Arithmetic Reasoning
OBJECTIVES
· This test measures student?s ability?s ability to perform basic arithmetic operations and to solve problems that involve fundamental arithmetic concepts.
INTRODUCTION
Arithmetic reasoning focuses on word problems and delivers mathematical questions and equations in a format that must be synthesized.
Examples
1. After buying 2 erasers at Rs. 10 each, Akram has Rs. 3 left. How much amount did he have at first?
(a) 20 (b) 22
(c) 23 (d) 26
Ans. (c)
Explanation;
Cost of one eraser = Rs. 10
Cost of two erasers = \[10\times 2=20\]
= Rs. 20
After buying 2 erasers Akram has left = Rs. 3
Total amount first he had = 20 + 3 = 23
2. Sania has 12 chocolates. Suraj has one fourth as many chocolates as Sania. Ridhima has 8 more chocolates than Suraj. How many total chocolates are there?
(a) 12 (b) 14
(c) 26 (d) 28
Ans. (c)
Explanation:
Total number of chocolates Sania has = 12
Suraj has \[=12\times 1/4=3\]
Ridhima has = 3 + 8 = 11
Total chocolates =12+3+11= 26
3. One pan can fry 2 pieces of meat at one time. Every piece of meat takes two minutes to be cooked (one minute for each side). Using only one pan, what is the least possible time to cook 1000 pieces of meat?
(a) 1000 minutes (b) 1500 minutes
(c) 2000 minutes (d) 2500 minutes
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