explanation:

n(S) = 36

 

A = {(1, 1), (2, 2), (3, 3), (4, 4), (5, 5), (6, 6)}

 

B = { (2, 6), (3, 5), (4, 4), (5, 3), (6, 2) }

 

nA=6, nB=5, nAB=1

 

Required probability = PAB

 

 = PA+PB-PAB

 

=  636+536-136 = 518

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Q:

If 6 years are subtracted from the present age of Arun and the remainder is divided by 18, then the present age of his grandson Gokul is obtained. If Gokul is 2 years younger to Madan whose age is 5 years, then what is the age of Arun ?

A) 72 years B) 54 years
C) 60 years D) 47 years
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 60 years

Explanation:

Let the Present age of arun is x
Gokul's age = 5-2 = 3
x-6/18 = 3
x-6 = 54
x = 60
Arun's present age = 60 years

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Q:

What is the difference between the place value and face value of 3 in 273965

 

A) 2997 B) 2035
C) 0 D) 3962
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 2997

Explanation:
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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:

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 rectangular parking space is marked out by painting three of its sides.If the length of the unpainted side is 9 feet, and the sum of the lengths of the painted sides is 37 feet, then what is the area of the parking space in square feet?

A) 126sq.ft B) 120sq.ft
C) 130sq.ft D) 135sq.ft
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 126sq.ft

Explanation:

Let l = 9 ft.

Then l + 2b = 37

=> 2b = 37 – l = 37 – 9 = 28

b = 28/2 = 14 ft.

Area = lb = 9 × 14 = 126 sq. ft.

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Q:

How many degrees will the minute hand move, in the same time in which the second hand move 4800 ?

A) 80 deg B) 160 deg
C) 140 deg D) 135 deg
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 80 deg

Explanation:

As minute hand covers, 60 degrees

Minute hand covers 4800/60 = 80°

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Q:

P is 30% more efficient than Q. How much time will they, working together, take to complete a job which P alone could have done in 23 days?

A) 16 days B) 13 days
C) 15 days D) 12 days
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 13 days

Explanation:

Ratio of times taken by P & Q = 100 : 130 = 10:13

 

Let Q takes x days to do the work

Then, 10:13 :: 23:x

=> x = 23x13/10

=> x = 299/10

 

P's 1 day's work = 1/23

Q's 1 day's work = 10/299

(P+Q)'s 1 day's work = (1/23 + 10/299) = 23/299 = 1/13

Hence, P & Q together can complete the work in 13 days.

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