Quantitative Aptitude - Arithmetic Ability Questions

Q:

The product of two numbers is 4107. If the H.C.F of these numbers is 37, then the greater number is 

A) 101 B) 107
C) 111 D) 185
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 111

Explanation:

 Let the numbers be 37a and 37b. Then , 37a x 37b =4107  => ab = 3.

 Now co-primes with product 3 are (1,3)

 So, the required numbers are (37 x 1, 37 x 3) i.e, (37,111).

 Therefore, Greater number = 111.

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Q:

Find the odd one in the given series ?

5-20-25, 10-40-50, 4-15-24, 25-100-125

A) 4-15-24 B) 5-20-25
C) 10-40-50 D) 25-100-125
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 4-15-24

Explanation:

In each term second two numbers are multiples of the first number. But in 4-15-24 15 is not multiple of 4.

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Q:

Find the value of 

n+3n2+9n4+......

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

Explanation:
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Q:

The cost of Type 1 rice is Rs. 15 per kg and Type 2 rice is Rs.20 per kg. If both Type 1 and Type 2 are mixed in the ratio of 2 : 3, then the price per kg of the mixed variety of rice is

A) Rs. 19.50 B) Rs. 19
C) Rs. 18 D) Rs. 18.50
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Rs. 18

Explanation:

Let the price of the mixed variety be Rs. x per kg. By the rule of alligation, we have :

 

Cost of 1 kg of type 1 rice           Cost of 1 kg of type 2 rice  

 

 

 

 

(20-x)/(x-15) = 2/3 

 60 - 3x = 2x - 30

  x = 18.

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Q:

Simplify

39.96% of 649.85 ÷13.07 = 45.14 - ?

A) 25 B) 26
C) 27 D) 28
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 25

Explanation:

This can be easily simplified by Approximation process

Given 39.96% of 649.85 ÷13.07 = 45.14 - ? can be written as 

40% of 650 ÷13 = 45 - ?

 

40 x 65010013 = 45 - ?? = 45 - 20? = 25.

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A water tank is two-fifth full.Pipe A can fill a tank in 10 minutes and pipe B can empty it in 6 minutes.If both the pipes are open,how long will it take to empty or fill the tank completely?

A) 6 min.to empty B) 6 min.to fill
C) 9 min.to empty D) 9 min.to fill
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 6 min.to empty

Explanation:

Clearly,pipe B is faster than pipe A and so,the tank will be emptied.

 

part to be emptied = 2/5

 

part emptied by (A+B) in 1 minute=16-110=115

 

115:25::1:x

 

25*15=6mins

 

so, the tank will be emptied in 6 min

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Q:

Find compound interest on Rs. 7500 at 4% per annum for 2 years, compounded annually.

A) 612 B) 712
C) 812 D) 912
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 612

Explanation:

Amount = Rs [7500*(1+(4/100)2] = Rs (7500 * (26/25) * (26/25) ) = Rs. 8112.
therefore, C.I. = Rs. (8112 - 7500) = Rs. 612.

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Q:

Two trains A and B start simultaneously in the opposite direction from two points P and Q and arrive at their destinations 16 and 9 hours respectively after their meeting each other. At what speed does the second train B travel if the first train travels at 120 km/h

A) 90 km/h B) 160 km/h
C) 67.5 km/h D) None of these
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 160 km/h

Explanation:

s1s2=t2t1

120s2=916=34

s2=160km/h

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