Quantitative Aptitude - Arithmetic Ability Questions

Q:

An amount of money was lent for 3 years. What will be the difference between the simple  and the compound interest earned on it at the same rate?
I. The rate of interest was 8 p.c.p.a.
II. The total amount of simple interest was Rs. 1200

A) I alone sufficient while II alone not sufficient to answer B) alone sufficient while I alone not sufficient to answer
C) Both I and II are not sufficient to answer D) Both I and II are necessary to answer
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Both I and II are necessary to answer

Explanation:

Given: T = 3 years.
I. gives: R = 8% p.a.
II. gives: S.I. = Rs. 1200.
Thus, P = Rs. 5000, R = 8% p.a. and T = 3 years.
Difference between C.I. and S.I. may be obtained.
So, the correct answer is (D).

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Q:

The compound interest on Rs. 30,000 at 7% per annum is Rs. 4347. The period (in years) is

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

Explanation:

 

 

 

Amount = Rs(30000 + 4347) = Rs.34347.

 

 

 

Let the time be n years. Then,

 

 300001+7100n=34347

 

 

 

107100n=3434730000=1144910000=1071002

 

 

 

n= 2years.

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Q:

A metallic sheet is of rectangular shape with dimensions 48 m x 36 m. From each of its corners, a square is cut off so as to make an open box. If the length of the square is 8m, the volume of the box (in m3) is:

A) 4830 B) 5120
C) 6420 D) 8960
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 5120

Explanation:

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Q:

A train covers 180 km distance in 5 hours. Another train covers the same distance in 1 hour less. What is the difference in the distances covered by these trains in one hour if they are moving in the same direction?

A) 15 kms B) 9 kms
C) 6 kms D) 18 kms
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 9 kms

Explanation:

The first train covers 180 kms in 5 hrs

=> Speed = 180/5 = 36 kmph

Now the second train covers the same distance in 1 hour less than the first train => 4 hrs

=> Speed of the second train = 180/4 = 45 kmph

Now, required difference in distance in 1 hour = 45 - 36 = 9 kms.

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Q:

Find the perimeter and area of a square that has a side of length 14 feet.

A) 176 B) 186
C) 196 D) 206
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 196

Explanation:

Perimeter of a square p=4s ,where s=length of its side 

=> p=4(14)=56 feets 

 

Area  of a square A = s x s

=> A=196


The perimeter is 56 feet, and the area is 196 square feet.

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Q:

In a lottery, there are 10 prizes and 25 blanks. A lottery is drawn at random. What is the probability of getting a prize ?

A) 1/7 B) 2/7
C) 3/7 D) 2/5
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 2/7

Explanation:

P(getting prize) = 10/ (10 + 25) =2/7

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Q:

P, Q and R start simultaneously from A to B. P reaches B, turns back and meet Q at a distance of 11 km from B. Q reached B, turns back and meet R at a distance of 9 km from B. If the ratio of the speeds of P and R is 3:2, what is the distance between A and B ?

A) 99 B) 100
C) 89 D) 1
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 99

Explanation:

Let, Distance between A and B = d

 

Distance travelled by P while it meets Q = d + 11

 

Distance travelled by Q while it meets P = d – 11

 

Distance travelled by Q while it meets R = d + 9

 

Distance travelled by R while it meets Q = d – 9

 

Here the ratio of speeds of P & Q => SP : SQ = d + 11 : d – 11

 

The ratio of speeds of Q & R => SQ : SR = d + 9 : d – 9

 

But given Ratio of speeds of P & R => P : R = 3 : 2

 SPSR = SPSQxSQSR = d+11d+9d-11d-9

 

=> d+11d+9d-11d-9 = 3/2

 

=>  d = 1, 99

 

=> d = 99 satisfies.

 

Therefore, Distance between A and B = 99

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Q:

The rational for the recurring decimal 0.125125......is

A) 125/99 B) 125/999
C) 125/9999 D) 125/9
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 125/999

Explanation:

   0.125125...... = 0.125¯ =   125/999

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