6500+ Quantitative Aptitude Questions and Answers With Explanation

Q:

The compound interest on a certain sum for 2 years at 10% per annum is Rs. 1155. The simple interest on the same sum for double the time at half the rate percent per annum is ?

A) Rs. 1100	B) Rs. 5500
C) Rs. 1400	D) Rs. 4120

Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Rs. 1100

Explanation:

Let the sum be Rs.x. Then,

$[x {(1 + \frac{10}{100})}^{2} - x] = 1155$

$\Rightarrow x [{(\frac{11}{10})}^{2} - 1] = 1155$

=> x =5500

sum = Rs. 5500.

So, S.I = Rs. $(\frac{5500 \times 5 \times 4}{100})$ = 1100

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The cost price of three varieties of mangoes namely M, N and O is Rs. 20/kg, Rs. 40/kg and Rs. 50/kg respectively. Find the selling price of one kg of mango in which these three varieties of mangoes are mixed in the ratio of 2 : 3 : 5 such that there is a net profit of 20%?

A) Rs. 47	B) Rs. 49.2
C) Rs. 48.5	D) Rs. 50.3

Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Rs. 49.2

Explanation:

Total cost of all varieties of mangoes = 20 x 2 + 40 x 3 + 50 x 5 = 40 + 120 + 250 = Rs. 410

Then, cost of 1 kg mangoes = 410/10 = Rs. 41

To get 20% profit,

The rate at which the mangoes should be sell = 120/100 x 41 = Rs. 49.2

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One side of a triangle has length 8 and a second side has length 5. Which of the following could be the area of the triangle?

A) 24	B) 20
C) 26	D) 34

Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 20

Explanation:

The maximum area of the triangle will come when the given sides are placed at right angles. If we take 8 as the base and 5 as the height the area = ½ x 8 x 5=20

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Q:

8 years ago Ramana's mother was five times older than her daughter. After 8 years the mother will be twice older than her daughter. Find the present age of Ramana?

Answer

Let Ramana's age 8 years ago be x years and mother's age 8 years ago be 5x

$\Rightarrow$ 2(x + 16) = 5x + 16

$\Rightarrow$ 2x + 32 = 5x + 16

$\Rightarrow$ 3x = 16

$\Rightarrow$ $x=\frac{16}{3}$ years

Hence, Present age of Ramana = $x+8=\frac{16}{3}+8=\frac{40}{3}=13\frac{1}{3}$ years

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Q:

Which of the following statements is not correct?

A) log10 = 1	B) log (2 + 3) = log (2 x 3)
C) log1 = 0	D) log (1 + 2 + 3) = log 1 + log 2 + log 3

Answer & Explanation Answer: B) log (2 + 3) = log (2 x 3)

Explanation:

log (2 + 3) = log 5

log (2 x 3) = log 2 + log 3

log (2 + 3) $\neq$ log (2 x 3)

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Q:

5 sin(x)+ 12 cos(x) + r is always greater than or equal to zero. What is the smallest value satisfied by 'r' ?

A) -13	B) 11
C) 13	D) -11

Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 13

Explanation:

Given,

5sinx + 12cosx ≥ -r

$\Rightarrow 13 (\frac{5}{13} \sin x + \frac{12}{13} \cos x) \geq - r$ cosx) ≥ -r

$\frac{5}{13}$ = cosA => sinA = $\frac{12}{13}$

=> 13(sinx cosA + sinA cosx) ≥ -r

=> 13(sin(x + A)) ≥ -r

we know that , -1 ≤ sin (angle) ≤ 1

=> 13sin (x + A) ≥ -13 $\Rightarrow r_{m i n} = 13$

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Q:

In how many ways, can zero or more letters be selected form the letters AAAAA?

A) 5	B) 6
C) 2	D) 8

Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 6

Explanation:

Selecting zero'A's= 1

Selecting one 'A's = 1

Selecting two 'A's = 1

Selecting three 'A's = 1

Selecting four 'A's = 1

Selecting five 'A's = 1

=> Required number ofways =6

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In the following question a number series is given which has only one wrong number. You have to find out the wrong number?

7.5 47.5 87.5 157.5 247.5 357.5 487.5

A) 47.5	B) 87.5
C) 247.5	D) 357.5

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