List of top Quantitative Aptitude Questions asked in Karnataka PGCET

There are four consecutive odd numbers \(x_1, x_2, x_3\) and \(x_4\) and three consecutive even numbers \(y_1, y_2\) and \(y_3\). The average of odd numbers is 12 less than the average of even numbers. If the sum of three even numbers is 32 less than the sum of four odd numbers, then the average of \(x_1, x_2, x_3\) and \(x_4\) is

The area of a rectangle gets reduced by 40 square units if its length is reduced by 7 units and breadth is increased by 2 units. If we increase the length by 4 units and breadth by 4 units, then the area is increased by 108 square units. Find the length and breadth.

Five years ago, mother was three times older than daughter. Ten years later, mother will be twice as old as daughter. How old are daughter and mother now?

‘A’ and ‘B’ are two stations 465 km apart. A train starts from ‘A’ at 10 a.m. and travels towards ‘B’ at 65 kmph. Another train starts from ‘B’ at 11 a.m. and travels towards ‘A’ at 35 kmph. At what time do they meet?

A family has husband, wife, and three children A, B, and C. The present age of the husband is 5 years more than the wife's present age. Wife’s present age is twice the present age of A. The present age of A is 12 years more than the present age of B. B's present age is 2 times the present age of C. If C is 12 years old at present, what is the present age of the husband's friend Ram who is 15 years younger than the husband?

A mother was asked how many gifts she had in the bag. She replied that there were dolls but six, cars but six, and all books but six. How many gifts had she in all?

Two candles are of different lengths and thickness. The short and long ones can burn respectively for 3.5 hours and 5 hours. After burning for 2 hours, the lengths of candles are equal. What fraction of the long candle's height was the short candle initially?

A person needs to find the fastest two horses from 16 horses. Only a race of 4 horses can be conducted at a time. What is the minimum number of races to be conducted to determine the fastest two? (Assume that horses will not get tired at all and time cannot be measured)

When a coin is tossed 4 times, what is the probability of getting at most 3 heads?

In this multiplication question, the five letters represent five different digits. What are the actual figures? There is no zero. \[ S E A M \times T = M E A T S \]

In a school, 120 boys have registered for a singles carrom tournament. Each match eliminates one player. How many matches are to be organized to determine the champion?

Reena, Rita and Zoha are three friends. Reena is the eldest followed by Rita and Zoha. Reena is 2 years older than Rita and 5 years older than Zoha. The sum of the present age of Reena and Zoha is 3 times the age of Rita 5 years ago. What is the current age of Rita?

A sprinter goes off the starting block for a 100-meter run and at that instant the second-hand of a stopwatch had pointed towards north. He touches the finishing line exactly after 12 seconds. In which direction did the second hand point when he just crossed the finishing line?

Which interchange in sign and number would make the equation correct? \[ (96 + 128) + 64 = 2 \]

In a communication system, the bandwidth of a signal is:

The primary function of a Wheatstone bridge is to measure:

Which of the following is the main component of natural gas?

The modulus of elasticity of concrete is approximately: