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Quantitative Aptitude questions with answers, page 8

1,784 solved Quantitative Aptitude MCQs from SSC, RRB, banking and police exams. Open any question to try it and read the explanation. Want a timed test instead? Free Quantitative Aptitude practice sets.

  1. PYQThe average weight of Atul, Baban and Rakesh is 46 kg. If the average weight of Atul and Baban is 39 kg and the average weight of Baban and Rakesh…
  2. PYQTwo trains of lengths 300 m and 200 m are running in the same direction at speeds of 70 km/h and 120 km/h respectively. How much time (in minutes)…
  3. PYQAkshay has ₹1218. He divided it between his sons Arjun and Kartik and asked them to invest it annually at a compound interest rate of 10% per annum…
  4. PYQAnil has ₹1224. He divided it between his sons Ashok and Raj and asked them to invest it annually at a compound interest rate of 4% per annum. It…
  5. PYQFind the ratio between the cube roots of 12 and 42, and 16 and 56.
  6. PYQA can complete a task in 15 days and B can complete the same task in 24 days. If they work on alternate days, and A starts the work, in how many…
  7. PYQ400 mangoes were bought at the rate of ₹1210 per hundred and sold at a profit of ₹960. Find the selling price per dozen mangoes (in ₹).
  8. PYQThe simple interest on a certain principal at a rate of 5% per annum for a period of 2 years is ₹284. Find the principal (in ₹).
  9. PYQ400 guavas were bought at ₹1240 per hundred and sold at a profit of ₹940. Find the selling price per dozen guavas (in ₹).
  10. PYQFind the third proportional of 20 and 25.
  11. PYQSimple interest of ₹531 is earned on a certain principal at 9% p.a. for 5 years. Find the principal (in ₹).
  12. PYQFind the value of 68 − 6 × [4 + 4 × {12 − 4(6 − 5) × 3} ÷ 15].
  13. PYQThe population of a town increases at 8% per annum. If the current population is 45,000, what will its population be after 2 years?
  14. PYQWhen the smallest number x is divided by 8, 16, 18, 20 and 25, the remainder is 3 each time, but x is divisible by 7. What is the value of x?
  15. PYQSudha's expenditure is 175% more than her savings. If her expenditure decreases by 12% and her savings increase by 40.5%, by what percentage will…
  16. PYQThe height of a right circular cone is 10 cm and the radius of its base is 24 cm. Find the curved surface area of the cone (in cm²).
  17. PYQThe average weight of Amit, Gopal and Akshay is 45 kg. If the average weight of Amit and Gopal is 43 kg and the average weight of Gopal and Akshay…
  18. PYQFind the ratio in which rice worth ₹8.30 per kg should be mixed with rice worth ₹5.30 per kg to get a mixture worth ₹6.30 per kg.
  19. PYQZakir travels from city A to city B. If Zakir drives his car at two-thirds (2/3) of his usual speed, he reaches city B 45 minutes late. If Zakir…
  20. PYQThe ratio of the present ages of a mother and daughter is 7:2. After 12 years, the ratio of their ages will be 9:4. What is the mother's present age?
  21. PYQZakir travels from City A to City B. If Zakir drives his car at 2/3 of his normal speed, then he reaches City B 45 minutes late. Find the time (in…
  22. PYQThree persons step out together for a walk. Their steps measure 90 cm, 95 cm and 75 cm, respectively. What is the minimum distance (in m) each…
  23. PYQThe value of 68 - 6 × [ 4 + 4 × { 12 - 4 ( 6 - 5 ) × 3} ÷ 15] is:
  24. PYQThe average weight of Amit, Gopal and Akshay is 45 kg. If the average weight of Amit and Gopal be 43 kg and that of Gopal and Akshay be 47 kg, then…
  25. PYQWhen 8, 16, 18, 20 and 25 divide the least number x, the remainder in each case is 3, but x is divisible by 7. What is the value of x?
  26. PYQThe expenditure of Sudha is 175% more than her savings. If her expenditure decreases by 12% and savings increase by 40.5%, then by what percent does…
  27. PYQThe simple interest on a principal amount (in ₹) is ₹531 for a period of 5 years at the rate of 9% per annum. The principal amount (in ₹) is:
  28. PYQThe height of a right circular cone is 10 cm and its base radius is 24 cm. What is the curved surface area (in cm²) of the cone?
  29. PYQThe population of a town increases by 8% annually. If the present population is 45,000, what will be its population after 2 years?
  30. PYQThe present age ratio of the mother to the daughter is 7 : 2. After 12 years, their ages will be in the ratio of 9 : 4. What is the current age of…
  31. PYQThe marked price of a table is ₹8,980. If the shopkeeper offers a discount of 19%, what is its selling price (in ₹, to the nearest rupee)?
  32. PYQ400 guavas were bought at ₹1240 per hundred and were sold at a profit of ₹940. Find the selling price (in ₹) per dozen of guavas.
  33. PYQFind the value of the following. [(27 × 5) × {3 ÷ 3 × (15 − 13)/2}]
  34. PYQFind the value of the following. [(17 × 9) × {6 ÷ 3 × (18 − 14)/2}]
  35. PYQTwo trains of lengths 250 m and 350 m are running in opposite directions at speeds of 35 kmph and 25 kmph respectively. In how many seconds will…
  36. PYQFind the largest number which when 175 and 385 are divided by it, leaves remainders 4 and 5 respectively.
  37. PYQRaghu invested a certain sum with HDFC at 4% per annum. If after 2 years, Raghu gets ₹102 as compound interest (compounded annually), what would be…
  38. PYQFind the single discount equivalent to three successive discounts of 16%, 10% and 25%.
  39. PYQ400 guavas were bought at the rate of ₹1230 per hundred and sold at a profit of ₹880. Find the selling price per dozen guavas (in ₹).
  40. PYQZakir travels from city A to city B. If Zakir drives his car at 3/8 of his usual speed, he reaches city B 45 minutes late. If Zakir drives his car…
  41. PYQA team of 20 people can complete a certain work in 15 days. After 6 days of work, 10 workers leave. How many additional days will the remaining…
  42. PYQVipul invests ₹5400 and Vijay invests ₹9400 at the same rate of simple interest per annum. If at the end of 4 years, Vijay receives ₹840 more…
  43. PYQIf at the same rate of interest, over 2 years, the simple interest is ₹40 and the compound interest is ₹60, find the principal (in ₹).
  44. PYQGroup A has 38 members, group B has 31 members, and group C has 52 members. All members of these groups went to a restaurant. The average amount…
  45. PYQRaghu invested some money in HDFC at 4% per annum rate of interest. What would be the corresponding simple interest (in ₹) if after 2 years, Raghu…
  46. PYQTwo trains of lengths 250 metres and 350 metres will cross each other in _____ seconds when moving in opposite directions with speeds 35 km per hour…
  47. PYQThere are 38 members in group A, 31 members in group B and 52 members in group C. All the members of these groups went to a restaurant. The average…
  48. PYQThe single discount equivalent to three successive discounts of 16%, 10% and 25% is:
  49. PYQ400 guavas were bought at ₹1230 per hundred and were sold at a profit of ₹880. Find the selling price (in ₹) per dozen of guavas.
  50. PYQVipul invests a sum of ₹5400 and Vijay invests a sum of ₹9400 at the same rate of simple interest per annum. If, at the end of 4 years, Vijay gets…
  51. PYQSix pipes are required to fill a tank in 1 hour 45 minutes. How long will it take if only three pipes of the same type are used?
  52. PYQA team of 20 people can complete a work in 15 days. After working for 6 days, 10 workers leave. How many additional days will it take for the…
  53. PYQIf at same rate of interest, in 2 years, the simple interest is ₹40 and compound interest is ₹60, then what is the principal (in ₹)?
  54. PYQ15 mangoes are bought for ₹250, and 9 mangoes are bought for ₹200. If all the mangoes are sold at ₹240 per dozen, then what is the profit percentage…
  55. PYQThe population of a district is 333000, of which 213000 are males. 71% of the total population is literate. If 71% of males are literate, what will…
  56. PYQThe area of a square field is 252 sq. m. Find its perimeter.
  57. PYQThe simple interest on a certain sum of money at 2% per annum for a period of 5 years is ₹191. Find the principal (in ₹).
  58. PYQA dishonest shopkeeper claims to sell his goods at cost price. However, he uses a weight whose actual weight is 37% less than what is written on it…
  59. PYQGroup A has 30 members, group B has 76 members and group C has 44 members. All members of these groups went to a restaurant. The average amount…
  60. PYQTwo trains are moving in opposite directions at 80 km/h and 70 km/h. The length of one train is 180 m and they take 19 seconds to cross each other…
  61. PYQThe current population of a town is 100000 and it is growing at a rate of 25% per year. Find the difference between the population 3 years ago and 2…
  62. PYQFind the mean proportional between (4+√5) and (12-2√20).
  63. PYQAyush travels by his car from Chandigarh to Ludhiana at a speed of 77 km/h and returns at a speed of 63 km/h. If the distance between Chandigarh and…
  64. PYQEvaluate: (-9) - (-60) ÷ (-15) + (-3) × 9
  65. PYQAn aeroplane covers distances of 1320 km, 1760 km and 2095 km at speeds of 528 km/h, 352 km/h and 419 km/h respectively. Find the average speed (in…
  66. PYQAn aeroplane travels distances 1320 km, 1760 km and 2095 km at the rate of 528 km/h, 352 km/h and 419 km/h, respectively. Find the average speed (in…
  67. PYQFind the mean proportional between (4+√5) and (12−2√20).
  68. PYQAyush starts his journey from Chandigarh to Ludhiana with his car at a speed of 77 km/hr and returns at a speed of 63 km/hr. If the distance between…
  69. PYQTwo trains are moving in opposite directions at speeds of 80 km/h and 70 km/h. The length of one train is 180 m. The time taken by them to cross…
  70. PYQA merchant fixes the marked price of his goods at 60% above the cost price. He sells his goods at 25% discount. His percentage of profit is:
  71. PYQWhat will be the difference in population 3 years ago and 2 years ago of a town, whose current population is 100000 and which is increasing at a…
  72. PYQThe population of a district is 333000, out of which 213000 are males. 71% of the population is literate. If 71% males are literate, then what…
  73. PYQThe LCM of 2³×9²×13, 2²×13²×19 and 9³×13²×19² is:
  74. PYQThere are 30 members in group A, 76 members in group B and 44 members in group C. All the members of these groups went to a restaurant. The average…
  75. PYQA dishonest shopkeeper promises to sell his goods at cost price. However, he uses a weight that actually weighs 37% less than what is written on it…
  76. PYQThe length of a rectangular field is twice its breadth. If the perimeter of the field is 120 m, find its area.
  77. PYQA sum of money is divided among A, B and C in the ratio 2:3:5. If C gets ₹360 more than A, find the total sum.
  78. PYQA shop sold 125 items in a week: 30% on Monday, 10% on Tuesday, and the rest evenly over the remaining 5 days. How many items were sold on Wednesday?
  79. PYQThe average weight of 25 students in a class is 48 kg. If the teacher, who weighs 72 kg, is also included, find the new average weight.
  80. PYQFind the difference between compound interest and simple interest on ₹5000 for 2 years at 5% per annum.
  81. PYQThe average of 5 numbers is 50. If one number is excluded, the average of the remaining numbers becomes 49. Find the excluded number.
  82. PYQWhich of the following numbers is divisible by 11? 9009, 6739, 8423, 1814
  83. PYQA sum of money is divided among A, B and C in the ratio 2:3:5. If C gets ₹450 more than A, find the total sum.
  84. PYQA shop sold 120 items in a week: 40% on Monday, 10% on Tuesday, and the rest evenly over the remaining 5 days. How many items were sold on Wednesday?
  85. PYQThe average weight of 20 students in a class is 40 kg. If the teacher, who weighs 58 kg, is also included, find the new average weight.
  86. PYQFind the difference between compound interest and simple interest on ₹6000 for 2 years at 5% per annum.
  87. PYQFind the difference between compound interest and simple interest on ₹2000 for 2 years at 8% per annum.
  88. PYQFind the average of the first 50 natural numbers.
  89. PYQThe average marks of 30 students in a class is 60. The average marks of 20 boys among them is 65. Find the average marks of the remaining 10 girls.
  90. PYQThe average of 5 numbers is 35. If one number is excluded, the average of the remaining numbers becomes 34. Find the excluded number.
  91. PYQA can complete a work in 12 days and B can complete it in 15 days. In how many days will they complete the work together?
  92. PYQ11 men can complete a piece of work in 12 days. In how many days can 16 women complete the same work, if 11 men and 16 women have the same work…
  93. PYQThe length of a rectangular field is twice its breadth. If the breadth is 22 m, find the perimeter of the field.
  94. PYQIn an election with only two candidates, the winner got 55% of the total 10200 votes polled. Find the winning margin (in votes).
  95. PYQA 270 m long train crosses a man walking at 5 km/h in the opposite direction in 21 seconds. Find the speed of the train (km/h).
  96. PYQFind the rate percent per annum if Rs 12500 amounts to Rs 13950 in 2 years at compound interest (compounded annually).
  97. PYQThe perimeter of an equilateral triangle PQR is 24 cm. What is the area of the triangle (in sq cm)?
  98. PYQIn a race, an athlete covers a distance of 560 m in 66 sec in the first lap. If he maintains the same speed, how much time will he take to cover 500…
  99. PYQA shop sold 390 items in a week: 35% on Monday, 25% on Tuesday, and the rest evenly over the remaining 5 days. How many items were sold on each of…
  100. PYQA train 360 m long crosses a pole in 12 seconds. Find its speed in km/h.