Quantitative Aptitude - Arithmetic Ability Questions

Q:

Two letters are randomly chosen from the word TIME. Find the probability that the letters are T and M?

A) 1/4 B) 1/6
C) 1/8 D) 4
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 1/6

Explanation:

Required probability is given by P(E) = n(E)n(S) = 14C2 = 16

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The Age of Ashok , Deepak and Ramu are in the proportion of 3:5:6. If the difference between the ages of Deepak and Ramu is 5 years . what is Ashok's age in years?

Answer

Suppose the ages of Ashok, Deepak and Ramu are 3x, 5x and 6x years respectively.


   


Hence , Ashok's age =  =  = 15 years

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Subject: Problems on Ages

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The average age of Sita and Gita is 30 years. If Rita replaces Sita, then the average age will become 28 years and if Rita replaces Gita, then the average age will become 32 years. What are the respective ages (in years) of Sita, Gita and Rita?

 

A) 40, 44, 36   B)  44, 40, 36  
C) 34, 26, 30   D) 30, 26, 34
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 34, 26, 30  

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A number is selected from the numbers 1,2,3,4.......25.The probability for it to be divisible by 4 or 7 is:

A) 3/25 B) 9/25
C) 1/25 D) None of these
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 9/25

Explanation:

Total numbers = 25

 Numbers divisible by 4 or 7 are 4, 7, 8, 12, 14, 16, 20, 21, 24 = 9

 

 The probability (divisible by 4 or 7) = 9/25

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In a mixture, the ratio of juice and water is 4 : 3. By adding 6 litre water the ratio of juice and water will be 8 : 7. What is the amount of juice in the original mixture ?

A) 38 lit B) 96 lit
C) 48 lit D) 52 lit
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 48 lit

Explanation:

Let the amount of juice and water in original mixture '4x' litre and '3x' litre respectively.

According to given data,

4x/3x+6 =8/7

28x=24x+48

28x–24x=48

4x = 48

x = 12

Amount of juice = 4x = 4×12 = 48 litre.

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The present ages of Kavitha, Rajitha and Haritha are in the ratio of 4 : 7 : 9. Eight years ago, the sum of their ages was 56. Find their present ages (in years).

A) 16,36,28 B) 16,28,36
C) 20,35,45 D) 12,21,27
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 16,28,36

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Compound interest on a certain sum of money at 20% per annum for 2 years is Rs.5995. What is the SI on the same money at 8% per annum for 6 years ?

A) Rs. 5989 B) Rs. 6540
C) Rs. 7844 D) Rs. 6789
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Rs. 6540

Explanation:

Given C.I = 5984, R = 20% , T = 2yrs

 C.I = P1+201002-1

 

5984 = 

 

=> P = (5995x25)/11

 

P = Rs. 13625

 

Now S.I = PTR/100

 

SI = (13625 x 8 x 6)/100 = Rs. 6540

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Q:

In what ratio should two varieties of tea at Rs. 60 per kg and Rs.120 per kg be mixed together so that by selling the mixture at Rs.96 per kg, a profit of Rs.20% is obtained ?

Answer

Let us first calculate the cost of price of the mixture. the selling price of the mixture is given as Rs.96 and the profit is given as 20%. So, Cost price = 100120×96 = Rs. 80


 


Now, let us apply allegation method :


 



 


= 40 : 20 =  2 : 1

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