Quantitative Aptitude - Arithmetic Ability Questions

Q:

Find the odd man out of the following number series?

1/2, 1, 3/2, 6, 5/2, 3

A) 1 B) 6
C) 5/2 D) 3/2
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 6

Explanation:

The given series is 1/2, 1, 3/2, 6, 5/2, 3

1/2

1/2 + 1/2 = 1

1 + 1/2 = 3/2

3/2 + 1/2 = 2 (Not 6)

2 + 1/2 = 5/2

5/2 + 1/2 = 3

 

Hence, the odd man in the given number series is 6.

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Q:

In the following question, select the odd word pair from the given alternatives.

 

A) Oxygen – Gas B) Metal – Platinum
C) Liquid – Water D) Solid – Iron
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Oxygen – Gas

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Q:

Select the odd figure out of the following figure series?

 

A) d B) b
C) c D) a
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) d

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Q:

A and B started a business jointly A's investment was thrice the investment of B and the period of his investment was two times the period of investment of B. If B received Rs. 4000 as profit, then their total profit is :

A) 22000 B) 28000
C) 32000 D) 36000
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 28000

Explanation:

Suppose B invested Rs. x for y months. Then, A invested Rs. 3x for 2y months.

So, A : B = (3x * 2y) : (x * y) = 6xy : xy = 6 : 1.

B's profit : Total profit  = 1 : 7.

Let the total profit be Rs. x Then,  1/7 = 4000/x  or x = 28000.

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Q:

A trader sold an article at a loss of 5% but when he increased the selling price by Rs.65 he gained 3.33% on the cost price. If he sells the same article at Rs. 936, what is the profit percentage?

A) 15% B) 16.66%
C) 20% D) data insufficient
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 20%

Explanation:

103.33 CP- 0.95 CP = 65

 

 CP = Rs. 780 

 

profit (%) = (936 - 780)/780  x 100 = 20%

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Q:

If the simple interest on a sum of money at 5% per annum for 3 years is Rs. 1200, find the compound interest on the same sum for the same period at the same rate.

A) 1261 B) 1271
C) 1281 D) 1291
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 1261

Explanation:

Clearly, Rate = 5% p.a., Time = 3 years, S.I.= Rs. 1200. . .
So principal=RS [100*1200]/3*5=RS 8000
Amount = Rs. 8000 x [1 +5/100]^3 - = Rs. 9261.
.. C.I. = Rs. (9261 - 8000) = Rs. 1261.

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Q:

The average age of a husband and his wife was 23 years at the time of their marriage. After  five years they have a one-year old child. The average age of the family now is : 

A) 25 B) 23
C) 19 D) 18
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 19

Explanation:

Sum of the present ages of husband, wife and child = (23 * 2 + 5 * 2) + 1 = 57 years.

Required average = (57/3) = 19 years.

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Q:

In a 100 m race, A can give B 10 m and C 28 m. In the same race B can give C

A) 18 m B) 20 m
C) 27 m D) 9m
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 20 m

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