Quantitative Aptitude - Arithmetic Ability Questions

Q:

12 men complete a work in 9 days. After they have worked for 6 days, 4 more men join them. How many days will they take to complete the remaining work ?

A) 2 days B) 2.5 days
C) 2.25 days D) 3 days
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 2.25 days

Explanation:

1 man's 1 day work = 1/108
12 men's 6 day's work = 1/9 x 6 = 2/3

Remaining work = 1 - 2/3 = 1/3

16 men's 1 day work = 1/108 x 16 = 4/27
4/27 work is done by them in 1 day.

1/3 work is done by them in 27/4 x 1/3 = 9/4 days.

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Q:

If n is natural number , then 6n2+6n is always divisible by :

A) 6 only B) 6 and 12 both
C) 12 only D) by 18 only
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 6 and 12 both

Explanation:

6n2+6n=6nn+1, which is always divisible by 6 and 12 both, since n(n+1) is always even.

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A triangle and a parallelogram are constructed on the same base such that their areas are equal. If the altitude of the parallelogram is 100 m , then the altitude of the triangle is

A) 200m B) 300m
C) 400m D) 100m
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 200m

Explanation:

Let the triangle and parallelogram have common base b, 

let the Altitude of triangle is h1 and of parallelogram is h2(which is equal to 100 m), then  

Area of triangle    = 12×b×h1 

Area of rectangle  = b*h2 

As per Given,

12*b*h1=b*h2

12*b*h1=b*100

 h1=200

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Q:

A sum at simple interest at 1312% per annum amounts to Rs. 2502.50 after 4 years. Find the sum

A) Rs.1625 B) Rs1525
C) Rs.1425 D) Rs.1325
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Rs.1625

Explanation:

 Let sum be Rs.x then, S.I. =Rs. [ x * (27/2) * 4 * (1/100) ] = Rs. 27x/50 

 

Amount =Rs [ x + (27x/50)] = Rs.77x/50 

 

=> 77X/50 = 2502.50  

 

=>X= (2502.50 * 50)/77 = 1625 

 

Hence Sum = Rs.1625

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Q:

Arun purchased 30 kg of wheat at the rate of Rs. 11.50 per kg and 20 kg of wheat at the rate of 14.25 per kg. He mixed the two and sold the mixture. Approximately what price per kg should be sell the mixture to make 30% profit ?

A) Rs. 17.80 B) Rs. 16.30
C) Rs. 14 D) Rs. 15.40
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Rs. 16.30

Explanation:

C.P. of 50 kg wheat = (30 * 11.50 + 20 * 14.25) = Rs. 630.

S.P. of 50 kg wheat = 130% of Rs. 630 = 130/100 * 630 = Rs. 819.
S.P. per kg = 819/50 = Rs. 16.38 = 16.30.
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Q:

A train running at the speed of 40 km/hr crosses a signal pole in 9 seconds. Find the length of the train ?

A) 90 mts B) 150 mts
C) 120 mts D) 100 mts
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 100 mts

Explanation:

We know that   Speed=distancetime 

distance= speed * time


 d=40×518×9 

   d= 100 mts.

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Q:

123 typists typeed 984 papers in 1/15 hour. The number of papers typed for  minute by a average typist is:

A) 1 B) 2
C) 3 D) 5
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 2

Explanation:

Use unitary method:

In \inline \frac{1}{15} hours, 123 typists can type 984 paper

In 1 minute, 123 typists can type  \inline \frac{984}{4} = 246 papers

In 1 minute, 1 typist can type \inline \frac{246}{123} =2 papers      [ Hint \inline \frac{1}{15} hours = 4 minutes]

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Q:

Two goods trains each 520 m long, are running in opposite directions on parallel tracks. Their speeds are 42 km/hr and 36 km/hr respectively. Find the time taken by the slower train to cross the driver of the faster one ?

A) 60 sec B) 48 sec
C) 45 sec D) 34 sec
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 48 sec

Explanation:

Relative speed = 42 + 36 = 78 km/hr = 653 m/s

Distance = (520 + 520) =1040 mts.

Time = 1040×365= 48 sec

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