Class 8th Mathematical Reasoning

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Year Questions Marks

2012 20 20
2013 15 15
2014 20 20
2015 20 20
2016 20 20
Total 95 95

1. The adjoining figure shows 3 different views of a three-dimensional figure constructed from cubes.
Which could be the correct option? [2012]

Ans: A
Solution: Option a matches according to the given top, front and side view

2. The given figure shows a cuboid with a total surface area 202 cm2. Find the volume of cuboid. [2013]
(A) 72 cm3 (B) 36 cm3 (C) 180 cm3 (D) 200 cm3

Ans: C
Solution: Given that, l = 9, b = p + 3, h = 4
TSA of Cuboid = 2 (lb + bh + hl) = 202 cm2
⟹ 2 (9 × 4 + 9 (p + 3) + 4 (p + 3)) = 202 cm2
⟹p=2
b=p+3=2+3=5
Volume of Cuboid = lbh cm3 = 9 × 4 × 5 = cm3
𝟐 𝟓 𝟏𝟎 𝟓 𝟏𝟔 𝟓𝟓
( ×(− ))+((− )× )−((− )×(− ))
𝟑 𝟒 𝟑 𝟐 𝟑 𝟑𝟐
3. Simplify. 𝟑 𝟗 𝟏 [2014]
×((− )×(− ))
𝟐 𝟏𝟒 𝟕
1082 1082 7 7
(A) 81
(B) − 81
(C) -13381 (D) 13381

Ans: C

𝟐 𝟏−𝟑𝒙 𝒙−𝟕
4. Solve x : (4x – 1) – (4x - )= [2015]
𝟑 𝟐 𝟐
(A) 0 (B) 1 (C) 2 (D) 5

Ans: B
Solution: Multiply both sides by 6 and we get
4(4x -1) – 24 x + 3 - 9x = 3x - 21
16x - 4 - 24x + 3 - 9x = 3x - 21
we get 20x = 20 and hence x = 1

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5. Which of the following statements is always true? [2016]
𝑥−𝑦 𝑥+𝑦
(A) 2 is a rational number between x and y. (B) 2
Is a rational number between x and y.
𝑥×𝑦 𝑥÷𝑦
(C) 2
Is a rational number between x and y. (D) 2
is a rational number between x and y.

Ans: B
Solution: Any number that can be expressed as a fraction a/b where a and b are both integers but b
cannot be zero. So, Option B is the correct answer.

6. A spinner consists of six equal regions as shown. If Mohit spins the spinner once, what is the probability that
the arrow will land on a region numbered less than or equal to 2? [2012]

1 1 1 2
(A) 2 (B) 3 (C) 6 (D) 3

Ans: B

𝟐.𝟑𝒙+𝟏 +𝟕.𝟑𝒙−𝟏
7. The simplified value of 𝟏 is [2013]
𝟑𝒙+𝟐 −𝟐( )𝟏−𝒙
𝟑
(A) 1 (B) 3 (C) -1 (D) 0

Ans: A
7
2×3𝑛+1 +7×3𝑛−1 3𝑛 (2×3+ )
Solution: 1 = 3
3𝑛+2 −2×3(𝑛−1)
3𝑛+2 −2( )(1−𝑛)
3
7 7
3𝑛 (2×3+ 6+
= 2
3
= 3
2 =1
3𝑛 (32 − ) 9−
3 3

8. Mohit wins if he picks up a face form the given cards. Find the probability of Mohit’s winning. [2014]

(A) 5/7 (B) 1/7 (C) 2/7 (D) 6/7

Ans: B

9. If a, b, c are rational numbers, then associativity of rational numbers under addition is given by [2015]
(A) a + b = b + a (B) a + (b + c) = (a + b) + c
(C) a × (b × c) = (a × b) × c (D) a + (b – c) = (a + b) – c

Ans: B
Solution: a + (b + c) = (a + b) + c

10. Which of the following equation having x = 12, as its solution? [2016]
𝑥 𝑥 𝑥 𝑥 𝑥 𝑥 𝑥 2𝑥 8 0.25
(A) 3 − 2 = 8 (B) 3 − 4 = 16 (C) 2 + 3 − 4 = 7 (D) 3 = 12 − 3
Direction (18-19): In the given pie-chart, the percentage of students studying in 6 different schools A, B, C,
D, E and F have been shown.

Total number of students = 75000

Ans: C
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Solution: x/2 + x/3 - x/4=7
10x-3x/12= 7
7x= 12×7
x = 12×7 / 7
x = 12 so, option C is the correct answer.

11. Which of the following expressions is true? [2012]

7 7
(A) 0.09>8 (B) 6 %< 0.09 (C) 8<8.0×10-3 (D) 8.0×10-3>6%

Ans: B
Solution: 6% & lt; 0.09 is true because 6% = 6/100 = 0.06 so, 0.06 & lt; 0.09

12. The pie chart shows a percentage breakdown of 1000 votes in student elections.
How many votes did Sushanth receive? [2013]

(A) 550 (B) 350 (C) 330 (D) 450

Ans: B
Solution: Priyanka = 20 % of 1000 = 200
Rahul = 45% of 1000 = 450
Sushanth = 1000 - 450 = 350
𝟐𝟕𝟗𝟕
13. Find the square root of 21𝟑𝟑𝟔𝟒. [2014]
33 39 29 27
(A) 458 (B) 458 (C) 457 (D) 452

Ans: B

14. In the given figure, ACDH is a parallelogram, EFGH is a square and the straight line BEG is parallel to CD.
Find ∠CDE. [2015]

(A) 45° (B) 125° (C) 135° (D) 185°

Ans: C
Solution: From the given information BEDC will also be a parallelogram, and <BED = 45°
In parallelogram, sum of adjacent angles are supplementary
Hence, <CDE + <BED = 180°
Hence <CDE = 135°

15. What is the average number of students studying in schools B, D and E? [2016]
(A) 11200 (B) 10600 (C) 10000 (D) 10500

Ans: D
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Solution: Total numbers of students are 75000
B, D, E = 14% + 16% + 12% = 42%
So, 42% of 75000 = 31500
Average number of students studying in schools B, D, E = 31500/3 = 10,500
Option D is the correct answer.

16. Which of the following describes a square root of 41? [2012]

(A) Between 5 and 6 (B) Between 6 and 7
(C) Between 20 and 21 (D) Between 40 and 42

Ans: B
Solution: Square root of 41 is 6.40 .Hence it lies between 6 and 7

17. The division of rational numbers is [2013]

(A) Commutative (B) Associative
(C) Neither commutative nor associative (D) Both A and B

Ans: C
Solution: Division is neither commutative nor associative
3 ÷ 36 ≠ 36 ÷ 3
(48 ÷ 3) ÷ 2 ≠ 48 ÷ (3 ÷ 2)

18. Find the value of z.

𝟎.𝟓(𝒛−𝟎.𝟒) 𝟎.𝟔(𝒛−𝟐.𝟕𝟏)
Z+6.1= − [2014]
𝟎.𝟑𝟓 𝟎.𝟒𝟐
(A) -2.8 (B) 2.8 (C) 4.2 (D) -3.41

Ans: A

19. The figure below shows a pyramid. [2015]

Which one of the following CANNOT be the net of the given pyramid?

Ans: D
Solution: Option D cannot be the given pyramid.
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20. Ratio between the number of students studying in school C and E is_______. [2016]
(A) 7:3 (B) 5:3 (C) 3:5 (D) 2:1

Ans: D
Solution: Total number of students= 75000
C = 24% of 75000= 18000
E = 12% of 75000= 9000
Ratio between C and E= 18000: 9000 = 2 : 1
So, option D is the correct answer.

21. If 3x-1 + 3x+1 = 90, then x is equal to_________. [2012]

(A) 1 (B) 3 (C) 2 (D) 0

Ans: B

22. If (a + b) : (b + c) : (c + a) = 6 : 7 : 8 and a + b + c = 14, then find the value of c. [2013]

(A) 6 (B) 8 (C) 14 (D) 7

Ans: A
Solution: Given that,
(a + b): (b + c): (c + a) = 6: 7: 8 and a + b + c = 14
Let a + b = 6 p ; b + c = 7p ; c + a = 8p
(a + b) + (b + c) + (c + a) = 6p + 7p + 8p = 21p
28 4
2 (a + b + c) = 21 p ⟹ 2 × 14 = 21 p ⟹ p = =
21 3
4
(a + b) = 6p = 6 × = 8 3
(a + b) + c = 14 ⟹ 8 + c = 14 ⟹ c = 14 − 8 = 6

23. in the given figure, if PC and PD are the bisectors of ∠BCD and ∠ADC respectively,
then find ∠ ABC. [2014]

(A) 205° (B) 180° (C) 300° (D) 150°

Ans: D

(𝟒𝟔𝟗+𝟏𝟕𝟒)𝟐 −(𝟒𝟔𝟗−𝟏𝟕𝟒)𝟐
24. The value of is [2015]
𝟒𝟔𝟗×𝟏𝟕𝟒
(A) 2 (B) 4 (C) 689 (D) 1023

Ans: B
Solution: Applying (a+b)2 – (a-b)2 = 4ab
The correct answer will be 4.

25. Using Euler’s formula, find the value of P, Q and R. [2016]

Faces 8 5 Q
Vertices P 6 13
Edges 12 R 30

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P Q R
(A) 6 19 9
(B) 6 18 10
(C) 7 20 9
(D) 9 6 20

Ans: A

26. How many cars were sold in the first quarter of the year? [2012]

(A) 60 (B) 90 (C) 50 (D) 100

Ans: B
Solution: Number of cars sold = 20 + 30 + 10 + 30 = 90
1 −3
27. If 4x + 4x + 4x + 4x + 4x + 4x + 4x + 4x = , then what is the value of ? [2013]
512 𝑥
(A) 0.50 (B) 0.75 (C) –0.75 (D) –4.25

Ans: A
1 1 1 1
Solution: 8 × (4x) = 512 = 44 ×2 ⟹ 4𝑥 = 8×44 ×2 = 46 = 4−6 ⟹ x = −6
Substituting x = -6,
−3 −3
The value of = = 0.5
𝑥 −6

28. Which of the following is INCORRECT for an exterior angle of a regular polygon with n sides? [2014]
(A) All exterior angles of a polygon add upto 360°,
(B) Exterior angle = 180° - Interior angle
360°
(C) 𝑛 =
𝐸𝑥𝑡𝑒𝑟𝑖𝑜𝑟 𝑎𝑛𝑔𝑙𝑒
(𝑛−2)×180°
(D) Each exterior angle = 𝑛

Ans: D

29. The pie chart below shows how Mini spent her evening. [2015]

If Mini spent 2 hrs 30 mins in watching TV Programs, then how much time she spent on jogging?
(A) 1 hr 15 mins (B) 1 hr 30 mins (C) 2 hrs 15 mins (D) 2 hrs 45 mins

Ans: B
Solution: From the given pie chart, time spent by Mini in Jogging is 50%-35% doing homework = 15%
as 25% of time in watching TV programs = 2hr 30 minutes or 2.5 hrs
Hence 15% of the time spent = 1.5 hrs = 1 hr 30 minutes
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30. In the given figure, DO and CO is the bisectors of ∠ADC and ∠BCD respectively.
If ∠ ADC = ∠ BCD = 60°, and ∠ DAB = 100°, find the measures of ∠DOC and ∠ABC respectively. [2016]

(A) 160°, 40° (B) 110°, 140° (C) 120°, 140° (D) 140°, 120°

Ans: C
Solution: angle ADC = angle BCD = 60° angle DAB = 100°
Sum of quadrilateral = 360° angle A + angle B + angle C + angle D = 360°
100°+ angle B + 60°+ 60°= 360°angle ABC = 360 – 220 = 140°
angle DOC = 120°[ We have rule, angle A + angle B = 240°and angle O is half of sum of both angles]
So, option C is the correct answer

31. A merchant marks his goods at ₹ 300 and allows a discount of 25 %.

If he still gains 12.5 %, then the cost price of article is_______. [2012]
(A) ₹ 220 (B) ₹ 200 (C) ₹ 240 (D) ₹ 260

Ans: B

32. Consider the given diagram (figure not drawn to scale) [2013]

If the area of ABCD is equal to the area of DEHG, then the ratio of area of shaded to unshaded part is ___.
(A) 72 : 113 (B) 1 : 5 (C) 26 : 113 (D) 36 : 113

Ans: B
Solution: The ratio of are of shaded to unshaded part is 1:5

33. The order of rotational symmetry in the given figure is __________. [2014]

(A) 4 (B) 2 (C) 1 (D) Infinitely many

Ans: B

34. The area of the field ABGFEA (not drawn to scale) is [2015]

(A) 7225 m2 (B) 7230 m2 (C) 7235 m2 (D) 7240 m2

Ans: A
Solution: Area of the field ABGFEA = area of triangle AFI + Area of triangle FGH + Area of triangle
BDA + Are of trapezium DBHG
= ½ (45×90) + ½ (45×50) + ½ (50×50) + ½ (40×35) + ½ (50 × (50+35))
= 2025 + 1125 + 1250 + 700 + 2125 = 7225 m2
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35. The volume of two cubes is in the ratio 1:64.
If the volume of the larger cube is 504 cm3 more than that of the smaller cube, then [2016]
(a) What is the volume of the smaller cube?
(b) What is the length of each side of the larger cube?

(a) (b)
(A) 8 cm3 8 cm
(B) 8 cm3 7 cm
(C) 7 cm3 8 cm
(D) 7 cm 8 cm3

Ans: A
Solution: The given ratio of volume = 1/64
So, 63x = 504
So, x = 8; that is the volume of smaller cube.
Now, volume of large cube = 64 x 8 = 8 x 8 x 8
So, the length = 8 cm

36. Consider the following statements. [2012]

If money is loaned at simple interest then the:
2
(i) money gets doubled in 5 years it the rate of interest is 163%.
(ii) money gets doubled in 5 years if the rate of interest is 20%.
(iii) money becomes four times in 10 years if it gets doubled in 5 years. Of these statements:
(A) (i) and (ii) are correct (B) (iii) alone is correct
(C) (ii) alone is correct (D) None of these

Ans: C
Solution: Let X be the amount loaned at simple interest
Simple interest for 5 yrs at a rate
So the money to pay after 5 yers will be
The above equation is not true hence the amount not doubled
Simple interest at 20% for five years =
This is true because the money doubled
When we take the statement three is not true because simple interest for 10 yrs is
become less than 5 yrs.

37. Find the number of coins, 1.5 cm in diameter and 0.2 cm thick, to be melted to form a right circular cylinder
with a height of 10 cm and a diameter of 4.5 cm. [2013]
(A) 450 (B) 396 (C) 390 (D) 410

Ans: A
𝐷𝑖𝑎𝑚𝑒𝑡𝑒𝑟 1.5
Solution: Radius of the coin = 2
= 2 𝑐𝑚
4.5
Radius of the right cylinder = 2 𝑐𝑚
Height of the coin = 0.2 cm
Height of cylinder = 10 cm
Volume of coins or cylinder = π r2h cubic units
4.5 2
𝑉𝑜𝑙𝑢𝑚𝑒 𝑜𝑓 𝑟𝑖𝑔ℎ𝑡 𝑐𝑦𝑙𝑖𝑛𝑑𝑒𝑟 𝜋×( ) ×10
No. of the coins required = 𝑉𝑜𝑙𝑢𝑚𝑒 𝑜𝑓 𝑒𝑎𝑐ℎ 𝑐𝑜𝑖𝑛
= 2
1.5 = 450 𝑐𝑜𝑖𝑛𝑠
𝜋×( )2 ×0.2
2

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38. If the given figure is made up of 3 identical regular polygons, then find [2014]
(i) ∠ABC (ii) ∠DIN (iii) ∠IOC

(i) (ii) (iii)

(A) 120° 60° 120°
(B) 100° 60° 120°
(C) 120° 60° 60°
(D) 120° 80° 100°

Ans: B

39. In the figure below, ABCD is a rhombus. Find x. [2015]

(A) 39° (B) 40° (C) 49° (D) 29°

Ans: A
Solution: In triangle ACE
Angle ACE = 1800– 330– 680 = 790
So, x = 790– 400 (As angle BCD = 800; angle ACB = 400) = 390

40. What must be subtracted from x4 + 2x2 - 3x + 7 to get x3 + x2 + x - 1? [2016]

(A) x4 - x3 + x2 - 4x + 8 (B) x3 + x2 - 4x + 8
4 3 2
(C) x - x + x + 4x – 8 (D) x4 - x3 - x2 + 4x – 8

Ans: A
Solution: Let a = x4 + 2x2 - 3x + 7
Let c = x3+ x2+ x – 1
=> a – b = c
(x4 + 2x2 - 3x + 7) – b = (x3 + x2 + x – 1)
(x4 + 2x2 - 3x + 7) - (x3 + x2 + x – 1) = b
x4 + 2x2 - 3x + 7- x3- x2 - x +1 = b
Therefore, b = x4 + x2 - 4x + 8 - x3
Option A is the correct answer.

41. Evaluate (326541829)2 - 326541833 × 326541825. [2012]

(A) 4 (B) 326541819 (C) 32651838 (D) 16

Ans: D

42. In the given figure, ABCD is a rhombus and ∠BCD = 80°, Find x and y respectively. [2013]

(A) 40°, 20° (B)70°, 50° (C) 80°, 30° (D) 50°, 40°

Ans: B
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Solution: ∠BCD = 80° = ∠DAB
Since diagonal of the rhombus bisects angle of the sides implies ∠PCM = 40°
∠CPM = 180° − ∠DPC = 180° − 110° = 70°
∠PMC = ∠x = 180° − 70° − 40° = 70° {Supplementary angles}
∠A + ∠D = 180° ⇒ ∠D = 180° − 80° = 100°
100°
Therefore, ∠ y = 2 = 50°

43. To reduce a rational number in its standard form,

we divide its numerator and denominator by their _______ [2014]
(A) L.C.M (B) H.C.F (C) Product (D) Multiple

Ans: B

(𝑥+2)(2𝑥−3)−2𝑥 2 +6
44. Solve for x : = 2. [2015]
𝑥−5
(A) 5 (B) 10 (C) 15 (D) 20/3

Ans: B
Solution: 2x2 -3x +4x – 6 - 2x2 +6 = x
hence x/ (x-5) = 2
x = 2x -10
x = 10

45. Six more than four times a number is four less than five times the same number. Find the number. [2016]
(A) 7 (B) 8 (C) 10 (D) 9

Ans: C
Solution: 4x + 6 = 5x - 4
5x – 4x = 6 + 4
X = 10
So, option C is the correct answer.

46. The figure shows a triangle on a coordinate plane.

Which of the following shows the triangle translated 3 units to the right and 1 unit down? [2012]

Ans: B
Solution: According to the options, B is right. Given triangle are upward 3 units from the x axis and 1
unit to the right side from the y axis. If triangle is translated 3 units to the right and 1 unit down,
we get a new position of the triangle starting from the unit 4 to the x axis and triangle is down 1 unit
from its position

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𝟏 𝟏 𝟑 𝟑
47. The value of √𝟐 × (𝟏 )𝟐 + 𝟏 ÷ √𝟑 is______. [2013]
𝟒 𝟑 𝟖
1 1 1 1
(A) 3 (B) 4 (C) 1 (D) 5
3 6 3 2

Ans: A
1 1 3 3 9 4 3 27
Solution: √2 4 × (1 3)2 + 1 ÷ √3 8 = √4 × (3)2 + 1 ÷ √ 8
3 16 3 8 3 8 2 10 1
=2× 9
+ 1 ÷ 2 ⟹ 3 + (1 ÷ 2) = 3 + 3 = 3
= 33

48. If 21998 – 21997 – 21995 = K.21995, then the value of K is_______. [2014]
(A) 1 (B) 2 (C) 3 (D) 4

Ans: C

49. The dot diagram shows the number of children living in the houses on a certain road. [2015]

Find the probability of the house having exactly 2 children.

1 2 3 1
(A) (B) (C) (D)
4 3 4 5

Ans: A
Solution: Total number of houses = 3+7+5+4+1 = 20
Number of houses having 2 children = 5
hence probability of having exactly 2 children = 5/20 = 1⁄4

50. Match the following: [2016]

(1) Rectangle (p)

A quadrilateral having its opposite sides equal and parallel.
(2) Square (q)
A parallelogram having its opposite sides equal and each of the angles is a
right angle.
(3) Parallelogram (r) A parallelogram having all sides equal and each of the angles is a right
angle.
(4) Rhombus (s) A quadrilateral in which a pair of opposite sides are parallel.
(5) Trapezium (t) A parallelogram having all the sides equal.
(A) (1) → (t), (2) → (s), (3) → (r), (4) → (p), (5) → (q)
(B) (1) → (p), (2) → (q), (3) → (r), (4) → (s), (5) → (t)
(C) (1) → (r), (2) → (q), (3) → (t), (4) → (p), (5) → (s)
(D) (1) → (q), (2) → (r), (3) → (p), (4) → (t), (5) → (s)

Ans: D

51. Find the measure of largest angle of a quadrilateral if the measures of its interior angles are in the ratio of
3 : 4 : 5 : 6. [2012]
(A) 60° (B) 120° (C) 90° (D) Can’t be determined

Ans: B

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𝟏𝟏𝟓
52. Find the square root of 6 . [2013]
𝟐𝟖𝟗
(A) 2.410 (B) 2.529 (C) 2.113 (D) 2.482

Ans: B
Solution: square root of 6(115/289) is 2.529

53. The point P, Q, R and S lie on a straight line. The ratio of the length of PQ to the length of PR to the length
of RS is 2 : 1. Find the ratio of the length of QR to the length of PS. [2014]
(A) 7 : 19 (B) 10 : 21 (C) 21 : 8 (D) 8 : 21

Ans: D

54. Find the value of x, if 33.5 × 212 × 422.5÷22.5×73.5 = (21)x [2015]

(A) 8 (B) 10 (C) 12.5 (D) 6.5

Ans: A
Solution: 422.5 can be written as 212.5 × 22.5 and 33.5 × 73.5 = 213.5
22.5 will get cancelled by 22.5 while dividing
Hence x = 3.5 + 2+2.5 = 8

3 3 1 1
55. If √3( √𝑥 − 3 ) = 2, then the value of (𝑥 − 𝑥) is [2016]
𝑥 √
728 520 728 328
(A) (B) (C) (D)
9 27 27 15

Ans: C

𝟓𝐱−𝟏 𝐱−𝟏 𝟏
56. Solve for x : x-[𝟐𝐱 − 𝟑
] = 𝟑
+𝟐 [2012]
3 1
(A) 2
(B) -31 (C) -20 (D) −2

Ans: A

57. Three numbers are in the ratio 3 : 2 : 1. The sum their cubes is 246924. Find the largest number. [2013]
(A) 51 (B) (C) 61 (D) 57

Ans: D
Solution: Ratio of three numbers= 3x ∶ 2x: 1x
Let the numbers be 3x, 2x, and x
Sum of their cubes = (3x)3 + (2x)3 + (x)3 = 246924
= 27 x3 + 8 x3 + x3 = 246924
= 36 x3 = 246924 ⟹ x3 = 246924 ÷ 36 = 6859
3
= x3 = √6859 = 19
3x ∶ 2x: 1x = 3 × 19 ∶ 2 × 19: 19 = 57 ∶ 38 ∶ 19
Therefore, 57 is the largest number.

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58. Study the pie-chart and answer the question based on it. Various expenditures (In Percentage) incurred in
publishing A Book [2014]

Which of the following two expenditures together have a central angle of 108°?
(A) Binding and Transportation (B) Printing and Paper
(C) Royalty and Promotion (D) Promotion and Paper

Ans: D
Solution: 108 0 = x% of 360 0
→ x = x 100 = 30%
So, if we have to club two expenditures together then Promotion and Paper adds to 30%.

59. The population of a town is 176400. It increases annually at the rate of 5% p.a.
What will be its population after 2 years? What was it 2 years ago? [2015]
(A) 194481,159201 (B) 160000, 194480 (C) 194950, 159286 (D) 194481, 160000

Ans: D
Solution: Population after 2 years will be 176400(1+ .05)2 = 194481
and population before 2 years x (1+.05)2 = 176400
x = 160000
Hence Option D is correct

60. If 5x-1 + 5x + 5x+1 = 775, then the value of x, where x is a positive integer is _______. [2016]
(A) 1 (B) 3 (C) 2 (D) 4

Ans: B
Solution: Let x = 3
5x-1 + 5x + 5x+1 = 775
53-1 + 53 + 53+1 = 775
52 + 53 + 54 = 775
25 + 125 + 625 = 775
775 = 775
LHS=RHS
So, option B is the correct answer.

61. How many numbers are there between 200 and 800 which are divisible by both 5 and 7? [2012]
(A) 35 (B) 16 (C) 17 (D) can’t be determined

Ans: C
Solution: There are 17 numbers which are divisible by both 5 and 7

62. The area of a rectangle is given by 6x2y + 4y2x and the width of the rectangle is given by 2xy.
Find the perimeter of rectangle. [2013]
(A) 6x + 8y + 2xy (B) 3x + 4y + 2xy (C) 8x + 6y + 4xy (D) 6x + 4y + 4xy

Ans: D

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Solution: Area of rectangle = l × b = l × 2xy = 6 x2y + 4 y2 x
(6𝑥 2 𝑦+4𝑦 2 𝑥) 2𝑥𝑦(3𝑥+2𝑦)
=𝑙= 2𝑥𝑦
= 2𝑥𝑦
= 3𝑥 + 2𝑦
Perimeter of rectangle = 2(l + b) = 2[(3x + 2y) + 2xy] = 6x + 4y + 4xy

63. Sonu’s grandmother is 80 years old and Sonu is 20 years old. How many years ago was his grandmother 7
times as old as Sonu? [2014]
(A) 8 years (B) 10 years (C) 12 years (D) 15 years

Ans: B
Solution: Grandmother → 80 years
Sonu → 20 years
Let ‘x’ years back Sonu’s grandmother be 7 times his age, then:
80 - x = 7 (20 – x)
→ 80 – x = 140 – 7x
→ 6x = 60
→ x = 10
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64. Evaluate: 𝑥 2 − 𝑥 2 − 𝑥 2 − 𝑥 2 + 𝑥 2 [2015]
3 4 3 4
(A) -5x2 (B) 4x2 2
(C) -6x 2
(D) -3x

Ans: D
Solution: x2 (-5/3-3/4-4/3-1/4+1) = x2 (-3-1+1) = -3x2

65. What is the approximate value of (15.01)2×√730 ? [2016]

(A) 6125 (B) 6225 (C) 6200 (D) 6100

Ans: D
Solution: (15.01)2 × square root of 730
= 225.3001 × 27.0185
= 6087.2707
= 6100 approx.
So, option D is the right answer

66. Find the area of the given figure. [2012]

(A) 128 m2 (B) 228 m2 (C) 328 m2 (D) 628 m2

Ans: B

67. Difference between smallest 4-digit perfect square and greatest 4-digit perfect square is [2013]
(A) 8777 (B) 1012 (C) 9801 (D) 7777

Ans: B
Solution: 322 = 1024 and 992 = 9801
Difference between them is 9801 – 1024 = 8777

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68. Calculate the perimeter and area of the given figure respectively, if radius of circle is 7 cm. [2014]

(A) 144cm, 462 cm2 (B) 156 cm, 562 cm2 (C) 122cm, 294 cm2 (D) 140 cm, 394 cm2

Ans: A
Solution:

Calculating the area,

(1) area of parallelogram = base x height = 14 x 12 = 168cm2
So, area of two parallelograms = 2 x 168 = 336cm2
(2) Area of triangle = x base x height = x 20 (12+16) = 280cm2
(3) Area of circle = πr 2 = x7x7 = 154cm2
Therefore, total area = 336 + 280 – 154 = 462cm2

69. Shirish purchased a watch at 20% discount on its marked price but sold it at the marked price.
Find the gain percent of Shirish in the transaction. [2015]
(A) 10% (B) 20% (C) 25% (D) 35%

Ans: C
Solution: Let’s consider as marked price is x, so as he purchased at a discount of 20% that is at 0.8x
now as he sold the watch at x only , hence
profit % = (x-0.8x)/ 0.8x × (100) = 0.2x/0.8x(100) = 25%

70. How many non-overlapping triangles can we make in a n-gon (polygon having n sides), by joining the
vertices? [2016]
(A) n – 1 (B) n – 2 (C) n – 3 (D) n – 4

Ans: B
Solution: We can make (n-2) non-overlapping triangles can we make in a n- gon (polygon having n
sides), by joining the vertices. Option B is the correct answer.

71. In the given diagram, equilateral triangle EDC surmounts square ABCD.
Find ∠BED represented by x, where EBC = ∝o. [2012]

(A) 45° (B) 60° (C) 30° (D) None of these

DIRECTION (36 & 37): The Pie graph depicts the budget of a family ‘X’.
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The total monthly income of the family is ₹ 3080.

Ans: A
Solution: Form figure ABCD is a square, So, AB = BC = CD = AD
Draw a line AC then △ACD is an equilateral triangle, so, AC = CD = AD
Therefore BC = CD = AD = AC, and so, BC = AC we know by the property of Square
∠BCD = 90° and by the property of an equilateral ∠ ACD = 60°
So, ∠ACB = ∠BCD + ∠ ACD = 90°+60°=150°
Since BC = AC and ∆ACB is an isosceles.
So, ∠CBA = ∠ BAC = α°
∠CBA + ∠ BAC + ∠ ACB = 180°
α+α+150=180
2α=30 therefore
α=∠BAC=15°, then ∠DAB = 60°-∠BAC = 60-15=45°

72. Which solid would be formed by the given net? [2013]

(A) Triangle pyramid (B) Square Pyramid (C) Hexagonal Pyramid (D) Rectangle Pyramid

Ans: B

73. A design has been drawn on a tile. ABCD and PQRS both are in the shape of a rhombus.
Find the total area of semi-circles drawn on each side of rhombus ABCD. [2014]

(A) 142.843 cm2 (B) 128.973 cm2 (C) 39.286 cm2 (D) 157.14 cm2

Ans: D
Solution: Since the figure is symmetrical, we will find the area of one semi-circle and multiply that by 4.
If semi-circle is drawn on AB as diameter, we find AB.
AB2 = AO2 + OB2 = 62 + 82 = 100
→AB = 10cm or Radius = 5cm.
So, area of semi-circle = x × 52 = cm2
Hence, area of 4 semi-circles = 157.14 cm2

0.00001225 3
74. The value of √ − √√0.000064 = [2015]
0.00005329
(A) 0.2 (B) 0.279 (C) 0.479 (D) 0

Ans: B
Solution: after solving we get 35/73 – 0.2 = 0.479 - .2 = 0.279

75. To construct a unique parallelogram, the minimum number of measurements required is _______. [2016]
(A) 2 (B) 3 (C) 4 (D) 5

Ans: B
Solution: In a parallelogram, opposite sides are equal and parallel. Also, opposite angles are equal.

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So, to construct a parallelogram uniquely, we require the measure of any two non-parallel sides and the
measure of an angle. Hence, the minimum number of measurement required to draw a unique
parallelogram is 3.
So, option B is the correct answer.

76. How many degrees should be there in the central angle of the sector for miscellaneous expenses? [2012]

(A) 60° (B) 55° (C) 46° (D) 36°

Ans: D

77. Which of the following values are equal? (P) 14 (Q) 40 (R) 04 (S) 41 [2014]
(A) P and Q (B) Q and R (C) P and R (D) P and S

Ans: A
Solution: 14 = 1x1x1x1 = 1 and 40 = 1.
Therefore, P and Q are equal.

78. Which of the following statements is true? [2015]

−5
(i) 0 Is a negative rational number.
1 1
(ii) The reciprocal of𝑎, if a = 0 is0.
1
(iii) 1 ÷ (− 4) = −4
(iv) x ÷ (y + z) = x ÷ y + x ÷ z
(A) Both (i) and (ii) (B) Only (iii) (C) (i), (ii) and (iv) (D) (ii), (iii) and (iv)

Ans: B
Solution: Only 3rd option 1/(-1/4) = -4 is correct.

79. Mohit invests a sum of ₹ 41.250 at the rate of 6% per annum.

What approximate compound interest will he obtain at the end of 3 years? [2016]
(A) ₹ 8,100 (B) ₹ 7,425 (C) ₹ 8,210 (D) ₹ 7, 879

Ans: D
Solution: C.I. = P (1+r/100)n
= 41250(1+6/100)3
= 41250(106/100)3
= 41250(1.06)3
= 41250(1.191016)
= 49129.41
A=P+I
I = A- P
I = 49129.41- 41250
= 7879.41=7879
So, option D is the correct answer.

80. How much total expenses are incurred on food, clothing and conveyance every month? [2012]
(A) ₹ 1794 (B) ₹ 1684 (C) ₹ 1664 (D) ₹ 1694

Ans: D
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Solution: The total expense for food + clothing + conveyance = 770 + 554.4 + 369.6 = Rs.1694

81. If we divide 15(y + 3) (y2 – 16) by 5(y2 – y – 12) and multiply the result by 3(y + 4), we get _______. [2014]
(A) 8y2 + 16y + 124 (B) 9y2 + 72y + 144
2
(C) 72y + 9y + 144 (D) 18y2 + 4y + 164

Ans: B
Solution: x 3(y+4)
= x 3(y+4)
= 9 (y+4)2
= 9(y2 + 8y + 16)
= 9y2 + 72y + 144

82. If a exceeds b by x%, then which of the following is correct? [2015]

𝑥 𝑏𝑥 𝑏𝑥
(A) 𝑎 − 𝑏 = (B) b = a + 100x (C) 𝑎 = (D) a = (𝑏 + )
100 (100+𝑥) 100

Ans: D
Solution: If a exceeds b by x percent that means
a = b + b × x/100
Hence option D is correct
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83. If x2 + y2 = 47 and xy = 2 , then the value of 2(x + y)2 + (x – y)2 is __________ [2016]
(A) 160 (B) 270 (C) 226 (D) 86

Ans: A
Solution: x2 + y2 = 47
xy = 19/2
2(x + y)2 + (x - y)2
= 2(x2 + y2 + 2xy) + (x2 + y2 - 2xy)
=2 (47+ 2 × 19/2) + (47 – 2 × 19/2)
=2 (47 + 19) + (47 - 19)
= 2(66) + 28
= 132 + 28 = 160
Option A is the correct answer.

84. The largest four-digit number which is a perfect cube, is_____. [2012]
(A) 8000 (B) 9261 (C) 9999 (D) None of these

Ans: B
Solution: 9999 is the largest four digit number and the number nearest which is a perfect cube is 9261

85. If the distance travelled by a car in one hour is 210 km, then the distance travelled by the same car with the
same speed in 60 seconds is ________. [2014]
(A) 4500 m (B) 3160 m (C) 3500 m (D) 4230 m

Ans: C
Solution: Speed = distance / time
= 210km / 1 hr = 210km/hr
Now, 1km/hr = 5/18 m/s
→ 210 km/hr = 210 x 5/18 = 525/9 m/s
So, distance travelled in 60 secs = 60 x 525/9 = 3500m

86. The figure below is not drawn to scale.

If all lines are straight lines, then which of the following option is FALSE? [2015]
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(A) AB || GH (B) CD || IJ (C) DR || SK (D) EF || KL

Ans: D
Solution: EF can’t parallel to KL as while cutting by transversal SK the angle <SEF and <SKL are not
equal.
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87. The numerical expression 8 + 7 = 56 shows that [2016]
(A) Rational numbers are closed under addition.
(B) Rational numbers are not closed under addition.
(C) Rational numbers is not closed under multiplication.
(D) Addition of rational numbers is not commutative.

Ans: A
Solution: The given expression shows “Rational numbers are closed under addition”.
So, option A is the correct answer.

88. If x : y = 5 : 2, then (8x + 9y) : (8x + 2y) is_______. [2012]

(A) 22 : 29 (B) 26 : 61 (C) 29 : 22 (D) 61 : 26

Ans: C

89. To construct a unique rectangle, the minimum number of measurements required is ______. [2014]
(A) 4 (B) 3 (C) 2 (D) 1

Ans: B

90. How many of the given solids are pyramids? [2015]

(A) 4 (B) 3 (C) 2 (D) 1

Ans: B
Solution: 3 solid figures are pyramids. Rest is prism.

91. If one member of a Pythagorean triplet is 2m, then the other two members are _______. [2016]
(A) m, m2 + 1 (B) m2 + a, m2 -1 (C) m2, m2 – 1 (D) m2, m + 1

Ans: B
Solution: By Pythagoras theorem, the other two members are m2 + 1, m2 - 1
So, option B is the correct answer.

92. Closure property for rational numbers is satisfied in case of _______. [2012]
(A) Addition (B) Subtraction (C) Multiplication (D) All of these

Ans: D
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Solution: Only division does not satisfy the closure property so, closure property for rational numbers
is satisfied in case of addition, multiplication and subtraction

93. Which of the following shows distributive property of multiplication over addition for rational numbers?
[2014]
3 1 5 3 1 3 5
(A) − 4 × {3 + (− 7)} = [− 4 × 3] + [− 4 × (− 7)]
3 1 5 3 1 5
(B) − 4 × {3 + (− 7)} = [− 4 × 3] − [− 7]
3 1 5 1 3 5
(C) − 4 × {3 + (− 7)} = 3 + [− 4] × (− 7)
3 1 5 1 5 3
(D) − 4 × {3 + (− 7)} = [3 + (− 7)] − 4
Ans: A

94. Zero is ______. [2015]

(A) The identity for addition of rational numbers.
(B) The identity for subtraction of rational numbers.
(C) The identity for multiplication of rational numbers.
(D) The identity for division of rational numbers.

Ans: A
Solution: Zero is the identity for addition of rational numbers.

95. Sam cut out 6 identical circles from a rectangular piece of paper.
22
Find the shaded area. (𝑇𝑎𝑘𝑒 𝜋 = 7 ) [2016]

(A) 62 cm2 (B) 294 cm2 (C) 63 cm2 (D) 98 cm2

Ans: C
Solution: Reultant area = Area of rectangle – Area of 6 circle of radisu 3.5 cm
= 21 x 14 – 6 x 22/7 x 3.5 x 3.5 = 63 square cm

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