6500+ Quantitative Aptitude Questions and Answers With Explanation

Q:

A sum of Rs. 427 is to be divided among A, B and C such that 3 times A’s share, 4 tunes B’s share and 7 times C’s share are all equal. The share of C is :

A) 84	B) 140
C) 196	D) 240

Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 84

Explanation:

3A = 4B = 7C = k,Then A = k/3, B = k/4 and C= k/7.

A : B : C = k/3 : k/4 : k/7 = 28:21 :12.

Cs share = Rs. [427 x (12/61)] = Rs. 84

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A rectangular block 6 cm by 12 cm by 15 cm is cut up into an exact number of equal cubes. Find the least possible number of cubes.

A) 30	B) 40
C) 10	D) 20

Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 40

Explanation:

Volume of the block = (6 x 12 x 15) cu.cm = 1080 cu.cm

Side of the largest cube = H.C.F. of 6 cm, 12 cm, 15 cm

= 3 cm.

Volume of this cube = (3 x 3 x 3) cu.cm = 27 cu.cm

Number of cubes = $\frac{1080}{27}$ = 40.

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Aman started a business investing Rs. 70,000. Rakhi joined him after six months with an amount of Rs. 1,05,000 and Sagar joined them with Rs. 1.4 lakhs after another six months. The amount of profit earned should be distributed in what ratio among Aman, Rakhi and Sagar respectively, 3 years after Aman started the business ?

A) 11 : 13 : 15	B) 11 : 13 : 17
C) 12 : 17 : 18	D) 12 : 15 :16

Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 12 : 15 :16

Explanation:

Aman : Rakhi : Sagar = (70000 x 36) : (105000 x 30) : (140000 x 24) = 12 : 15 : 16.

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Q:

The ratio of the areas of a square and a regular hexagon, both inscribed in a circle is?

A) 4 : 3√3	B) 1 : √3
C) 3√3 : 2	D) 2 : 3

Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 4 : 3√3

Explanation:

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Q:

What is the square root of (√5 + 2)/(√5 – 2)?

A) √5 – √4	B) √5 + 2
C) 5 + √2	D) 7

Answer & Explanation Answer: B) √5 + 2

Explanation:

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Q:

${(8)}^{\frac{2}{3}}$ = ?

A) √4	B) 2
C) 4	D) 64

Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 4

Explanation:

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Q:

How many days are there in x weeks x days?

A) 7x * x	B) 8x
C) 14x	D) 7

Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 8x

Explanation:

x weeks x days = (7x + x) days = 8x days.

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Q:

Choose the correct option for the figure shown below.

A) ∡AOP =∡AOQ	B) ∡OAP = ∡OQA
C) AO=OQ	D) AP=AO

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