Quantitative Aptitude - Arithmetic Ability Questions

Q:

The sum of the present ages of a father and his son is 60 years. five years ago, father's age was four times the age of the son. so now the son's age will be:

A) 5 B) 10
C) 15 D) 20
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 15

Explanation:

Let the present ages of son and father be x and (60 -x) years respectively.

Then, (60 - x) - 5= 4(x - 5)

55 - x = 4x - 20

5x = 75  => x = 15

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Q:

Find the next number in the given series ?


3, 7, 6, 5, 9, 3, 12, 1, 15, . . .

A) 2 B) 0
C) 1 D) -1
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) -1

Explanation:

3, 7, 6, 5, 9, 3, 12, 1, 15, ... has two different series

1) 3, 6, 9, 12, 15.....

2) 7, 5, 3, 1, .....

-1 is the next number.

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Q:

Consider the figure shown below and choose the correct option for the length of MN.

 

A) d2-r1-r22 B) d2+r1-r22
C) d2-r1-r22 D) d+r1-r22
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) d2-r1-r22

Explanation:
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Q:

On dividing 2272 as well as 875 by 3-digit number N,we get the same remainder.The sum of the digits of N is:

A) 13 B) 12
C) 11 D) 10
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 10

Explanation:

(2272-875) = 1397, is exactly divisible by N.

Now , 1397 = 11 x 127

The required 3-digit number is 127,the sum of digits is 10.

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Q:

A card is drawn from a pack of 52 cards. The probability of getting a queen of club or a

king of heart is:

A) 2/13 B) 1/13
C) 1/26 D) 1/52
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 1/26

Explanation:

Here, n(S) = 52.

Let E = event of getting a queen of club or a king of heart.

Then, n(E) = 2.

P(E) =n(E)/n(S)=2/52=1/26.

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Q:

What is the compound interest earned at the end of 3 years?

I. Simple interest earned on that amount at the same rate and for the same period is Rs. 4500.

II.The rate of interest is 10 p.c.p.a.

III.Compound interest for 3 years is more than the simple interest for that period by Rs.465.

A) I and II only B) II and III only
C) I and III only D) Either II or III only
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Either II or III only

Explanation:

 

 

 

 

 

 

I. gives, S.I for 3 years = Rs. 4500.

 

 

 

II. gives, Rate = 10% p.a.

 

 

 

III. gives, (C.I.) - (S.I.) = Rs. 465.

 

 

 

Clearly, using I and III we get C.I. = Rs. (465 + 4500).

 

 

 

Thus, II is redundant.

 

 

 

Also, from I and II, we get sum =

 

 

 

100 x 4500

 

 

 

= 15000.

 

 

 

10 x 3

 

 

 

Now C.I. on Rs. 15000 at 10% p.a. for 3 years may be obtained.

 

 

 

Thus, III is redundant.

 

 

 

Either II or III is redundant.

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Q:

A team of 8 persons joins in a shooting competition. The best marksman scored 85 points. If he had scored 92 points, the average score for the team would have been 84. The number of points, the team scored was :

A) 665 B) 657
C) 658 D) 678
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 665

Explanation:

Let the total score be x.

(x + 92 - 85) / 8 = 84.

So,  x + 7 = 672   => x = 665.

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Q:

Simplify the following :

4 15 × 3 13 + ? = 20% of 120

A) 10 B) 24
C) 36 D) 40
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 10

Explanation:

Given equation can be written as

215 x 103 + ? = 24=> 14 + ? = 24=> ? = 24 - 14=> ? = 10

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