Quantitative Aptitude Practice Question and Answer
8Q: Solve the equation 122x+1 = 1 ? 4049 05b5cc6f4e4d2b4197774efd7
5b5cc6f4e4d2b4197774efd7- 1-1/2true
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Answer : 1. "-1/2"
Explanation :
Answer: A) -1/2 Explanation: Rewrite equation as 122x+1 = 120 Leads to 2x + 1 = 0 Solve for x : x = -1/2
Q: In 16 minutes, the minute hand gains over the hour hand by - 15487 05b5cc6f1e4d2b4197774ef4a
5b5cc6f1e4d2b4197774ef4a- 116 degfalse
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Answer : 3. "88 deg"
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Answer: C) 88 deg Explanation: In one hour, the minute hand gains 330° over the hour hand. i.e., 60 minute, the minute hand gains 330° over the hour hand. ∴ In 16 minutes, the minute hand gain over the hour hand by
Q: Arun purchased 30 kg of wheat at the rate of Rs. 11.50 per kg and 20 kg of wheat at the rate of 14.25 per kg. He mixed the two and sold the mixture. Approximately what price per kg should be sell the mixture to make 30% profit ? 2015 05b5cc6f1e4d2b4197774ef44
5b5cc6f1e4d2b4197774ef44- 1Rs. 17.80false
- 2Rs. 16.30true
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Answer : 2. "Rs. 16.30"
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Answer: B) Rs. 16.30 Explanation: C.P. of 50 kg wheat = (30 * 11.50 + 20 * 14.25) = Rs. 630. S.P. of 50 kg wheat = 130% of Rs. 630 = 130/100 * 630 = Rs. 819. S.P. per kg = 819/50 = Rs. 16.38 = 16.30.
Q: One pipe can fill a tank three times as fast as another pipe. If together the two pipes can fill tank in 36 min, then the slower pipe alone will be able to fill the tank in ? 1619 05b5cc6f1e4d2b4197774ef3f
5b5cc6f1e4d2b4197774ef3f- 185 minfalse
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Answer : 4. "144 min"
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Answer: D) 144 min Explanation: Let the slower pipe alone fill the tank in x min. Then, faster pipe will fill it in x/3 min. 1/x + 3/x = 1/36 4/x = 1/36 => x = 144 min.
Q: A rectangular lawn of dimensions 80 m x 60 m has two roads each 10 m wide running in the middle of the lawn, one parallel to the length and the other parallel to the breadth. What is the cost of traveling the two roads at Rs.3 per sq m ? 1106 05b5cc6eee4d2b4197774ef1b
5b5cc6eee4d2b4197774ef1b- 1Rs. 3600false
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Answer : 3. "Rs. 3900"
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Answer: C) Rs. 3900 Explanation: Area = (l + b – d) d = (80 + 60 – 10)10 => 1300 sq.mts => 1300 x 3 = Rs.3900
Q: Two men A and B start from place X walking at 4 ½ kmph and 5 ¾ kmph respectively. How many km apart they are at the end of 3 ½ hours if they are walking in the same direction ? 3448 05b5cc6eee4d2b4197774ef11
5b5cc6eee4d2b4197774ef11- 12 9/7 kmfalse
- 23 7/5 kmfalse
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Answer : 4. "4 3/8 km"
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Answer: D) 4 3/8 km Explanation: Relative Speed = 5 ¾ - 4 ½ = 1 ¼ Time = 3 ½ h. Distance = 5/4 x 7/2 = 35/8 = 4 3/8 km.
Q: Calculate the number of bricks, each measuring 25 cm x 15 cm x 8 cm required to construct a wall of dimensions 10 m x 4 m x 5 m when 10% of its volume is occupied by concrete ? 1083 05b5cc6eee4d2b4197774ef16
5b5cc6eee4d2b4197774ef16- 16000true
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Answer : 1. "6000"
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Answer: A) 6000 Explanation: Let 'B' be the nuber of bricks. => 10 x 4/100 x 5 x 90/100 = 25/100 x 15/100 x 8/100 x B => 10 x 20 x 90 = 15 x 2 x B => B = 6000
Q: Three numbers which are co-prime to each other are such that the product of the first two is 551 and that of the last two is 1073. The sum of the three numbers is : 1180 05b5cc6eee4d2b4197774ef09
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Answer : 3. "85"
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Answer: C) 85 Explanation: Since the numbers are co-prime, they contain only 1 as the common factor.Also, the given two products have the middle number in common.So, middle number = H.C.F of 551 and 1073 = 29;First number = 551/29 = 19Third number = 1073/29 = 37.Required sum = 19 + 29 + 37 = 85.