Quantitative Aptitude - Arithmetic Ability Questions

Q:

A uniformly moving train of length 480 m takes 3 minutes to completely cross a platform. If the same train, with the same speed crosses a pole completely in 30 sec, then the length of the platform is -

A) 1 km B) 600 m
C) 4.8 km D) 1.2 km
 
Answer & Explanation Answer:

Explanation:

Let length of platform be ‘y’metres.

Then, at the platform,Distance travelled = y + (length of train) = (y + 480)m

Then, Speed of train = (y + 480)m / (3x60) sec = (y+480)/180 ...(1)

Also, at the pole,Distance travelled = length of train = 480m

Then, Speed of train = 480m / 30sec = 16 m/s ...(2)

Equating eq.(1) & eq.(2), we get,

(y+480)/180 = 16(y+480) = 16 x 180 = 2880

y = 2880 –480 = 2400m or 2.4 km long platform.

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A, B and C can together do a job in 9 days. C alone can do the job in 36 days. In how many days can A and B do 50% of the job working together?

A) 6 B) 12
C) 9 D) 15
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 6

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X can complete 5/7 part of a work in 10 days and Y can complete 3/4 part of the same work in 9 days. In how many days will both complete 13/21 part  of the total work?

 

A)  6 B) 4
C) 3 D) 12
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 4

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Q:

A trader sells wire and gains 60% on the cost price. What will be the profit % on selling price?

A) 33.33 B) 40
C) 60 D) 37.5
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 37.5

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Q:

In the following question, select the odd number from the given alternatives.

A) 216 B) 125
C) 343 D) 510
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 510

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Q:

Choose the odd word/letters/number/number pair from the given alternatives.

A) Sirius B) Proximacentauri
C) Deimos D) Alpha centauri
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Deimos

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In a city, 40% of the people are illiterate and 60% are poor. Among the rich, 10% are illiterate. The percentage of the illiterate poor population is

A) 36 B) 60
C) 50 D) 40
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 60

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Q:

What approximate value should come in place of the question mark (?) in the following equation (Note: You are not expected to calculate the exact value)?

[(7.99)2–(13.001)2+(4.01)3]2=?

A) -1800 B) 1450
C) -1660 D) 1660
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 1660

Explanation:

[(7.99)^2–(13.001)^2+(4.01)^3]^2= X X= [8^2-13^2+4^3]^2 X= [64-169+64]^2 X= [-41]^2 X=1681

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