Quantitative Aptitude - Arithmetic Ability Questions

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Two trains are moving in the same direction at the speed of 23 km/hr and 77 km/hr. The time taken by faster train to cross a man sitting in the slower train is 40 seconds. What will be the length (in metres) of the faster train?

 

 

A) 720   B) 640  
C) 600   D) 540
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 600  

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Select the odd number from the given alternatives.

A) 75 B) 65
C) 82 D) 85
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 82

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ΔABC is right angled at B. If m∠C = 60°, then find the value of (cotA - 1/2).

A) -1/√3 B) (3-√2)/3√2
C) (2√3-1)/2 D) (√2-√3)/√6
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) (2√3-1)/2

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Point P is the midpoint of segment AB. Co-ordinates of P are (5, -1) and A are (2, -4). What are the co-ordinates of point B?

A) (6, 4) B) (8, 2)
C) (1,-2) D) (-6, -2)
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) (8, 2)

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For triangle ABC, find equation of median AD if co­ordinates of points A, B and C are (2,­4), (3,0) and (5,­2) respectively?

A) 3x ­- 2y = 14 B) 3x -­ 2y = 2
C) 3x + 2y = 14 D) 3x + 2y = 2
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 3x ­- 2y = 14

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If the difference between the compound interest and the simple interest on a certain sum at the rate of 5% per annum for 2 years is Rs. 20, then the sum is

A) Rs. 2000 B) Rs. 4000
C) Rs. 6000 D) Rs. 8000
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Rs. 8000

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If the amount received at the end of 2nd and 3rd year at Compound Interest on a certain Principal is Rs 33708, and Rs 35730.48 respectively, what is the rate of interest?

A) 6 percent B) 3 percent
C) 12 percent D) 10 percent
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 6 percent

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If the amount received at the end of 2nd and 3rd year at Compound Interest on a certain Principal is Rs 28090, and Rs 29775.4 respectively, what is the rate of interest?

A) 6 percent B) 3 percent
C) 12 percent D) 10 percent
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 6 percent

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