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Instructions
For the following questions answer them individually
Question 1
A three-digit number is such that the hundreds digit is double the units digit which is 66.67% less than the tens digit. If the tens and
hundreds digits of the original number are interchanged, then the number obtained is 180 more than the original number. Find the
number obtained by interchanging the units and hundreds digit of the original number.
A 246
B 642
C 264
D 286
E None of these
Answer: C
Explanation:
Let the tens digit of the number be 3x.
Units digit = (100-66.67)% of 3x = 33.33% of 3x = x.
Hundreds digit = 2x.
Then, the number = 100 × 2x + 10 × 3x + x = 200x + 30x + x = 231x
If the tens and hundreds digit are interchanged, then the number formed = 100 × 3x + 10 × 2x + x = 300x + 20x + x = 321x
Given, 321x = 231x+180

90x = 180
x = 2.
Hence, The original number = 231x = 462.

Number obtained by interchanging units and hundreds digit = 264.
Question 2
What is the median of the given data?

6, 2, 3, 5,9, 4, 8, 7
A 6.5
B 5
C 6
D 5.5
Answer: D
Explanation:
Firstly arrange the given no. Is asending order
6, 2, 3, 5,9, 4, 8, 7
2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9
Now find middle term
That is 5,6
Now take avg of it

5+6
2
=5.5

Question 3
3 of 24÷8×3+4÷2−4×5
What is the value of 36÷12×4÷2+5×(6−4) ?
3
A 10
9
B 16
3
C 4
8
D 15
Answer: B
Explanation:
72÷8×3+4÷2−4×5
= 36÷12×4÷2+5×2
9×3+2−20
= 3× 2+5×2
27+2−20
= 6+10
9
= 16
Question 4
3 9 4 2 27
4 ÷ 32 + 3 × 3 of 16
1 8 4 1 1
What is the value of ( ) (
2 × 3 −2 ÷ 9 + 3 + 6 )?
13
A 2
10
B 3
31
C 2
25
D 2
Answer: B
Explanation:
Firstly solve bracket and then apply bodmass rule
3 9 4 2 27
4 ÷ 32 + 3 × 3 of 16
1 8 4 1 1
( ) (
2 × 3 −2 ÷ 9 + 3 + 6 )
3 9 4 9
4 ÷ 32 + 3 × 8
1 2 4 1
2×3÷9+2
8 3
3+2
3 1
4+2
25
6
5
4
10
3
Question 5
What is the value of

7 ÷ 2 − [3 of 7 ÷ 4 ÷ {(2 ÷ 5) × (25 ÷ 8) ÷ (5 ÷ 2)}]?
A -7

B -8
C -9
D -1
Answer: A
Explanation:
7 ÷ 2 − [3 of 7 ÷ 4 ÷ {(2 ÷ 5) × (25 ÷ 8) ÷ (5 ÷ 2)}]
2 25 2
7 ÷ 2 − [3 of 7 ÷ 4 ÷ { 5 × 8 × 5 }]
7 7 2
2 − [3 × 4 × 1]
7 21
2 − 2
−14
2 = −7
Instructions
In each of the following questions a question is asked followed by three statements.You have to study the questions and all the given
three statements and all the statements and decide whether any information provided in the statement are redundant and can be
dispensed with while answering the questions ?
Question 6
What will be the cost of the painting the four walls of a room with length ,width and height is 5,3,8 meters respectively. The room has
one window and one door.
I.Cost of painting per square meter is Rs 25
II.Area of window is 2.25 sq m which is half of the area of the door
III.Area of the room is 15 sq meter
A I only
B II only
C III only
D II or III only
E All are required to answer the question
Answer: C
Explanation:
Length = 5 m , Breadth = 3 m and Height = 8 m
To find the cost of painting the walls of the room, we should know the cost of painting and the area of door and window.
Area of 4 walls (Curved Surface Area of cuboid) = 2h(l + b)
= (2 × 8)(5 + 3) = 16 × 8 = 128 m2
From I & II : Cost = Rs 25 per square meter
Area of window = 2.25 m2
and Area of door = 2 × 2.25 = 4.5 m2
Thus, area to be painted = 128 − 2.25 − 4.5 = 121.25 m2
∴ Cost of painting 4 walls = 25 × 121.25 = Rs 3031.25

Thus, statement III is redundant.
=> Ans - (C)

Question 7
How much time will the train X take to cross another train Y running in the opposite direction ?
I.Train X crosses a signal pole in 6 secs
II.Ratio of the speeds of trains X and Y is 3:2
III.Length of the two trains together is 500 meters
A I only
B II only
C III only
D I or II only
E Data inadequate
Answer: E
Explanation:
To find the time taken by train X to cross train Y, we should know the sum of speed of the trains (as they are moving in opposite
directions) and the sum of lengths of the train
In statement II, ratio of speed of train X : Y = 3 : 2
Thus, we cannot find the speeds of the two trains.
∴ Data is inadequate
=> Ans - (E)
Question 8
Three friends X,Y,Z started a partnership business investing money in the ratio of the 5 :4:2 respectively for a period of 3 years.What
is the amount received by X as share in the total profit ?
I.Total amount invested in the business is Rs.22,000
II.Profit was distributed after a period of 2 years
III.The average amount of profit earned per year is Rs 2,750
A I only
B II only
C III Only
D I and II only
E I or II or III
Answer: D
Explanation:
Ratio of investment of X : Y : Z = 5 : 4 : 2
To find the share of profit earned by X (or anyone), we need to find the total profit earned.
From statement III : Average profit for 3 years = Rs. 2750
=> Total profit = 2750 × 3 = Rs. 8250

5
Amount received by X = (5+4+2) × 8250 = Rs. 3750
Thus, statements I and II are redundant.
=> Ans - (D)

Question 9
what is the area of the given right angle triangle ?

I. Length of the hypotenuse is 5 cm
II.perimeter of the triangle is four times its base
III. one of the angles of the triangle is 60 degrees
A I only
B II only
C II or III only
D II and III both
E Data inadequate
Answer: B
Explanation:
To find the area of right angled triangle, we need to know the base and height or the length of any side if its a 30-60-90 triangle
From statement I and III, two angles are 90° and 60°, => Third angle = 30°
In a 30-60-90 triangle, the hypotenuse is always twice as long as the side opposite the 30° angle and the side opposite the 60° angle
is √3 times as long as the side opposite the 30° angle.
The ratio of sides opposite 30°, 60° and 90° angles =1 : 3:2
Length of the side opposite the 90° angle (hypotenuse) = 5 cm
5
=> Length of side opposite the 30° angle = 2 = 2.5 cm
and length of side opposite to 60° angle = 2.5 3 cm

1
∴ Area of triangle = 2 × 2.5 × 2.5 3 = 3.125 3 cm2
Thus, statement II is redundant.
=> Ans - (B)
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Instructions
For the following questions answer them individually
Question 10
A tank has two inlets : A and B. A alone takes 2 hours and B alone takes 3 hours to fill the empty tank completely when there is no
leakage. A leakage was caused which would empty the full tank completely in ‘x’ hours when no inlet is open. Now, when only inlet A
was opened, it took 3 hours to fill the empty tank completely. How much time will B alone take to fill the empty tank completely? (in
hours)
A 4.5
B 7.5
C 3
D 9
E 6
Answer: E
Explanation:

Let the capacity of the tank be 6 litres.
A's efficiency = 3 litre/hr
B's efficiency = 2 litre/hr
With leakage A's efficiency = 2 litre/hr
⇒ Leakage's efficiency = 1 litre/hr
6
With leakage B will take = 2−1 = 6 hours
Question 11
The time taken by a boat to travel a distance downstream is half the time taken by it to travel the same distance upstream. What is the
speed of the boat downstream if it travels 7.5 km upstream in 1 hour 30 minutes ? (in km/h)
A 7.5
B 5
C 9
D 10
E None of these
Answer: D
Explanation:
Let the speed of boat in still water and speed of river be B km/hr and R km/hr respectively .
Speed of boat in downstream = B+ R km/hr

7.5
Speed of boat in upstream = B-R km/hr = 1.5 = 5km/hr
Let the same distance travelled in upstream and downstream be D km
So ,
D D
B−R =2× B+R
B+R = 10 km/hr
Question 12
To reach point B from point A, at 4pm, Sara will have to travel at an average speed of 18 kmph. She will reach point B at 3 pm if she
travels at an average speed of 24 kmph. At what average speed should Sara travel to reach point B at 2 pm ?
A 36 kmph
B 28 kmph
C 25 kmph
D 30 kmph
E 32 kmph
Answer: A
Explanation:
average speed = (total distance ) /(total time)
Let her time taken to finish race with 18km/hr average speed be y hours
And distance covered in both cases is same
So
D = 18 × y.....(1)
D = 24 x (y-1)....(2)

From equation 1 and 2
y = 4 hours
And D = 72 km
Now if she need to reach at 2pm i.e in 2 hours then the average speed = 72/2 = 36 km/hr
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Question 13
A boat running downstream covers a distance of 16 km in 2 hours while for covering the same distance upstream, it takes 4 hours.
What is the speed of the boat in still water ?
A 4 kmph
B 6 kmph
C 8 kmph
D 3.5 kmph
E None of these
Answer: B
Explanation:
Let the speed of boat in still water and speed of river be B km/hr and R km/hr respectively
speed of boat in downstream = (B+R) km/hr
speed of boat in upstream = (B-R) km/hr
Distance covered = 16 km
it is given that tie taken ti move 16 km downstream is 2 hours and for upstream it is 4 hours
16 = (B+R) 2 .............(1)
16 = (B-R) 4...............(2)
from equation 1 and 2
B = 6 km/hr
Question 14
A car starts at 11 am from point A towards point B at 36 kmph while another car starts at 1 pm from point B towards A at 44 kmph.
They cover a distance of 592 km till meeting. At what time will they meet each other ?
A 8 pm
B 6 : 30 pm
C 7 : 30 pm
D 5 : 30 pm
E None of these
Answer: C
Explanation:
distance travelled by car which started from point A from 11 am to 1 pm is = 36 ×2 = 72 km
Now it is given that total distance is 592 km
Distance left to be covered = 592 - 72 = 520 km

Speed of car started from B = 44 km/hr
Soeed of car started from A = 36km/hr
Relative speed = 80 km/hr
Time taken = 520/80 = 6.5 hours
So the two cars will meet at 7.30 pm
Question 15
4 2 3 6 5
If the fraction 9 , 7 , 8 , 13 and 11 are arranged in descending order which one will be second ?
4
A 9
2
B 7
3
C 8
6
D 13
5
E 11
Answer: E
Explanation:
In order to arrange the fractions in descending order, we need to have the same denominator for all the fractions.
So, we need to find the LCM of all the denominators. The denominators are 9,7,8,13 and 11.
Their LCM is 72072.
Let us represent all the numbers given with the same denominator, ie 72072.
4 32032
9 = 72072
2 20592
7 = 72072
3 27027
8 = 72072
6 33264
13 = 72072
5 32760
11 = 72072
When arranged in descending order, the order will be as below

33264 32760 32032 27027 20592
72072 , 72072 , 72072 , 72072 , 72072
32760 5
Hence, the second number when the above fractions are arranged in descending order is 72072 = 11
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Question 16
The digits of a two-digit number are in the ratio of 2 : 3 and the number obtained by interchanging the digit is bigger than the original
number by 27. What was the original number ?
A 64
B 46
C 96
D 69

E None of these
Answer: D
Explanation:
Let the two digit number be XY. So, the value of the number equals 10X+Y
When the digits are interchanged, the number becomes YX. So, the value of the number equals 10Y+X
From the information given, we know that X:Y = 2:3 and (10Y+X)-(10X+Y) = 9Y-9X
Hence, 9Y-9X = 27 or Y-X = 3
So, 3X=2Y and Y-X =3.

Solving both the equations, we get X=6 and Y=9.
So, the original number is 69
Question 17
75% of a number is equal to three-seventh of another number. What is the ratio between the first number and the second number
respectively ?
A 4:7
B 7:4
C 12:7
D 7:12
E None of these
Answer: A
Explanation:
Let the two numbers be X and Y respectively.
3
So, 75%X = 7 Y
3 3
Or, 4 ∗ X = 7 ∗ Y
So, the ratio of X:Y = 4:7
Question 18
4 9 7 5 11
If the fraction 5 , 11 , 9 , 6 , 13 are arranged in ascending order which one will be the fourth ?
9
A 11
7
B 9
5
C 6
4
D 5
11
E 13
Answer: C
Explanation:
In order to arrange the fractions in ascending order, all of them should have the same denominator.
For this, we have to first calculate the LCM of the denominators.
The LCM of 5,11,9,6 and 13 is 2574
Representing all the fractions with denominator 12870, the fractions look as below.
4 10296
5 = 12870
9 10530
9 10530
11 = 12870
7 10010
9 = 12870
5 10725
6 = 12870
11 10890
13 = 12870
Arranging them in ascending order, we get the following order

10010 10296 10530 10725 10890
12870 , 12870 , 12870 , 12870 , 12870
10725 5
So, the fourth number in order is 12870 which is 6
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Question 19
Three-seventh of a number is equal to 45 per cent of another number What is the respective ratio between the first and the second
numbers ?
A 21:20
B 20:21
C 45:100
D 45:300
E None of these
Answer: A
Explanation:
Let the numbers be a&b.; We have, 3a/7= 45b/100.
so a/7=15b/100
a/b=15*7/100
Calculate for a/b we get 21:20
Question 20
Four of the following five parts numbered A,B,C,D,E are in the following equation are exactly equal.Which of the part is not equal to
the other four.The number of that part is the answer
A xy2 − x2 y + 2x2 y2
B xy2 (1 − 2x) + x2 y(2y − 1)
C xy2 (1 + 2x) − x2 y(2y + 1)
D xy[y(1 + x) − x(1 + y)]
E xy[(x + y)2 + y(1 − y) − x(1 + x) − 2xy]
Answer: A
Explanation:
(A) : xy2 − x2 y + 2x2 y2
= xy(y − x + 2xy)
(B) : xy2 (1 − 2x) + x2 y(2y − 1)

2 2 2 2 2 2
= (xy2 − 2x2 y2 ) + (2x2 y2 − x2 y)
= xy2 − xy = xy(y − x)
(C) : xy2 (1 − 2x) + x2 y(2y − 1)
= (xy2 − 2x2 y2 ) + (2x2 y2 − x2 y)
= xy2 − xy = xy(y − x)
(D) : xy[y(1 + x) − x(1 + y)]
= xy(y + xy − x − xy) = xy(y − x)
(E) : xy[(x + y)2 + y(1 − y) − x(1 + x) − 2xy]
= xy[(x2 + y2 + 2xy) + (y − y2 ) + (−x − x2 ) − 2xy]
= xy(y − x)
=> Ans - (A)
Question 21
If 2x+y= 15, 2y+z= 25 and 2z+x =26 ,what is value of z?
A 4
B 7
C 9
D 12
E None of these
Answer: E
Explanation:
Equation (i) : 2x + y = 15
Equation (ii) : 2y + z = 25
Equation (iii) : 2z + x = 26
Adding the three equations, => 3x + 3y + 3z = 15 + 25 + 26
=> 3(x + y + z) = 66
66
=> x + y + z = 3 = 22 ------------(iv)
Subtracting equation (i) from (iv), => (z) + (x − 2x) + (y − y) = (22 − 15)
=> z − x = 7 -------------(v)
Adding equations (v) and (iii), => 3z = 26 + 7 = 33

33
=> z = 3 = 11
=> Ans - (E)
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Question 22
I. x2 + 3x − 28 = 0
II. y2 − y − 20 = 0
A x>y

x≥y
B
C x<y
D x≤y
E x = y or the relation cannot be established.
Answer: E
Explanation:
I.x2 + 3x − 28 = 0
=> x2 + 7x − 4x − 28 = 0
=> x(x + 7) − 4(x + 7) = 0
=> (x − 4)(x + 7) = 0
=> x = 4, −7
II.y2 − y − 20 = 0
=> y2 − 5y + 4y − 20 = 0
=> y(y − 5) + 4(y − 5) = 0
=> (y + 4)(y − 5) = 0
=> y = −4, 5
∴ No relation can be established.

Question 23
I. 6x2 + 29x + 35 = 0
II. 3y2 + 11y + 10 = 0
A x>y
B x≥y
C x<y
D x≤y
Answer: C
Explanation:
I.6x2 + 29x + 35 = 0
=> 6x2 + 15x + 14x + 35 = 0
=> 3x(2x + 5) + 7(2x + 5) = 0
=> (2x + 5)(3x + 7) = 0

−7 −5
=> x = 3 , 2
II.3y2 + 11y + 10 = 0
=> 3y2 + 6y + 5y + 10 = 0
=> 3y(y + 2) + 5(y + 2) = 0
=> (y + 2)(3y + 5) = 0
−5
=> y = −2, 3

Hence x < y
Question 24
I. 2x2 + 18x + 40 = 0
II. 2y2 + 15y + 27 = 0
A x>y
B x≥y
C x<y
D x≤y
Answer: E
Explanation:
I.2x2 + 18x + 40 = 0
=> 2x2 + 8x + 10x + 40 = 0
=> 2x(x + 4) + 10(x + 4) = 0
=> (x + 4)(2x + 10) = 0
=> x = −4, −5
II.2y2 + 15y + 27 = 0
=> 2y2 + 6y + 9y + 27 = 0
=> 2y(y + 3) + 9(y + 3) = 0
=> (y + 3)(2y + 9) = 0
−9
=> y = −3, 2
∴ No relation can be established.
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Question 25
Profit earned by organisation is distributed among officers and clerks in the ratio of 5:3 If the number of officers is 45 and the number
of clerks is 80 and the amount received by each officer is rs 25,000 what was the total amount of profit earned ?
A Rs. 22 lakh
B Rs. 18.25 lakh
C Rs. 18 lakh
D Rs. 23.25 lakh
E None of these
Answer: C
Explanation:
The total amount distributed among officers = 45*25000= 11,25,000
If the total amount is x, then this amount is (5/8)x=11,25,000
Hence, x=18,00,000

Question 26
An article was purchased for Rs.78,350. Its price was marked up by 30%. It was sold at a discount of 20% on the marked up price.
What was the profit percent on the cost price?
A 4
B 7
C 5
D 3
E 6
Answer: A
Explanation:
Marked price = 78,350 + 30% of 78,350 = Rs 1,01,855
Price after discount = 101855 -20% of 101855 = Rs 81,484
Profit = Rs 3,134
Question 27
A shopkeeper sells two watches for Rs308 each. On one he gets 12% profit and on the other 12% loss. His profit or loss in the entire
transaction was
11
A 1 25 % loss
11
B 1 25 % gain
2
C 3 25 %loss
2
D 3 25 %gain
E None of these
Answer: A
Explanation:
Loss percent
loss
= [ 10 ]2 %
12
= [ 10 ]2 %
36
= 25 %
11
= 1 25 %
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Question 28
A shopkeeper uses a weight of 960 g instead of 1000 g. What is his gain%?
A 4%
B 6%
C 1
46 %
D 61/4%

None of these
E
Answer: C
Explanation:
Gain% = (1000-960)/960 x 100 = 25/6=4 1/6%
Question 29
A person bought an article on 40% discount and sold it at 50% more than the marked price. What profit did he get?
A 250 %
B 150 %
C 350 %
D 200 %
E None of these
Answer: B
Explanation:
Let the marked price be Rs. 100.
Then cost price = 100 - 40 = Rs. 60
Selling price = 100+ 50 = Rs. 150
Profit = 150 - 60 = 90
Profit%=90/60×100=150%
Question 30
In how many different ways can the letters of the word 'STRESS' be arranged
A 360
B 240
C 720
D 120
E None of these
Answer: D
Explanation:
Total number of letters = 6 of which 3 are the same.
6! 720
Therefore, number of ways of arranging = 3! = 6 = 120
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Question 31
A bag contains 7 blue balls and 5 yellow balls. If two balls are selected at random, what is the probability that none is yellow?
A 5/33
B 5/22
C 7/22

7/33
D
E 7/66
Answer: C
Explanation:
None yellow => both blue => is possible in 7 C2 ways
7
C2 7
12 C
=> probability = 2 = 22
Question 32
A die is thrown twice. What is the probability of getting a sum 7 from the two throws?
A 5/18
B 1/18
C 1/9
D 1/6
E 5/36
Answer: D
Explanation:
Number of ways in which the sum is 7 = (1,6),(2,5),(3,4),(4,3),(5,2),(6,1) => 6 ways
Total number of possibilities = 6 * 6 = 36

6 1
Probability that sum is 7 = 36 = 6
Question 33
In how many different ways can the letters of the word 'THERAPY' be arranged so that the vowels never come together?
A 720
B 1440
C 5040
D 3600
E 4800
Answer: D
Explanation:
Number of ways of arranging seven letters = 7!
Let us consider the two vowels as a group
Now the remaining five letters and the group of two vowels = 6
These six letters can be arranged in 6!2! ways( 2! is the number of ways the two vowels can be arranged among themselves)
The number of ways of arranging seven letters such that no two vowels come together
= Number of ways of arranging seven letters - Number of ways of arranging the letters with the two vowels being together
= 7! - (6!2!)
= 3600
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Question 34
A bag contains 13 white and 7 black balls. Two balls are drawn at random. What is the probability that they are of the same colour?
41
A 190
21
B 190
59
C 290
99
D 190
77
E 190
Answer: D
Explanation:
Probability of getting two white balls = 13P2
Probability of getting two black balls = 7P2
Total probability = (13P2 + 7P2)/20P2 = 198/380 = 99/190
Question 35
The simple interest on a certain principal is Rs. 1,280 in 2 years at the rate of 8 p.c.p.a. What would be the simple interest accrued on
thrice of that principal at the rate of 10.75 p.c.p.a. at the end of two years ?
A Rs. 4960
B Rs. 4860
C Rs. 5060
D Rs. 5160
E None of these
Answer: D
Explanation:
Let the principal = Rs. x
Principal×Rate×T ime
S.I. = 100
x×8×2
=> 1280 = 100
=> x = 80 × 100 = 8, 000
Simple interest accrued on thrice of that principal

24,000×10.75×2
= 100
= Rs. 5, 160
Question 36
The perimeter of a rectangle is 60 cm and its breadth is 12 cm. What is the area of the rectangle ?
A 21.6 sq.cm
B 225 sq.cm
C 216 sq.cm
D 224 sq.cm

E None of these
Answer: C
Explanation:
Perimeter of rectangle = 60 cm
=> 2(l + b) = 60
60
=> l + 12 = 2 = 30
=> l = 30 − 12 = 18 cm
∴ Area of rectangle = (l × b)
= 18 × 12 = 216cm2
Question 37
12 men can complete a piece of work in 48 hours. In how many hours will 36 men complete the same piece of work ?
A 18
B 16
C 32
D 20
E 24
Answer: B
Explanation:
Using, M1 D1 = M2 D2
=> 12 × 48 = 36 × D2
48
=> D2 = 3 = 16 hours
Question 38
If the numerator of a fraction is increased by 125% and the denominator of the fraction is increased by 120%, the resultant fraction is
9/11 . What is the original fraction?
A 3/5
B 4/5
C 4/7
D 7/4
E None of these
Answer: B
Explanation:
x
Let the original fraction = y
x×225 9
∴ y×220 = 11
x×45 9
=> y×44 = 11
x 9 44
=> y = 11 × 45
x 4
x 4
=> y = 5
Question 39
Krishna purchased an item for Rs. 16,200 and sold it at the gain of 16%. From that amount he purchased another item and sold it at
the loss of 20%. What is his overall gain/ loss ?
A 1166.40 loss
B 1166.40 profit
C 1266.40 profit
D 1266.40 loss
E None of these
Answer: A
Explanation:
Case 1 : C.P. of 1st item = Rs. 16,200
116
S.P. of 1st item = 100 × 16, 200
= Rs. 18,792
Case 2 : C.P. of 2nd item = Rs. 18,792

80
S.P. of 2nd item = 100 × 18, 792
= Rs. 15,033.60
∴ Overall loss = C.P. - S.P.

= Rs. (16,200 - 15,033.60) = Rs. 1,166.40
Question 40
Q1: ’X’ :The total distance travelled by kiran from point ‘A’ to point ‘B’ increasing his speed at 5 m/s and decreasing his speed at 10
m/s alternatively for every 5 sec till his speed becomes zero for the first time is X. Starting speed of kiran is 20 m/s.
Q2: 575 meters
A Q1 ≥ Q2
B Q1 ≤ Q2
C Q1 < Q2
D Q1 > Q2
E Q1= Q2
Answer: D
Explanation:
Total distance is calculated by adding the distances travelled for every 5 seconds
So total distance=(20*5)+(25*5)+(15*5)+(20*5)+(10*5)+(15*5)+(5*5)+(10*5)
=600
Instructions
Calculate the quantity I and the quantity II on the basis of the given information then compare them and answer the following questions
accordingly.

Question 41
Quantity I: The average cost of 1 pen and 1 pencil is 3.5, 1 pen and 1 sharpener is 4.5 and 1 pencil and 1 sharpener is 3. What is the
average cost of 1 pen, 1 pencil and 1 sharpener?
Quantity II: 11/4
A Quantity I > Quantity II
B Quantity I < Quantity II
C Quantity I ≤ Quantity II
D Quantity I ≥ Quantity II
E Quantity I = Quantity II or The relationship between Quantity I and Quantity II can’t be determined
Answer: B
Explanation:
Quantity I:
Let the cost of pen, pencil and sharpener be p, c and s.
Hence, p + c = 3.5*2 = 7
p + s = 4.5*2 = 9
c + s = 3*2 = 6
Adding all three together
2p + 2c +2s = 7+9+6
2p+2c+2s = 22
p+c+s = 11
Average cost = (p+c+s)/3 = 11/3
Quantity II: 11/4
Hence, Quantity I > Quantity II
Instructions
Calculate the quantity I and the quantity II on the basis of the given information then compare them and answer the following questions
accordingly.
Question 42
Quantity I: If three successive discounts of 20%,40% and 50% are given, then what is the effective discount percentage.
Quantity II: 76%
Answer: E
Explanation:
Quantity I:
Let the marked price be Rs.100
80 60 50
Then after three given successive discounts, Selling Price will be 100 × 100 × 100 × 100 = Rs.24
100−24
Hence, Effective discount percentage = 100 × 100 = 76%
Quantity II: 76%
Hence, Quantity I = Quantity II

Question 43
Quantity I: The upstream speed of a boat is 12 km/hr. The speed of stream and speed of boat downstream are in the ratio 1:3. Then,
find the downstream speed of boat.
Quantity II: 24 km/hr
Answer: A
Explanation:
Quantity I: Given that the upstream speed of the boat = 12 km/hr
Ratio of speed of stream and downstream speed of boat = 1:3
Let speed of stream be ‘x’ km/hr and speed of boat downstream be ‘3x’ km/hr
Then, speed of boat in still water = 3x-x = 2x km/hr

Upstream speed of boat = 2x-x = x km/hr = 12 km/hr
Hence, Downstream speed of boat = 3x = 3*12 = 36 km/hr
Quantity II: 24 km/hr

Question 44
Quantity I: Two persons A and B can do a piece of work in 8 days and 6 days respectively. With the help of C, they completed the work
in 3 days. Then in how many days, C can complete the work alone
Quantity II: 28 days
Answer: B
Explanation:
Quantity I: Let the total work be 48 units (LCM of 8,6,3)
Efficiency of A = 48/8 = 6 units/day
Efficiency of B = 48/6 = 8 units/day
Efficiency of A,B and C together = 48/3 = 16 units/day
Then, Efficiency of C = 16-(6+8) = 16-14 = 2 units/day
Then, C can do the work alone in 48/2 = 24 days

Quantity II: 28 days
Hence, Quantity I < Quantity II

Question 45
Quantity I: If length of a rectangle is increased by 10% and breadth is increased by 20%, then change in area of the rectangle is?
Quantity II: 28%
Answer: A
Explanation:
Quantity I:
Given that length of rectangle increased by 10% and breadth of rectangle increased by 20%.
10×20
Percentage change in area = 10 + 20 + 100 = 30 + 2 = 32
Quantity II: 28%

Question 46
The average of 4 consecutive even numbers is 15. The smallest number is ‘a’.
a2
Quantity I: Find 2a+1
a2−1
Quantity II: Find a−1
Answer: B
Explanation:
a+a+2+a+4+a+6
Given 4 = 15
4a+12
=> 4 = 15
=> 4a + 12 = 60
=> 4a = 48
=> a = 12
Then,
a2 12 2 144
Quantity I: 2a+1 = 2×12+1 = 25 = 5.76
a2−1 12 2−1 144−1 143

Quantity II: a−1 = 12−1 = 12−1 = 11 = 13

Hence, Quantity I < Quantity II
Instructions
In the following question, Quantity 1 and Quantity 2 are given. Calculate the values and compare them and then choose the option
accordingly
Question 47
Quantity 1:The length of a rope that connects the top of a lighthouse of height 40 m to a stake located 30 m away from the base of
the lighthouse.
Quantity 2: The length of a stick which on rotating about its centre sweeps an area of 625πm2 .
A Quantity 1 > Quantity 2
B Quantity 1 < Quantity 2
C Quantity 1 ≥ Quantity 2
D Quantity 1 ≤ Quantity 2
E Quantity 1 = Quantity 2 or no relation can be established
Answer: C
Explanation:
Quantity 1:
The length of a rope that connects the top of a lighthouse of height 40 m to a stake located 30 m away from the base of the lighthouse.
The length of the rope will be minimum when it does not slack at any point.
Assuming the rope to be a straight line of length l, we get a right-angled triangle with sides 40 m (height of the lighthouse), 30 m
(distance between the lighthouse and the stake) and the length of the rope.
Applying Pythagoras theorem, we get,

l2 = 302 + 402
=> l = 50m
Therefore, the length of the rope should be greater than or equal to 50 m.
Quantity 2:
When the stick is rotated by its centre, a circle of area 625 ∗ π is swept.
Length of the stick = Diameter of the circle
π ∗ r2 = 625 ∗ π
=> r = 25m
Therefore, the length of the stick is equal to 2 ∗ 25 = 50m
As we can see, quantity 1 is greater than or equal to quantity 2. Therefore, option C is the right answer.
Question 48
Quantity 1:The speed of a train of length 300 m that crosses a pole in 40 seconds.
Quantity 2:The speed of a train of length 150 m that crosses a platform length 50 m in half a minute.
Answer: A

Explanation:
Quantity 1:
The speed of a train of length 300 m that crosses a pole in 40 seconds = 300/40 = 7.5 m/s
Quantity 2:
The speed of a train of length 150 m that crosses a platform length 50 m in half a minute = (150+50)/30 = 200/30 = 6.67 m/s
As we can see, quantity 1 is greater than quantity 2 and hence, option A is the right answer.

Question 49
Quantity 1: Interest earned on Rs.1000 invested at 10% p.a compound interest for 4 years (compounded annually)
Quantity 2:Interest earned on Rs.1000 invested at 20% p.a. compound interest for 2 years (compounded annually)
Answer: A
Explanation:
Since the principal is the same in both the cases, we will compare the amounts by the end of the given periods.
Quantity 1:
Rs.1000 invested at 10% p.a compound interest for 4 years will amount to 1000 ∗ (1.1)4 = 1.4641 ∗ 1000
Quantity 2:
Rs.1000 invested at 20% p.a. compound interest for 2 years will amount to 1000 ∗ (1.2)2 = 1.44 ∗ 1000
As we can see, quantity 1 is greater than quantity 2 and hence, option A is the right answer.
Question 50
Quantity 1:Volume of a cone with base radius 3 cm and height 12 cm

Quantity 2:Volume of a cylinder with base radius 3 cm and height 4 cm
Answer: E
Explanation:
Volume of a cylinder = π ∗ r2 ∗ h
1
Volume of a cone = 3 ∗ π ∗ r2 ∗ h
Since we have to compare the values, we can ignore the π part and compare the constant value.
1
Volume of the cone = π ∗ 3 ∗ 32 ∗ 12
= 36 ∗ π
2
Volume of the cylinder = π ∗ r2 ∗ h
= π ∗ 32 ∗ 4
=36 ∗ π
As we can see, the volume of the cylinder is greater than the volume of the cone. Therefore, option E is the right answer.
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