Quantitative Aptitude - Arithmetic Ability Questions

Q:

The sum of three numbers is 252. If the first number is thrice the second and third number is two-third of the first, then the second number is

A) 41 B) 21
C) 42 D) 84
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 42

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A train crosses a 550 m long platform in 36 seconds. How long was the train if it was travelling at the speed of 70 kmph?

A) 160 m B) 140 m
C) 150 m D) 525 m
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 150 m

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The distance between two cities X and Y is 270 km. First train starts from X at 7:00 a.m. and travels towards Y at 40 km/hr. Second train starts from Y at 8:30 a.m. and travels towards X at 30 km/hr. At what time (in a.m.) will both the trains meet?

 

A) 10:00   B)  11:00  
C)  11:30   D)  12:30
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C)  11:30  

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If the average age of four children is 12 years and the average age of these children and their fathers is 20 years, what is the age of the father?

A) 52 years B) 48 years
C) 62 years D) 54 years
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 52 years

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Q:

If (1 + cot2A) = x, then the value of x is

A) secA B) sinA
C) cosecA D) cosA
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) cosecA

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Q:

If tan ­-5π/3 = x, then the value of x is

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

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Q:

The third proportional of two numbers 24 and 36 is

A) 48 B) 54
C) 72 D) 108
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 54

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Q:

Select the odd word from the given alternatives.

A) Moon B) Mars
C) Saturn D) Pluto
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Moon

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