6500+ Quantitative Aptitude Questions and Answers With Explanation

Q:

Select the letter which does NOT belong to the group.

A) 3	B) 1
C) 2	D) 4

Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 1

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A large field of 700 hectares is divided into two parts. The difference of the areas of the two parts is one-fifth of the average of the two areas. What is the area of the smaller part in hectares?

A) 315	B) 385
C) 415	D) 485

Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 315

Explanation:

Let the areas of the two parts be x and (700-x) hectares

therefore, $[x - (700 - x)] = \frac{1}{5} [\frac{x + (700 - x)}{2}]$

$\Rightarrow 2 x - 700 = 70$

$\Rightarrow x = 385$

So, the two parts are 385 and 315.

Hence, Area of the smaller = 315 hectares

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Q:

If the mean of a, b, c is M and ab + bc + ca = 0, then the mean of $\frac{a^{2} + b^{2} + c^{2}}{3}$ is :

A) M	B) 3 M^2
C) 2 (M/3)	D) M^2

Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 3 M^2

Explanation:

We have : ( a + b + c) / 3 = M or (a + b + c) = 3M.

Now. ${(a + b + c)}^{2} = {(3 M)}^{2} = 9 M^{2}$ .

$< = > a^{2} + b^{2} + c^{2} + 2 (a b + b c + c a) = 9 M^{2}$

$a^{2} + b^{2} + c^{2} = 9 M^{2}, (a b + b c + c a = 0)$

Required mean = $(\frac{a^{2} + b^{2} + c^{2}}{3}) = \frac{9 M^{2}}{3} = 3 M^{2}$ .

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Q:

A train travelling at a speed of 75 mph enters a tunnel $3 \frac{1}{2}$ miles long. The train is $\frac{1}{4}$ mile long. How long does it take for the train to pass through the tunnel from the moment the front enters to the moment the rear emerges?

A) 2.5 min	B) 3 min
C) 3.2 min	D) 3.5 min

Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 3 min

Explanation:

Total distance covered = $(\frac{7}{2} + \frac{1}{4})$ miles = $\frac{15}{4}$ miles

Time taken = $(\frac{15}{4 * 75})$ hrs = $\frac{1}{20}$ hrs = $(\frac{1}{20} * 60) m i n$ = 3 min

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Q:

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

A) Cauliflower	B) Potato
C) Grapes	D) Brinjal

Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Grapes

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Q:

Three numbers are in the ratio 4 : 5 : 6 and their average is 25. The largest number is :

A) 30	B) 40
C) 50	D) 60

Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 30

Explanation:

Let the numbers be 4x, 5x and 6x, Then, (4x + 5x + 6x ) / 3 = 25

=> 5x = 25

=> x = 5.

Largest number 6x = 30.

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Q:

What is the least number consisting of five digits that is exactly divisible by 12, 18, 20 and 25?

A) 10800	B) 11250
C) 10000	D) 10680

Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 10800

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Q:

A sum of Rs. 725 is lent in the beginning of a year at a certain rate of interest. After 8 months, a sum of Rs. 362.50 more is lent but at the rate twice the former. At the end of the year, Rs. 33.50 is earned as interest from both the loans. What was the original rate of interest?

A) 3.46%	B) 4.5%
C) 5%	D) 6%

Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 3.46%

Explanation:

Let the original rate be R%. Then, new rate = (2R)%.

Note: Here, original rate is for 1 year(s); the new rate is for only 4 months i.e.1/3 year(s).

$(\frac{725 * R * 1}{100}) + (\frac{362.50 * 2 R * 1}{100 * 3}) = 33.50$

=> (2175 + 725) R = 33.50 x 100 x 3

=> (2175 + 725) R = 10050

=> (2900)R = 10050

=> $R = \frac{10050}{2900} = 3.46$

Original rate = 3.46%

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