Aptitude - Problems on Numbers - Discussion
Discussion Forum : Problems on Numbers - General Questions (Q.No. 1)
1.
If one-third of one-fourth of a number is 15, then three-tenth of that number is:
Answer: Option
Explanation:
Let the number be x.
| Then, | 1 | of | 1 | of x = 15  x = 15 x 3 x 4 = 180. |
| 3 | 4 |
| So, required number = |  |
3 | x 180 |  |
= 54. |
| 10 |
Video Explanation: https://youtu.be/z49OUnzTnwY
Discussion:
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Ganesh oli said:
7 years ago
Can anyone help me to solve this?
The sum of four numbers is 64. If you add to the first number, 3 is subtracted from the second number, the third is multiplied by 3 and the fourth is divided 3, then the all the results are equal. What is the difference between the largest and smallest of the original numbers?
The sum of four numbers is 64. If you add to the first number, 3 is subtracted from the second number, the third is multiplied by 3 and the fourth is divided 3, then the all the results are equal. What is the difference between the largest and smallest of the original numbers?
Utkarsh said:
7 years ago
@Ganesh Oli.
32 is the answer.
32 is the answer.
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Samba said:
7 years ago
1/3*1/4=15,
1/12=15,
12*15=180,
then take3/10=180,
3/10*180 = 54.
1/12=15,
12*15=180,
then take3/10=180,
3/10*180 = 54.
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Sabura said:
7 years ago
Good answer, Thanks.
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Rebecca said:
7 years ago
Why here 3/10 is coming?
Usha said:
6 years ago
How come 3/10? Please explain.
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Saurabh said:
6 years ago
1 / 3 * 1/4 * n = 15.
1/12 *n = 15,
n= 12 *15 = 180,
3/10 * 180 = 54.
1/12 *n = 15,
n= 12 *15 = 180,
3/10 * 180 = 54.
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Sivakumar k said:
6 years ago
Thanks all for explaining it.
(1)
Ramnik said:
5 years ago
I am not understanding. Please explain me.
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Bhavik said:
4 years ago
Why you have taken 180? Please explain.
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