Quantitative Aptitude - Arithmetic Ability Questions

Q:

The average score of boys in an examination in a school is 81 and that of the girls is 83 and the average score of the school is 81.8. Then what will be ratio between the number of girls to the number of boys, in the examination?

A) 3:2 B) 2:3
C) 4:3 D) 3:4
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 2:3

Explanation:

Let the number of boys = b

Let the number of girls = g

From the given data,

 

81b + 83g = 81.8(b + g)

81.8b - 81b = 83g - 81.8g

0.8b = 1.2g

b/g = 1.2/0.8 = 12/8 = 3/2

=> g : b = 2 : 3

 

Hence, ratio between the number of girls to the number of boys = 2 : 3.

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Q:

In a box, there are 9 blue, 6 white and some black stones. A stone is randomly selected and the probability that the stone is black is ¼. Find the total number of stones in the box? 

A) 15 B) 18
C) 20 D) 24
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 20

Explanation:

We know that, Total probability = 1

Given probability of black stones = 1/4

=> Probability of blue and white stones = 1 - 1/4 = 3/4

But, given blue + white stones =  9 + 6 = 15

Hence,

3/4 ----- 15

 1   -----  ?

=> 15 x 4/3 = 20.

 

Hence, total number of stones in the box = 20.

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Q:

If a quarter kg of carrots costs 60 paise, how many paise will 200 gms cost ?

A) 78 paise B) 48 paise
C) 54 paise D) 62 paise
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 48 paise

Explanation:

Quarter of Kg means 250 gm

Less weight, less price (Direct Proportion)

So,

250 : 200 :: 60 : x => x = 48

So 200 gm will cost 48 paise.

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Q:

Solve this inequality 3b - 7 < 32?

A) b = 13 B) b < 13
C) b > = 13 D) b < = 13
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) b < 13

Explanation:

The given 3b - 7 < 32 can be solved as

3b - 7 < 32

3b < 39

b < 13.

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Q:

The length of a rectangle is halved, while its breadth is tripled. What is the percentage change in area?

A) 25% increase B) 50% increase
C) 50% decrease D) 75% decrease
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 50% increase

Explanation:

Let original length = x and original breadth = y.

Original area = xy.

 

New length = x/2 and New breadth = 3y.

New area = (x/2 * 3y) = (3/2 )xy

 

Therefore,  Increase % = [(1/2)xy * (1/xy) * 100] % = 50%

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Q:

Jackie deposits $325 in an account that pays 4.1% interest compounded annually. How much money will Jackie have in her account after 3 years?

A) 346.64 B) 356.64
C) 366.64 D) 376.64
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 366.64

Explanation:

A=P(1+r)^t

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Q:

The G.C.D of 1.08, 0.36 and 0.9 is

A) 0.9 B) 0.36
C) 0.18 D) 1.08
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 0.18

Explanation:

G.C.D is nothing but H.C.F

 

Given numbers are 1.08 , 0.36 and 0.90

 

we can take as 108, 36 and 90 

 

Then required H.C.F is 18.

 

Therefore, H.C.F of given numbers is 0.18.

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Q:

The calendar for the year 2007 will be the same for the year ?

A) 2014 B) 2019
C) 2021 D) 2018
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 2018

Explanation:

Count the number of odd days from the year 2007 onwards to get the sum equal to 0 odd day.

Year : 2007 2008 2009 2010 2011 2012 2013 2014 2015 2016 2017
Odd day : 1 2 1 1 1 2 1 1 1 2 1

Sum = 14 odd days => 0 odd days.
Calendar for the year 2018 will be the same as for the year 2007.

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