Quantitative Aptitude - Arithmetic Ability Questions

Q:

The TrueDiscount on a certain sum of money due 3 years hence is Rs.250 and SimpeInterest on the same sum for same time and same rate is Rs375. Find sum and rate%?

A) (16 + 4/3)% B) (16 +1/3)%
C) (16 + 5/3)% D) (16 + 2/3)%
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) (16 + 2/3)%

Explanation:

sum = [(S.I x T.D)/(S.I-T.D)] = Rs. [(375 x 250)/(375-250)] = Rs.750 

Rate = (100 x 375)/(750 x 3) =1623 %

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Q:

The value of log3437 is :

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

Explanation:

log3437log73713log77We know that logxx = 1=> 13

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Q:

Akhil after travelling 50 km meets Raju who suggests him to go slower. He then proceeds at ¾ of his former speed and arrives at his destination 35 minutes late. Had the meeting occurred 24 km further Akhil would have reached its destination 25 minutes late. What is the initial speed of Akhil?

 

A) 48 kmph B) 36 kmph
C) 24 kmph D) 20 kmph
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 48 kmph

Explanation:

Let the initial speed of Akhil be '4p' kmph

Then speed after decrease in speed = '3p' kmph

We know that, 

Change in speed == Change in time

According to the given data,

243p - 244p = 35 - 2560=> p = 12

 

Hence, the initial speed of Akhil = 4p = 4 x 12 = 48 kmph.

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Q:

Sreya bought a plot for Rs. 6,00,000,  then sold half of the plot at 10 % profit and rest at 15% profit. What is the total profit % that Sreya gain? 

A) 13.8 % B) 11.4 %
C) 12.5 % D) 14.5 %
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 12.5 %

Explanation:

10% profit at half plot = 600000/2 x 10/100 = Rs. 30,000

15% profit at remaining half plot = 600000/2 x 15/100 = Rs. 45,000

Now, total profit = 30000 + 45000 = 75000

Profit % = 75000/600000 x 100 = 12.5 %

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Q:

The sum of the ages of 5 children born at the intervals of 3 years each is 50 years. What is the age og the youngest child ?

A) 8 yrs B) 16 yrs
C) 6 yrs D) 4 yrs
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 4 yrs

Explanation:

Let the age of the youngest child is 'X' years.
Then the child elder than the yongest is 'X + 3' yrs
Since each have 3yrs difference upto 5 children
And given that
=> X + X+3 + X+6 + X+9 + X+12 = 50
=> 5X + 30 = 50
=> X = 4 yrs.

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Q:

A cistern 6m long and 4 m wide contains water up to a depth of 1 m 25 cm. The total area of the wet surface is:

A) 49 sq.m B) 50 sq.m
C) 51 sq.m D) 52 sq.m
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 49 sq.m

Explanation:

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Q:

Out of sixty students, there are 14 who are taking Economics and 29 who are taking Calculus. What is the probability that a randomly chosen student from this group is taking only the Calculus class ?

A) 8/15 B) 7/15
C) 1/15 D) 4/15
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 7/15

Explanation:

Given total students in the class = 60
Students who are taking Economics = 24 and
Students who are taking Calculus = 32
Students who are taking both subjects = 60-(24 + 32) = 60 - 56 = 4
Students who are taking calculus only = 32 - 4 = 28
probability that a randomly chosen student from this group is taking only the Calculus class = 28/60 = 7/15.

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Q:

 83% of 2350 = ?

A) 1889.95 B) 1912.35
C) 1875.25 D) 1950.50
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 1950.50

Explanation:
83% of 2350 = ?
 
83/100 x 2350
 
=8.3 x 235
 
=1950.50
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