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Q21
The ratio of the speeds of two trains is 7 : 8. If the second train runs 400 kms in 4 hours, then the speed of the first train is-
  • A 70 km/hr
  • B 75 km/hr
  • C 84 km/hr
  • D 87•5 km/hr
Answer: Option D
Q22
In 10 years, A will be twice as old as B was 10 years ago. If A is now 9 years older than B, the present age of B is-
  • A 29years
  • B 19 years
  • C 49 years
  • D 39 years
Answer: Option D
Q23
Three taps A, B and C can fill a tank in 12, 15 and 20 hours respectively. If A is open all the time and B and C are open for one hour each alternately, the tank will be full in-
  • A 6 hours
  • B 6 2/3 hours
  • C 7 hours
  • D 7 ½ hours
Answer: Option C
Q24
The present ages of three persons are in proportions 4 : 7 : 9. Eight years ago, the sum of their ages was 56. Find their present ages (in years)-
  • A 20, 35, 45
  • B 8, 20, 28
  • C 16, 28, 36
  • D 20, 36, 46
Answer: Option C
Q25
Which is common between aerobic respiration and anaerobic respiration ?
  • A Similar substrate
  • B Glycolysis
  • C Pyruvic acid
  • D All of these
Answer: Option B
Q26
The diagonal of a square is 4v 2 cm. The diagonal of another square whose area is double that of the first square is-
  • A 8 cm
  • B 8v2 cm
  • C 4v 2 cm
  • D 16 cm
Answer: Option A
Q27
A train starts with the speed of 70 km/hr with its speed increasing every two hours by 10 km/hr. In how many hours will it cover 345 kms ?
  • A 2¼ hrs
  • B 4 hrs 5 mins
  • C 4½ hrs
  • D None of the above
Answer: Option C
Q28
How long does a train 110 metres long running at the speed of 72 km/hr take to cross a bridge 132 metres in length ?
  • A 9•8 sec
  • B 12•1 sec
  • C 12•42 sec
  • D 14•3 sec
Answer: Option B
Q29
The value of (1/2 + 1/2 + 1/2 + 1/2)/(1/2) (1/4+ 1/4+1/4+1/4+1/4)/(1/4) is :
  • A 2
  • B 3/2
  • C 4/13
  • D 3 6/13
Answer: Option A
Q30
The ratio of the incomes of A and B is 5 : 4 and the ratio of their expenditure is 3 : 2. If at the end of each year, each saves Rs. 1600, then the income of A is-
  • A Rs. 3400
  • B Rs. 3600
  • C Rs. 4000
  • D Rs. 4400
Answer: Option C
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