Quantitative Aptitude - Arithmetic Ability Questions

Q:

If 4x = 10247, then what is the value of x?

 

A) 5/7 B) 4/7
C) 3/7 D) 6/7
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 5/7

Explanation:
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Q:

The G.C.D of 1.08, 0.36 and 0.9 is

A) 0.03 B) 0.9
C) 0.18 D) 0.108
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 0.18

Explanation:

Given numbers are 1.08 , 0.36 and 0.90

 H.C.F of 108, 36 and 90 is 18                  [  G.C.D is nothing but H.C.F]

 Therefore, H.C.F of given numbers = 0.18                 

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Q:

Reena took a loan of Rs. 1200 with simple interest for as many years as the rate of interest. If she paid Rs. 432 as interest at the end of the loan period, what was the rate of interest?

A) 3.6 B) 6
C) 18 D) Cannot be determined
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 6

Explanation:

Explanation:

 

Let rate = R% and time = R years.

 

Then, 1200*R*R100=432

 

12R2=432

 

=>R2=36R=6

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Q:

If 20 men can build a wall 56 meters long in 6 days , what length of  a similar wall can be  built by 35 men in 3 days?

A) 46 B) 47
C) 48 D) 49
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 49

Explanation:

Let the required length be x meters

 More men, More length built     (Direct proportion) 

Less days, Less length built      (Direct Proportion)

Men20:35Days6 : 3 56 :x 

=> (20 x 6 x X)=(35 x 3 x 56) 

=> x = 49 

Hence, the required length is 49 m.

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Q:

If A's height is 40% less than that of B, how much percent B's height is more than that of A?

A) 66.66% B) 76.66%
C) 96.66% D) 86.66%
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 66.66%

Explanation:

Excess of B's height over A's = [(40/(100 - 40)] x 100% =  66.66%

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Q:

Find the odd number in the given number series?

14, 27, 105, 525, 4993

A) 27 B) 105
C) 525 D) 4993
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 525

Explanation:

The given number series is 14, 27, 105, 525, 4993

14

14 x 2 - 1 = 27

27 x 4 - 3 = 105

105 x 6 - 5 = 625 (not 525)

625 x 8 - 7 = 4993

 

Hence, the odd man or number in the given number series is 525.

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Q:

A certain sum of money amounts to Rs 1008 in 2 years and to Rs 1164 in 3 ½  years. Find the sum and the rate of interest.

A) 800, 14% B) 800, 13%
C) 800, 12% D) 800, 19%
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 800, 13%

Explanation:

S.I. for 1 ½ years = Rs (1164 - 1008) = Rs 156 . 

S.I. for 2 years = Rs (156 x 23 x 2)= Rs 208. 

Therefore, Principal = Rs (1008 - 208) = Rs 800. 

Now, P = 800, T= 2 and S.I. = 208.

Therefore, Rate = (100 x S.I.) / (P x T) = [ (100 x 208)/(800 x 2)]% = 13%

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Q:

Find the odd man out?

61, 66, 83, 121, 185

A) 185 B) 121
C) 83 D) 66
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 121

Explanation:

Given number series is 61, 66, 83, 121, 185

Here the given series follows a pattern that,

 

6161 + 22 + 1 = 6666 + 42 + 1 = 8383 + 62 + 1 = 120 (not 121)120 + 82 + 1 = 185

 

 

Hence, the odd man in the given series is 121.

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