Quantitative Aptitude - Arithmetic Ability Questions

Q:

If the ratio of the ages of two friends A and B is in the ratio 3 : 5 and that of B and C is 3 : 5 and the sum of their ages is 147, then how old is B?

A) 27 Years B) 75 Years
C) 45 Years D) 49 Years
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 45 Years

Explanation:

The ratio of the ages of A and B is 3 : 5.
The ratio of the ages of B and C is 3 : 5.

B's age is the common link to both these ratio. Therefore, if we make the numerical value of the ratio of B's age in both the ratios same, then we can compare the ages of all 3 in a single ratio.

The can be done by getting the value of B in both ratios to be the LCM of 3 and 5 i.e., 15.

The first ratio between A and B will therefore be 9 : 15 and
the second ratio between B and C will be 15 : 25.

Now combining the two ratios, we get A : B : C = 9 : 15 : 25.

Let their ages be 9x, 15x and 25x.
Then, the sum of their ages will be 9x + 15x + 25x = 49x

The question states that the sum of their ages is 147.
i.e., 49x = 147 or x = 3.

Therefore, B's age = 15x = 15*3 = 45

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In the following question, select the odd word from the given alternatives.

 

A) Red B) Green
C) White D) Painting
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Painting

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Q:

A wheel makes 1000 revolutions in covering a distance of 88 km. Find the radius of the wheel.

A) 14 B) 13
C) 12 D) 11
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 14

Explanation:

Distance covered in one revolution = 88×10001000= 88m. 

 

2πR2=88  2×227×R=88  R=88×744

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Q:

Which among the following is different?

 

Super Tackle, Raider, Bowler, Defender

 

A) Defender B) Super Tackle
C) Bowler D) Raider
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Bowler

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Q:

What will be the average of the first 7 positive odd numbers divisible by 5?

 

A) 45 B) 35
C) 40 D) 32
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 35

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A and B invests Rs.8000 and Rs.9000 in a business. After 4 months, A withdraws half of his capital and 2 months later, B withdraws one-third of his capital. In what ratio should they share the profits at the end of the year  ?

A) 21:29 B) 41:54
C) 32:45 D) 37:51
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 32:45

Explanation:

             A              :               B
(8000x4)+(4000x8) : (9000x6)+(6000x6)
         64000           :      90000
=>        32 : 45

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Q:

David obtained 76, 65, 82, 67 and 85 marks (out of 100) in English, Mathematics,Physics, Chemistry and Biology What are his average marks ?

A) 75 B) 68
C) 65 D) 60
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 75

Explanation:

Average =   (76 + 65 + 82 + 67 + 85 )/ 5 = 375/5   =  75.

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At what time between 3 and 4 o’clock will the minute hand and the hour hand are on the same straight line but facing opposite directions ?

A) 3:15 2/8 B) 3:49
C) 3:49 1/11 D) 3:51
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 3:49 1/11

Explanation:

On straight line means 180 degree angle.
180 = 11/2 min – 30 hrs
180 = 11/2 m – 30 × 3
180 = 11/2 m – 90
(180 + 90) 2 = 11 m
m = 540/11 = 49 1/11 minutes.

 

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