Arithmetical Reasoning Questions

Q:

There are n boxes and m fruits. If we put 3 fruits in each box 3 fruits will be excess. If we put 4 fruits in each box 1 box will be excess. Find number of boxes and fruits ?

A) 3 & 9 B) 6 & 19
C) 7 & 24 D) 5 & 18
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 7 & 24

Explanation:

7 boxes & 24 Balls.
Let, n = No. of boxes ; m = No. of fruits
3n+3 = m---------->(1)
4(n-1)= m---------->(2)
=>4n-4 = 3n+3;
=>4n-3n = 4+3
n = 7
Put n=7 in eqn(1)
=> 3(7)+3 = m
21+3 = m
m = 24;

Number of boxes = 7 and fruits = 24

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Five students P, Q, R, S and T are sitting on a bench. Q is to the left of P and right of T. S is at the extreme right end and R is to the left of S. Who is sitting third from the left?

A) P B) Q
C) R D) T
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) P

Explanation:
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Q:

9 tens 10 ones equals

A) 910 B) 90
C) 91 D) 100
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 100

Explanation:

9 tens 10 ones equals

=> 9 x 10 + 10 x 1

=> 90 + 10

=> 100.

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Q:

If two line pa + b = 2 and 3a + b = 4 are parallel to each other, then what is the value of p ?

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

Explanation:

Given two lines are parallel

pa+b=2

b=-pa+2..........(1)

3a+b=4

b=-3a+4 ...........(2)

m1 = -p

m2= -3

The condition for the two lines to be parallel is m1=m2

p = 3

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Ramesh, Kamal, Mohit, Amit and Rohit are standing in a row in the order of their heights. Ramesh is shorter than Kamal but taller than Rohit. Mohit is the tallest. Amit is a little shorter than Kamal but little taller than Ramesh. Who is the shortest?

A) Amit B) Mohit
C) Rohit D) Kamal
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Rohit

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Q:

Two angles whose sum is 180 degrees are

A) Complimentary angles B) Supplementary angles
C) Alternate angles D) None of the above
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Supplementary angles

Explanation:

Two angles whose sum is 180 degrees are called supplementary angles.

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Q:

Khushi bought the bangles of equal number of Rs. 34 per piece, Rs. 42 per piece and Rs. 6 per piece. She spends total Rs. 1722 on all types of bangles. How many bangles did she buy of each type  ?

A) 27 B) 13
C) 17 D) 21
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 21

Explanation:

Let number of bangles kushi purchase of each type = x

From the given data,

34x + 42x + 6x = 1722

x = 1722/82 = 21.

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Q:

What are the Multiples of 18?

A) 144 B) 72
C) 306 D) All the above
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) All the above

Explanation:

The Multiples of 18 are 18, 36, 54, 72, 90, 108, 126, ....

 

  • Multiples of 18 are nothing but numbers which are divisible by 18 leaving remainder 0.

 

  • An infinite number of multiples of 18 can be achieved by adding 18 to each subsequent multiple.
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