Quantitative Aptitude - MCQ Practice Questions

When two trains move towards each other, their relative speed is the sum of their individual speeds, and they must cover a combined distance equal to the sum of their lengths.

Step 1: Convert speeds to m/s

Speed is given in km/h; convert to m/s by multiplying by $\frac{5}{18}$:

Step 2: Find relative speed (trains moving towards each other)

When trains move towards each other, relative speed is the sum:

Or more precisely: \(v_{\text{relative}} = \frac{25}{2} + \frac{50}{3} = \frac{75 + 100}{6} = \frac{175}{6} \text{ m/s}\]

Step 3: Find total distance to be covered

For the trains to completely cross each other, the combined distance equals the sum of their lengths:

Step 4: Calculate time to cross

Using $t=\frac{d}{v}$:

**Answer: The trains will take $12$ seconds to cross each other. (Option B)**

Let B = 100, A = 120. Difference = 20. Percentage less = ($\frac{20}{120}$) × 100 = 16.67%

A's rate = $\frac{1}{18}$, B's rate = $\frac{1}{12}$. B alone for 3 days = $\frac{3}{12}$ = $\frac{1}{4}$. Remaining = $\frac{3}{4}$. Combined rate = $\frac{1}{18}$ + $\frac{1}{12}$ = $\frac{5}{36}$. Time together = ($\frac{3}{4}$)/($\frac{5}{36}$) = $\frac{27}{5}$ = 5.4 ≈ 5 days

Let CP = 100. MP = 150. SP = 150 × $\frac{80}{100}$ = 120. Profit = 20. Profit% = 20%.

[Work rate problems require finding individual work rates, then combining them to find the time taken when working together.]

Step 1: Find A's Work Rate

A completes $\frac{1}{3}$ of work in 5 days, so we calculate how much work A does per day.

Step 2: Find B's Work Rate

B completes $\frac{2}{3}$ of work in 10 days, so we calculate how much work B does per day.

Step 3: Find Combined Work Rate

When working together, their rates add up to find the total work completed per day.

Step 4: Find Time to Complete Entire Work

To complete 1 full work at a combined rate of $\frac{2}{15}$ per day, divide total work by combined rate.

A can do

3

1

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of the work in 5 days.

So, A’s one-day work:

5

$\frac{1}{3}$

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=

15

1

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B can do

3

2

​

of the work in 10 days.

So, B’s one-day work:

10

$\frac{2}{3}$

​

=

30

2

​

=

15

1

​

Together, one-day work:

15

1

​

+

15

1

​

=

15

2

​

Time taken to complete the whole work:

$\frac{2}{15}$

1

​

=

2

15

​

=7.5

Therefore, together they can complete the work in:

7.5 days

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Answer: B) 7.5 days

Savings = 100 - 25 - 30 = 45%. If 45% = 9000, then 100% = 9000 × $\frac{100}{45}$ = 20,000.

A's rate : B's rate = 3:2. Let A's rate = 3x, B's rate = 2x. Combined = 5x = $\frac{1}{10}$. So x = $\frac{1}{50}$. A's rate = $\frac{3}{50}$, time = $\frac{50}{3}$ ≈ 16.67 days.

To find the difference between compound interest and simple interest, we calculate both separately using the given principal, rate, and time period.

Step 1: Calculate Simple Interest

Simple interest is calculated using the formula $SI=\frac{P\times R\times T}{100}$, where $P$ is principal, $R$ is rate, and $T$ is time.

Step 2: Calculate Compound Interest

Compound interest is found using $A=P{\left(1+\frac{R}{100}\right)}^T$, then $CI=A-P$.

Step 3: Find the Difference

The difference between compound interest and simple interest is:

Answer: The difference is ₹32 (Option A)

Work is proportional to number of men. If work increases by 50%, men needed = M × 1.5 = 1.5M.

Let A's cost = x. B's cost = 1.2x. C's cost = 1.2x × 1.25 = 1.5x = 7500. x = 5000.

Rate = $\frac{1}{12}$ + $\frac{1}{15}$ - $\frac{1}{20}$ = (5+4-3)/60 = $\frac{6}{60}$ = $\frac{1}{10}$. Time = 10 hours.

SP = 900 is 90% of CP. So CP = $\frac{900}{0}$.9 = 1000. For 15% profit, SP = 1000 × 1.15 = 1150.

In 12 hours, clock gains 5 minutes. In 24 hours, it gains 10 minutes. So at 12 PM Tuesday, clock will show 12:10 PM.

Let milk = 5x, water = 3x. After adding 8 liters water: 5x/(3x+8) = $\frac{5}{4}$. 20x = 15x + 40. 5x = 40. x = 8. Milk = 40 liters.

Combined rate = $\frac{1}{10}$, A's rate = $\frac{1}{15}$. B's rate = $\frac{1}{10}$ - $\frac{1}{15}$ = $\frac{1}{30}$. B needs 30 days

SP = 500, Discount = 10%, MP × 0.90 = 500, MP = $\frac{500}{0}$.90 = ₹555.56

Speed = $\frac{150}{6}$ = 25 m/s = 25 × $\frac{18}{5}$ = 90 km/h

Profit ratio = 20000:30000 = 2:3. Q's share = 5000 × $\frac{3}{5}$ = ₹3000

If $\frac{1}{3}$ tank takes 4 hours, full tank takes 4 × 3 = 12 hours

SP = 2000 × (1 - 0.15) = 2000 × 0.85 = ₹1700