Types of Arithmetical Reasoning

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Types of Arithmetical Reasoning: Overview

In this topic, we will cover the concept of arithmetic reasoning along with its types. It also sheds light on the types of questions asked in competitive exams. Exemplar problems help us to understand the concept in an effective manner.

Important Questions on Types of Arithmetical Reasoning

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A colleague has an emergency situation at home and hence is unable to finish her work in the office. You would ?

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If you are in a situation at classroom where your student is bullying or harassing you?

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Study the following information carefully and answer the question given below:

Following are the alternative eligibility criteria for shortlisting candidates for interview for entry level job in a bank:
(i) The candidates should have passed SSC with least 80%
(ii) The candidate should have passed HSC with at least 75% marks.
(iii) The candidate should be an Arts/Science/Commerce graduate with at least 60% marks.
(iv) The candidate should be an engineer with at least 55 % marks.
(v) The candidate should be a post graduate in any discipline with at least 50% marks.
Any candidate can be eligible under anyone or more of the above criteria depending upon their academic pursuits.
In each of the following question details of one candidate is given. You have to find out under which of the above conditions the candidate eligible and mark your answer accordingly based on the alternatives provided after each question, you are not to assume anything other than the information provided in each of the above question.

Mohan Srivastava is a Mechanical Engineer. He has secured 60% marks in his final degree exam. He has secured 65% marks in HSC. He has secured 55% marks in his post graduation in mechanical engineering.

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Directions: Read the following information to answer the given question.

Following are the conditions of promotion from Junior Officer's Cadre to Senior Officer's Cadre in an organisation.
The candidate must -
(1)  have completed at least 5 years in the organisation.
(2) have secured 65% marks in the written test for promotion.
(3) have secured 60% marks in the Group Discussion.
(4) have secured 70% marks in the interview.
(5) have a good record of his work performance.
(6) have good communication skills and get along well with his colleagues.
(7) not be more than 40 years and less than 30 years as on 1.9.1993.
(8) have a good academic record with an average of at least 65% marks.

However, in the case of a candidate who -
(9) satisfies all other conditions except (4) above but has secured 75% marks in the written test and 65% marks in the Group Discussion the case is to be referred to the General Manager (Personnel) - GM (P) for the decision.
(10) satisfies all other criteria except (8) above but has secured an average of more than 60% marks, the case is to be referred to the Managing Director (MD) of the organisation.
Now read the information provided in the case of each candidate in each of the questions given below and decide on the basis of the information provided and based on the above conditions, which of the courses of action you would suggest. These cases are given to you as on 5.9.1993. You are not to assume anything.

Venkatesh, who is 38 years old, has a good academic record with an average of 61% marks. He has secured 65% marks in the written test for promotion, 72% marks in interview and 63% marks in Group Discussion. He has good communication skills and gets along well with his colleagues. He has a good record of his work performance and has completed 7 years in the organisation.

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A person travelled a distance of 50 km in 8 hours. He covered a part of the distance on foot at the rate of 4 km per hour and a part on a bicycle at the rate of 10 km per hour. How much distance did he travel on foot ?

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The sum of the three numbers is 240. The second number is four times the first number. The third number is three times the first number. What will be the average of the three numbers?

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When number X multiplied to its next number, the product 1260 is obtained. When Number X is added to Number Y, a total of 106 is obtained. Find the value of Number Y. (Assume numbers to be positive)

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The following questions are based upon multiplication. Each letter has a unique value and for a unique value, there is a unique letter.

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Value of B

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The following questions are based upon multiplication. Each letter has a unique value and for a unique value, there is a unique letter.

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Value of P

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The following questions are based upon multiplication. Each letter has a unique value and for a unique value, there is a unique letter.

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Value of A

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Ten years ago, the age of a mother was three times the age of her son.
After ten years, the mother's age will be twice that of his son.
Find the ratio of their present ages?

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A mother said to her son, "I was as old as your present age when you were born." If 5 years ago, age of son was 16 years then find the present age of the mother.

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Find three consecutive even numbers, the sum of whose squares is 116?

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The average temperature on Wednesday, Thursday and Friday was 25°. The average temperature on Thursday, Friday and Saturday was 24°. If the temperature on Saturday was 27°,what was the temperature on Wednesday?

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In a class test, Tony scored 160 marks together in Geography and History. If one third of his marks in Geography equals to half of the marks he scored in History, then how much has he scored in History?

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A bird shooter was asked how many birds he had in the bag. He replied that there were all sparrows but six, all pigeons but six, and all ducks but six. Suggest that how many birds he had in the bag in all?

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Read the following information carefully and answer the question given below:

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In the given figure, the square represents advocate’, the circle represents ‘player’ and rectangle represents ‘singers’. How many singers are players?

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In a class, two-third of the students play football, half of the remaining play both football and cricket and the remaining ten students play only cricket. How many students play both football and cricket?

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The treatment that can be given to thalassaemia patients is/are _____?

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In a class test, Tony scored 160 marks together in Geography and History. If one third of his marks in Geography equals to half of the marks he scored in History, then how much has he scored in History ?