Quantitative Aptitude - Arithmetic Ability Questions

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A train moves at a speed of 35 m/sec and crosses a tunnel of length 960 metres, in 40 seconds. What is the length (in metres) of the train?

 

A) 360 B) 440
C) 530 D) 560
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 440

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A pipe can fill a sump with water in 2 hours. Because of a leak, it took 2 2/3 hrs to fill the sump. The leak can drain all the water of the sump in

A) 8 hrs B) 15 hrs
C) 6 hrs D) 11 hrs
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 8 hrs

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Two pipes, when working one at a time can fill a cistern in 2 hrs and 3 hrs, respectively while a third pipe can drain the cistern empty in 6 hrs. All the three pipes were opened together when the cistern was 1/6 full. How long will it take for the cistern to be completely full?

A) 1 hour B) 1 hour 30 min
C) 1 hour 20 min D) 1 hour 15 min
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 1 hour 15 min

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A regular pyramid has a square base. The height of the pyramid is 22 cm and side of its base is 14 cm. Volume of pyramid is equal to the volume of a sphere. What is the radius (in cm) of the sphere?

A) 493 B) 7
C) 14 D) 983
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 7

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U, V and W together can make a chair in 20 minutes. U and V together can make it in 25 minutes. How much time will (in minutes) W alone take to make the chair?

 

A) 100   B) 90
C) 60 D) 120
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 100  

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A sum of money of Rs. 1000 is lent out in two parts in such a way that the interest on one part at 10% per annum for 5 years is equal to another at 5% for 10 years. Calculate the sum lent out at 5%.

A) Rs. 500 B) Rs. 800
C) Rs. 1000 D) Rs. 1200
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Rs. 500

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One of the roots of the equation x2 - 4x + k = 0 is x = 3. The other root is

A) x = -1 B) x = -4
C) x = 1 D) x = 4
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) x = 1

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Select the odd letters from the given alternatives.

A) MLN B) FED
C) JIH D) RQP
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) MLN

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