Quantitative Aptitude - Arithmetic Ability Questions

Q:

The difference between the squares of two consecutive odd integers is always divisible by ?

A) 8 B) 2
C) 6 D) 4
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 8

Explanation:

Let the two consecutive odd integers be (2x + 1) and (2x + 3)

Then,

(2x + 3)2 - (2x + 1)2

= (2x + 3 + 2x + 1) (2x + 3 - 2x - 1)

= (4x + 4)(2)
= 8 (x + 1), which is always divisible by 8

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Q:

Equal quantities of three mixtures of milk and water are mixed in the ratio 1:2, 2:3 and 3:4. The ratio of water and milk in the mixture is ?

A) 193 : 122 B) 97 : 102
C) 115 : 201 D) 147 : 185
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 193 : 122

Explanation:

Given the three mixtures ratio as (1:2),(2:3),(3:4)

(1+2),(2+3),(3+4)

Total content = 3,5,7

 

Given equal quantities of the three mixtures are mixed, then LCM of 3, 5, 7 = 105

105/3 = 35 , 105/5 = 21 , 105/7 = 15

 

Now, the individual equal quantity ratios are (35x1, 35x2), (21x2, 21x3), (15x3, 15x4)

 i.e (35,70), (42,63), (45,60)

 

So overall mixture ratio of milk and water is

35+42+45 : 70+63+60

122:193

 

But in the question asked the ratio of water to milk = 193 : 122

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Q:

 In a 300 m race, A beats B by 22.5 m or 6 seconds. B's time over the course is:

A) 86 sec B) 80 sec
C) 76 sec D) None of these
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 80 sec

Explanation:

B runs 45/2mts in 6 sec

 

B covers 300m in (6*2/45*300)sec =80 sec

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Q:

The largest 4 digit number exactly divisible by 88 is ?

A) 9944 B) 9768
C) 8888 D) 9988
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 9944

Explanation:

The largest 4 digit number is = 9999
After dividing 9999 with 88, we get 55 as remainder
so largest 4 digit number divisible by 88 = 9999-55 = 9944.

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52 22008
Q:

Find the appropriate relation for quantity 1 and quantity 2 in the following question:

Quantity I: the unit digit in (6817)754

Quantity II: the unit digit in (365×659×771)

A) Quantity I > Quantity II B) Quantity I < Quantity II
C) Quantity I ≥ Quantity II D) Quantity I ≤ Quantity II
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Quantity I > Quantity II

Explanation:
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1 21998
Q:

The difference between simple and compound interest compounded annually on a certain sum of money for 2 years at 4% per annum is re.1. the sum is

A) 625 B) 630
C) 640 D) 650
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 625

Explanation:

sum=Rs.x

C.I=[x(1+4/100)^2-x]=(676/625x-x)=51/625

S.I=(x*4*2)/100=2x/25

x=625

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15 21997
Q:

3 : 12 :: 5 : ?

A) 17 B) 30
C) 26 D) 32
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 30

Explanation:

332 + 3 = 12552 + 5 = 30

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80 21996
Q:

Find the next number in the series 14, 916, 2536,......

A) 4981 B) 6481
C) 4964 D) 6449
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 4964

Explanation:

The pattern is 12 22, 32 42, 52 62

The next number= 72 82= 4964

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