Quantitative Aptitude - Arithmetic Ability Questions

Q:

Divide Rs.6500 among A,B and C so that after spending 90% , 75% and 60% of their respective saving were in the ratio of 3: 5: 6

Answer

A's spending 90%              \inline \therefore   saving = 10%


B's spending 75%              \therefore   saving = 25%


C's spending 60%              \inline \therefore   saving = 40%


Let us suppose A, B and C saves Rs. 3.5 and 6 respectively.


\inline \therefore 10% of A's saving = Rs.3


100% of A's saving = \inline \frac{3}{10}\times 100 = Rs. 30


25% of B's saving = Rs. 5


100% of B's saving = \inline \frac{5}{25}\times 100 = Rs. 20


40% of C's saving = Rs.6


100% of C's saving = \inline \frac{6}{40}\times 100 = Rs. 15


Divide Rs. 6500 in the ratio of 30 : 20 : 15 as


A's Share  =  \inline \frac{30}{65}\times 6500 = Rs. 3000


B's Share   = \inline \frac{20}{65}\times 6500 = Rs. 2000


C's Share  = \inline \frac{15}{65}\times 6500 = Rs. 1500

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Q:

At present, the ratio between the ages of Arun and Harish is 4:3. After 6 years, Arun's age will be 26 years. What is the age of Harish at present ?

A) 15 years B) 16 years
C) 18 years D) 21 years
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 15 years

Explanation:

Let the present ages of Arun and Harish be 4x and 3x years respectively.

Then, 4x + 6 = 26 => x = 5

Harish's age = 3x = 15 years.

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Q:

A train 800 metres long is running at a speed of 78 km/hr. If it crosses a tunnel in 1 minute, then the length of the tunnel (in meters) is :

A) 130 B) 360
C) 500 D) 540
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 500

Explanation:

Speed =[ 78 x ( 5/18 ) ] m/sec = 65/3 m/sec.

 

Time = 1 minute = 60 sec.

 

Let the length of the tunnel be x metres.

 

Then, [ (800 + x )/ 60 ]= 65/3

 

3(800 + x) = 3900

 

 x = 500.

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Train X crosses a stationary train Y in 60 seconds and a pole in 25 seconds with the same speed. The length of the train X is 300 m. What is the length of the stationary train Y ?

A) 360 m B) 420 m
C) 460 m D) 320 m
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 420 m

Explanation:

Let the length of the stationary train Y be LY
Given that length of train X, LX = 300 m
Let the speed of Train X be V.
Since the train X crosses train Y and a pole in 60 seconds and 25 seconds respectively.
=> 300/V = 25 ---> ( 1 )
(300 + LY) / V = 60 ---> ( 2 )
From (1) V = 300/25 = 12 m/sec.
From (2) (300 + LY)/12 = 60
=> 300 + LY = 60 (12) = 720
=> LY = 720 - 300 = 420 m
Length of the stationary train = 420 m

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A trader sold an article at profit of 20%. Had he bought that article at 60% less price and sold it at Rs 90 less, then he would have gained 50%. What is the value (in Rs) of cost price?

A) 150 B) 200
C) 250 D) 300
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 150

Explanation:
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Q:

An amount doubles itself in 15 years. what is the rate of interest ?

A) 7.85 % B) 9.41%
C) 6.66 % D) 4.21 %
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 6.66 %

Explanation:

Let the principle be Rs. P
As the amount double itself the interest is Rs. P too
So P = P x r x 15/100
=> r = 100/15 = 20/3 % = 6.66 %.

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Q:

The market value of a 10.5% stock, in which an income of Rs. 756 is derived by investing Rs. 9000, brokerage being 14%  is :

A) Rs.108.25 B) Rs.112.20
C) Rs.124.75 D) Rs.125.25
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Rs.124.75

Explanation:

For an income of Rs.756, investment = Rs.9000 

 

For an income of Rs.212, investment = Rs.9000756*212 = Rs.125 

 

For a Rs.100 stock, investment = Rs.125.

 

Market value of Rs. 100 stock  = Rs.125-14 = Rs. 124.75

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In a camp, there is a meal for 120 men or 200 children. If 150 children have taken the meal, how many men will be catered to with remaining meal?

A) 50 B) 40
C) 30 D) 20
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 30

Explanation:

There is a meal for 200 children. 150 children have taken the meal.

 

Remaining meal is to be catered to 50 children.

 

Now, 200 children = 120 men.

 

50 children = 12020050 =30men

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