Quantitative Aptitude - Arithmetic Ability Questions

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Two trains are moving in the opposite directions at speed of 43 km/h and 51 km/h respectively. The time taken by the slower train to cross a man sitting in the faster train is 9 seconds. What is the length (in metres) of the slower train?

A) 235 B) 338.4
C) 470 D) 940
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 235

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Average of all even numbers between 222 and 250 is __________.

A) 234 B) 232
C) 236 D) 230
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 236

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The mean of 20 observations is 19. One more observation is included and the new mean becomes 20. The 21st observation is

A) 20 B) 30
C) 40 D) 42
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 40

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A rectangular swimming pool of length 20 m and breadth 10 m has a uniformly sloping floor. It is 1 m in depth on one end of its length and 3 m at the other. How much water is needed to completely fill this pool? (Take π = 22/7)

A) 800 cubic metres B) 300 cubic metres
C) 480 cubic metres D) 400 cubic metres
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 400 cubic metres

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In Δ ABC, the median AD is 6 cm and CB is 12 cm, measure of angle CAB is

A) 90° B) 30°
C) 60° D) 120°
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 90°

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If A : B = 1 : 4 and B : C = 2 : 3, then what is A : B : C?

A) 1 : 4 : 6 B) 2 : 8 : 7
C) 2 : 8 : 5 D) 1 : 4 : 5
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 1 : 4 : 6

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What is the simplified value of [2/(cot A – tan A)]?

A) sin A cos A B) tan 2A
C) sin2 A D) cos2 A
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) tan 2A

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Suresh goes on a trip on his motor-cycle and rides for 410 kms. If he rides for 5 hours at a speed of 50 km/hr, find at what speed he travels for the remaining 4 hours of the journey?

A) 47 km/hr B) 40 km/hr
C) 56 km/hr D) 48 km/hr
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 40 km/hr

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