Quantitative Aptitude - Arithmetic Ability Questions

Q:

The average of a set of whole numbers is 27.2. when the 20% of the elements are eliminated from the set of numbers then the average become 34. The number of elements in the new set of numbers can be :

A) 27 B) 35
C) 52 D) 63
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 52

Explanation:

only (c) is correct since it is divisible by 4.

 

Let the original number of element  be x then the new no.of elements will be 

 

            4x5 = K                               

 

So K must be divisible by 4

 

Since,      x =  Kx5/4

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Q:

The average age of A and B, 2 years ago was 26. If the age of A, 5 years hence is 40 yrs, and B is 5 years younger to C, then find the difference between the age of A and C?

A) 11 yrs B) 9 yrs
C) 7 yrs D) 13 yrs
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 9 yrs

Explanation:

Let the present ages of A and B be 'x' and 'y' respectively

From the given data, 

[(x-2) + (y-2)]/2 = 26

=> x+y = 56

But given the age of A, 5 years hence is 40 yrs => present age of A = 40 - 5 = 35 yrs

=> x = 35 => y = 56 - 35 = 21

=> Age of B = 21 yrs

Given B is 5 years younger to C,

=> Age of C = 21 + 5 = 26 yrs

=> Required Difference between ages of A and C = 35 - 26 = 9 yrs.

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Q:

A number increased by 30% gives 390. The number is

A) 180 B) 300
C) 480 D) 260
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 300

Explanation:

Let the number be 'N'
Given N + 30N/100 = 390
=> 130N/100 = 390
=> N = 390 x 10/13
=> N = 300.

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Q:

96 is divided into two parts in such a way that seventh part of first and ninth part of second are equal. Find the smallest part ?

A) 42 B) 54
C) 46 D) 58
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 42

Explanation:

Let x and y be the two parts of 96.

x/7 = y/9 => x:y = 7:9

=> The smallest part is = 7/16 x 96 = 42.

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Q:

A train covers a distance in 50 minutes, if it runs at a speed of 48kmph on an average. Find the speed at which the train must run to reduce the time of journey to 40 minutes.

A) 50 km/hr B) 60 km/hr
C) 65 km/hr D) 70 km/hr
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 60 km/hr

Explanation:

We are having time and speed given, so first we will calculate the distance. Then we can get new speed for given time and distance.
Lets solve it.

Time = 50/60 hr = 5/6 hr
Speed = 48 mph
Distance = S*T = 48 * 5/6 = 40 km

New time will be 40 minutes so,
Time = 40/60 hr = 2/3 hr
Now we know,
Speed = Distance/Time
New speed = 40*3/2 kmph = 60kmph

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Q:

If the true discount on s sum due 2 years hence at 14% per annum be Rs. 168, the sum due is ?

A) Rs.948 B) Rs.876
C) Rs.768 D) Rs.658
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Rs.768

Explanation:

P.W. = 100×T.DR×T = 100×16814×2 = 600.

Sum = (P.W. + T.D.) = Rs. (600 + 168) = Rs. 768.

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Q:

How many iron rods, each of length 7 mts and diameter 2 cms can be made out of 0.88 cubic metre of iron ?

A) 500 B) 600
C) 400 D) 300
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 400

Explanation:

Given length of iron rod =7 mts and  and diameter of rod = 2 cms 

=> r = 1/100 mts

Therefore,  Volume of one rod = πr2h cu. m =  227×11002×7cu. m = 115000 cu. m

Given volume of iron = 0.88 cu. m 

Therefore, Number of rods = 0.88×500011 = 400.

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Q:

If a box contains 10 bulbs,of which just three are defective. If a random sample of five bulbs is drawn, find the probability that the sample contains no defective bulbs.

A) 5/12 B) 7/12
C) 3/14 D) 1/12
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 1/12

Explanation:

Total number of elementary events = 10C5

 

Number of ways of selecting no defective bulbs i.e., 5 non-defective bulbs out of 7 is 7C5.

 

So,required probability =7C510C5 = 1/12.

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