Quantitative Aptitude - Arithmetic Ability Questions

Q:

What smallest number should be added to 4456 so that the sum is completely divisible by 6 ?

A) 4 B) 3
C) 2 D) 1
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 2

Explanation:

6)4456(742
42
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25
24
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16
12
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4
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Required number = (6-4) = 2.

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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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Q:

Divide Rs. 1301 between A and B, so that the amount of A after 7 years is equal to the amount of B after 9 years, the interest being compounded at 4% per annum.

A) Rs.625 B) Rs.626
C) Rs.286 D) Rs.627
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Rs.625

Explanation:

Let the two parts be Rs. x and Rs. (1301 - x).

 x1+41007=1301-x1+41009

 x1301-x=1+41002=2625*2526

 

=> 625x=676(1301-x) 

1301x=676 x 1301x=676.
So,the parts are rs.676 and rs.(1301-676)i.e rs.676 and rs.625

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Q:

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

 

A) UQMI   B) SOKG  
C) MIEB   D) PLHD
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) MIEB  

Explanation:
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Q:

Find the area of a right-angled triangle whose base is 12 cm and hypotenuse is 13cm.

A) 30 B) 40
C) 50 D) 60
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 30

Explanation:

Height of the triangle = 132-122=25 = 5 cm.

 

Its area =12*base*height12*12*530cm2.

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Q:

Find the next number in the series 141,137,146,130,155,119,...

 

A) 147 B) 168
C) 162 D) 182
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 168

Explanation:

The pattern is -4, +9,-16, +25, -36

The next number=119+49=168

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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:

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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