Questions On Quantitative Techniques SMQTQ020

1. A fires 5 shots to B's 3 but A kills only once in 3 shots while B kills once in 2 shots. When B has missed 27 times, A has killed:

A. 30 birds
B. 60 birds
C. 72 birds
D. 90 birds

Correct Answer: Option A

2. Six years ago, the ratio of the ages of Kunal and Sagar was 6 : 5. Four years hence, the ratio of their ages will be 11 : 10. What is Sagar's age at present?

A. 16 years
B. 18 years
C. 20 years
D. Cannot be determined

Correct Answer: Option A

3. Q is as much younger than R as he is older than T. If the sum of the ages of R and T is 50 years, what is definitely the difference between R and Q's age?

A. 1 year
B. 2 years
C. 25 years
D. Data inadequate

Correct Answer: Option D

4. Simran started a software business by investing Rs. 50,000. After six months, Nanda joined her with a capital of Rs. 80,000. After 3 years, they earned a profit of Rs. 24,500. What was Simran's share in the profit?

A. Rs. 9,423
B. Rs. 10,250
C. Rs. 12,500
D. Rs. 10,500

Correct Answer: Option D

Questions On Quantitative Techniques SMQTQ020

6. A, B and C can do a piece of work in 20, 30 and 60 days respectively. In how many days can A do the work if he is assisted by B and C on every third day?

A. 12 days
B. 15 days
C. 16 days
D. 18 days

Correct Answer: Option B

7. Robert is travelling on his cycle and has calculated to reach point A at 2 P.M. if he travels at 10 kmph, he will reach there at 12 noon if he travels at 15 kmph. At what speed must he travel to reach A at 1 P.M.?

A. 8 kmph
B. 11 kmph
C. 12 kmph
D. 14 kmph

Correct Answer: Option C

8. A man rows to a place 48 km distant and come back in 14 hours. He finds that he can row 4 km with the stream in the same time as 3 km against the stream. The rate of the stream is:

A. 1 km/hr
B. 1.5 km/hr
C. 2 km/hr
D. 2.5 km/hr

Correct Answer: Option A

9. In what ratio must a grocer mix two varieties of pulses costing Rs. 15 and Rs. 20 per kg respectively so as to get a mixture worth Rs. 16.50 kg?

A. 3 : 7
B. 5 : 7
C. 7 : 3
D. 7 : 5

Correct Answer: Option C