Quantitative Aptitude - Arithmetic Ability Questions

Q:

P can do (1/4)th of work in 10 days, Q can do 40% of work in 40 days and R can do (1/3)rd of work in 13 days. Who will complete the work first?

A) P B) Q
C) R D) Both P and R
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) R

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Q:

3/4 divided by 2 is

A) 3/2 B) 2/3
C) 8/3 D) 3/8
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 3/8

Explanation:

3/4 divided by 2

= 3/4/2

= 3/4x2

= 3/8.

 

Hence, 3/4 divided by 2 is equal to 3/8.

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Q:

If a person repaid Rs. 22500 after 10 years of borrowing a loan, at 10% per annum simple interest find out what amount did he take as a loan?

A) 11,225 B) 11,250
C) 10,000 D) 7,500
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 11,250

Explanation:

SI = PTR/100

SI = PX100/100

SI = P

So, Amount=P+SI=2P→22500 = 2P→P = 11250

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Working together A, B and C can complete a task in 12 days. A and B can do the task in 55 days and 66 days respectively if they worked alone. In how many days can C do the task if he worked alone?

A) 22 B) 44
C) 20 D) 40
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 20

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Q:

The HCF of two numbers is 11 and their LCM is 330. If one of the number is 55. Find the other number.

A) 33 B) 66
C) 44 D) 77
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 66

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Q:

What is the fourth proportional to 336, 288 and 161?

A) 184 B) 115
C) 138 D) 134
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 138

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Q:

Find the compound amount if $2900 is deposited at 5% interest for 10 years if interest is compounded daily

A) 4781.13 B) 5781
C) 3456 D) 4567
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 4781.13

Explanation:

M=P(1+i/365)^365n

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If a + b + c = 7/12, 3a – 4b + 5c = 3/4 and 7a – 11b – 13c = – 7/12, then what is the value of a + c?

A) 1/2 B) 5/12
C) 3/4 D) 1/4
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 5/12

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