Quantitative Aptitude - Arithmetic Ability Questions

Q:

A sum of money invested at simpleinterest triples itself in 8 years. How many times will it become in 20 years time?

A) 8 times B) 7 times
C) 6 times D) 9 times
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 6 times

Explanation:

A = P(1 + rt/100)

So, A= 3P (it becomes triples)

3P = P(1 + 8r/100)→r = 25%

Now, when t = 20

⇒A = P(1 + 25*20/100)

⇒A = P(1+ 5)⇒A = 6P

So, it becomes 6 times.

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Q:

A rectangular block has the dimensions 5x6x7 cm it is dropped into a cylindrical vessel of radius 6cm and height 10 cm. If the level of the fluid in the cylinder rises by 4 cm, What portion of the block is immersed in the fluid ?

A) 22/7 x 24/35 B) 22/7 x 36 x 4
C) 22/7 x 36/5 D) 22/7 x 37/21
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 22/7 x 24/35

Explanation:

Since level of water increased in cylinder by height 4. 

This is because of the rectangular block .

 

Therefore , area of rectangular block immersed in water is 

= 227×6×6×4  

Thats why portion of block immersed in water is 

= (22/7 * 36 * 4) / total vol. of rectangle 

= (22/7 * 36 * 4)/ (7*5*6) 

= (22/7 * 24)/ 35.

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Q:

Two persons start running simultaneously around a circular track of length 600 m from the same point at speeds of 25 kmph and 35 kmph. When will they meet for the first time any where on the track  ?

A) 54 sec B) 36 sec
C) 72 sec D) 11 sec
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 36 sec

Explanation:

Time taken to meet the first time = length of track/relative speed

 

Given the length of the track is 600 m

 

The relative speed = 25 + 35 = 60 kmph = 60 x 5/18 m

 

Therefore Time = 60025+35518= 600/60 x (18/5) = 36 sec.

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Q:

Water boils at 212°F or 100°C and melts at 32°F or 0°C .  If the temparature of the particular day  is 35°C , it is equal  to :

A) 85°F B) 95°F
C) 96°F D) 97°F
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 95°F

Explanation:

Let F and C denotes the temparature in Fahrenheit anid Celcsius respectively.

Then, (F - 32) /(212 - 32) = (C - 0)/(100 - 0),  if c = 35, then F = 95.

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Q:

Sixty men can stitch 150 shirts in 30 days working 8 hours a day. In how many days can 35 men stitch 200 shirts working 6 hours a day ?

A) 87.5 B) 89
C) 91.5 D) 93.5
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 91.5

Explanation:

We have M1 D1 H1 / W1 = M2 D2 H2 / W2 (Variation rule)
(60 x 30 x 8)/ 150 = (35 x D2 x 6) / 200
D2 = (60 x 30 x 8 x 200) / (150 x 35 x 6) => D2 = 91.42 days =~ 91.5 days.

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Q:

Ramesh spent Rs. 38460 on the renovation of his home, Rs. 24468 on buying furniture and remaining 28% of the total amount he had as cash with him. What was the total amount ?

A) 87400 B) 92520
C) 88470 D) 90150
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 87400

Explanation:

Let X be the total amount with Ramesh

Given 28% of X = Cash remaining

=> Amount spent = 72% of X = 38460 + 24468 = 62928

=> 72% of X = 62928

=>  X = ?

=> X = 87400

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Q:

A boat having a length 3 m and breadth 2 m is floating on a lake. The boat sinks by 1cm when a man gets on it. The mass of the man is:

A) 12 kg B) 60 kg
C) 72 kg D) 96 kg
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 60 kg

Explanation:

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Q:

There are five cards lying on the table in one row. Five numbers from among 1 to 100 have to be written on them, one number per card, such that the difference between the numbers on any two adjacent cards is not divisible by 4. The remainder when each of the 5 numbers is divided by 4 is written down on another card (the 6th card) in order. How many sequences can be written down on the 6th card ?

A) 4 x 3^4 B) 3^4
C) 4^3 D) 3 x 4^3
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 4 x 3^4

Explanation:

The remainder on the first card can be 0,1,2 or 3 i.e 4 possibilities.
The remainder of the number on the next card when divided by 4 can have 3 possible values (except the one occurred earlier).

For each value on the card the remainder can have 3 possible values.

The total number of possible sequences is: 4*3^4

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