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Quantitative Section : Quantitative Ability

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How many different factors are there for the number 48, excluding 1 and 48?
1. 12
2. 4
3. 8
4. None of these
Answer: C
The sum of the first 100 numbers, 1 to 100 is divisible by
1. 2, 4 and 8
2. 2 and 4
3. 2 only
4. None of these
Answer: C
The sum of the first 100 numbers, 1 to 100 is divisible by
1. 2, 4 and 8
2. 2 and 4
3. 2 only
4. None of these
Answer: C
For what value of 'n' will the remainder of 351ⁿ and 352ⁿ be the same when divided by 7?
1. 2
2. 3
3. 6
4. 4
Answer: B
What will Rs.1500 amount to in three years if it is invested in 20% p.a. compound interest, interest being compounded annually?
1. 2400
2. 2592
3. 2678
4. 2540
Answer: B
If a sum of money grows to 144/121 times when invested for two years in a scheme where interest is compounded annually, how long will the same sum of money take to treble if invested at the same rate of interest in a scheme where interest is computed using simple interest method?
1. 9 years
2. 22 years
3. 18 years
4. 33 years
Answer: B
The population of a town was 3600 three years back. It is 4800 right now. What will be the population three years down the line, if the rate of growth of population has been constant over the years and has been compounding annually?
1. 6000
2. 6400
3. 7200
4. 9600
Answer: B
A man invests Rs.5000 for 3 years at 5% p.a. compound interest reckoned yearly. Income tax at the rate of 20% on the interest earned is deducted at the end of each year. Find the amount at the end of the third year.
1. 5624.32
2. 5630.50
3. 5788.125
4. 5627.20
Answer: A
A tank is fitted with 8 pipes, some of them that fill the tank and others that are waste pipe meant to empty the tank. Each of the pipes that fill the tank can fill it in 8 hours, while each of those that empty the tank can empty it in 6 hours. If all the pipes are kept open when the tank is full, it will take exactly 6 hours for the tank to empty. How many of these are fill pipes?
1. 2
2. 4
3. 6
4. 5
Answer: B
If A and B work together, they will complete a job in 7.5 days. However, if A works alone and completes half the job and then B takes over and completes the remaining half alone, they will be able to complete the job in 20 days. How long will B alone take to do the job if A is more efficient than B?
1. 20 days
2. 40 days
3. 30 days
4. 24 days
Answer: C

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