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Aptitude Mock Test III

Q 1 - The average age of a man and his son is 48 years. The ratio of their ages is 11:5 respectively. What will be ratio of their ages after 6 years

A - 6:5

B - 5:3

C - 4:3

D - 2:1

Answer : D

Explanation

Let the present ages of the man his son be 11x and 5x respectively.
According to the question,
11x + 5x = 2*48
Or, 16x = 96
Or, x = 6

Therefore, present age of the man = (11*6)  = 66 years
Present age of the son = (5*6)  = 30 years

Hence required ration after 6 years = (66+6) : (30+6)
= 72 : 36
= 2:1

Q 2 - The average age of 80 girls was 20 years, the average age of 20 of them was 22 years and that of another 20 was 24 years. Find the average age of the remaining girls.

A - 17 years

B - 19 years

C - 21 years

D - 15 years

Answer : A

Explanation

Total age of remaining 40 girls = (80*20 - 20*22 ? 20*24)
= (1600-440-480)
= 680 years
Therefore average age for the 40 girls = 680/40 = 17 years

Q 3 - The ages of Arzoo and Arnav are in the ratio of 11:13 respectively. After 7 years the ratio of their ages will be 20:23. What is the difference in years between their ages?

A - 4 years

B - 7 years

C - 6 years

D - 5 years

Answer : C

Explanation

Let the present ages of Arzoo and Arnav be 11x and 13x respectively.
According to the question,
(11x + 7) / (13x + 7) = 20/23
Or, 26x + 140 = 253x + 161
Or, 260x - 253x = 161 - 140
Or, 7x = 21
Or, x =  3

Difference between  their ages = 13x - 11x
= 2x
= 2*3
=  6 years

Q 4 - The ratio between the ages of Ram and Mohan is 4:5 and that between Mohan and Anil is 5:6. If sum of the ages of three be 90 years, how old is Mohan?

A - 24 years

B - 20 years

C - 30 years

D - 25 years

Answer : C

Explanation

Ram : Mohan = 4:5
Mohan : Anil = 5:6
Ram : Mohan : Anil = 4:5:6
Therefore, Mohan?s age = (5/15) * 90 = 30 years

Q 5 - The average age of five officers in a department is 32 years. If the age of their supervisor is added the average increases by 1. What is the supervisor's age?

A - 32 years

B - 48 years

C - 38 years

D - 42 years

Answer : C

Explanation

Supervisor?s age = 32 + 6 = 38 years

Q 6 - There were 24 students in a class. One of them, who was 18 years old, left the class and his place was filled up by a new comer. If the average of the class thereby was lowered by 1 month, the age of the newcomer is -

A - 14 years

B - 16 years

C - 17 years

D - 15 years

Answer : B

Explanation

Total age decreased = 24 * 1 months = 24 months or 2 years.
Therefore, age of the new comer = 18 ? 2 = 16 years

Q 7 - In a family the average age of the father and mother is 38 years whereas the average age of father, mother and their only daughter is 28 years. Then the age of the daughter is -

A - 5 years

B - 6 years

C - 7 years

D - 8 years

Answer : D

Explanation

The age of the daughter = (3*28) - (2*38)
= 84 - 76
=  8 years

Q 8 - The calendar for the year 2007 will be the same for the year:

A - 2014

B - 2016

C - 2017

D - 2018

Answer : D

Explanation

Count the number of odd days from the year 2007 onwards,
to get the sum equal to 0 odd days.
years20072008200920102011201220132014201520162017
Odd Days12111211121
Sum =14 odd days=0 odd day. ∴ Calendar for the year 2018 will be the same as for the year 2007.

Answer : D

Explanation

We might discover the day on first April, 2001.
First April , 2001=(2000 year + Period structure 1.1.2001 to 1.4.2001)
Odd days in 1600 years =0.
Odd days in 400 year =0.

Jan Feb March April
31 + 28 + 31 + 1 = 91 days =0 odd day.

Aggregate number of odd days= (0+0+0) =0.

On first April, 2001 it was Sunday.
In April, 2001 Wednesday falls on 4th, 11th, 18th and 25th.

Q 10 - What was the week's day on seventeenth June, 1988?

A - Monday

B - Tuesday

C - Wednesday

D - Thursday

Answer : D

Explanation

17th June, 1998= (1997 year Period structure 1.1.1998 to 17.6.1998)
Odd days in 1600 year=0.
Odd days in 300 year = (5*3) =1.
97 year has 24 jump year +73 standard years.
= 24*2 + 73*1
= 48 + 73
= 121 odd days
= 17 weeks + 2 odd days = 2 odd days
= 2 odd days.
∴ 1998 years have (0+1+2) = 3 odd days

Jan to June = (31+29+31+30+31)
= 152 days

Add 17 days of June.
= 152 + 17
= 169 days
= 24 weeks + 1 days
= 1 odd day.

∴ Total number of odd day = 3 + 1 = 4 odd days.
Hence 17.06.1998 was Thursday.

Q 11 - What was the week's day on 28th may, 2006?

A - Thursday

B - Friday

C - Saturday

D - Sunday

Answer : D

Explanation

28.May,2006 =(2005 years +Period structure 1.1.2006 to 28.5.2006)
Odd days in 1600 years=0.
Odd days in 400 years = 0.

5 years = (4 common years+ 1 jump years)=(4*1+1*2)odd days
= 6 odd days.

Jan + Feb. + March + April + May
31 + 28 + 31 + 30 + 28 =148 days.

148 days = (21 weeks+1 day) = 1 odd day
Aggregate no. of odd days = (0+0+6+1) = 7= 0 odd day.
 
Given day is Sunday.

Q 12 - What will be the day of the week on fifteenth 2010?

A - Sunday

B - Monday

C - Tuesday

D - Friday

Answer : A

Explanation

fifteenth August,2010 =(2009 years+ Period from 1.1.2010 to 15.8.2010)
Odd days in 1600 years = 0.
Odd days in 400 years = 0.

9 year = (2 jump year +7 conventional years)
= (2*2+7*1) = 11 odd days= 4 odd days

Jan + feb + March + April + May + June + July + august
31+28+31+30+31+30+31+15 = 227 days =(32 weeks +3 days )
= 3 odd days

Aggregate no. of odd days = (0+0+4+3) =7
= 0 odd day

Given day is Sunday.

Q 13 - Today is Monday. Following 61 days, it will be?

A - Wednesday

B - Saturday

C - Tuesday

D - Thursday

Answer : B

Explanation

Each day of the week is rehashed following 7 days.
In this way, after 63 days it will be Monday.
∴ Following 61 days , it will be Saturday.

Q 14 - The last day of a century can't be:

A - Monday

B - Wednesday

C - Tuesday

D - Friday

Answer : C

Explanation

100 years contain 5 odd days.
∴ Last day of first century is Friday. 

200 years contain (5*2) = 3 odd days.
∴ Last day of second century is Wednesday.

300 year contain (5*3) =15=1 odd day.
∴ Last day of third century is Monday.

400 year contain 0 odd days.
∴ Last day of fourth century is Sunday.

The cycle is repeated.
∴ Last day of a century can't be Tuesday or Thursday or Saturday.

Q 15 - Which of the accompanying is not a leap year?

A - 700

B - 800

C - 1200

D - 2000

Answer : A

Explanation

The century divisible by 400 is a leap year.
∴ The year 700 is not a jump year.

Q 16 - Aman can push at 5 km/hr in still Water. It the stream is running at 1km/hr, it takes him 75 min. to line to a spot and back. How far is the spot?

A - 2.5 km

B - 3 km

C - 4 km

D - 5 km

Answer : B

Explanation

Speed downstream = (5+1) km/hr=6 km/hr`Speed upstream = (5-1) km/hr=4 km/hr.`Let the required distance be x km. Then,`x/6+ x/4=75/60 = 5/4 => (2x+3x) =15 => 5x = 15 => x=3.`Required distance =3km.

Q 17 - In a waterway, a man takes 3 hours in paddling 3 km upstream or 15km downstream. What is the rate of the current?

A - 2 km/hr

B - 4 km/hr

C - 6 km/hr

D - 9 km/hr.

Answer : A

Explanation

Speed upstream =3/3 km/hr =1 km/hr.`Speed downstream =15/3 km/hr=5 km/hr.`Speed of current =1/2 (5-1) km/hr =2 km/hr

Q 18 - A boat running upstream takes 8 hours 48min to cover a certain separation, while it takes 4 hour to cover the same separation running downstream. What is the proportion between the velocity of the vessel and the velocity of water flow respectively?

A - 2:1

B - 3:1

C - 8:3

D - None of these

Answer : C

Explanation

Let the speed of boat be x km /hr and speed of stream be y km/hr.`44/5 * (x-y) = 4 * (x+y) => 44(x-y) =20 (x+y) => 11 (x-y) = 5(x+y) => 6x=16y`=> x/y= 16/6 = 8/3 => x: y = 8:3.

Q 19 - A vessel goes 6 km in an hour in still water. It requires thrice as much investment in covering the same separation against the current. Velocity of the current is:

A - 2 km/hr

B - 3 km/hr

C - 4 km/hr

D - 5 km/hr.

Answer : C

Explanation

Speed in still water =6 km/hr.`Speed against the current =6/3 km/hr =2 km/hr`Let the speed of the current be x km/hr`6-x = 2 => x = 4 km/hr.

Q 20 - A vessel goes 6 km in an hour in still water. It requires thrice as much investment in covering the same separation against the current. Velocity of the current is:

A - 16 km/hr

B - 18 km/hr

C - 24 km/hr

D - 28 km/hr.

Answer : B

Explanation

Let the speed of the steamer in still water be x km/hr.`Speed downstream = (x +2) km/hr, speed upstream = (x-2) km/hr.`Then 4 (x+2) = 5 (x-2) => x = 18.`Hence, the speed of the streamer in still water is 18 km/hr.

Q 21 - A boat goes 24km upstream and 28 km downstream in 6 hours. It goes 30km upstream and 21km downstream in 6 hours and 30 min. The rate of the vessel in still water is:

A - 4 km/hr

B - 6 km/hr

C - 10 km/hr

D - 14 km/hr.

Answer : C

Explanation

Let the speed of the boat in still water be x km/hr and the speed of the stream be y km/hr.`Then, Speed upstream = (x-y) km/hr, Speed downstream = (x+y) km/hr`24/(x-y) + 28/ (x + y) = 6 => 24a + 28b = 6, where x-y = 1/a and x + y = 1/b`=>12a + 14 b = 3`30/ (x-y) + 21/ (x+y) = 13/2 => 60a + 42 b = 13`On solving (i) and (ii), we get: 28b =2 => b = 1/14 and a = 1/6`∴ (x-y=6 and x+y = 14) => x = 10, y=4.`Speed of the boat in still water=10 km/hr

Q 22 - A motor boat in still water travels at a speed of 36 kmph. It goes 36 km upstream in 1 hr 45 mins. The time taken by it to cover the same distance downstream will be

A - 2 hrs 25 mins

B - 3 hrs

C - 1 hr 24 mins

D - 2 hr 21 mins

Answer : C

Explanation

Upstream Speed of motor boat = 56/1 hr 45 min = 32 kmph`Speed of the motor boat in still water = 36 kmph`Speed of the boat in still water = 1/2*(Downstream Speed + Upstream Speed)`36 = 1/2(d + 32)`Downstream Speed (d) = 40 km/hr``t = Distance/speed = 40/36 = 7/5 hr = 1 hr 24 mins

Q 23 - On solving 2x+y=8 and 3y=4+4x, we get:

A - x=3, y=-4

B - x=2, y=4

C - x=1, y=4

D - x=4, y=1

Answer : B

Explanation

The given equations are
2x+ y=8...  (1)     4x-3y=-4 ...(2)
On multiplying (1) by 3 and adding (2) to it, we get:
 10x= 20
 ⇒x= 2
Putting x= 2 in (1), we get: 4+ y = 8   ⇒y = 4
∴ x= 2, y= 4

Q 24 - The arrangement of x/2+ y/9 = 11 and x/3 + y/6 =9 are:

A - x=36, y=9

B - x=9, y=9

C - x=18, y=18

D - x=18, y=9

Answer : C

Explanation

The given equations are
9x+ 2y = 198...(i)
2x+y =54...(iii)
On multiplying (ii) by 2 and subtracting it from (i), we get: 5x= 90 ⇒x= 18
Putting x=18 in (ii), we get: 36+y = 54 ⇒y = 18
∴x = 18, y= 18

Q 25 - If 2x+3y = 29 and y = x+3, what is the estimation of x?

A - 4

B - 5

C - 6

D - none of these

Answer : A

Explanation

Putting y = x+3 in 2x+3y = 29, we get :
2x+3 (x+3) = 29 ⇒5x = 20
 ⇒x= 4

Q 26 - On solving 4/x+5y=7 and 3/x+4y =5 we, get:

A - x=1/3, y=1

B - x=- 1/3, y=-1

C - x=1/3, y=-1

D - x=- 1/3, y=1

Answer : C

Explanation

Given equations are 4/x+5 y= 7 ...(i)
3/x+4y = 5  ...(ii)
On multiplying (i) by 3, (ii) by 4 and subtracting, we get -y =1 ⇒y= -1
Putting y= -1 in (i), we get 4/x-5 = 7 ⇒4/x= 12 ⇒12x= 4 ⇒x= 1/3
∴x= 1/3, y= -1

Q 27 - If (5, ℏ) is an answer of 2x+y-6 =0 then ℏ=?

A - -4

B - -3

C - 4

D - 6

Answer : A

Explanation

Clearly x= 5 and y= ℏ satisfies 2x+y- 6 = 0
∴ 2*5+ ℏ-6= 0 ⇒ 10+ℏ- 6= 0 ⇒ℏ+4= 0 ⇒ ℏ= -4

Q 28 - If 3x+7y= 75 and 5x-5y= 25, then what is the estimation of x+y?

A - 14

B - 15

C - 16

D - 17

Answer : D

Explanation

Given 3x+7y = 75  ...(i)
5x-5 y= 25 ⇒x-y = 5...(ii)
Multiplying (ii) by 7 and adding to (i), we get:
10 x = 110   ⇒x = 11
Putting x = 11 in (ii), we get: y=(11-5) = 6
∴ x+y = (11+6) = 17

Q 29 - If x/4 + y/3= 5/12 and x/2+ y =1, then the estimation of (x+y) is:

A - 1/2

B - 1

C - 3/2

D - 2

Answer : C

Explanation

Given equations are 3x+4y= 5 ...(i) and x+2y =2 ...(ii)
On multiplying (ii) by 3 and subtracting (i) from it, we get 2y = 1 ⇒y = 1/2
Putting y = 1/2 in (ii), we get x+2*1/2 = 2 ⇒x+1= 2 ⇒x =1
∴(x+y ) = (1+1/2 ) = 3/2

Answer : B

Explanation

Given equations are p/x+q/y = m...(i),   q/x+ p/y = n ...(ii)
On multiplying (i) by q, (ii) by p and subtracting, we get:
q2/y- p2/y = mq-np
⇒y (mp-np) = (q2- p2)
⇒y = (q2-p2)/(mq- np)
= (p2- q2)/(np-mq)
On multiplying (i) by p, (ii) by q and subtracting, we get:
p2/x - q2/x = mp- nq
⇒ (p2- q2) = x (mp- nq)
⇒x = (p2- q2)/ (mp-nq)
∴ x= (p2-q2)/(mp-nq) , y = (p2-q2)/(np- mq)

Directions: The following bar diagram given below shows the result of B.S.C students of a collage for three years. Study the bar diagram and answer the questions given below:

Result of B.S.C students

Q 31 - Which of the following was the percentage in 2005?

A - 65%

B - 70%

C - 74.6%

D - 83.33%

Answer - D

Explanation

Pass% in 2005 = (1500/1800*100)%= 250/3% = 83.33%

Directions: The following bar diagram given below shows the result of B.S.C students of a collage for three years. Study the bar diagram and answer the questions given below:

Result of B.S.C students

Q 32 - In which of the following year the collage had the best result for B.Sc?

A - 2005

B - 2006

C - 2007

D - Cannot be determined

Answer - C

Explanation

Pass% in 2005    = (1500/1800*100)%= 83.33%
Pass % in  2006  = (1600/2000*100)%=80%
Pass % in 2007 = (1750/2050*100)% = 85.3%
∴ The collage had best result for B.sc in 2007.

Directions: The following bar diagram given below shows the result of B.S.C students of a collage for three years. Study the bar diagram and answer the questions given below:

Result of B.S.C students

Q 33 - Which of the following is the number of third divisions in 2007?

A - 1650

B - 750

C - 700

D - 650

Answer - B

Explanation

Number of 3rd divisions  in 2007 = (1750-1000)= 750

Directions: The following bar diagram given below shows the result of B.S.C students of a collage for three years. Study the bar diagram and answer the questions given below:

Result of B.S.C students

Q 34 - Which of the following is the percentage of students in 2007 over 2005?

A - 30%

B - 11.38%

C - 85%

D - 113.8%

Answer - D

Explanation

Required % = (2050/1800*100)%  = 113.8%

Directions: The following bar diagram given below shows the result of B.S.C students of a collage for three years. Study the bar diagram and answer the questions given below:

Result of B.S.C students

Q 35 - Which is the following is the aggregate pass percentage during 3 years?

A - 51.66%

B - 82.9%

C - 80.4%

D - 77.6%

Answer - B

Explanation

Required % =  { (1500+1600+1750)/(1800+2000+2050)*100} = (4850/5850*100)%  = 82.9%

Q 36 - A businessperson needs to pay to a wholesaler a total of Rs 10028 following 1 year. He needs to pay the obligation following 3 months. On the off chance that the rate of hobby is 12% p.a., the amount he will need to pay?

A - Rs 9200

B - Rs 9600

C - Rs 9560

D - Rs 9025.20

Answer : A

Explanation

Payment to be made = P.W. of Rs. 10028 due 9 months hence
= Rs ((100*10028))/(100+(12*3/4) )= Rs ((100*10028))/109= Rs 9200

Q 37 - A needs to pay Rs 1573 to B following 11/2 years and B needs to pay Rs 1444.50 to A following 6 months. In the event that the rate of hobby is 14% for each annum and both need to settle the record at this time, who will pay to the next and what amount?

A - A, Rs 28.50

B - B, Rs 37.50

C - A, Rs 50

D - B, Rs 50

Answer : D

Explanation

P.W. of loan on A = Rs ((100*1573))/(100+(14*2/3) )= Rs ((100*1573))/121= Rs 1300
P.W. of loan on B = Rs ((100*1444.50))/(100+(14*1/2) )= Rs ((144450))/103= Rs 1350
So, B will pay Rs. 50

Q 38 - Find the single discount which is equivalent to successive discounts of 15% and 16%.

A - 36.6%

B - 31%

C - 28.6%

D - 28.6%

Answer : C

Explanation

Successive discount is calculated as X+Y-XY/100 %
Successive discount =15+16-15*16/100=31-240/100=28.6 %

Q 39 - A shopkeeper professes to sell all things at a discount of 20% ,but increases selling price of each article by 30% .His gain on each article is

A - 3%

B - 4%

C - 5%

D - 6%

Answer : B

Explanation

Let us assume cost price is 100.Then the marked price is 130
SP=130 * 80/100= 104.
Profit % =(S.P-C.P)/(C.P) * 100=(104-100)/100 * 100 
=4%

Q 40 - If the true discount on sum due 3 years hence at 10% per annum be Rs. 180, the sum due is

A - Rs.600

B - Rs.450

C - Rs.300

D - Rs. 150

Answer : A

Explanation

Present worth=( 100*TD)/R*T=( 100 *180 )/10*3=Rs.600.

Q 41 - The slop of a line going through the focuses A (3, - 1) and B (3, 2) is:

A - 0

B - 3

C - not characterized

D - none of these

Answer : C

Explanation

Slop = (y₁ ?y₂)/( x₁-x₂) = (2+1)/ (3-3) = 3/0, which is not defined

Q 42 - On the off chance that the slop of a line going through the focuses A (2, 5) and B(x, 3) is 2, then x=?

A - 1

B - 2

C - -1

D - -2

Answer : A

Explanation

   (3-5)/x-2 =2 ⇒ 2x-4 =-2 ⇒ 2x =2 ⇒ x= 1

Q 43 - On the off chance that the slant of a line joining the focuses A(x,- 3) and B(2,5) is 135⁰ then x=?

A - 5

B - -5

C - 8

D - 10

Answer : D

Explanation

Slop of AB = (5+3)/(2-x) =8/2-x
 ∴ 8/2-x = tan135⁰ = tan (180⁰- 45⁰) = -tan 45⁰ =-1 
8/2-x = -1 ⇒8 = x-2 ⇒ x= 10

Q 44 - The mathematical statement of a line going through the focuses A(- 1,1) and B(2,- 4) is:

A - 3x+5y+2 = o

B - 5x+3y+2 =0

C - 2x+3y+5 =0

D - none of these

Answer : B

Explanation

The equation of the line is (y-y₁)/(x-x₁) =
 (y₂-y₁)/(x₂-x₁)
 i.e., (y-1)/(x+1) = -4-1/2+1 ⇒ (y-1)/(x+1) = -5/3
 ⇒ 3y-3= -5x-5 ⇒ 5x+3y+2 = 0

Q 45 - A line goes through the point (3, 5) and makes an edge of 135⁰with the x-pivot. The mathematical statement of the line is:

A - x+y-8 = 0

B - x-y+8

C - x-y-8= 0

D - none of these

Answer : A

Explanation

The equation of the line is:
 Y-5/x-3 = tan 135⁰ = tan (180⁰-45⁰) = -tan 45⁰ =-1
 ⇒ Y-5 =3-x = > x+y -8 = 0

Q 46 - The mathematical statement of a line passing through (3, 4) and parallel to x-pivot is:

A - y-4 =0

B - y-1 =0

C - y+4 = 0

D - none of these

Answer : C

Explanation

The equation of the line is y+4/x-3 = tan0= 0 ⇒ y+4 = 0

Q 47 - The estimation of ℏ for which the line x+2y-9= 0 and ℏx+4y+5 =0 are parallel, is

A - ℏ= 2

B - ℏ= 1

C - ℏ= - 1

D - ℏ = - 2

Answer : A

Explanation

Since the given lines are parallel, we have 1/ℏ =2/4 ⇒ ℏ = 2

Q 48 - Find the angle between the hour hand and the minute hand of a clock when the time is 3.25.

A - 30°

B - 50°

C - 95/2°

D - None of these

Answer : C

Explanation

Angle traced by the hour hand in 12 hours = 360°
Angle traced by it 3 hr 25 minutes i.e 41/12 hrs
= 360°/12 * 41/12 = 105°/2
Similarly, angle traced by min hand in 60 mins = 360°
Angle traced by it in 25 mins = 3600/60 * 25 = 150°

∴ Angle between hour hand and minute hand
= 150° ? 105°/2
= 95°/2

Q 49 - At what time between 2 and 3 o' clock will the hands of a clock be together?

A - 120/11 min past 2

B - 10 min past 2

C - 11 min past 2

D - None of these

Answer : A

Explanation

At 2 o' clock, the hour hand is at 2 and minute hand is at 12
i.e. they are 10 min spaces apart.
The minute hand has to gain 10 minute spaces
over the hour hand to be together.

The minute hand gains 55 mins in 60 mins.
∴ It will gain 10 mins in 60/55 * 10 min
= 120/11 minutes.

Hence the hands will coincide at 120/11 minutes past 2.

Answer : A

Explanation

At h o' clock, the minutes hand is 5 h minute spaces
behind the hour hand.
The minute hand gains 55 min spaces in 60 mins.

∴ The minute hand will gain 5h minute spaces
in 60/55 * 5h = 60h/11 minutes.

∴ The two hands will be together between
'h' and 'h+1' o' clock at (60/11)h minutes h o' clock.

Answer Sheet

Question Number Answer Key
1 D
2 A
3 C
4 C
5 C
6 B
7 D
8 D
9 D
10 D
11 D
12 A
13 B
14 C
15 A
16 B
17 A
18 C
19 C
20 B
21 C
22 C
23 B
24 C
25 A
26 C
27 A
28 D
29 C
30 B
31 D
32 C
33 B
34 D
35 B
36 A
37 D
38 C
39 B
40 A
41 C
42 A
43 D
44 B
45 A
46 C
47 A
48 C
49 A
50 A
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