Quantitative Aptitude - Arithmetic Ability Questions

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A train left 1 hour later than the scheduled time but in order to reach its destination 200 km away in time, it had to increase its usual speed by 10 km/hr. What is the usual speed (in km/hr) of the train?

A) 38 B) 42
C) 45 D) 40
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 40

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Gautam travels 160 kms at 32 kmph and returns at 40 kmph. Then average speed is

A) 72 kmph B) 71.11 kmph
C) 36 kmph D) 35.55 kmph
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 35.55 kmph

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How long does a train, 75 m long, moving at 60 km/hr take to pass a certain telegraph post?

A) 3.5 seconds B) 4.5 seconds
C) 5 seconds D) 5.4 seconds
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 4.5 seconds

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An alloy is made by mixing metal A costing Rs 2000/kg and metal B costing Rs 400/kg in the ratio A:B = 3:1. What is the cost (in Rs) of 8 kilograms of this alloy?

A) 1600 B) 9800
C) 6400 D) 12800
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 12800

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If Gadadhar's salary is 3/2 times of Haamid's and Sarvesh's is 4/3 times of Haamid's, what is the ratio of Gadadhar's salary to Sarvesh's?

A) 9:8 B) 1:2
C) 2:1 D) 8:9
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 9:8

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At what rate of compound interest (in %) per annum will a sum of Rs. 15,000 become Rs. 18,150 in 2 years?

A) 11 B) 10
C) 9 D) 12
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 10

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Select the odd number from the given alternatives.

A) 24 B) 39
C) 65 D) 51
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 65

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What is the value of xy if x - y = 3 and x2+y2=15?

A) 1 B) 3
C) 5 D) 7
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 3

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