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Simple Arithmetic Problems

1. Find the greatest number of 5 digits, that will give us a remainder of 5, when divided by 8 and 9 respectively.
a. 99931
b. 99941
c. 99725
d. None of these

2. Find the value of the expression. 1-6+2-7+3-8+—- to 100 terms
a. -250
b. -500
c. -450
d. -300

3. The average of a batsman after 25 innings was 56 runs per innings. If after the 26th inning his average increased by 2 runs. Then what was his score in the 26th inning.
a. 104
b. 108
c. 120
d. 128

4. The average age of a class of 30 students and a teacher reduced by 0.5 years if we exclude the teacher. If the interval average is 14 years. find the age of the class teacher.
a. 28 years
b. 29 years
c. 30 years
d. 32 years

5. A number when multiplied by 21 is increased by 420 Find the number.
a. 19
b. 20
c. 21
d. 22

7. What is the least number which when divided by 12, 15, 20 and 25 leaves remainder 7 in each case.
a. 300
b. 293
c. 307
d. 600

8. The LCM of two number is 15 times their HCF. The sum of HCF and LCM is 368. If one number is 69, find the other number.
a. 23
b. 92
c. 115
d. 199

9. What should be subtracted from 83908 to make it a perfect square number.
a. 103
b. 387
c. 404
d. 501

10. What must be added to each of the numbers 7, 10, 19 and 25 so that the resultant numbers are in proportion.
a. 2
b. 3
c. 4
d. 5

11. A’s share is twice of B’s 3 times B’s share is equal to 4 times C’s share. Find A:B:C
a. 1:2:4
b. 1:3:4
c. 6:3:4
d. 8:4:3

12. Divided Rs. 1570 between A and B so that Rs. 25 being deducted from A’s share and Rs. 45 from B’s share, their share becomes 2:3 find the amount received by A.
a. Rs. 625
b. Rs. 628
c. Rs. 942
d. Rs. 945

13. The population of a village is 10,000. In one year, male population increased by 6% and female population by 4%. If population at the end of the year is 10520, find size of male population in the village.
a. 4000
b. 5000
c. 6000
d. 7500

14. 132 litres of a mixture contains milk and water in the ratio 8:3. How much water must be added to the mixture so as to make the ratio of milk and water 2:1.
a. 11 litres
b. 12 litres
c. 13 litres
d. 15 litres

15. The sum of ages of Mohan and his father is 35 years. When Mohan’s age will be equal to present age of his father, then sum of their ages will be 85 years. Find present age of the father.
a. 20 years
b. 25 years
c. 30 years
d. 32 years

Simple Arithmetic Problems

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