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1.

The ratio between the length and the breadth of a rectangular park is 3 : 2. If a man cycling along the boundary of the park at the
speed of 12 km/hr completes one round in 8 minutes, then the area of the park (in sq. m) is:
15360
153600
30720
307200
Answer: Option
Explanation:

12000
Perimeter = Distance covered in 8 min. = 60 x 8
m = 1600 m.
Let length = 3x metres and breadth = 2x metres.

Then, 2(3x + 2x) = 1600 or x = 160.

 Length = 480 m and Breadth = 320 m.

 Area = (480 x 320) m  = 153600 m .


2 2

2.
An error 2% in excess is made while measuring the side of a square. The percentage of error in the calculated area of the square is:
2%
2.02%
4%
4.04%
Answer: Option
Explanation:

100 cm is read as 102 cm.

 A1 = (100 x 100) cm  and A2 (102 x 102) cm .


2 2

(A2 - A1) = [(102)  - (100) ]


2 2

= (102 + 100) x (102 - 100)

= 404 cm .
2

404
 Percentage error = 100 x 100 x 100 = 4.04%
%

3.
The ratio between the perimeter and the breadth of a rectangle is 5 : 1. If the area of the rectangle is 216 sq. cm, what is the length
of the rectangle?
16 cm
18 cm
24 cm
Data inadequate
None of these
Answer: Option
Explanation:

2(l + b) 5
=
b 1
 2l + 2b = 5b

 3b = 2l

2
b = l
3
Then, Area = 216 cm
2

 l x b = 216

2
l x l = 216
3
 l  = 324
2

 l = 18 cm.

4.
The percentage increase in the area of a rectangle, if each of its sides is increased by 20% is:
40%
42%
44%
46%
Answer: Option
Explanation:

Let original length = x metres and original breadth = y metres.

Original area = (xy) m .


2

120 6
New length
100x = 5x
=
m m.
120 6
New breadth
100y = 5y
=
m m.
6 6 36
New Area = 5x x 5y = 25xy
m2 m2.

The difference between the original area = xy and new-area 36/25 xy is

= (36/25)xy - xy

= xy(36/25 - 1)

= xy(11/25) or (11/25)xy
11 1
 Increase % = 25xy x xy x 100 = 44%.
%

5.
A rectangular park 60 m long and 40 m wide has two concrete crossroads running in the middle of the park and rest of the park has
been used as a lawn. If the area of the lawn is 2109 sq. m, then what is the width of the road?
2.91 m
3m
5.82 m
None of these
Answer: Option
Explanation:

Area of the park = (60 x 40) m  = 2400 m .


2 2

Area of the lawn = 2109 m .


2

 Area of the crossroads = (2400 - 2109) m  = 291 m .


2 2

Let the width of the road be x metres. Then,

60x + 40x - x  = 291


2

 x  - 100x + 291 = 0
2

 (x - 97)(x - 3) = 0

 x = 3.

6.
The diagonal of the floor of a rectangular closet is 7  feet. The shorter side of the closet is 4  feet. What is the area of the closet in

square feet?

1
5
4

1
13
2
27
37
Answer: Option
Explanation:

15 2 9 2

Other side = 2 - 2 ft

225 81
= - ft
4 4

144
= ft
4
= 6 ft.

 Area of closet = (6 x 4.5) sq. ft = 27 sq. ft.

7.
A towel, when bleached, was found to have lost 20% of its length and 10% of its breadth. The percentage of decrease in area is:
10%
10.08%
20%
28%
Answer: Option
Explanation:

Let original length = x and original breadth = y.

80 90
Decrease in
= xy - 100 x x 100y
area

18
= xy - 25xy

7
= xy.
25
7 1
 Decrease % = 25xy x xy x 100 = 28%.
%

8.
A man walked diagonally across a square lot. Approximately, what was the percent saved by not walking along the edges?
20
24
30
33
Answer: Option
Explanation:

Let the side of the square(ABCD) be x metres.


Then, AB + BC = 2x metres.

AC = 2x = (1.41x) m.

Saving on 2x metres = (0.59x) m.

Saving % 0.59x x 100 = 30% (approx.)


2x
=
%
9.
The diagonal of a rectangle is 41 cm and its area is 20 sq. cm. The perimeter of the rectangle must be:
9 cm
18 cm
20 cm
41 cm
Answer: Option
Explanation:

l  + b  = 41.
2 2

Also, lb = 20.

(l + b)  = (l  + b ) + 2lb = 41 + 40 = 81


2 2 2

 (l + b) = 9.

 Perimeter = 2(l + b) = 18 cm.

10.
What is the least number of squares tiles required to pave the floor of a room 15 m 17 cm long and 9 m 2 cm broad?
814
820
840
844
Answer: Option
Explanation:

Length of largest tile = H.C.F. of 1517 cm and 902 cm = 41 cm.

Area of each tile = (41 x 41) cm .


2

1517 x 902
 Required number of tiles = 41 x 41 = 814.

11.
The difference between the length and breadth of a rectangle is 23 m. If its perimeter is 206 m, then its area is:
1520 m2
2420 m2
2480 m2
2520 m2
Answer: Option
Explanation:

We have: (l - b) = 23 and 2(l + b) = 206 or (l + b) = 103.

Solving the two equations, we get: l = 63 and b = 40.


 Area = (l x b) = (63 x 40) m  = 2520 m .
2 2

12.
The length of a rectangle is halved, while its breadth is tripled. What is the percentage change in
area?
25% increase
50% increase
50% decrease
75% decrease
Answer: Option
Explanation:

Let original length = x and original breadth = y.


Original area = xy.
New length x
.
= 2
New breadth = 3y.
x 3
New area = 2 x 3y = 2xy.

1 1
 Increase % = 2xy x xy x 100 = 50%.
%

13.
The length of a rectangular plot is 20 metres more than its breadth. If the cost of fencing the plot @ 26.50 per metre is Rs. 5300,
what is the length of the plot in metres?
40
50
120
Data inadequate
None of these
Answer: Option
Explanation:

Let breadth = x metres.

Then, length = (x + 20) metres.

5300
Perimeter
26.50 m = 200 m.
=
 2[(x + 20) + x] = 200

 2x + 20 = 100

 2x = 80

 x = 40.

Hence, length = x + 20 = 60 m.


14.
A rectangular field is to be fenced on three sides leaving a side of 20 feet uncovered. If the area of the field is 680 sq. feet, how
many feet of fencing will be required?
34
40
68
88
Answer: Option
Explanation:

We have: l = 20 ft and lb = 680 sq. ft.

So, b = 34 ft.
 Length of fencing = (l + 2b) = (20 + 68) ft = 88 ft.

15.
A tank is 25 m long, 12 m wide and 6 m deep. The cost of plastering its walls and bottom at 75 paise per sq. m, is:
Rs. 456
Rs. 458
Rs. 558
Rs. 568
Answer: Option
Explanation:

Area to be plastered = [2(l + b) x h] + (l x b)


= {[2(25 + 12) x 6] + (25 x 12)} m2
= (444 + 300) m2
= 744 m2.
75
744
 Cost of plastering = Rs. = Rs. 558.
x 100

Each of the questions given below consists of a statement and / or a question and two statements numbered I and II given below it.
You have to decide whether the data provided in the statement(s) is / are sufficient to answer the given question. Read the both
statements and
 Give answer (A) if the data in Statement I alone are sufficient to answer the question, while the data in Statement II alone are not
sufficient to answer the question.
 Give answer (B) if the data in Statement II alone are sufficient to answer the question, while the data in Statement I alone are not
sufficient to answer the question.
 Give answer (C) if the data either in Statement I or in Statement II alone are sufficient to answer the question.
 Give answer (D) if the data even in both Statements I and II together are not sufficient to answer the question.
 Give answer(E) if the data in both Statements I and II together are necessary to answer the question.

1.

The area of playground is 1600 m2. What is the perimeter?


I. It is a perfect square playground.
 II. It costs Rs. 3200 to put a fence around the playground at the rate of Rs. 20 per metre.
I alone sufficient while II alone not sufficient to answer
II alone sufficient while I alone not sufficient to answer
Either I or II alone sufficient to answer
Both I and II are not sufficient to answer
Both I and II are necessary to answer
Answer: Option
Explanation:

Area = 1600 m .
2

 I. Side = 1600 m = 40 m. So, perimeter = (40 x 4) m = 160 m.

 I alone gives the answer.

II. Perimeter Total cost 3200


= m = 160 m.
= Cost per metre 20

 II alone gives the answer.

 Correct answer is (C).

2.

The area of a rectangle is equal to the area of right-angles triangle. What is the length of the
rectangle?

I. The base of the triangle is 40 cm.

 II. The height of the triangle is 50 cm.


I alone sufficient while II alone not sufficient to answer
II alone sufficient while I alone not sufficient to answer
Either I or II alone sufficient to answer
Both I and II are not sufficient to answer
Both I and II are necessary to answer
Answer: Option
Explanation:

Given: Area of rectangle = Area of a right-angles triangle.

1
 l x b = xBxH
2

I gives, B = 40 cm.

II gives, H = 50 cm.
Thus, to find l, we need b also, which is not given.

 Given data is not sufficient to give the answer.

 Correct answer is (D).

3.

What is the height of the triangle?

I. The area of the triangle is 20 times its base.

 II. The perimeter of the triangle is equal to the perimeter of a square of side 10 cm.
I alone sufficient while II alone not sufficient to answer
II alone sufficient while I alone not sufficient to answer
Either I or II alone sufficient to answer
Both I and II are not sufficient to answer
Both I and II are necessary to answer
Answer: Option
Explanation:

1
 I. A = 20 x B           x B x H = 20 x B           H = 40.
2

 I alone gives the answer.

II gives, perimeter of the triangle = 40 cm.

This does not give the height of the triangle.

 Correct answer is (A).

4.

What will be the cost of painting the inner walls of a room if the rate of painting is Rs. 20 per
square foot?

I. Circumference of the floor is 44 feet.

 II. The height of the wall of the room is 12 feet.


I alone sufficient while II alone not sufficient to answer
II alone sufficient while I alone not sufficient to answer
Either I or II alone sufficient to answer
Both I and II are not sufficient to answer
Both I and II are necessary to answer
Answer: Option
Explanation:

I gives, 2 R = 44.

II gives, H = 12.

A = 2 RH = (44 x 12).

Each of the questions given below consists of a question followed by three statements. You have to study the question and the
statements and decide which of the statement(s) is/are necessary to answer the question.
1.

What is the area of the hall?

I. Material cost of flooring per square metre is Rs. 2.50

II. Labour cost of flooring the hall is Rs. 3500

 III. Total cost of flooring the hall is Rs. 14,500.


I and II only
II and III only
All I, II and III
Any two of the three
None of these
Answer: Option
Explanation:

  I. Material cost = Rs. 2.50 per m


2

 II. Labour cost = Rs. 3500.

III. Total cost = Rs. 14,500.

Let the area be A sq. metres.

 Material cost = Rs. (14500 - 3500) = Rs. 11,000.

5A 11000 x 2
2 = 11000       A = 5 = 4400 m2.

Thus, all I, II and III are needed to get the answer.

 Correct answer is (C).

Cost of painting = Rs. (44 x 12 x 20).

Thus, I and II together give the answer.

 Correct answer is (E).

2.

What is the area of a right-angled triangle?


I. The perimeter of the triangle is 30 cm.

II. The ratio between the base and the height of the triangle is 5 : 12.

 III. The area of the triangle is equal to the area of a rectangle of length 10 cm.
I and II only
II and III only
I and III only
III, and either I or II only
None of these
Answer: Option
Explanation:

From II, base : height = 5 : 12.

Let base = 5x and height = 12x.

Then, hypotenuse = (5x)  + (12x)  = 13x.


2 2

From I, perimeter of the triangle = 30 cm.


 5x + 12x + 13x = 30           x = 1.

So, base = 5x = 5 cm, height = 12x = 12 cm.

1
 Area = 2 x 5 x 12 = 30 cm2.
cm2

Thus, I and II together give the answer.

Clearly III is redundant, since the breadth of the rectangle is not given.

 Correct answer is (A).

3.

What is the area of rectangular field?

I. The perimeter of the field is 110 metres.

II. The length is 5 metres more than the width.

 III. The ratio between length and width is 6 : 5 respectively.


I and II only
Any two of the three
All I, II and III
I, and either II or III only
None of these
Answer: Option
Explanation:

  I. 2(l + b) = 110           l + b = 55.

 II. l = (b + 5)           l - b = 5.

l 6
III. =           5l - 6b = 0.
b 5
These are three equations in l and b. We may solve them pairwise.

 Any two of the three will give the answer.

 Correct answer is (B).

Each of these questions is followed by three statements. You have to study the question and all the three statements given to
decide whether any information provided in the statement(s) is redundant and can be dispensed with while answering the given
question.

1.

What is the area of the given rectangle?

I. Perimeter of the rectangle is 60 cm.

II. Breadth of the rectangle is 12 cm.

 III. Sum of two adjacent sides is 30 cm.


I only
II only
I and II only
II and III only
II and either I or III
Answer: Option
Explanation:

From I and II, we can find the length and breadth of the rectangle and therefore the area can be obtained.

So, III is redundant.

Also, from II and III, we can find the length and breadth and therefore the area can be obtained.

So, I is redundant.
 Correct answer is "II and either I or III".

2.

What is the cost painting the two adjacent walls of a hall at Rs. 5 per m2 which has no windows
or doors?
I. The area of the hall is 24 sq. m.

II. The breadth, length and height of the hall are in the ratio of 4 : 6 : 5 respectively.

 III. Area of one wall is 30 sq. m.


I only
II only
III only
Either I or III
All I, II and III are required.
Answer: Option
Explanation:

From II, let l = 4x, b = 6x and h = 5x.

Then, area of the hall = (24x ) m .


2 2

From I. Area of the hall = 24 m .


2

From II and I, we get 24x  = 24          x = 1.


2

 l = 4 m, b = 6 and h = 5 m.

Thus, area of two adjacent walls = [(l x h) + (b x h)] m  can be found out and so the cost of painting two adjacent walls may be found
2

out.

Thus, III is redundant.

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