6500+ Quantitative Aptitude Questions and Answers With Explanation

Q:

Read the data given below and answer the questions based on it.

In the CBSE Board exams last year, 53% passed in Biology, 61% percent passed in English, 60% in Social studies, 24% in Biology and English, 35% in English and social studies, 27% in Biology and social studies and 5% in none.

What is the percentage of students who passed in all subjects?

A) 8	B) 12
C) 7	D) 10

Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 7

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At what time between 4 and 5 o'clock will the hands of a watch point in opposite directions?

A) 54 past 4	B) (53 + 7/11) past 4
C) (54 + 8/11) past 4	D) (54 + 6/11) past 4

Answer & Explanation Answer: D) (54 + 6/11) past 4

Explanation:

4 o'clock, the hands of the watch are 20 min. spaces apart.
To be in opposite directions, they must be 30 min. spaces apart.
Minute hand will have to gain 50 min. spaces.
55 min. spaces are gained in 60 min

50 min. spaces are gained in $\frac{60}{55} \times 50$ min. or $54 \frac{6}{11}$

Required time = $54 \frac{6}{11}$ min. past 4.

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What value will come in place of question mark (?) in following number series?

12, 16, 32, 68, ?

A) 198	B) 164
C) 132	D) 118

Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 132

Explanation:

Given series is

12 16 32 68 ?

Here it follows a pattern that,

12

12 + (2x2) = 16

16 + (4x4) = 32

32 + (6x6) = 68

68 + (8x8) = 132

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Q:

Find the odd one out of the following number series?

9 5 6 14 56 488

A) 56	B) 6
C) 14	D) 5

Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 56

Explanation:

The given number series follows a pattern that,

9

9 x 0.5 + 0.5 = 5

5 x 1 + 1 = 6

6 x 2 + 2 = 14

14 x 4 + 4 = 60 (not equals to 56)

60 x 8 + 8 = 488.

Hence, the odd one in the given number series is 56.

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If the circumference of a circle is 22 cm, then what must be its area (in cm²)?

A) 77	B) 38.5
C) 31.5	D) 63

Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 38.5

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

A) Trouser – Garment	B) Ostrich – Bird
C) Table – Furniture	D) Stationery – Pen

Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Stationery – Pen

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If $3 x^{2} + kx + k = 0$ has no solution, then the value of k will satisfy

A) k > -12	B) k > 12
C) k < 12	D) 0 < k < 12

Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 0 < k < 12

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Find the dividend if the divisor is (x+2), quotient is (4x-5) and the remainder is 12.

A) 4x2+5x+2	B) 4x2+3x+2
C) 4x2-3x+2	D) 4x2+3x-2

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