Quantitative Aptitude - Arithmetic Ability Questions

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Tea worth of Rs. 135/kg & Rs. 126/kg are mixed with a third variety in the ratio 1: 1 : 2. If the mixture is worth Rs. 153 per kg, the price of the third variety per kg will be____?

A) Rs. 169.50 B) Rs.1700
C) Rs. 175.50 D) Rs. 180
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Rs. 175.50

Explanation:

Since first second varieties are mixed in equal proportions, so their average price = Rs.(126+135)/2= Rs.130.50

So, Now the mixture is formed by mixing two varieties, one at Rs. 130.50 per kg and the other at say Rs. 'x' per kg in the ratio 2 : 2, i.e., 1 : 1. We have to find 'x'.

 

Cost of 1 kg tea of 1st kind         Cost of 1 kg tea of 2nd kind 

 

 

  

x-153/22.50 = 1  => x - 153 = 22.50  => x=175.50.

 Hence, price of the third variety = Rs.175.50 per kg.

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Q:

Solve the following:


22 - (1/4){-5 - (-48) ÷ (-16)}

 

A) 0 B) 24
C) 22 D) 21
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 24

Explanation:
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3125  256  ?  4  1

Which number replaces the "?" in the question?

A) 27 B) 128
C) 32 D) 64
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 27

Explanation:

In the given series numbers are arranged following the rule,

55,44, 33, 22, 11

 Therefore, the missing number is 27.

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Q:

Insert the missing number.

3, 7, 6, 5, 9, 3, 12, 1, 15, (....)

A) 18 B) 13
C) -1 D) 3
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) -1

Explanation:

There are two series, beginning respectively with 3 and 7. In one 3 is added and in another 2 is subtracted.

The next number is 1 - 2 = -1.

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If the sum of two numbers is 55 and the H.C.F. and L.C.M. of these numbers are 5 and 120 respectively, then the sum of the reciprocals of the numbers is equal to:

A) 55/601 B) 601/55
C) 11/120 D) 120/11
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 11/120

Explanation:

Let the numbers be a and b.

 

Then, a + b = 55 and ab = 5 x 120 = 600.

 

The required sum =1a+1b = a+bab55600=11120

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Two pipes A and B can fill a tank in 15 minutes and 20 minutes respectively. Both the pipes are opened together but after 4 minutes, pipe A is turned off. What is the total time required to fill the tank?

A) 10 min. 20 sec. B) 11 min. 45 sec.
C) 12 min. 30 sec. D) 14 min. 40 sec.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 14 min. 40 sec.

Explanation:

Part filled in 4 minutes =4(1/15+1/20) = 7/15

 

Remaining part =(1-7/15) = 8/15

 

Part filled by B in 1 minute =1/20 : 8/15 :: 1:x 

x = (8/15*1*20) = 1023min = 10min 40sec

The tank will be full in (4 min. + 10 min. + 40 sec.) = 14 min. 40 sec

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Q:

SM@A#N2B4O&3C5P+D2

Using the above sequence find the characters that do NOT belong the group?

AO+, MB5, N32, $2P

 

A) N32 B) AO+
C) $2P D) MB5
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) $2P

Explanation:
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A, B, C rent a pasture. A puts 10 oxen for 7 months, B puts 12 oxen for 5 months and C puts 15 oxen for 3 months for grazing. If the rent of the pasture is Rs. 175, how much must C pay as his share of rent?

A) Rs. 45 B) Rs. 50
C) Rs. 55 D) Rs. 60
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Rs. 45

Explanation:

A:B:C = (10×7):(12×5):(15×3)

         = 70 :60 :45

         = 14 :12 :9

 

C's rent = Rs.(175×9/35)

            =Rs. 45.

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