SBI PO MAINS MATHS SOLUTION 06
1C
Solution
Maximum marks in each subject = 50
Average of total number of marks obtained by all given students taken
together in Hindi is 32. Then,
Marks of P in Hindi + Marks of Q in Hindi + Marks of R in Hindi + Marks of S
in Hindi = 4 x 32 = 128
P got (A)% marks in mathematics which are 4 more than the twice of marks
of R in same subject. Then,
Marks of P in mathematics = A x 50/100 = A/2
And, marks of R in mathematics = ((A/2) - 4)/2
Total percentage of S in all subjects taken together is (B)%. Then,
Marks of S in Hindi + marks of S in English + marks of S in mathematics +
Marks of S in science + Marks of S in social science = B x 250/100 = 2.5B
Marks obtained by S in social science and mathematics are equal which are
10 less than the marks obtained by P in mathematics. Then,
Marks of S in social science = marks of S in mathematics = (A/2) - 10
Total marks received by P, Q and R in English are in the ratio 3: 3: 2
respectively and S got 56% marks in English which are 4 more the marks
obtained by R in same subject. Then,
Marks of S in English = 56 x 50/100 = 28
Marks of R in English = 28 - 4 = 24
Marks of P in English: marks of Q in English: marks of R English = 3: 3: 2
Then, Marks of P in English = marks of Q in English = 24 x 3/2 = 36
If Q's marks in mathematics are increased by (C)%, then his marks in
English and mathematics will be equal. Then,
Marks of Q in English = ((100 + C)/100) x marks of Q in mathematics
Marks of Q in mathematics = 3600/(100 + C)
Q's marks in Hindi are 50% of his marks in English and his marks in science
and social science are equal. Then,
Q's marks in science = Q's marks in social science
And, Q's marks in Hindi = 50% of ((100 + C)/100) x 3600/(100 + C) = 18
R got (D)% and (E)% marks in science and social science respectively.
Then,
Marks of R in science = D x 50/100 = D/2
Marks of R in social science = E x 50/100 = E/2
Total marks received by R in all subjects together are 136 which are 12 less
than the total marks received by S. Then,
Marks of R in Hindi + marks of R in English + marks of R in mathematics +
Marks of R in science + Marks of R in social science = 136
Marks of R in Hindi + 24 + (((A/2) - 4))/2) + (D/2) + (E/2) = 136
And, 2.5B = 136 + 12 = 148
B = 59.2
Marks of S in Hindi + 28 + (A/2) - 10 + marks of S in science + (A/2) - 10 =
148
Marks received by Q in mathematics and marks received by R in same
subject are in the ratio 5: 3 respectively.
Marks of Q in mathematics = (5/3) x ((A/2) - 4)/2 = 3600/(100 + C)
Average of marks received by S in Hindi and science taken together is 30.
Then,
2 x 30 + 28 + (A/2) - 10 + (A/2) - 10 = 148
A = 80
Then, (5/3) x ((A/2) - 4)/2 = 3600/(100 + C)
C = 20
Total marks of Q and S in all subjects taken together are equal. Then,
Total marks of Q = 148
In tabular form:
Studen Hin Englis Social Total
Mathematics Science
t name di h Science marks
P 36 A/2 = 80/2 = 40
3600/(100 + C) (148 - 18 - (148 - 18 -
Q 18 36 = 3600/(100 + 36 - 30)/2 36 - 30)/2 148
20) = 30 = 32 = 32
((A/2) - 4)/2 =
R 24 ((80/2) - 4)/2 = 136
18
(A/2) - 10 =
(A/2) - 10 =
S 28 (80/2) - 10 148
(80/2) - 10 = 30
= 30
Total
128 124
marks
A = 80, B = 59.2, C = 20
Then, A2 - 5C + B = 80 x 80 - 25 x 20 + 5 x 59.2
= 6196
2E
Let marks of R in social science = n
Marks of R in mathematics = 18
n = 18+3 =21
n = 21 = E/2
E = 42
Then, percentage = (((42 ~ 80)/80) x 100
= 47.5%
3B
Marks of R in Hindi = 60 x 50/100 = 30
Marks of S in science = 44 x 50/100 = 22
Then, marks of S in Hindi = 148 - 28 - 30 - 22 - 30 = 38
And, marks of P in Hindi = 128 - 18 - 30 - 38 = 42
Difference between marks obtained by P in Hindi and English = 42 - 36 = 6
4E
A = 80
A: D: E = 8: 3: 4
Then, D = 80 x 3/8 = 30
E = 80 x 4/8 = 40
Now, marks of R in science = D/2 = 30/2 = 15
Marks of R in social science = E/2 = 40/2 = 20
Therefore, total marks obtained by R in Hindi and mathematics together
= 136 - 24 - 15 - 20
= 77
5A
Total marks received by Q in mathematics and social science together = 30
+ 32 = 62
Total marks received by S in mathematics and social science together = 30
+ 30 = 60
Percentage = (62/60) x 100 = 103.33%
6A
Solution
For A = -1
Quantity I:
(A3 - A-3) = (-1)3 - (1/-1)3 = -1 - (-1) = -1 + 1 = 0
Quantity I:
(A3 + A-3) = (-1)3 + (1/-1)3 = -1 + (-1) = -1 - 1 = -2
=> Quantity I > Quantity II
For A = -2
Quantity I:
(A3 - A-3) = (-2)3 - (1/-2)3 = -8 - (-1/8) = -8 + 1/8 = (-64 + 1)/8 = -63/8
Quantity I:
(A3 + A-3) = (-2)3 + (1/-2)3 = -8 + (-1/8) = -8 - 1/8 = (-64 - 1)/8 = -65/8
=> Quantity I > Quantity II
For A = -3
Quantity I:
(A3 - A-3) = (-3)3 - (1/-3)3 = -27 - (-1/27) = -27 + 1/27 = (-729 + 1)/27 = -
728/27
Quantity I:
(A3 + A-3) = (-3)3 + (1/-3)3 = -27 + (-1/27) = -27 - 1/27 = (-729 - 1)/27 = -
730/27
=> Quantity I > Quantity II
Hence, Quantity I > Quantity II
7A
Solution
The concept of cyclicity is used to identify the last digit of the number.
For example:
21 = 2
22 = 4
23 = 8
24 = 16
25 = 32
After four consecutive powers, unit digit is repeated.
Hence, cyclicity of 2 is 4.
Similarly, we can calculate cyclicity of all the numbers as in the following
table.
Cyclicity Chart:
Unit digit values
Numb Cyclici
er ty Powe Powe Power Power
r1 r2 3 4
0 1 0
1 1 1
2 4 2 4 8 6
3 4 3 9 7 1
4 2 4 6
5 1 5
6 1 6
7 4 7 9 3 1
8 4 8 4 2 6
9 2 9 1
[Note: When, remainder is 0, power = cyclicity]
Quantity I:
(25684)110
Unit digit of 256 is 6.
From the cyclicity chart:
Cyclicity of 6 is 1
So, we have to divide power of 256 i.e 84 by 1
After dividing 84 by 1, we get remainder = 0 => Power = 1
Unit digit of 6 1 = 6
Now, we have to find out unit digit of (6) 110
From the cyclicity chart:
Cyclicity of 6 is 1
So, we have to divide power of 6 i.e 110 by 1
After dividing 110 by 1, we get remainder = 0 => Power = 1
Unit digit of 6 1 = 6
Hence, unit digit of (256 84)110 = 6
Now,
(112)85
Unit digit of 112 is 2
From the cyclicity chart:
Cyclicity of 2 is 4
So, we have to divide power of 112 i.e 85 by 4
After dividing 85 by 4, we get remainder = 1
Unit digit of 2 1 = 2
Hence, unit digit of [(256 84)110 + (112)85] = 6 + 2 = 8
Quantity II:
(6759)125
Unit digit of 67 is 7.
From the cyclicity chart:
Cyclicity of 7 is 4
So, we have to divide power of 67 i.e 59 by 4
After dividing 59 by 4, we get remainder = 3
Unit digit of 7 3 = 3
Now, we have to find out unit digit of (3) 125
From the cyclicity chart:
Cyclicity of 3 is 4
So, we have to divide power of 3 i.e 125 by 4
After dividing 125 by 4, we get remainder = 1
Unit digit of 3 1 = 3
Hence, unit digit of (67 59)125 = 3
Hence, Quantity I > Quantity II
8B
Solution
∠CDE = ∠DCE [DE = CE]
Quantity I:
∠CDE + ∠DCE + ∠DEC = 180o [Angle sum property of a triangle]
=> ∠CDE + ∠CDE + 40o = 180o
=> ∠CDE = 140o/2
=> 2∠CDE = 180o - 40o
=> ∠CDE = 70o
∠AFD = ∠CDE = 70o [Alternate angles]
Now,
Quantity II:
75o
Hence, Quantity I < Quantity II
9C
Solution
Let marked up per cent on article A and discount per cent offered on article
is 'x' and 'y' respectively while total profit per cent earned is 'z'.
Marked price of article A = (100 + x)% of 400 = 4(100 + x)
Selling price of article A = 88% of 4(100 + x) = (3.52x + 352)
Marked price of article B = 160% of 250 = Rs.400
Selling price of article B = (100 - y)% of 75% of 400 = (100 - y)% of 300 =
(300 - 3y)
Total cost price = 400 + 250 = Rs.650
Profit per cent = z = (78/650) * 100
z = 12
Total selling price = 650 + 78 = (3.52x + 352 + 300 - 3y)
728 = (3.52x - 3y + 652)
3.52x - 3y = 76
88x - 75y = 1900
x = (1900 + 75y)/88
From option (1):
4 = (1900 + 75 * 12)/88
4 ≠ 31(9/11)
From option (2):
4 = (1900 + 75 * 25)/88
4 ≠ 42(79/88)
From option (3):
25 = (1900 + 75 * 4)/88
25 = 25
From option (4):
12 = (1900 + 75 * 4)/88
12 ≠ 25
10 A
Solution
Let time period for first part of money = X years and time period for second
part of money = Y years
And let first part sum = Rs. 5a and second part sum = Rs. 6a
According to the question,
(5a * 12 * X)/100 = (6a * 20 * Y)/100
=> X = 2Y
So, option A and B both satisfy the blank in the question.
11 B
Solution
Cardboard box B:
Let number of red markers = r, blue markers = b, and green markers = g
P(blue) = 1/3
P(green) = 1/5
So, P(red) = 1 - 1/3 - 1/5 = 7/15
Given r = 40 + b
Let total number of markers in cardboard box B is n.
Now, P(blue) = b/n = 1/3
And, P(red) = r/n = 7/15
=> (40 + b)/n = 7/15
=> 40/n + b/n = 7/15
=> 40/n = 7/15 - 1/3 = 2/15
=> n = 40 * 15/2 = 300
Thus, b = 300 * 1/3 = 100, g = 300 * 1/5 = 60 and, r = 300 * 7/15 = 140
Cardboard box C:
Since, total number of blue markers in all the three cardboards together are
180
Total number of markers in cardboard box C (n) = 180 + 60 = 240
Let number of red markers = r, blue markers = b, and green markers = g
Given, 2g = b + r
So, n = b + g + r = 2g + g = 3g
=> 240 = 3g
=> g = 80
P(green) = g/n = g/3g = 1/3
Also, P(blue) = 75/100 * P(green)
=> P(blue) = 3/4 * 1/3 = ¼
Thus, b = 240 * 1/4 = 60
So, r = 240 - 60 - 80 = 100
Cardboard box A:
Since, total number of blue markers in all the three cardboards together are
180
Total number of markers in cardboard box C = 180 + 60 = 240
Total number of markers = ½ * 240 = 120
So, number of blue markers = 180 - 100 - 60 = 20
P(Blue) = 20/120 = 1/6
P(Red) + P(green) = 1 - 1/6 = 5/6 ----(1)
Given, P(red) = 1/6 + P(green)
=> P(red) - P(green) = 1/6 ----(2)
Adding equation (1) and (2), we get
2 * P(Red) = 1
=> P(Red) = ½
=> r/120 = 1/2
=> r = 60
So, g = 120 - 20 - 60 = 40
Tabulating the data:
Cardboard Re Blu Gree Tot
box d e n al
A 60 20 40 120
14 10
B 60 300
0 0
10
C 60 80 240
0
In box B:
Number of red markers = 140
Number of green markers = 60
After 10% of red markers and 50% of green markers from cardboard box C
are shifted to cardboard box B,
New number of red markers = 140 + 10% of 100 = 150
New number of green markers = 60 + 50% of 80 = 100
So, new probability = ( 150C1 * 100C1)/350C2 = 600/(349 * 7) = 600/2443
12 C
Probability of getting green markers from cardboard box A was 1/3
Now it reduces by 1/12
So new probability P(green) = 1/3 - 1/12 = 1/4
Now, 40/(120 + K) = 1/4
=> 120 + K = 160
=> K = 40
13 C
Probability that all markers are blue
= P(blue marker from Cardboard box A) * P(blue marker from Cardboard
box B) * P(blue marker from Cardboard box C)
= 20/120 * 100/300 * 60/240
= 1/6 * 1/3 * 1/4
= 1/72
14 D
The number of green markers from cardboard box B and C together = 60 +
80 = 140
The number of red markers from cardboard box C and A together = 100 +
60 = 160
So, required difference = 160 - 140 = 20
15 B
Solution
Supplied units on Monday = 80% of 25 = 20
Supplied units on Tuesday = 30 * (14/15) = 28
Supplied units on Wednesday = 58(1/3)% of 24 = 14
Supplied units on Thursday = 36 * (4/9) = 16
Supplied units on Friday = 25
Unit price of the item on Monday = 1000/20 = Rs.50
Unit price of the item on Tuesday = 50 * (4/5) = Rs.40
Total less units supplied than demanded units on Wednesday = 24 - 14 = 10
Loss amount = Rs.600
Unit price of the item on Wednesday = 600/10 = Rs.60
Unit price of the item on Thursday = 125% of 60 = Rs.75
Unit price of the item on Friday = 75 - 50 = Rs.25
Demanded Supplied Unit price
Days
units units (rupees)
Monday 25 20 50
Tuesday 30 28 40
Wednes
24 14 60
day
Thursda
36 16 75
y
Friday 27 25 25
Let increment in the unit price of the item on Saturday from Thursday = 'x'
Let decrement in the demanded units and increment in supplied units on
Saturday from Thursday is 'y + 14' and 'y' respectively.
Per cent change in the quantity of demand on Saturday from Thursday = [(y
+ 14)/36] * 100
Per cent change in the quantity of supply on Saturday from Thursday =
(y/16) * 100
Per cent change in the unit price on Saturday from Thursday = (x/75) * 100
Price elasticity of demand on Saturday from Thursday = [{(y +
14)/36}/(x/75)] = 2.5
25(y + 14)/12x = 2.5
5(y + 14) = 6x
6x - 5y = 70 ...... (1)
Price elasticity of supply on Saturday from Thursday = [(y/16)/(x/75)] = 1.25
75y/16x = 1.25
4x = 15y
6x = 22.5y ...... (2)
From (1) and (2):
22.5y - 5y = 70
y=4
From equation (2):
6x = 22.5 * 4
x = 15
Hence, increment in the unit price of that item on Saturday from Thursday =
Rs.15
16 C
Price elasticity of demand on Wednesday from Tuesday = [{(30 -
24)/30}/{(60 - 40)/40}] = 0.4
Price elasticity of demand on Tuesday from Monday = [{(30 - 25)/25}/{(50 -
40)/50}] = 1
P% = (0.4/1) * 100
P% = 40%
P = 40
Price elasticity of supply on Thursday from Wednesday = [{(16 - 14)/14}/{(75
- 60)/60}] = (4/7)
Price elasticity of demand on wednesday from Tuesday = [{(28 -
14)/28}/{(60 - 40)/40}] = 1
Q% = [(4/7)/1] * 100
Q% = 400/7%
Q = 57 (Approx)
Required difference = P ~ Q = 57 - 40 = 17
17 A
Unit price of the item on Tuesday = Rs.40
Unit price of the item on Sunday = 40 + 10 = Rs.50
Per cent change in the unit price on Tuesday from Sunday = [(50 - 40)/50] *
100 = 20%
Let decrement in the demanded and supplied units of the item on Tuesday
from Sunday is 'x' and 'y' respectively.
Per cent change in the demanded units on Tuesday from Sunday = [x/(30 -
x)] * 100 = 100x/(30 - x)
Per cent change in the supplied units on Tuesday from Sunday = [y/(28 - y)]
* 100 = 100y/(28 - y)
Price elasticity of demand on Tuesday from Sunday = [{100x/(30 - x)}/20] =
2.5
2x = 30 - x
3x = 30
x = 10
Total demanded units on Sunday = 30 - x = 20
Price elasticity of supply on Tuesday from Sunday = [{100y/(28 - y)}/20] =
3.75
4y = 3(28 - y)
4y = 84 - 3y
7y = 84
y = 12
Total supplied units on Sunday = 28 - y = 16
Required per cent = (16/20) * 100 = 80%
18 A
Price elasticity of demand on Thursday from Monday = [{(36 - 25)/25}/{(75 -
50)/50}] = 0.88
Price elasticity of supply on Thursday from Monday = [{(20 - 16)/20}/{(75 -
50)/50}] = 0.4
P% = (0.88/0.4) * 100
P% = 220%
P = 220
Price elasticity of demand on Monday from Thursday = [{(36 - 25)/36}/{(75 -
50)/75}] = (11/12)
Price elasticity of supply on Monday from Thursday = [{(20 - 16)/16}/{(75 -
50)/75}] = (9/12)
Q% = (11/9) * 100
Q% = 1100/9%
Q = 1100/9
Required ratio = 220: (1100/9) = 9: 5
19 A
Solution
Efficiency ratio, P: Q: R = 5: 6: 3
Then, time ratio, P: Q: R = (1/5): (1/6): (1/3) = 6: 5: 10
Let 6a, 5a and 10a days are time taken by P, Q and R respectively to
complete the whole work alone.
And, (1/P) + (1/S) + (1/T) = 1/20
From quantity I: Total time taken by T alone to complete the whole work is
20% more than total time taken by P alone and S can complete the whole
work alone in 35 days.
T = 1.2P = 1.2 x 6a = 7.2a
S = 35
Then, (1/6a) + (1/35) + (1/7.2a) = 1/20
a = 385/27
Then, 5 days work of Q alone = 5/5a = 27/385
Remaining work = 1 - 27/385 = 358/385
One day work of Q and R together = (1/5a) + (1/10a) = 3/10a = (3/10) x
(27/385)
Then, time taken by Q and R together to complete remaining work
= (358/385) x (10/3) x (385/27)
= 44.2 days (approx.)
Therefore, quantity I = 44.2
From quantity II: Q alone can complete the whole work in 25 days and T
completes the same work alone in 30 days.
Q = 25 days = 5a
a=5
Now, P = 6 x 5 = 30 days
And, R = 10 x 5 = 50 days
T = 30 days
Now, 4 days work of R alone = 4/50 = 2/25
Then, remaining work = 1 - 2/25 = 23/25
One day work of T and R together = (1/30) + (1/50) = 4/75
Then, time taken by R and T to complete the remaining work = (23/25) x
(75/4) = 17.25 days (approx.)
Therefore, quantity II = 17.25
From quantity III: Time taken by P, Q and R together to complete the
whole work is 15 days and T takes 20% more time than S to complete the
whole work alone.
(1/5a) + (1/6a) + (1/10a) = 1/15
a=7
Now, P = 6 x 7 = 42
And, T = 1.2S
Then, (1/42) + (1/S) + (1/1.2S) = 1/20
S = 70
T = 1.2 x 70 = 84
Now, 5 days work of P alone = 5/42
Then, remaining work = 1 - 5/42 = 37/42
One day work of P and T = (1/42) + (1/84) = 1/28
Then, time taken by P and T together to complete the remaining work
= (37/42) x 28 = 24.67days (approx.)
Therefore, quantity III = 24.67
Hence, Quantity I > Quantity II < Quantity III
20 C
Solution
From quantity I: Age of A and B together after 2 years and age of A and C
together before 3 years are in the ratio 11: 9 respectively. A is 4 years
younger than B. The sum of ages of B and D is 50 years. Present ages of C
and D are in the ratio 6: 7 respectively.
A=B-4
B = 50 - D
C = 6D/7
A = 50 - D - 4 = 46 - D
Now, (A + B + 4): (A + C - 6) = 11: 9
((46 - D) + (50 - D) + 4): ((46 - D) + (6D/7) - 6) = 11: 9
D = 28 years
Then, age of B after 10 years = B + 10 = 50 - 28 + 10 = 32 years
Therefore, quantity I = 32
From quantity II: A sum of Rs.6250 is divided among four friend A, B, C
and D respectively. The difference between share of A and C is Rs.125. D
received total Rs.1500 from the sum and his share is 140% more than the
share of B.
Sum = 6250 = A + B + C + D
D = 1500
B = 1500 x 100/240 = 625
Then, C = 6250 - 1500 - 625 - A
C = 4125 - A
Case 1: C = 4125 - A = A - 125
A = 2125
Then, m% = (2125/6250) x 100 = 34%
Case 2: C = 4125 - A = A + 125
A = 2000
Then, m% = (2000/6250) x 100 = 32%
Therefore, quantity II = 32, 34
From quantity III: Three numbers A, B and C are in the ratio 4: 3: 7
respectively. The difference between A and C is 12 and the product of B
and D is 480.
Let A, B and C are 4a, 3a and 7a respectively.
Then, 7a - 4a = 12
a=4
Then, B = 3 x 4 = 12
Now, D = 480/12 = 40
Then, 80% of D = 80% of 40 = 32
Therefore, quantity III = 32
Hence, Quantity I ≤ Quantity II ≥ Quantity III
21 A
Solution
From I:
In statement I only it is given that both trains start at the same time in
opposite directions.
Hence, statement I alone is not sufficient.
From II:
In statement II it is given that Rajdhani express reaches Q from P in 6 hours
20 minutes and the Shatabdi express starting from Q, reaches P in 4 hours
45 minutes.
Hence, statement II alone is not sufficient.
From I and II:
Both trains start at the same time in opposite directions.
Rajdhani express reaches Q from P in 6 hours 20 minutes and the Shatabdi
express starting from Q, reaches P in 4 hours 45 minutes.
We can't calculate the speed of Shatabdi express from the above given
information.
Hence, statement I and II together are not sufficient
From II and III:
Let speed of the Shatabdi express is x km/h
Rajdhani express takes 6 hours 20 minutes = 380 minutes (From statement
II)
Shatabdi express takes 4 hours 45 minutes = 285 minutes (From statement
II)
Speed of Rajdhani express is 60 Km/h. Since ratio of speed of both trains
are inversely proportional to the ratio of time taken by them to reach at their
respective destination. So-
380/285= x/60
x = 80 km/h
Hence statements II and III together are sufficient.
22 D
Solution
Total marks obtained by Vivek in the exam = 66 * 5 = 330
From I:
Total marks obtained by Vivek in subjects B, C and E together = 75(1/3) * 3
= 226
Total marks obtained by Vivek in subjects A and D together = 330 - 226 =
104
Statement I alone is sufficient.
From II:
Let the marks obtained in A and C is 3x and 4x respectively.
Marks obtained in D = (4x - 8)
From this information only we can't calculate the value of 'x'.
Statement II alone is not sufficient.
From III alone:
B = 78
B + D = 134
D = 56
but marks in subject A cannot be determined.
From II and III:
Let the marks obtained in A and C is 3x and 4x respectively.
Marks obtained in D = (4x - 8)
Marks obtained in B = 78
[(4x - 8) + 78]/2 = 67
x = 16
Marks obtained in A = 3x = 48
Marks obtained in C = 4x = 64
Marks obtained in D = (4x - 8) = 56
Total marks obtained by Vivek in subjects A and D together = 48 + 56 = 104
Statements II and III together are sufficient.
23 A
Solution
Total marks obtained by Vivek in the exam = 66 * 5 = 330
From I:
Total marks obtained by Vivek in B, C and E together = 75(1/3) * 3 = 226
Total marks obtained by Vivek in A and D together = 330 - 226 = 104
We can't calculate the marks obtained by Vivek in B and E together.
Statement I alone is redundant.
From II:
Let the marks obtained in A and C is 3x and 4x respectively.
Marks obtained in D = (4x - 8)
From this information only we can't calculate the value of 'x' and we need
extra information.
Statements II alone is not redundant.
From III:
Marks obtained by Vivek in B = 78
Marks obtained by Vivek in D= (67 * 2) - 78 = 56
But marks in A cannot be determined from this statement.
Statement III alone is redundant.
24 A
Solution
Let the four numbers A, B, C and D are 2a, 6a, a and 4a respectively, where
a is the HCF of these numbers.
From statement I: Difference between A and D is 18.
4a - 2a = 18
a = 9 = HCF of A, B, C and D
From statement II: LCM of B and D is 108.
LCM of B and D = BD/HCF(B,D) = 108
B = 6a and D = 4a
Then, HCF (B,D) = 2a
Now, 108 = 6a x 4a/2a
a = 9 = HCF of A, B, C and D
From statement III: The difference between HCF and LCM of numbers A
and B is 36.
A = 2a, B = 6a
LCM of A and B = 6a
And, HCF of A and B = 2a
Then, 6a - 2a = 36
a = 9 = HCF of A, B, C and D
Hence, None of the given statement alone is redundant.
25 C
Solution
From I:
Let marked price of the scooter for shopkeeper = 100x
Amount paid by Nikhil = 450 + 90% of 95% of 100x = 90% of 100x
85.5x + 450 = 90x
4.5x = 450
x = 100
Amount paid by Nikhil for purchasing the scooter = 85.5% of 100x = 85.5x =
Rs.8550
Statement I alone is sufficient.
From II:
Purchased price of scooter for Karan = Rs.8000
Marked price of scooter for Karan = (100 + R)% of 8000 = 80(100 + R)
Purchased price of scooter for Nikhil = Selling price for Karan = [100 - (R/2)]
% of 80(100 + R) = 0.4(100 + R)(200 - R) = [100 + (R/4)]% of 8000
0.4(100 + R)(200 - R) = 20(400 + R)
(100 + R)(200 - R) = 50(400 + R)
20000 + 100R - R 2 = 20000 + 50R
R2 = 50R
R = 50
Purchased price of scooter for Nikhil = [100 + (R/4)]% of 8000 = 112.5% of
8000 = Rs.9000
Statement II alone is sufficient.
From III:
Let purchased price of scooter for Nikhil = 100x
Marked price for Nikhil = (100x + 6000)
Selling price of the scooter for Nikhil = (100 - R)% of (100x + 6000) = (100 +
R - 5)% of 100x
(100 - R)(x + 60) = x(95 + R)
We can't calculate the value of 'x' and 'R'.
Statement III alone is not sufficient.
26 A
Solution
Let amount of rice in container A and container B is 9x and 7x respectively.
From the pie chart it is clear that ratio of total amount of mixture in container
A to that in container B is 2: 1.
Part of tea in container A = 75/(75 + 9x)
Part of tea in container B = 25/(25 + 7x)
Part of tea in large container = 5/(5 + 4) = 5/9
By the rule of alligation:
[{25/(25 + 7x)} - (5/9)]: [(5/9) - {75/(75 + 9x)}] = 2: 1
[{25/(25 + 7x)} + {150/(75 + 9x)} = (10/9) + (5/9) = 5/3
5(75 + 9x) + 30(25 + 7x) = (25 + 3x)(25 + 7x)
375 + 45x + 750 + 210x = 625 + 175x + 75x + 21x 2
21x2 - 5x - 500 = 0
(x - 5)(21x + 100) = 0
x=5
Amount of tea in the final mixture when 45% of total mixture from container
A and 75% of total mixture from container B are mixed = (45% of 75) +
(75% of 25) = 52.5 kg
Amount of rice in the final mixture when 45% of total mixture from container
A and 75% of total mixture from container B are mixed = (45% of 9x) + (75%
of 7x) = 9.3x = 46.5 kg
Required ratio = 52.5: 46.5 = 35: 31
27 D
Solution
Let amount of rice in container A and B is 'x' and 'x + 5' respectively.
Part of tea in container A = 75/(75 + x)
Part of tea in container B = 25/(25 + x + 5) = 25/(30 + x)
Part of tea in mixture P = 20/(20 + 7) = 20/27
By the rule of alligation:
[{25/(30 + x)} - (20/27)]: [(20/27) - {75/(75 + x)}] = 2: 1
{25/(30 + x)} + {150/(75 + x)} = 60/27 = 20/9
[45(75 + x) + 270(30 + x)] = 4 * (30 + x)(75 + x)
3375 + 45x + 8100 + 270x = 9000 + 120x + 300x + 4x 2
4x2 + 105x - 2475 = 0
(x - 15)(4x + 165) = 0
x = 15
Amount of tea in mixture Q = 25 + 50 = 75 kg
Total quantity of mixture B = 25 + 20 = 45 kg
Total quantity of mixture C = 45 * (10/7.5) = 60 kg
Amount of rice in mixture Q = (x + 5) + (60 - 50) = 30 kg
Part of tea in mixture Q = 75/(75 + 30) = 5/7
Part of tea in final mixture = 85/(85 + 32) = 85/117
Let the ratio in which mixtures P and Q are mixed is x: y.
By the rule of alligation:
[(5/7) - (85/117)]: [(85/117) - (20/27)] = x: y
x: y = (10 * 27)/(7 * 45)
x: y = 6: 7
28 B
Solution
Ratio of total quantity of mixture in container D and that in container E = 25:
22.5 = 10: 9
Let total quantity of mixture in container D and that in container E is 10x and
9x respectively.
Ratio in which mixture from container D and container E are mixed = (75%
of 10x): (50% of 9x) = 7.5: 4.5 = 5: 3
Part of tea in container D = 80/10x = (8/x)
Part of tea in container E = 90/9x = (10/x)
Part of tea in new mixture = 43.75/100 = 7/16
By the rule of alligation:
[(10/x) - (7/16)]: [(7/16) - (8/x)] = 5: 3
(30/x) + (40/x) = (35/16) + (21/16)
(70/x) = 3.5
x = 20
Amount of rice in container D = 10x - 80 = 120 kg
Amount of rice in container D = 9x - 90 = 90 kg
Required difference = 120 - 90 = 30 kg
29 D
Solution
Initial capital of P in business A = 20% of 125000 = Rs.25000
Initial capital of P in business B = 24% of 125000 = Rs.30000
Initial capital of P in business C = 16% of 125000 = Rs.20000
Initial capital of P in business D = 12% of 125000 = Rs.15000
Initial capital of P in business E = 28% of 125000 = Rs.35000
Initial capital of Q in business A = 140% of 25000 = Rs.35000
Initial capital of Q in business B = 75% of 30000 = Rs.22500
Initial capital of Q in business C = 150% of 20000 = Rs.30000
Initial capital of Q in business D = 120% of 15000 = Rs.18000
Initial capital of Q in business E = 80% of 35000 = Rs.28000
Busin Initial capital Initial capital
ess of P of Q
A 25000 35000
B 30000 22500
C 20000 30000
D 15000 18000
E 35000 28000
Total profit weightage of P after 1 year = (25000 * 4) + (30000 * 4) + (20000
* 4) = 300000
Total profit weightage of Q after 1 year = (35000 * 8) + (30000 * 4) =
400000
Ratio of their profit = 300000: 400000 = 3: 4
Profit share of Q = Rs.13800
Total profit from the business = 13800 * (7/4) = Rs.24150
Require per cent = (24150/25000) * 100 = 96.6%
30 C
Profit share of P = 108% of 20000 = Rs.21600
Profit share of Q = 84% of 30000 = Rs.25200
Total profit weightage of P after 8 years = [20000 * (x + 1)] + [24000 * (8 - x
- 1)] = (188000 - 4000x)
Total profit weightage of Q after 8 years = [30000 * x] + [25000 * (8 - x)] =
(200000 + 5000x)
Ratio of their profit = (188000 - 4000x): (200000 + 5000x) = 21600: 25200 =
6: 7
(188 - 4x): (200 + 5x) = 6: 7
1316 - 28x = 1200 + 30x
58x = 116
x=2
31 B
Total weightage of profit of person P after 1 year = [35000 * 8] + [30000 * 4]
= 400000
Total weightage of profit of person Q after 1 year = [28000 * 5] + [30000 * 7]
= 350000
Ratio of their profit = 400000: 350000 = 8: 7
Difference between profit share of both the persons = Rs.1200
Total profit from the business = 1200 * (8 + 7) = Rs.18000
32 D
Solution
Distance covered by car E on Wednesday = 650 km
Time taken by car E on Wednesday = 12.5 hours
Speed of car E = 650/12.5 = 52 km/hr
Speed of car D = 52 - 7 = 45 km/hr
Speed of car A = 52 x 100/130 = 40 km/hr
Speed of car C = 40 x 5/4 = 50 km/hr
Speed of car B = 45 x 14/15 = 42 km/hr
Then, the table will be:
Total distance covered (in km)
Monday Tuesday Wednesday Thursday Friday
Tim
Ca Dista e Distan Time Distan Time Distan Time Distan Time
r nce take ce take ce take ce take ce take
cover n cover n (in cover n (in cover n (in cover n (in
ed (in (in ed (in hour ed (in hour ed (in hour ed (in hour
km) hou km) s) km) s) km) s) km) s)
rs)
360/ 340/ 480/
A 360 40 = 340 40 = 480 40 =
9 8.5 12
399/ 420/ 336/
B 399 42 = 420 42 = 336 42 =
9.5 10 8
380/ 660/ 400/
C 380 50 = 660 50 = 400 50 =
7.6 13.2 8
549/ 513/ 585/ 675/
D 549 45 = 513 45 = 585 45 = 675 45 =
12.2 11.4 13 15
312/ 936/
E 312 52 = 936 52 =
6 18
Time taken by car A on Tuesday = 13 hours
Distance covered by car A on Friday = 675 - 75 = 600 km
Then, time taken by car A on Friday = 600/40 = 15 hours
Therefore, total time taken by car A = 9 + 13 + 8.5 + 12 + 15 = 57.5 hours
33 C
Total time taken by all given cars taken together on Wednesday = 54.4
Then, total time taken by car C on Wednesday = 54.4 - 8.5 - 10 - 11.4 - 12.5
= 12 hours
And, time taken by car C on Friday = 12 - 5.2 = 6.8 hours
Therefore, the distance covered by car C on Friday = 50 x 6.8 = 340 km
34 B
Total time taken by car D from Monday to Friday taken together = 61.6
hours
Time taken by car D on Tuesday = 61.6 - 12.2 - 11.4 - 13 - 15 = 10 hours
Distance covered by car D Tuesday = 10 x 45 = 450 km
And, distance covered by car A on Monday = 360
Therefore, ratio = 450: 360 = 5: 4
35 A
Distance covered by car A on Tuesday = 13 x 40 = 520 km
Distance covered by car A on Friday = 12.5 x 40 = 500 km
Then, total distance covered by car A = 360 + 520 + 340 + 480 + 500 =
2200 km
Distance covered by car D on Tuesday = 8 x 45 = 360 km
Then, total distance covered by car D = 549 + 360 + 513 + 585 + 675 =
2682 km
Therefore, difference = 2682 - 2200 = 482 km
