Quantitative Aptitude - Arithmetic Ability Questions

Q:

The ratio of petrol and kerosene in the container is 3:2 when 10 liters of the mixture is taken out and is replaced by the kerosene, the ratio become 2:3. Then total quantity of the mixture in the container is:

A) 25 B) 30
C) 45 D) cannot be determined
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 30

Explanation:

pool : kerosene 

   3  :  2(initially) 

   2  :  3(after replacement)

 

 Remaining QuantityInitial Quantity=1-Replaced QuantityTotal Quantity

 

(for petrol)   23=1-10k

 => K = 30

 Therefore the total quantity of the mixture in the container is 30 liters.

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Q:

Two trains started at the same time, one from A to B and the other from B to A . If they arrived at B and A respectively 4 hours and 9 hours after they passed each other the ratio of the speeds of the two trains was 

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

Explanation:

Note : If two trains (or bodies) start at the same time from points A and B towards each other and after crossing they take a and b sec in reaching B and A respectively, then: (A's speed) : (B's speed) = (b : a)

Therefore, Ratio of the speeds of two trains = 9:4 = 3 : 2

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Q:

Find the volume (in cm3) of a right circular cone of diameter 7 cm and height 7 cm.

 

A) 69.06   B) 16.43  
C) 11.15   D) 89.83
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 89.83

Explanation:
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Q:

A and  B can do  a piece of work in 30 days , while  B and C can do the same work in 24 days and C and A in 20 days . They all work together for 10 days when B and C leave. How many days more will A take to finish  the work?

A) 18 days B) 24 days
C) 30 days D) 36 days
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 18 days

Explanation:

2(A+B+C)'s 1 day work = 1/30 + 1/24 + 1/20 = 1/8

=>(A+B+C)'s  1 day's work= 1/16

work done by A,B and C in 10 days=10/16 = 5/8

Remaining work= 3/8

A's 1 day's work= 116-124=148

Now, 1/48 work is done by A in 1 day.

 So, 3/8 work  wil be done by A in =48 x (3/8) = 18 days

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Q:

(x-2) men can do a piece of work in x days and (x+7) men can do 75% of the same work in (x-10)days. Then in how many days can (x+10) men finish the work?

A) 27 days B) 12 days
C) 25 days D) 18 days
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 12 days

Explanation:

34×(x-2)x=(x+7)(x-10)

x2-6x-280 =0 

=> x= 20   and   x=-14

 so, the acceptable values is x=20 

Therefore, Total work =(x-2)x = 18 x 20 =360 unit

 Now   360 = 30 x k         

=> k=12 days

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Q:

(2,14,16), (3,21,24), (8,56,64), (5,35,41)

 

The set that does NOT belong to the group is

 

A) (5,35,41) B) (2,14,16)
C) (3,21,24) D) (8,56,64)
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) (5,35,41)

Explanation:
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Q:

Rajeev's age after 15 years will be 5 times his age 5 years back. What is the present age of rajeev?

A) 12 B) 14
C) 22 D) 10
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 10

Explanation:

Let Rajeev's present age be  x years.

Rajeev's age after 15 years = (x + 15) years.

Rajeev's age 5 years back = (x - 5) years

Then ATQ, 

x + 15 = 5 (x - 5)

x + 15 = 5x - 25

=> x = 10

 

Hence, Rajeev's present age = x = 10 years.

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Q:

The angle between the minute hand and the hour hand of a clock when the time is 8:30  

A) 80 Degrees B) 75 Degrees
C) 60 Degrees D) 105 Degrees
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 75 Degrees

Explanation:

Angle traced by hour hand in 17/2 hrs = 36012×172o = 255 

 

Angle traced by min hand in 30 min = 36060×30o = 180 

 

Therefore,  Required angle = (255 - 180) = 75o

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