Quantitative Aptitude - Arithmetic Ability Questions

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Two trains start moving from stations S and R. Both trains move towards each other at speeds of 35 km/hr and 42 km/hr respectively. When they meet each other, the second train has travelled 90 km more than the first. What is the distance (in km) between S and R?

 

A) 450 B) 990
C) 540 D) 1040
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 990

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The average height of A, B and C is 148 cm. If the average height of A and B is 136 cm and that of B and C is 125 cm, then what is the height (in cm) of B?

A) 56 B) 78
C) 112 D) 130
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 78

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The length of a mirror arc is 2/9 of the circumference of the circle. Write the measure of the angle (in degrees) subtended by the arc at the centre of the circle.

A) 60 B) 50
C) 80 D) 30
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 80

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Divide Rs.221 in the ratio 1:3:6:7. The rupees in the respective ratios are

A) 13,39,77 & 92 B) 13,39,79 & 90
C) 13,39,78 & 91 D) 13,40,80 & 91
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 13,39,78 & 91

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If 3x ­- 1 < 5x + 2 and 3x + 5 < 6 -­ 4x; then x can take which of the following values?

A) -1 B) 2
C) -2 D) 1
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) -1

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In the following question, select the odd word pair from the given alternatives.

A) Mother – Sister B) Father – Son
C) Son – Daughter D) Friend – Sister
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Friend – Sister

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In the following question, select the odd letter/letters from the given alternatives.

A) RSUW B) CDFI
C) KLNQ D) STVY
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) RSUW

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The value of a machine depreciates at the rate of 20% per annum. If its present value is Rs 96000, then what was the value (in Rs) of the machine 2 years ago?

 

A) 138240   B) 134400  
C) 150000   D) 144000
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 150000  

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