5555+ Aptitude and Reasoning Questions, Answers With Explanation

Q:

The sum of three numbers is 98. If the ratio of the first to second is 2 : 3 and that of the second to the third is 5 : 8, then the second number is:

A) 10	B) 20
C) 30	D) 40

Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 30

Explanation:

Let the three parts be A, B, C. Then,

A : B = 2 : 3 and B : C = 5 : 8 = $(5 * \frac{3}{5}) : (8 * \frac{3}{5})$ = $3 : \frac{24}{5}$

$\Rightarrow$ A : B : C = 2 : 3 : => = 10 : 15 : 24

$\Rightarrow$ B = $\frac{24}{5}$ = 30

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Q:

One fill pipe A is 3 times faster than second fill pipe B and takes 32 minutes less than the fill pipe B. When will the cistern be full if both pipes are opened together?

A) 6 min	B) 8 min
C) 12 min	D) 10 min

Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 12 min

Explanation:

Let pipe A takes p min to fill

Then,

pipe B takes 3p min to fill

=> 3p - p = 32

=> p = 16 min => 3p = 48 min

Required, both pipes to fill = (48 x 16)/(48 + 16) min = 12 min.

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Q:

A dress on sale in a shop is marked at $D. During the discount sale its price is reduced by 15%. Staff are allowed a further 10% reduction on the discounted price. If a staff member buys the dress what will she have to pay in terms of D ?