Quantitative Aptitude - Arithmetic Ability Questions

Q:

The concentration of petrol in three different mixtures (petrol and kerosene) is 1/2 , 3/5 and 4/5 respectively. If 2 litres, 3 litres and 1 litre are taken from these three different vessels and mixed. what is the ratio of petrol and kerosene in the new mixture?

A) 4:5 B) 3:2
C) 3:5 D) 2:3
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 3:2

Explanation:

Concentration of petrol in    A        B        C

                                                1/2      3/5     4/5

Quantity of petrol taken from A = 1 litre out of 2 litre

Quantity of petrol taken from B = 1.8litre out of 3 litre

Quantity of petrol taken from C = 0.8 litre out of 1 litre

Therefore, total petrol taken out from A, B and C = 1+1.8+0.8 =3.6 litres

So, the quantity of kerosen =(2+3+1) - 3.6 =2.4 litre

Thus, the ratio of petrol to kerosene = 3.6/2.4 = 3/2

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A sum of money amounts to Rs. 9800 after 5 years and Rs. 12005 after 8 years at the same rate of simple interest. The rate of interest per annum is:

A) 5% B) 8%
C) 12% D) 15%
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 12%

Explanation:

 

S.I. for 3 years = Rs. (12005 - 9800) = Rs. 2205.

 

S.I. for 5 years = Rs.22053×5= Rs.3675

 

Principle = Rs.(9800-3675) = Rs.6125

 

Hence, Rate = 100×36756125×5 =12%

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Q:

If the number 517?324 is completely divisible by 3,then the smallest whole number in place of ? will be:

A) 2 B) 1
C) 3 D) 7
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 2

Explanation:

Sum of digits = (5 + 1 + 7 + x + 3 + 2 + 4) = ( 22 + x ), which must be divisible by 3.

When x=2. [(22 + 2) = 24 is divisible by 3]

So, the answer is 2

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Q:

The area of a circle of radius 5 is numerically what percent its circumference?

A) 150% B) 250%
C) 350% D) 450%
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 250%

Explanation:

required percentage = πr22πr×100 =250%

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Q:

Which of the following number is largest among all?

 

0.7,0.77,0.077, 0.070707

 

A) 0.070707 B) 0.077
C) 0.77 D) 0.7
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 0.77

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Q:

In what time will Rs. 1000 become Rs. 1331 at 10% per annum compounded annually?

A) 1years B) 2years
C) 3years D) 4years
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 3years

Explanation:

Principal = Rs. 1000; Amount = Rs. 1331; Rate = 10% p.a. Let the time be n years. Then,
[ 1000 (1+ (10/100))^n ] = 1331 or (11/10)^n = (1331/1000) = (11/10)^3
n = 3 years

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Q:

The simple interest at y% for 'y' years will be Rs. y on a sum. Find the principal amount.


 

A) 100/y B) 100 x y
C) 100y2 D) 100 ÷ y2
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 100/y

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Q:

Find the one which does not belong to that group ?

A) 2T0 B) 1R8
C) 2Y4 D) 1P6
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 2Y4

Explanation:

The digits on either side of the letter in each of the groups 1P6, 2T0, and 1R8 indicate the place value of the letter in the alphabet.

This pattern is not followed by 2Y4.

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