Quantitative Aptitude Quiz for IBPS | IPPB – Set 164

1)The sum of 3 consecutive number is 1251, Find the largest even number ?
A)420
B)414
C)418
D)416

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Answer C)418
X+x+1+x+2 = 1251
3x+3 = 1251
X = 1248/3 = 416
X+2 = 416+2 = 418

2)What is the least number that can be added to 7218 make it a perfect square ?
A)7
B)5
C)6
D)4

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Answer A)7
85*85 = 7225

3)If a = -2 and b = -5 then find the value of a3 + b3 – a2 + b2 + 2a – 3b
A)-98
B)-100
C)101
D)-101

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Answer D)-101
a3 + b3 – a2 + b2 + 2a – 3b
(-2)3 + (-5) 3 – (-2)2 + (-5)2 + 2(-2) – 3(-5) = -8 -125-4+25-4+15 = -101

4)x+(1/x) = 2, then find the value of x10 + (-1/x)10
A)0
B)1
C)2
D)3

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Answer C)2
X2+1 = 2x
X2– 2x+1 = 0
X= 1
x10 + (-1/x)10 = 1+1 = 2

5)The average of 7 consecutive number is n, if the next 2 number also included then the new average will be increased by ?
A)0
B)1
C)2
D)3

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Answer B)1
Avg of 7 no= (7+1)/2 = 8/2 = 4
Avg of 9 no = (9+1)/2 = 5
5- 4 = 1
Hence increased by 1

6)What is the share of Ananya in the profit?
I)Anoop started a business by investing Rs.40,000. After three months Anil joined him with a capital of Rs.24,000.
II)The ratio of shares of Anoop to that of Ananya in the profit is 8 : 3.
III)Anil earns Rs.960 more than Ananya earns as share in the profit.
1)I and II only
2)II and III only
3)I and III only
4)All I, II and III
5)None of these

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Answer4)All I, II and III

7)What is the present age of Akhil?
I)Four years ago, the ratio of ages of Arun, Akhil and Alok was 5 : 6 : 7.
II)After one year from now the age of Akhil will be 16% more than the age of Arun.
III)After six years the ratio of the ages of Arun, Akhil and Alok will be 15 : 17 : 19.
1)I and II only
2)II and III only
3)I and III only
4)Any two of I, II and III
5)None of these

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Answer 4)Any two of I, II and III

8)What is the rate of interest p.c. p.fa charged on a sum of Rs.64000?
I0The sum is borrowed on compound interest, with interest being compounded annually.
II)The compound interest on the sum for the fourth year is Rs.31250
III)The compound interest on the sum for the fifth year is Rs.39062.50
1)Only I and II
2)Only II and III
3)Only I and III
4)Only I and either II or III
5)Any two statements

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Answer5)Any two statements

9)What is the overall profit or loss for the shopkeeper on selling two articles?
I)The two articles are sold for Rs.6,930 each.
II)The difference between the cost prices of the two articles is Rs.1400.
III)There is a loss of 10% on one article and a gain of 10% on the other.
1)Only I and II
2)Only I and III
3)Only II and III
4)Only III
5)All I, II and III

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Answer2)Only I and III

10)In how many hours can two pipes A and B together fill a tank?
I)The time taken by pipe A alone to fill the tank is 8 hours more than that taken by A and B together.
II)The time taken by pipe B alone to fill the tank is 18 hours more than that taken by A and B together.
III)The number of hours in which A and B together can fill the tank is an integer
1)Only I and II
2)Only I and III
3)Only II and III
4)Only III and either I or II
5)All I, II and III

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Answer 1)Only I and II