Quantitative Aptitude - Arithmetic Ability Questions

Q:

How many 6-digit even numbers can be formed from the digits 1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6 and 7 so that the digits should not repeat and the second last digit is even ?

A) 521 B) 720
C) 420 D) 225
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 720

Explanation:

Let last digit is 2
when second last digit is 4 remaining 4 digits can be filled in 120 ways, similarly second last digit is 6 remained 4 digits can be filled in 120 ways.
so for last digit = 2, total numbers=240

 

Similarly for 4 and 6
When last digit = 4, total no. of ways =240
and last digit = 6, total no. of ways =240
so total of 720 even numbers are possible.

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Q:

1595 is the sum of the square of three consecutive odd numbers. Find the numbers.

 

A) 19, 21, 23 B) 17, 19, 21
C) 21, 23, 25 D) 23, 25, 27
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 21, 23, 25

Explanation:
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Q:

A typist uses a sheet measuring 20cm by 30cm lengthwise.If a margin of 2 cm is left on each side and a 3 cm margin on top and bottom, then percent of the page used for typing is

A) 64% B) 74%
C) 84% D) 94%
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 64%

Explanation:

Area of the sheet = 20×30cm2  

Area used for typing = 20-4×30-6cm2   

required % =384600×100=64%

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Q:

The true discount on a bill of Rs. 540 is Rs. 90. The banker's discount is:

A) 108 B) 115
C) 100 D) 120
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 108

Explanation:

P.W. = Rs. (540 - 90) = Rs. 450.

S.I. on Rs. 450 = Rs. 90.

S.I. on Rs. 540 = Rs.( 90 /450)x 540 = Rs. 108.

B.D. = Rs. 108.

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Q:

The length of a rectangle is twice its breadth. If its length is decreased by 5 cm and breadth is increased by 5 cm, the area of the rectangle is increased by 75 sq.cm. Find the length of the rectangle?

A) 10cm B) 20cm
C) 30cm D) 40cm
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 20cm

Explanation:

Let the breadth of the given rectangle be x then length is 2x.
thus area of the given rect is 2x2

 

 

 

after dec 5cm from length and inc 5cm breadth , new lenght becomes 2x-5 and breadth is x+5.thus new area =(2x-5)(x+5)=2x2+5x-25

since new area is 75 units greater than original area thus
2x2+75 = 2x+5x-25
5x=75+25
5x=100
therefore x=20
hence length of the rectangle is 40 cm.

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Q:

The current birth rate per thousand is 32, whereas corresponding death rate is 11 per thousand. The net growth rate in terms of population increase in percent is given by :

A) 1.2 % B) 2.1 %
C) 3.1 % D) 1.3 %
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 2.1 %

Explanation:

 Net growth on 1000 = (32 - 11) = 21. Net growth on 100 =(21/1000 * 100) %= 2.1%.

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Q:

A retailer buys a radio for Rs 225. His overhead expenses are Rs 15. He sellis the radio for Rs 300. The profit percent of the retailer is

A) 10% B) 50%
C) 25% D) 52%
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 25%

Explanation:

cost price = (225 + 15) = 240 sell price = 300
gain = (60/240)*100 = 25%

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Q:

How many times do the hands of a clock coincide in a day?

A) 20 B) 21
C) 22 D) 23
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 22

Explanation:

The hands of a clock coincide 11 times in every 12 hours (Since between 11 and 1, they
coincide only once, i.e., at 12 o'clock).

The hands overlap about every 65 minutes, not every 60 minutes.
The hands coincide 22 times in a day.

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