Quantitative Aptitude - Arithmetic Ability Questions

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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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If the price of kerosene be raised by 11%, find by how much percent a house holder must reduce his consumption of kerosene so as not to increase his expenditure?

A) 11% B) 9.09%
C) 11.09% D) 8.25%
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 9.09%

Explanation:

Let the price of kerosene be x and household
consumption be y.
Expenditure = xy
New cost of kerosene = 1.1x, let new household
consumption be z.
In order to not to increase expenditure,
xy = 1.1x * a
⇒ a= 10y/ 11
⇒ consumption should decrease by = 1/11 X 100 = 9.09%

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The difference between the present ages of Avanthi and Kapil is 9 years. After 7 years, Kapil’s age is twice of Avanthi’s age. What will be Kapil’s age after 4 years?

A) 15 B) 16
C) 18 D) 20
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 15

Explanation:

Let the present ages of Kapil and Avanthi be K & A

Given difference in their ages = K - A = 9 years ...........(1)

After 7 years, K + 7 =  2(A + 7) ......(2)

K + 7 = 2A + 14

K - 2A = 7 ............(3)

K - A = 9 ....(1)

From (1) & (3),

-A = -2

=> A = 2 years

=> K = 9 + 2 = 11 years

 

Required, age of Kapil after 4 years = 11 + 4 = 15 years.

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The ratio of present ages of Rahul and his sister is 3 : 4. Before 10 years the ratio of their ages was 13:19. What is Rahul's present age (in years)?

A) 36 B) 48
C) 42 D) 54
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 36

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If A = 2B = 4C; what is the value of A : B : C?

A) 4 : 2 : 1 B) 1 : 2 : 4
C) 8 : 4 : 1 D) 16 : 4 : 1
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 4 : 2 : 1

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In the following question, select the odd letter/letters from the given alternatives.

 

A) HM B) KR
C) SX D) GL
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) KR

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P can do (1/4)th of work in 10 days, Q can do 40% of work in 40 days and R can do (1/3)rd of work in 13 days. Who will complete the work first?

A) P B) Q
C) R D) Both P and R
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) R

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If 18th October 2011 was a Sunday, then what day of the week was it on 19th September 2012?

A) Thursday B) Friday
C) Sunday D) Monday
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Monday

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