GAT Word Problems 3

Question 1

Ahmed is 3 times as old as his son. In 12 years, Ahmed will be twice as old as his son. How old is Ahmed now?

Accepted Answer

36

Answer

30

Answer

42

Answer

48

Question 2

A tank can be filled by Pipe A in 6 hours and by Pipe B in 4 hours. If both pipes are opened together, how long will it take to fill the tank?

Accepted Answer

2.4 hours

Answer

2 hours

Answer

3 hours

Answer

5 hours

Question 3

A merchant bought 80 items at 25 SAR each. He sold 60 items at 35 SAR each and the remaining 20 items at 20 SAR each. What is his total profit?

Accepted Answer

500 SAR

Answer

400 SAR

Answer

600 SAR

Answer

700 SAR

Question 4

Fatima can complete a project in 10 days. After working alone for 4 days, Nora joins her and they finish the remaining work together in 3 days. How long would Nora take to complete the project alone?

Accepted Answer

10 days

Answer

12 days

Answer

15 days

Answer

18 days

Question 5

A train 200 meters long passes a bridge 300 meters long in 25 seconds. What is the speed of the train in km/h?

Accepted Answer

72 km/h

Answer

60 km/h

Answer

80 km/h

Answer

90 km/h

Question 6

Three friends split a bill. The first pays 1/3 of the total, the second pays 2/5 of the total, and the third pays the remaining 120 SAR. What is the total bill?

Accepted Answer

450 SAR

Answer

400 SAR

Answer

500 SAR

Answer

600 SAR