Quantitative Aptitude - Arithmetic Ability Questions

Q:

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

 

A) Surgeon – Scalpel B) Tailor – Scissors
C) Chisel – Sculptor D) Chef – Knife
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Chisel – Sculptor

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Q:

A sum of Rs.1550 was lent partly at 8% p.a. simple interest. The total interest received after 3 years was Rs.300. The ratio of the money lent at 5% to that lent at 8% is :

A) 5:8 B) 6:7
C) 16:15 D) 17:18
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 16:15

Explanation:

let the sum lent at 5% be Rs.x and that lent at 8% be Rs.(1550-x). then, 

 

Interest on x at 5% for 3 years + interest on (1550-x) at 8% for 3 years = 300

 

 x*5*3100+1500-x*8*3100=300 

 

 x=800

 

Required ratio =  x : (1550-x) = 800 : (1550-800) = 800 : 750 = 16 : 15

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Q:

476 ** 0 is divisible by both 3 and 11.The non zero digits in the hundred's and ten's places are respectively:

A) 6 and 2 B) 8 and 2
C) 6 and 5 D) 8 and 5
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 8 and 5

Explanation:

Let the number  be 476ab0 

 

476ab0 is divisible by 3 

=> 4 + 7 + 6 + a + b + 0 is divisible by 3

=> 17 + a + b is divisible by 3 ------------------------(i)

 

476ab0 is divisible by 11

[(4 + 6 + b) -(7 + a + 0)] is 0 or divisible by 11

=> [3 + (b - a)] is 0 or divisible by 11  --------------(ii)

 

Substitute the values of a and b with the values given in the choices and select the values which satisfies both Equation 1 and Equation 2.

 

if a=6 and b=2, 

17 + a + b = 17 + 6 + 2 = 25 which is not divisible by 3 --- Does not meet equation(i).Hence this is not the answer

 

if a=8 and b=2, 

17 + a + b = 17 + 8 + 2 = 27 which is divisible by 3 --- Meet equation(i)

[3 + (b - a)] = [3 + (2 - 8)] = -3 which is neither 0 nor divisible by 11---Does not meet equation(ii).Hence this is not the answer

 

if a=6 and b=5, 

17 + a + b = 17 + 6 + 5 = 28 which is not divisible by 3 --- Does not meet equation (i) .Hence this is not the answer

 

 

if a=8 and b=5, 

17 + a + b = 17 + 8 + 5 = 30 which is divisible by 3 --- Meet equation 1

[3 + (b - a)] = [3 + (5 - 8)] = 0 ---Meet equation 2

Since these values satisfies both equation 1 and equation 2, this is the answer

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Q:

Find the odd word/letters/number from the given alternatives.

(A) Barbarous

(B) Uncivilized

(C) Gentle

(D) Wild

A) A B) B
C) C D) D
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) C

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Q:

At what angle the hands of a clock are inclined at 15 minutes past 5?

A) 57.5 degrees B) 67.5 degrees
C) 77.5 degrees D) 87.5 degrees
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 67.5 degrees

Explanation:

Angle traced by hour hand in214 21 hrs = 36012×2140 =157102 

 

Angle traced by min. hand in 15 min = 36012×150 = 900 

 

 Required Angle = 157120-900 = 67102

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Q:

X and Y invested in a business. They earned some profit which they divided in the ratio of 2 : 3. If X invested Rs. 40,000, the amount invested by Y is :

A) 20000 B) 40000
C) 60000 D) 80000
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 60000

Explanation:

Suppose Y invested Rs. y. Then 40000/y = 2/3 or y = 60000 .

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Q:

What profit percent is made by selling an article at a certain price, if by selling at 2/3rd of that price, there would be a loss of 20%   ?

A) 30 % B) 25 %
C) 15 % D) 20 %
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 20 %

Explanation:

SP2 = 2/3 SP1
CP = 100
SP2 = 80
2/3 SP1 = 80

SP1 = 120
100 --- 20   => 20%

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Q:

If 3/5 of x is equal to 4/9 of y, then what is the ratio of x and y?

 

 

A) 11 : 15 B) 15 : 23
C) 20 : 27 D) 14 : 25
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 20 : 27

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