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WBCS Math Question set for Arithmetic Practice 5

WBCS Arithmetic Practice Questions Set 5

5th selected WBCS math question set for Arithmetic practice

Solve 10 WBCS arithmetic practice questions of set 5 in 10 minutes. Verify results from answers. Suitable for similar PSC and other aptitude tests.

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WBCS arithmetic practice questions set 5: time to answer 10 mins

Problem 1

The product of two numbers is 1575 and their division is $\displaystyle\frac{7}{9}$. The two numbers then are,

  1. 45, 35
  2. 36, 35
  3. 35, 27
  4. 81, 63

Problem 2

Two pipes A and B can fill a cistern in 6 minutes and 7 minutes respectively. The two pipes are opened alternately for 1 minute each starting with pipe A. In what time will they fill the cistern?

  1. $1\displaystyle\frac{1}{4}$ minutes
  2. $6\displaystyle\frac{3}{7}$ minutes
  3. $5$ minutes
  4. $5\displaystyle\frac{2}{3}$ minutes

Problem 3

Value of $\sqrt{20+\sqrt{20+\sqrt{20+.........}}}$ is,

  1. 5
  2. 2
  3. 3
  4. -4

Problem 4

If $a:b=3:4$, then $(7a+3b):(7a-3b)$ is,

  1. 5 : 2
  2. 4 : 3
  3. 11 : 3
  4. 37 : 19

Problem 5

The value of $(997)^2+(998)^2+(999)^2 -$

$\hspace{30mm} 997\times{998} - 998\times{999}-999\times{997}$ is,

  1. 1
  2. 2
  3. 3
  4. 0

Problem 6

If the sides of a triangle are in the ratio $3:4:5$, the largest angle of the triangle is,

  1. $75^0$
  2. $90^0$
  3. $120^0$
  4. $50^0$

Problem 7

The largest possible length that can be used for measuring exactly the three lengths, 7m, 3m 85cm and 12m 95cm is, 

  1. 25cm
  2. 15cm
  3. 42cm
  4. 35cm

Problem 8

Area of a square field is 6050 sq m. What is the length of the diagonal?

  1. 110m
  2. 120m
  3. 135m
  4. 112m

Problem 9

Value of $0.\overline{3}+0.\overline{4} +0.\overline{7}+0.\overline{8}$ is,

  1. $2.4$
  2. $2.\overline{4}$
  3. $2.44$
  4. $2.444$

Problem 10

40 men take 8 days to earn Rs.2000. How many men will earn Rs.200 in 2 days?

  1. 16
  2. 10
  3. 12
  4. 1

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Answers to the WBCS arithmetic practice questions set 5

Problem 1. Answer: Option a: 45, 35.

Problem 2. Answer: Option b: $6\displaystyle\frac{3}{7}$ minutes.

Problem 3. Answer: Option a: 5.

Problem 4. Answer: Option c: $11:3$.

Problem 5. Answer: Option c: 3.

Problem 6. Answer: Option b: $90^0$.

Problem 7. Answer: Option: d: 35cm.

Problem 8. Answer: Option a: 110m.

Problem 9. Answer: Option b: $2.\overline{4}$.

Problem 10. Answer: Option: a: 16.


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