GSAT Quantitative Reasoning 3

Question 1

Which of the following is closest to the value of 497 × 6?

Accepted Answer

3,000

Answer

Rounding 497 to 500 gives 500 × 6 = 3,000; the actual value 2,982 is closest to 3,000.

Question 2

How many minutes are in 2.5 hours?

Accepted Answer

150

Answer

2.5 hours × 60 minutes/hour = 150 minutes.

Question 3

If x > 5 and y < 3, which of the following must always be true?

Accepted Answer

x > y

Answer

Since x > 5 > 3 > y, x must always be greater than y.

Question 4

A train travels at 90 km/h. How far does it travel in 40 minutes?

Accepted Answer

60 km

Answer

40 minutes = 2/3 of an hour; distance = 90 × 2/3 = 60 km.

Question 5

What is 15% of 240?

Accepted Answer

36

Answer

15% of 240 = 0.15 × 240 = 36.

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