Quantitative Aptitude - Arithmetic Ability Questions

Q:

If P is 140, which is 40% more than Q, then 3/25 of Q is

A) 9 B) 12
C) 18 D) 24
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 12

Explanation:

From the given data,

P = 140

But it is given that,

40% of Q + Q = 140 = P

=> Q + [40Q/100] = 140

=> [100Q + 40Q]/100 = 140

=> 140Q = 140 x 100

=> Q = 100

Now,

 3/25 of Q 

= (3/25) x 100

= 3 x 4 

= 12 

 

Required 3/25 of Q  = 12.

Report Error

View Answer Report Error Discuss

Filed Under: Percentage
Exam Prep: AIEEE , Bank Exams , CAT , GATE
Job Role: Analyst , Bank Clerk , Bank PO

25 4010
Q:

The price of pulses has increased by 25%. The percentage of reduction that a family should effect in the use of pulses so as not to increase the expenditure on this account is ?

A) 16% B) 20%
C) 84% D) 72%
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 20%

Explanation:

Reduction in consumption
= P100+P X 100%
= 25100+25 X 100%
= 20%

Report Error

View Answer Report Error Discuss

Filed Under: Percentage
Exam Prep: GRE , GATE , CAT , Bank Exams , AIEEE
Job Role: Bank PO , Bank Clerk

4 4006
Q:

 83% of 2350 = ?

A) 1889.95 B) 1912.35
C) 1875.25 D) 1950.50
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 1950.50

Explanation:
83% of 2350 = ?
 
83/100 x 2350
 
=8.3 x 235
 
=1950.50
Report Error

View Answer Report Error Discuss

Filed Under: Percentage
Exam Prep: AIEEE , Bank Exams , CAT , GATE
Job Role: Bank Clerk , Bank PO

12 4003
Q:

There are 26 balls marked with alphabetical order A to Z. What is the probability of selecting vowels listed balls? 

A) 1 B) 21/26
C) 5/26 D) 5
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 5/26

Explanation:

We know that,

Total number of balls n(S) = 26

Number of vowels n(E) = 5

Hence, required probability = n(E)/n(S) = 5/26.

Report Error

View Answer Report Error Discuss

Filed Under: Probability
Exam Prep: AIEEE , Bank Exams , CAT , GATE
Job Role: Analyst , Bank Clerk , Bank PO

44 4002
Q:

A lady took loan from a bank at the rate of 12% p.a. simple interest. After 3 years she had to pay Rs. 5400 interest only for the period. The principal amount borrowed by her was :

A) Rs. 15,000 B) Rs. 1,50,000
C) Rs. 1500 D) Rs. 1,62,000
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Rs. 15,000

Explanation:

Principal = Rs.(100 x 5400)/(12 x 3)= Rs. 15000.

Report Error

View Answer Report Error Discuss

Filed Under: Simple Interest
Exam Prep: AIEEE , Bank Exams , CAT , GATE , GRE
Job Role: Bank Clerk , Bank PO

3 4000
Q:

What is the least number of squares tiles required to pave the floor of a room 15 m 17 cm long and 9 m 2 cm broad?

A) 814 B) 820
C) 840 D) 844
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 814

Explanation:

Length of largest tile = H.C.F. of 1517 cm and 902 cm = 41 cm. 

Area of each tile = (41 x 41) sq.cm 

Required number of tiles = 1517 x (902/41) x 41 = 814

Report Error

View Answer Report Error Discuss

2 3999
Q:

Three friends Rudra, Siva and Anvesh start to run around a circular stadium. They complete a revolution in 24, 36 and 30 seconds respectively. After how many minutes will they meet at the starting point ?

A) 60 B) 120
C) 360 D) 6
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 6

Explanation:

For this we have to find the LCM of 24, 36 and 30

LCM of 24, 36 and 30 = 360 sec

360/60 min = 6 minutes.

Report Error

View Answer Report Error Discuss

Filed Under: Time and Distance
Exam Prep: AIEEE , Bank Exams , CAT , GATE
Job Role: Bank Clerk , Bank PO

10 3998
Q:

The area of a square is equal to the area of a rectangle. The length of the rectangle is 5 cm more than a side of the square and its breadth is 3 cm less than the side of the square. What is the perimeter of the rectangle ? 

A) 15 cm B) 18 cm
C) 34 cm D) 26 cm
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 34 cm

Explanation:

Let the side of the square be 's' cm

 

length of rectangle = (s+5) cm

 

breadth of rectangle = (s-3)cm

 

(s+5) (s-3) = 

 

s2 - 5s - 3s - 15 = s2 

 

2s = 15

 

Perimeter of rectangle = 2(L+B) = 2(s+5 + s–3) = 2(2s + 2)

 

= 2(15 + 2) = 34 cm 

Report Error

View Answer Report Error Discuss

Filed Under: Area
Exam Prep: GATE , CAT , Bank Exams , AIEEE
Job Role: Bank PO , Bank Clerk

28 3998