Quantitative Aptitude - Arithmetic Ability Questions

Q:

Find the probability of selecting 2 woman when four persons are choosen at random from a group of 3 men, 2 woman and 4 children.

A) 1/5 B) 1/7
C) 1/6 D) 1/9
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 1/6

Explanation:

Out of 9 persons,4 can be choosen in 9C4 ways =126.

 

Favourable events for given condition = 2C2*7C2= 21.

 

So,required probability = 21/126 =1/6.

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Q:

If there is a total of 104 weekly instalments and a third deposit, find the interest rate

A) 2.82 B) 3.82
C) 4.82 D) 5.82
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 4.82

Explanation:

R = (100 x I)/( P x T)

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Q:

The average age of husband, wife and their child 3 years ago was 24 years and that of wife and child 5 years ago was 25 years. The present age of the husband is:

A) 21 yrs B) 27 yrs
C) 29 yrs D) 31 yrs
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 21 yrs

Explanation:

Sum of ages of husband, wife and child= (24 × 3) + 9 = 81 years

Sum of ages of wife and child => 25 × 2 + 10 = 50 + 10 = 60 years

Age of husband = 81 - 60 = 21 years.

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Q:

A man wills 40% of his wealth to his wife and rest to his children. What percent of the wealth willed to the wife do the children get?

A) 150 B) 66.6
C) 50 D) 20
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 150

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Q:

Assume that money can be invested at 8% compounded quarterly,which is larger,$2500 now or $3800 in 5 years?

A) 1557.29 B) 2557.29
C) 2567 D) 2457
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 2557.29

Explanation:

First find the present value of $3800,then compare present values:

 

M  = p(1+i/4)^4n

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Q:

If (4a +7b) (4c-7d) = (4a -7b) (4c +7d, then which one of the following is correct ?

A) a/b = c/d B) a/d = c/b
C) a/b = d/c D) none
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) a/b = c/d

Explanation:

(4a+7b)(4c-7d) = (4a-7b)(4c+7d)

(4a+7b)/(4a-7b) = (4c+7d)/(4c-7d)

Using componendo and dividendo

(4a+7b)+(4a-7b) / (4a+7b)-(4a-7b)

= (4c+7d)+(4c-7d) / (4c+7d)-(4c-7d)

Or 8a/14b = 8c/14d

Or a/b = c/d

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Q:

The bankers discount and true discount on a sum of money due 8 months hence are Rs.120 & Rs.110 resp. Find the sum.

A) 1457 B) 1320
C) 1140 D) 1260
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 1320

Explanation:

Sum = (B.D * T.D) / (B.D) -(T.D)

= (120 * 110) / (120 -110)

= 1320

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Q:

Rs 6300 is divided among A, B and C in the ratio of 1/2 : 1 : 3/5. What is the share (in Rs) of B?

A) 3300 B) 2700
C) 3000 D) 4200
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 3000

Explanation:
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