Quantitative Aptitude - Arithmetic Ability Questions

Q:

What is the probability of getting a sum 9 from two throws of a dice ?

A) 1/6 B) 1/2
C) 1/9 D) 3/4
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 1/9

Explanation:

In two throws of a die, n(s)=(6 x 6)=36

 

let E= Event of geting a sum 9={(3,6),(4,5),(5,4),(6,3)}

 

P(E) = n(E)/n(S) = 4/36 = 1/9

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Q:

In how many ways the word 'SCOOTY' can be arranged such that 'S' and 'Y' are always at two ends?

A) 720 B) 360
C) 120 D) 24
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 24

Explanation:

Given word is SCOOTY

ATQ,

Except S & Y number of letters are 4(C 2O's T)

Hence, required number of arrangements = 4!/2! x 2! = 4!

= 4 x 3 x 2

= 24 ways.

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Q:

How many numbers up to 101 and 300 are divisible by 11  ?

A) 18 B) 20
C) 19 D) 17
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 18

Explanation:

(300 – 101)/11 = 199/11 = 18 1/11

18 Numbers.

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A merchant receives an invoice for a motor boat for $20 000 with terms 4/30, n/100. What is the highest simple interest rate at which he can afford to borrow money in order to take advantage of the discount?

A) 247.67 B) 237.67
C) 227.67 D) 215.67
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 247.67

Explanation:

Suppose the merchant will take advantage of the cash discount of 4% of $20 000 = $800 by paying the bill within 30 days from the date of invoice. He needs to borrow $20 000 = $800 = $19 200. He would borrow this money on day 30 and repay it on day 100 (the day the original invoice is due) resulting in a 70-day loan. The interest he should be willing to pay on borrowed money should not exceed the cash discount $800.

 

r=I/pt=21.73%

 

The highest simple interest rate at which the merchant can afford to borrow money is 21.73%. This is a break-even rate. If he can borrow money, say at a rate of 15%, he should do so. He would borrow $19 200 for 70 days at 15%. Maturity value of the loan is $19 200(1+0.15(70/365))=$19 752.33

 

savings would be $20 000 − $19 752.33 = $247.67

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Q:

A can complete a piece of work in 12 days and B is 60% more efficient than A. In how many days B will complete the same work  ?

A) 8.7 hrs B) 5.2 hrs
C) 5 hrs D) 7.5 hrs
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 7.5 hrs

Explanation:

Ratio of times taken by A and B = 160 : 100
A can do the work in 12 days
Let B can do the work in "D" days
=> 160:100 = 12 : D
=> D = 12 x 100/160 = 7.5 hrs

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Q:

Rishi bought 30 kg of sugar at the rate of Rs. 9 per kg and 45 kg of sugar at the rate of Rs. 10 per kg. He mixed both type of sugar and sold the mixture at the rate of Rs. 9.75 per kg. What was his gain or loss in the selling of whole sugar?

A) Rs. 10.75 B) Rs. 11.25
C) Rs. 12 D) Rs. 13.50
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Rs. 11.25

Explanation:

Total quantity of sugar = 45 + 30 = 75

Gain or loss can be calculated as

9.75 x 75 - (30 x 9 + 45 x 10)

= 731.25 - 720

= 11.25

 

Hence, in the overall transaction, Rishi got Rs. 11.25 gain.

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Q:

What periodic payment will an investor receive from a $9000, four-year, monthly payment GIC earning a nominal rate of 5.25% compounded monthly?

A) 29.38 B) 39.38
C) 49.38 D) 59.38
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 39.38

Explanation:

i=j/m

The monthly payment will be=PV*I

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Q:

On simple interest an amount becomes Rs. 812 in two years and Rs. 924 in four years. What is the rate of interest on that amount?

A) 7.2% B) 8%
C) 8.5% D) 9.3%
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 8%

Explanation:

We know, 

S.I = PTR/100 where P = principal amount, T = time, R = rate of interest

Here in the given data,

Interest for two years S.I = 924 - 812 = Rs. 112

Now, Principal amount P = 812 - 112 = Rs. 700 

Now,

R = S.I x 100/PT

R = 112 x 100/700 x 2

R = 11200/1400

R = 8%

 

Hence, the rate of interest R = 8%.

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