Quantitative Aptitude - Arithmetic Ability Questions

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B starts 4 minutes after A from the same point, for a place at a distance of 7 miles from the starting point. A on reaching the destination turns back and walks a mile where he meets B. If A's speed is a mile in 8 minutes then B's speed is a mile in ____ minutes.

A) 9 B) 12
C) 10 D) 8
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 10

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Q:

If length of a rectangle is decreased by 6 cm we get a square and the area of square formed is 252 cm2 less than the area of square formed when breadth of the original rectangle is increased by 6 cm. Find the perimeter of the rectangle.

A) 66 cm B) 88 cm
C) 80 cm D) 72 cm
 
Answer & Explanation Answer:

Explanation:

Let length and breadth of rectangle be L cm
and B cm respectively So, ATQ
Area1= (L-6)×B
But this is square, so L-6=B
Area1= (L-6) × (L-6)
Case 2, Area2= L × (B+6),
L=B+6
So, Area2= L × L,
Given, Area2-Area1= 252(L)2-(L-6)2=252
Solving this, L= 24
B= 18
Perimeter= 2(L+B)= 2(24+18)= 84 cm

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An amount of 5,000 is invested at a fixed rate of 8 per cent per annum. What amount will be the value of the investment in five years time, if the interest is compounded annually

A) 7346.64 B) 8346
C) 3456 D) 4567
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 7346.64

Explanation:

The only part of this type of calculation that needs particular
care is that concerning the interest rate. The formula assumes that
r is a proportion, and so, in this case:
r = 0.08
In addition, we have P = 5,000 and n = 5, so:
V = P(1 + r)5 = 5,000 x (1 + 0.08)5 = 5,000 x 1.469328 = 7,346.64
Thus the value of the investment will be 7,346.64

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Q:

A wholesaler sells a watch to a retailer at a gain of 32% and the retailer sells it to a customer at a loss of 20%. If the customer pays Rs 1,953.6, what had it cost the wholesaler?

A) Rs 2063 B) Rs 2394
C) Rs 1850 D) Rs 1637
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Rs 1850

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Q:

Find the finance charge for an average daily balance of $8431.10 with monthly interest rate of 1.4%

A) 98.04 B) 88.04
C) 68.04 D) 118.04
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 118.04

Explanation:

0.014*8431.10

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Q:

When a number is divided by 138 the remainder is 26. What will be the remainder if the same number is divided by 23 ?

A) 4 B) 6
C) 3 D) 1
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 3

Explanation:

Number = quotient x divisor + remainder;
so, here
number = 138 k + 26
=> (23 x 6k) + (23+3)
=> 23(6k+1)+3
so, remainder is 3.

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Q:

Tushar takes 6 hours to complete a piece of work, while Amar completes the same work in 10 hours. If both of them work together, then what is the time required to complete the work?

 

A)  3 hours B) 3 hours 15 minutes
C) 3 hours 30 minutes D) 3 hours 45 minutes
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 3 hours 45 minutes

Explanation:

Let them take x hours working together

1/x = 1/10 + 1/6 = 8/30

X= 30/8 hours = 15/4 hours = 3 hours 45 minutes

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Q:

A,B and C together can finish a task in 7.5 days. C is thrice as productive as A and B alone can do the task in 15 days. In how many days can A and C do the job if B goes on leave?

A) 30 B) 10
C) 20 D) 15
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 15

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