Quantitative Aptitude - Arithmetic Ability Questions

Q:

The banker's gain on a sum due 3 years hence at 12% per annum is Rs. 270. The banker's

discount is:

A) 1315 B) 1150
C) 1020 D) 980
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 1020

Explanation:

T.D. =(B.G*100)/(R*T)=Rs(270*100)/(12*3) = Rs. 750.

B.D. = Rs.(750 + 270) = Rs. 1020.

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Q:

The average age of husband, wife and their child 3 years ago was 27 years and that of wife and the child 5 years ago was 20 years. The present age of the husband is

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

Explanation:

Sum of the present ages of husband, wife and child = (27 x 3 + 3 x 3) years = 90 years.

Sum of the present ages of wife and child (20 x 2 + 5 x 2) years  = 50 years.

Husband's present age = (90 - 50) years = 40 years.

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In the following question, select the related number from the given alternatives.

8 : 27 : : 64 : ?

A) 190 B) 144
C) 125 D) 72
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 125

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Q:

Find the volume (in cm3) of a hemisphere of diameter 14 cm.

 

 

A) 512.33 B) 718.67
C) 628 D) 825
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 718.67

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Q:

The area of an equilateral triangle is 49√3 cm2. Find its side (in cm).

 

A) 7 B) 14
C) 28 D) 42
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 14

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Q:

The ratio of investments of two partners is 11:12 and the ratio of their profits is 2 : 3. If A invested the money for 8 months , find for how much time B invested his money.

Answer

Suppose A invested Rs.11 for 8 months and B invested Rs. 12 for x months.


\inline \therefore Ratio of investments of A and B


                  = (11 x 8) : (12 x x)


                  = 88 : 12x 


\inline \therefore \inline \frac{88}{12x}=\frac{2}{3}\Rightarrow x=11

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Q:

 If the circumference of a circle is 88 cm, then what must be its area (in cm2)?

 

A) 1232   B) 616  
C) 704   D) 1408
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 616  

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If (7x+5) deg and (x+5) deg are complementary angles, then find the value of x.

 

 

A) 10 B) 20
C) 30 D) 40
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 10

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