Quantitative Aptitude - Arithmetic Ability Questions

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Length of two trains are 150 m and 200 m respectively and the ratio (shorter: longer) of their speed is 2 : 5. If they cross each other in opposite direction in 15 second then in what time faster train will overtake the slower train.

A) 20 seconds B) 25 seconds
C) 32 seconds D) 35 seconds
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 35 seconds

Explanation:

Let speed of slower train = 2x
⇒ speed of faster train = 5x
ATQ, (150 + 200)/(2x + 5x) = 15
x = 10/3
Time required=350/[50/3–20/3]= 35 seconds

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0 1954
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If sin 3θ sec 2θ = 1, then what is the value of [3 tan2(5θ/2)  1]?

A) 0 B) 1
C) 2 D) 3
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 2

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Filed Under: Simplification
Exam Prep: Bank Exams

3 1954
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In the following question, four number pairs are given. The number on left side of (–) is related to the number of the right side of (–) with some Logic/Rule/Relation. Three are similar on basis of same Logic/Rule/Relation. Select the odd one out from the given alternatives.

A) 15 – 225 B) 25 – 625
C) 35 – 1225 D) 45 – 2525
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 45 – 2525

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Filed Under: Odd Man Out
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1 1953
Q:

A and B together do a job in 6.75 days and A could do the job in 9 days if he worked alone. How many days would B take to do the job if he worked alone?

A) 27 B) 18
C) 24 D) 21
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 27

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Filed Under: Time and Work
Exam Prep: Bank Exams

3 1953
Q:

The sum of money that will yield Rs. 60 as simple interest at 6% per annum in 5 years is

A) 200 B) 225
C) 175 D) 300
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 200

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Filed Under: Simple Interest
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1 1953
Q:

Simple interest on a sum for 12 months at the rate of 25% per annum is Rs 935.What is the value (in Rs) of sum?

A) 3740 B) 3200
C) 4410 D) 4720
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 3740

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Exam Prep: Bank Exams , CAT

0 1953
Q:

A train moves at the speed of 40 m/s and crosses a bridge of length 550 metres in 25 seconds. What is the length (in metres) of the train?

A) 400 B) 450
C) 480 D) 550
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 450

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Filed Under: Problems on Trains
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3 1952
Q:

The average of 44 consecutive odd numbers is 144.What is the largest number?

A) 189 B) 191
C) 187 D) 193
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 187

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Filed Under: Average
Exam Prep: Bank Exams

1 1952