Year: II Semester:

III
22MA12301 -QUANTITATIVE APTITUDE AND PROBLEM SOLVING
SKILLS

PART– A (1-Mark)

1 If one-third of one-fourth of a number is 15, then three-tenth of that number is:

a)30 b) 24 c) 54 d) 12
Ans:
Let the number be x.
1 1
Then, of
3 4 of x = 15 x = 15 x 3 x 4 = 180.
3
So, required number = x 180 = 54.
10
2 Three times the first of three consecutive odd integers is 3 more than twice the third. The third integer i
a)30 b) 24 c) 15 d) 12
Ans:
Let the three integers be x, x + 2 and x + 4.

Then, 3x = 2(x + 4) + 3 x = 11.

Third integer = x + 4 = 15.

3 The sum of the squares of three numbers is 138, while the sum of their products taken two at a time is 1
sum is:
a)20 b) 24 c) 15 d) 12
Ans:
Let the numbers be a, b and c.
Then, a2 + b2 + c2 = 138 and (ab + bc + ca) = 131.
(a + b + c)2 = a2 + b2 + c2 + 2(ab + bc + ca) = 138 + 2 x 131 = 400.

(a + b + c) = 400 = 20.

4 What smallest number should be added to 4456 so that the sum is completely divisible by 6 ?
a)2 b) 4 c) 5 d) 1
Ans:
6) 4456 (742
42
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25
24 Therefore, Required number = (6 - 4) = 2.
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16
12
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4
5 The sum of first five prime numbers is:
a)28 b) 48 c) 58 d) 18
Ans:

Required sum = (2 + 3 + 5 + 7 + 11) = 28.

6 72519 x 9999 = ?
a) 725117481 b) 674217481 c) 685126481 d) 696217481
Ans:
72519 x 9999 = 72519 x (10000 - 1)

= 72519 x 10000 - 72519 x 1

= 725190000 - 72519

= 725117481.

7 Which one of the following numbers is exactly divisible by 11?

a) 235641 b)245642 c)315624 d)415624
Ans:
(4 + 5 + 2) - (1 + 6 + 3) = 1, not divisible by 11.
(2 + 6 + 4) - (4 + 5 + 2) = 1, not divisible by 11.
(4 + 6 + 1) - (2 + 5 + 3) = 1, not divisible by 11.
(4 + 6 + 1) - (2 + 5 + 4) = 0, So, 415624 is divisible by 11.

8 The sum of first 45 natural numbers is:

a) 1035 b)1280 c) 2070 d)2140
Ans:
n(n + 1) 45(45 + 1)
= = 1035.
Sn = 2 2
9 Find the greatest number that will divide 43, 91 and 183 so as to leave the same remainder in each case
1. 4 b)7 c)9 d)13
Ans:
Required number = H.C.F. of (91 - 43), (183 - 91) and (183 - 43)
= H.C.F. of 48, 92 and 140 = 4.

10 The H.C.F. of two numbers is 23 and the other two factors of their L.C.M. are 13 and 14. The larger of
numbers is:
1. 276 b)299 c)322 d)345
Ans:
Clearly, the numbers are (23 x 13) and (23 x 14).
 Larger number = (23 x 14) = 322.
11 A can do a work in 15 days and B in 20 days. If they work on it together for 4 days, then the fraction of
that is left is :
¼ b)1/10 c)7/15 d) 8/15
Ans:
1
A's 1 day's work = ;
15
1
B's 1 day's work = ;
20
1 1 7
(A + B)'s 1 day's work = + = .
15 20 60
7 7
(A + B)'s 4 day's work = x4 = .
60 15
7 8
1- = .
Therefore, Remaining work = 15 15
12 Simplify (6! × 3!)/(3!)
2. 276 b)299 c)322 d)720
Ans:
Given (6! × 3!)!/3!!
3! Gets cancelled as both numerator and denominator have 3!
Therefore the answer to the given problem is 6! which is 6 × 5!
But 5! = 120
So 6! = 6 × 5! = 6 × 120 = 720.
13 How many prime divisors does 3! have?
a) 4 b)7 c)9 d)2
Ans:
Given 3!
3! = 3 × 2 × 1 = 6
3! has 2 prime divisors, which are 3 and 2.
14 The least number which should be added to 2497 so that the sum is exactly divisible by 5, 6, 4 and 3 is:
a) 3 b)13 c)23 d)33
Ans:
L.C.M. of 5, 6, 4 and 3 = 60.
On dividing 2497 by 60, the remainder is 37.

Number to be added = (60 - 37) = 23.

15 The H.C.F. of two numbers is 11 and their L.C.M. is 7700. If one of the numbers is 275, then the other
a) 279 b)283 c)308 d)318
Ans:
Other number =(11 x 7700)/275= 308
16 The ratio of two numbers is 3 : 4 and their H.C.F. is 4. Their L.C.M. is:
a) 48 b)78 c)98 d)28
Ans:
Let the numbers be 3x and 4x. Then, their H.C.F. = x. So, x = 4.
So, the numbers 12 and 16.
L.C.M. of 12 and 16 = 48.
17 The greatest possible length which can be used to measure exactly the lengths 7 m, 3 m 85 cm, 12 m 95
a)15 cm b)25 cm c)35 cm d)42 cm
 Ans:
Required length = H.C.F. of 700 cm, 385 cm and 1295 cm = 35 cm.
18 Find the highest common factor of 36 and 84.
A. 4 b)6 c)12 d)18
Ans:
36 = 22 x 32
84 = 22 x 3 x 7

H.C.F. = 22 x 3 = 12.
19 Find a positive number which when increased by 17 is equal to 60 times the reciprocal of the number.
a) 4 b)3 c)12 d)18
Ans:
Let the number be x.
60
Then, x + 17 =
x

x2 + 17x - 60 = 0

(x + 20)(x - 3) = 0

x = 3.
20 The product of two numbers is 120 and the sum of their squares is 289. The sum of the number is:
a) 24 b)23 c)12 d)28
Ans:
Let the numbers be x and y.
Then, xy = 120 and x2 + y2 = 289.

(x + y)2 = x2 + y2 + 2xy = 289 + (2 x 120) = 529

x + y = 529 = 23.
21 A fruit seller had some apples. He sells 40% apples and still has 420 apples. Originally, he had:
a) 700 b)283 c)308 d)318
Ans:
Suppose originally he had x apples.
Then, (100 - 40)% of x = 420.
60
x x = 420
100
420 x 100
x= 60 = 700.
22 If A = x% of y and B = y% of x, then which of the following is true?
A =B b) A> B c)A< B d)None of these
Ans:
x y
x% of y = xy = xx = y% of x
100 100

A = B.
23 A fruit seller had some oranges. He sells 30% oranges and still has 140 mangoes. Originally, he had:
a) . 288 oranges b). 300 oranges c). 672 oranges d). 200 oranges
Ans:
 Suppose originally he had x oranges.
Then, (100 - 30)% of x = 140.
70/100 x = 140
x = (140 x 100)/70 = 200.
24 Three candidates, Ajay, Bijoy & Chandu contested an election and received 1800, 3300 and votes 3900
respectively. What percent of the total votes did A get?
a). 20% b) 40% c) 45% d) 70%
Ans:
Total no. of votes polled = (1800 + 3300 + 3900) =
Required percentage = (1800/9000 * 100)% = 20%.
25 A Stationery seller had some Pens, Sharpeners, Erasers & Pencils. He sells 65% of the total units and st
175 units. Originally, he had:
a). 588 units b). 400 units c) 272 units d) 500 units
Ans:
Suppose originally he had x
Then, (100 - 65)% of x =
35/100 x =
x = 500
26 25 % of a number is 8 less than one-third of that number. Find the number.
a) 24 b)23 c)96 d)28
Ans:
Let the number be n. => (n / 3) – 25 % of n = 8 => (n / 3) – (n / 4) = 8 => n / 12 = 8 => n = 96 T
the required number.
27 A seller marked up the price of an article by 20 % and then gave a discount of 20 %. Find what
did he lose in the transaction.
a). 2% b) 4% c) 5% d) 7%
Ans:
We know that an increase by n % and a successive decrease by n % is equal to an equivalent de
(n/10)2 %. => Net decrease or loss of the seller = (20/10) 2 = 4 %
28 How much sugar (in KG) must be added to 50 KG of a 2 % sugar solution so as to make the
concentration 10 % ?
a) 24/9 b)23/9 c)40/9 d)28/9
Ans:
Sugar in initial solution = 2 % of 50 KG = 1 KG Let the sugar added be n KG. => (1 + n) / (50 +
100 => n = 40 / 9 Therefore, 40 / 9 KG of sugar should be added.
29 If X% of 465 is 623, find 465% of X + 60
a) 243 b)683 c)963 d)283
Ans:
X% of 465 = 623 = 465% of X (both are equal)substitute the value
So, 465% of X+60 = 623+60 = 683The correct answer is 683
30 25% of 24 + 25% of 32 – 14% of 350 =?
a) -24 b)-23 c)-35 d)-28
Ans:
25% of 24 = 625% of 32 = 814% of 350 = 49So,
the equation becomes:6 + 8 − 49 = −35So, the answer is:−35
25% of 24 = 625% of 32 = 814% of 350 = 49So, the equation becomes:6 + 8 − 49 = −35So, the answer
31 If a person walks at 14 km/hr instead of 10 km/hr, he would have walked 20 km more. The actual distan
travelled by him is:
a) 50 km b)56 km c)70 km d)80 km
Ans:
 53 = 125
As we know,
ab = c ⇒ logac=b
Therefore;
Log5125 = 3
32 Excluding stoppages, the speed of a bus is 54 kmph and including stoppages, it is 45 kmph. For how m
minutes does the bus stop per hour?
a) 9 b)10 c)12 d)20
Ans:
Due to stoppages, it covers 9 km less.
9
Time taken to cover 9 km = x 60 = 10 min.
/54 min
33 A man on tour travels first 160 km at 64 km/hr and the next 160 km at 80 km/hr. The average speed for
320 km of the tour is:
a) 35.55 km/hr b)36 km/hr c)71.11 km/hr d)71 km/hr
Ans:
160 160 9
Total time taken = + = hrs.
64 80 hrs. 2
2
320 x = 71.11 km/hr.
Average speed = 9 km/hr
34 In covering a distance of 30 km, Abhay takes 2 hours more than Sameer. If Abhay doubles his speed, th
would take 1 hour less than Sameer. Abhay's speed is:
a) 5 kmph b)6 kmph c)6.25 kmph d)7.5 kmph
Ans:
Let Abhay's speed be x km/hr.
30 30
Then, - =3
x 2x

6x = 30

x = 5 km/hr.
35 A man walking at the rate of 6 km/hr crosses a bridge in 15 minutes. The length of the bridge is ______
a. 1000 m b. 1250 m c. 1500 m d. 1800 m
Ans:
Distance = Speed x Time

1. Convert speed into m/sec:

5
6x m/s = 1.66 m/s
18

2. Convert time from minutes into seconds = 15 x 60 s = 9

3. Calculate : Distance = 1.66 x 900 = 1500 m

36 A cyclist covers a distance of 800 meter in 4 minutes 20 seconds. What is the speed in km/hr of th

a) 6.2 km/h b) 8.4 km/hr c) 11.05 km/hr d) 16.07 km/hr

Ans:
Correct answer: (c)
 Distance
Speed =
Time
Hint: Convert minutes into seconds
Time=4 min 20 sec =260 sec
800
Speed = = 3.07 m/sec
260
Convert the speed from m/s to km/hr by multiplying with (5/18)
3.07 x 18 km/hr = 11.05 km/h
37 How many seconds does Puja take to cover a distance of 500 m, if she runs at a speed of 30 km/hr?

a) 60 sec b) 82 sec c) 95 sec d) 100 sec

Ans:
orrect answer: (a)

Hint:
Distance
Time =
Speed
We see that the distance is given in metres while the speed is given in km/hr and the answer is asked i
5
So, convert km/hr into m/s by multiplying m/s to the given value of speed.
18

km 5 75
30 = 30 x = m/sec
hr 18 9
i.e. Place these values in the formula:
9
Time = 500 x = 60 sec
75
38 During the onward journey from Bombay to Pune, Deccan Queen travels at an average speed of 80 kmp
on the return journey, the train is able to average a speed of 100 kmph. What is the average speed of the
its entire journey?
A) 88(8/9)km/hr
B) 89(8/9)km/hr
C) 900/ 7
D) None
Ans:
Average speed = 2ab/a+b = (2x80x100)/180 = 800/9 = 88 8/9km/hr
39 Raju hikes up a hill at 4 mph and comes down at 6 mph. If the total time taken for the total journey is 3
what was the distance between the hilltop and the foothills?
A) 9.4 miles.
B) 8.4 miles.
C) 84 miles
D) None
Ans:
Average speed = 2ab/a+b = (2x6x4)/10 = 4.8 mph.
Time taken = 3.5 hours both ways.
So, the two way distance = 4.8 x 3.5 miles = 16.8 miles.
 Hence, the distance one-way = 8.4 miles.
40 A man travelled a distance of 61 km in 9 hours. He travelled partly on foot at 4 km/hr and partly on bic
at 9 km/hr. What is the distance travelled on foot?
A) 14 km
B) 16 km
C) 18 km
D) 12 km
Ans:
Let the time in which he travelled on
Then the time in which he travelled on bicycle
distance = speed ×
⇒4x+9(9−x)=61
⇒4x+81−9x=61
⇒5x=20
⇒x=4
41 By selling 100 notebooks, a shopkeeper gains the selling price of 20 notebooks. What is his gain percen
a). 22% b) 24% c)25% d) 27%
Ans:
Let the SP of 1 notebook be ₹1
SP of 100 notebooks = ₹100
Now, gain = selling price of 20 notebooks = ₹20
Then CP = SP – Gain = 100 – 20 = ₹80
Gain% = (20/80) × 100% = 25%
42 A dealer incurs a loss of 5 % if he sells an article for Rs. 1805. What price must he sell the article so
5 % on that article?
a) 1995 b)1990 c)1992 d)1993
Ans:
Let the cost price of the article be Rs. C => SP = CP – Loss => 1805 = C – 0.05 C => 0.95 C = 1
= 1900 Therefore, to gain 5 %, SP = 1900 + (0.05 x 1900) = 1900 + 95 = Rs. 1995
43 If the cost price of an article is 67 % of the selling price, what is the profit percent?
a) 49.25 % b) 59.25 % c) 29.25 % d) 59.25 %
Ans:
Let the selling price of the article be Rs. S => Cost price of the article = 67 % of S = 0.67 S => Prof
CP = 0.33 S Therefore, profit percent = (0.33 S / 0.67 S) x 100 = 49.25 %
44 On selling 17 balls at Rs. 720, there is a loss equal to the cost price of 5 balls. The cost price of a ball is
a) 60 b) 82 c) 95 d) 100
Ans:
(C.P. of 17 balls) - (S.P. of 17 balls) = (C.P. of 5 balls)

C.P. of 12 balls = S.P. of 17 balls = Rs.720.

720
= Rs. 60.
C.P. of 1 ball = Rs. 12
45 When a plot is sold for Rs. 18,700, the owner loses 15%. At what price must that plot be sold in order to
15%?
a) Rs. 21,000
b) Rs. 22,500
c) Rs. 25,300
d) Rs. 25,800
Ans:
 85 : 18700 = 115 : x
18700 x 115
= 25300.
x= 85
Hence, S.P. = Rs. 25,300.

46 A sum of money at simple interest amounts to Rs. 815 in 3 years and to Rs. 854 in 4 years. The sum is:
a) Rs. 650
b) Rs. 690
c) Rs. 698
d) Rs. 700
Ans:
S.I. for 1 year = Rs. (854 - 815) = Rs. 39.
S.I. for 3 years = Rs.(39 x 3) = Rs. 117.

Principal = Rs. (815 - 117) = Rs. 698.

47 A sum fetched a total simple interest of Rs. 4016.25 at the rate of 9 p.c.p.a. in 5 years. What is the sum?
Rs. 4462.50
Rs. 8032.50
Rs. 8900
Rs. 8925
Ans:
100 x 4016.25
Principal = Rs.
9x5

401625
= Rs.
45

= Rs. 8925.

48 How much time will it take for an amount of Rs. 450 to yield Rs. 81 as interest at 4.5% per annum of si
interest?
3.5 years
4 years
4.5 years
5 years
Ans:

Time = 100 x 81/450 x 4.5 years= 4 years.

49 A sum of Rs. 12,500 amounts to Rs. 15,500 in 4 years at the rate of simple interest. What is the rate of i
3%
4%
5%
6%
Ans:
S.I. = Rs. (15500 - 12500) = Rs. 3000.
100 x 3000
Rate = = 6%
12500 x 4 %
50 What will be the ratio of simple interest earned by certain amount at the same rate of interest for 6 years
for 9 years?
1:3
1:4
2:3
Ans:
Let the principal be P and rate of interest be R%.
PxRx6
100 6PR 6
= = = 2 : 3.
Required ratio = PxRx9 9PR 9
100
51 A certain amount earns simple interest of Rs. 1750 after 7 years. Had the interest been 2% more, how m
interest would it have earned?
Rs. 35
Rs. 245
Rs. 350
Cannot be determined
Ans:
We need to know the S.I., principal and time to find the rate.
Since the principal is not given, so data is inadequate.
.
52 What will be the compound interest on a sum of Rs. 25,000 after 3 years at the rate of 12 p.c.p.a.?
Rs. 9000.30
Rs. 9720
Rs. 10123.20
Rs. 10483.20
Ans:
12 3
Amount = Rs. 25000 x 1+
100

28 28 28
= Rs. 25000 x x x
25 25 25

= Rs. 35123.20

C.I. = Rs. (35123.20 - 25000) = Rs. 10123.20

53 The least number of complete years in which a sum of money put out at 20% compound interest will be
than doubled is:
3
4
5
6
Ans:

20 n 6 n
P 1+ > 2P > 2.
100 5
 6 6 6 6
Now, x x x > 2.
5 5 5 5
So, n = 4 years.

54 The effective annual rate of interest corresponding to a nominal rate of 6% per annum payable half-yea
6.06%
6.07%
6.08%
6.09%
Ans:
Amount of Rs. 100 for 1 year 3 2
= Rs. 100 x 1+ = Rs. 106.09
when compounded half-yearly 100

Effective rate = (106.09 - 100)% = 6.09%

55 A person borrowed Rs 60,000 for 4 years at the rate of 2.5% per annum. Find the interest accumula
end of 4 years.
3
4
5
6
Ans:
Given,
Principal = Rs 60,000
Rate of Interest = 2.5 %
Time = 4 years
SI = (P × R ×T) / 100
= ( 60,000 × 2.5 × 4 ) / 100
= Rs 6000

56 The difference between simple interest and compound on Rs. 1200 for one year at 10% per annum reck
yearly is:
Rs. 2.50
Rs. 3
Rs. 3.75
Rs. 4
Ans:
1200 x 10 x 1
S.I. = Rs = Rs. 120.
100
5 2
C.I. = Rs. 1200 x 1+ - 1200 = Rs. 123.
100

Difference = Rs. (123 - 120) = Rs. 3.

57 If the simple interest on a sum of money for 2 years at 5% per annum is Rs. 50, what is the compound i
the same at the same rate and for the same time?
Rs. 51.25
Rs. 52
Rs. 54.25
 Rs. 60
Answer:
50 x 100
Sum = Rs. = Rs. 500.
2x5
5 2
Amount = Rs. 500 x 1+
100

21 21
= Rs. 500 x x
20 20

= Rs. 551.25

C.I. = Rs. (551.25 - 500) = Rs. 51.25

58 Simple interest on a certain sum of money for 3 years at 8% per annum is half the compound interest on
for 2 years at 10% per annum. The sum placed on simple interest is:
Rs. 1550
Rs. 1650
Rs. 1750
Rs. 2000
Answer:
10 2
C.I. = Rs. 4000 x 1+ - 4000
100

11 11
= Rs. 4000 x x - 4000
10 10

= Rs. 840.

420 x 100
= Rs. 1750.
Sum = Rs. 3x8
59 he compound interest on Rs. 30,000 at 7% per annum is Rs. 4347. The period (in years) is:
2
1
2
2
3
4
Ans:
Amount = Rs. (30000 + 4347) = Rs. 34347.
Let the time be n years.
7 n
Then, 30000 1+ = 34347
100
107 n 34347 11449 107 2
= = =
100 30000 10000 100

n = 2 years.
60 Alfred buys an old scooter for Rs. 4700 and spends Rs. 800 on its repairs. If he sells the scooter for Rs.
gain percent is:
4
4 %
7
5
5 %
11
10%
12%
Ans:
Cost Price (C.P.) = Rs. (4700 + 800) = Rs. 5500.
Selling Price (S.P.) = Rs. 5800.
Gain = (S.P.) - (C.P.) = Rs.(5800 - 5500) = Rs. 300.
300 5
Gain % = x 100 =5 %
5500 % 11
61 A batsman makes a score of 87 runs in the 17th inning and thus increases his average by 3. Find his ave
17th inning?
a)39 b)49 c)59 d)69
Ans:
Let the average after 7th inning = x

Then average after 16th inning = x - 3

16(x-3)+87 = 17x

x = 87 - 48 = 39

62 The average of 7 consecutive numbers is 20. The largest of these numbers is :

a)39 b)49 c)23 d)69
Ans:
Let the numbers be x, x + 1, x + 2, x + 3, x + 4, x + 5 and x + 6,
Then (x + (x + 1) + (x + 2) + (x + 3) + (x + 4) + (x + 5) + (x + 6)) / 7 = 20.
or 7x + 21 = 140 or 7x = 119 or x =17.
Latest number = x + 6 = 23.
So, the number number = 33 – 31 = 2
63 The average weight of 8 persons increases by 2.5 kg when a new person comes in place of one of them
65 kg. What might be the weight of the new person ?
a)39 b)85 c)23 d)69
Ans:
Total weight increased = (8 x 2.5) kg = 20 kg.
Weight of new person = (65 + 20) kg = 85 kg.

64 Of the four numbers, whose average is 60, the first is one-fourth of the sum of the last three. The first n
a)39 b)85 c)23 d)48
Ans:
Let the first number be x,
Then, sum of the four numbers = x + 4x = 5x.
so, 5x/4 = 60 or x = (60 * 4) / 5 = 48.

65 A batsman in his 17th innings makes a score of 85 and their by increasing his average by 3. What is his
 after the 17th innings ?
a)37 b)85 c)23 d)48
Ans:
16x + 85 = 17(x + 3)
x = 34 + 3 = 37

66 A, B, C rent a pasture. A puts 10 oxen for 7 months, B puts 12 oxen for 5 months and C puts 15 oxen fo
months for grazing. If the rent of the pasture is Rs. 175, how much must C pay as his share of rent?
a)37 b)45 c)23 d)48
Ans:
A:B:C = (10×7):(12×5):(15×3)
= 70 :60 :45
= 14 :12 :9

C's rent = Rs.(175×9/35)

=Rs. 45.
67 A began a business with Rs. 85,000. He was joined afterwards by B with Ks. 42,500. For how much pe
B join, if the profits at the end of the year are divided in the ratio of 3 : 1 ?
a)7 b)4 c)3 d)8
Ans:
Suppose B joined for x months . Then, ( 85000 * 12 )/(42500 * x) = 3. or x = (85000 * 12) / (42500 * 3
So, B joined for 8 months.
68 Three friends had dinner at a restaurant. When the bill was received, Akshitha paid 2/3 as much as Veen
and Veena paid 1/2 as much as Lasya paid. What fraction of the bill did Veena pay ?
a)7/11 b)4/11 c)3/11 d)8/11
Ans:
Let Veena paid x,
so Akshitha paid 2x/3 , and Lasya paid 2x,
So total bill paid is given by
x+(2x/3) +2x = 1, we get
i.e. x = 3/11
69 A and B invests Rs.10000 each, A investing for 8 months and B investing for all the 12 months in the y
total profit at the end of the year is Rs.25000, find their shares?
12000 and 15000 b) 10000 and 17000 c) 13000 and 14000 d) 10000 and 15000
Ans:
Thus, the required ratio of their profits = A : B = 8 : 12 = 2 : 3.

Hence, share of A in the total profit = 2 x 25000/5 = Rs.10000

Similarly, share of B in the total profit = 3 x 25000/5 = Rs.15000

70 The value of cos1 ∘ cos2 ∘ cos3 ∘ .......cos100 ∘ cos⁡1∘cos⁡2∘cos⁡3∘.......cos⁡100∘ is equal to:

a)7 b)0 c)3 d)1
Ans:
cos1 ∘ cos2 ∘ cos3 ∘ ....cos90 ∘ ....cos100 ∘ cos⁡1∘cos⁡2∘cos⁡3∘....cos⁡90∘....cos⁡100∘

= cos1 ∘ cos2 ∘ cos3 ∘ ....0....cos100 ∘ =0 cos⁡1∘cos⁡2∘cos⁡3∘....0....co

[∵cos90 ∘ =0] [∵cos⁡90∘=0]

71 Without any stoppage, a person travels a certain distance at an average speed of 42 km/h, and with stop
 covers the same distance at an average speed of 28 km/h. How many minutes per hour does he stop?
a)70 b)40 c)30 d)20
Ans:
Let the total distance to be covered is 84 kms.
Time taken to cover the distance without stoppage = 84/42 hrs = 2 hrs
Time taken to cover the distance with stoppage = 84/28 = 3 hrs.
Thus, he takes 60 minutes to cover the same distance with stoppage.
Therefore, in 1 hour he stops for 20 minutes.
72 David obtained 76, 65, 82, 67 and 85 marks (out of 100) in English, Mathematics,Physics, Chemistry an
Biology What are his average marks ?
(a) 70 (b) 62 (c) 80 (d) 75
Ans:
Average = (76 + 65 + 82 + 67 + 85 )/ 5 = 375/5 = 75.
73 A motorist travels to a place 150 km away at an average speed of 50 km/hr and returns at 30 km/hr. Hi
speed for the whole journey in km/hr is :
a)72.5 b)41.5 c)37.5 d)25.5
Ans:
Average speed = (2xy) /(x + y) km/hr
= (2 * 50 * 30) / (50 + 30) km/hr.
37.5 km/hr.

74 Ian has 14 boxes of paper and divides them evenly between 4 coworkers. How many whole boxes did e
coworker get?
a)7 b)4 c)3 d)2
Ans:
Given number of boxes = 14
Number of workers = 4
Now, number of whole boxes per worker = 14/4 = 3.5
Hence, number of whole boxes per each coworker = 3

75 The average age of 36 students in a group is 14 years. When teacher's age is included to it, the average
by one. What is the teacher's age in years ?
(a) 65 (b) 51 (c) 52 (d) 60
Ans:
Age of the teacher = (37 * 15 - 36 * 14) years = 51 years.
76 If the length of the shadow of a building is increasing, then what will happen to the angle of elevation to
a) Reduces to zero
b) Increase
c) Decrease
d) Becomes double
Ans:
Explanation: If the length of the shadow of a building is increasing, then the angle of elevation
to the sun keeps decreasing.

77 If the height of the tower and the base distance both are doubled, then what will happen to the elevation
a) Doubled
b) Same
c) Halved
d) Four times
Ans:
 Explanation: If the height of the tower and the base distance both are doubled, then the
angle of elevation will remain same.
78 A light house is 65 m tall. The angle of depression from the top is 45 degrees at distance x m. What wil
value of x?
a) 65 / √3 m
b) 65 m
c) 65√3 m
d) 130 / √3 m
Ans:
Explanation: Given,
Angle of depression = 45 – degree, height = 65 m, base distance = x m.
➩ tan 45 = h / b
➩ 1 = 65 / b
➩ b = 65 m
79 If the height of a tower and the distance of the point of observation are both doubled, then what will hap
the angle of depression?
a) Same
b) Increases
c) Decreases
d) No relation
Ans:
Explanation: Same is the correct option is if the height of a tower and the distance of the point of obser
both increased or decreased in the same ratio then the angle of depression will always remain same.
80 What will be the value of angle of depression when the object and the observer lie in the same line?
a) 0
b) 30
c) 45
d) 90
Ans:
When the object and the observer lie in the same line the angle of depression in such
cases is zero.
81 Look at this series: 7, 10, 8, 11, 9, 12, ... What number should come next?
a)7 b)10 c)12 d)13
Ans:
This is a simple alternating addition and subtraction series. In the first pattern, 3 is added; in the second
2 is subtracted.
82 Look at this series: 36, 34, 30, 28, 24, ... What number should come next?
a)20 b) 22 c)23 d)26
Ans:
This is an alternating number subtraction series. First, 2 is subtracted, then 4, then 2, and so on.
83 Look at this series: 22, 21, 23, 22, 24, 23, ... What number should come next?
a)22 b) 24 c)25 d)26
Ans:
In this simple alternating subtraction and addition series; 1 is subtracted, then 2 is added, and so on.
84 Look at this series: 53, 53, 40, 40, 27, 27, ... What number should come next?
a)12 b)14 c)27 d)53
Ans:
In this series, each number is repeated, then 13 is subtracted to arrive at the next number.
85 An accurate clock shows 8 o'clock in the morning. Through how may degrees will the hour hand rotate
 clock shows 2 o'clock in the afternoon?
a)144° b)150° c)168° d)180°
Ans:
Angle traced by the hour hand in 6 hours =(360/12)x 6°= 180°.
86 How many times are the hands of a clock at right angle in a day?
a)22 b)24 c)44 d)48
Ans:
In 12 hours, they are at right angles 22 times.In 24 hours, they are at right angles 44 times.
87 How many times in a day, are the hands of a clock in straight line but opposite in direction?
a)20 b)22 c)24 d)48
Ans:
The hands of a clock point in opposite directions (in the same straight line) 11 times in every 12 hours.
between 5 and 7 they point in opposite directions at 6 o'clcok only).
So, in a day, the hands point in the opposite directions 22 times.
88 Angle traced by hour hand in 12 hrs is
a) 360° b) 90° c) 180° d) 330°
Ans:
a ) 360
89 A clock is started at noon. By 10 minutes past 5, the hour hand has turned through:
a)145° b)150° c) 155° d)160°
Ans:
Angle traced by hour hand in 12 hrs = 360°.
31 360 31 °
Angle traced by hour hand in 5 hrs 10 min. i.e., hrs = x = 155°.
6 12 6
90 One morning Udai and Vishal were talking to each other face to face at a crossing. If Vishal's shadow w
exactly to the left of Udai, which direction was Udai facing?
a)East b)West c)North d)South
Ans:
C
91 Y is in the East of X which is in the North of Z. If P is in the South of Z, then in which direction of Y, i
a)North b)South c)South-East d)None of these
Ans:
P is in South-West of Y.

92 A man walks 5 km toward south and then turns to the right. After walking 3 km he turns to the left and
km. Now in which direction is he from the starting place?
a)West b) South c)North-East d)South-West
Ans:
Hence required direction is South-West.
93 Rahul put his timepiece on the table in such a way that at 6 P.M. hour hand points to North. In which di
the minute hand will point at 9.15 P.M. ?
a)South-East b) South c)North d)West
Ans:
At 9.15 P.M., the minute hand will point towards west.
94 A right triangle with sides 3 cm, 4 cm and 5 cm is rotated the side of 3 cm to form a cone. The volume
cone so formed is:
a)12cm3 b) 15 cm3 c)16 cm3 d)20 cm3
Ans:
Clearly, we have r = 3 cm and h = 4 cm.
 1 1
2 x  x 32 x 4
Volume = 3 r h= 3 cm3 = 12 cm3.

95 A cistern 6m long and 4 m wide contains water up to a depth of 1 m 25 cm. The total area of the wet su
a)49 m2 b)50 m2 c)53.5 m2 d)55 m2
Ans:
Area of the wet surface = [2(lb + bh + lh) - lb]

= 2(bh + lh) + lb

= [2 (4 x 1.25 + 6 x 1.25) + 6 x 4] m2

= 49 m2.

96 A metallic sheet is of rectangular shape with dimensions 48 m x 36 m. From each of its corners, a squar
off so as to make an open box. If the length of the square is 8 m, the volume of the box (in m3) is:
a)4830 b)5120 c) 6420 d)8960
Ans:
Clearly, l = (48 - 16)m = 32 m,
b = (36 -16)m = 20 m,
h = 8 m.

Volume of the box = (32 x 20 x 8) m3 = 5120 m3.

97 How many bricks, each measuring 25 cm x 11.25 cm x 6 cm, will be needed to build a wall of 8 m x 6 m
cm?
a)5600 b)6000 c)6400 d)7200
Ans:
Volume of the wall 800 x 600 x 22.5
Number of bricks = = = 6400.
Volume of 1 brick 25 x 11.25 x 6
98 Insert the missing number. 11, 13, 17, 19, 23, 29, 31, 37, 41, (....)
a) 43 b)47 c)53 d)51
Ans:
Such cubes are related to the corners of the cuboid. Since the number of corners of the cuboid is 4.
Hence, the number of such small cubes is 4.

99 How many small cubes will be formed ?

a)6 b)12 c)16 d)24
Ans:
Number of small cubes = l x b x h = 6 x 4 x 1 = 24
100 How many cubes will have green colour on two sides and rest of the four sides having no colour ?
a)12 b)10 c) 8 d)4
Ans:
There are 16 small cubes attached to the outer walls of the cuboid.
Therefore remaining inner small cubes will be the cubes having two sides green coloured.
So the required number = 24 - 16 = 8
 PART– B (2-Marks)

1 What is the unit digit in {(6374)1793 x (625)317 x (341491)}? UNIT-

Ans: I
Unit digit in (6374)1793 = Unit digit in (4)1793
= Unit digit in [(42)896 x 4]
= Unit digit in (6 x 4) = 4
Unit digit in (625)317 = Unit digit in (5)317 = 5
Unit digit in (341)491 = Unit digit in (1)491 = 1
Required digit = Unit digit in (4 x 5 x 1) = 0.
2 The product of two numbers is 4107. If the H.C.F. of these numbers is 37, then the UNIT-
greater number is: I
Ans:
Let the numbers be 37a and 37b.
Then, 37a x 37b = 4107

ab = 3.
Now, co-primes with product 3 are (1, 3).
So, the required numbers are (37 x 1, 37 x 3) i.e., (37, 111).

Greater number = 111.

3 Three number are in the ratio of 3 : 4 : 5 and their L.C.M. is 2400. Their H.C.F. is: UNIT-
Ans: I
Required number of ways = (3C1 x 6C2) + (3C2 x 6C1) + (3C3)

6x5 3x2
= 3x + x6 +1
2x1 2x1

= (45 + 18 + 1)

= 64.

4 The least multiple of 7, which leaves a remainder of 4, when divided by 6, 9, 15 and UNIT-
18 is: I
Ans:
L.C.M. of 6, 9, 15 and 18 is 90.
Let required number be 90k + 4, which is multiple of 7.
Least value of k for which (90k + 4) is divisible by 7 is k = 4.

Required number = (90 x 4) + 4 = 364.

5 The sum of the digits of a two-digit number is 15 and the difference between the UNIT-
digits is 3. What is the two-digit number? I
Ans:
et the ten's digit be x and unit's digit be y.
Then, x + y = 15 and x - y = 3 or y - x = 3.
Solving x + y = 15 and x - y = 3, we get: x = 9, y = 6.
Solving x + y = 15 and y - x = 3, we get: x = 6, y = 9.
So, the number is either 96 or 69.
Hence, the number cannot be determined.
6 The sum of the squares of three numbers is 138, while the sum of their products taken UNIT-
 two at a time is 131. Their sum is: I
Ans:
Let the numbers be a, b and c.
Then, a2 + b2 + c2 = 138 and (ab + bc + ca) = 131.
(a + b + c)2 = a2 + b2 + c2 + 2(ab + bc + ca) = 138 + 2 x 131 = 400.

(a + b + c) = 400 = 20.
7 UNIT-
A number consists of two digits. If the digits interchange places and the new number I
is added to the original number, then the resulting number will be divisible by:
Ans:
Let the ten's digit be x and unit's digit be y.
Then, number = 10x + y.
Number obtained by interchanging the digits = 10y + x.

(10x + y) + (10y + x) = 11(x + y), which is divisible by 11.

8 The sum of two number is 25 and their difference is 13. Find their product. UNIT-
Ans: I
Let the numbers be x and y.
Then, x + y = 25 and x - y = 13.
4xy = (x + y)2 - (x- y)2
= (25)2 - (13)2
= (625 - 169)
= 456

xy = 114.
9 What is the sum of two consecutive even numbers, the difference of whose squares is UNIT-
84? I
Ans:
Let the numbers be x and x + 2.
Then, (x + 2)2 - x2 = 84

4x + 4 = 84

4x = 80

x = 20.

The required sum = x + (x + 2) = 2x + 2 = 42.

10 The difference of two numbers is 1365. On dividing the larger number by the smaller, UNIT-
we get 6 as quotient and the 15 as remainder. What is the smaller number ? I
Ans:
Let the smaller number be x. Then larger number = (x + 1365).

x + 1365 = 6x + 15

5x = 1350

x = 270

Smaller number = 270

11 (12)3 x 64 ÷ 432 = ? UNIT-
Ans: I
Given Exp. =(12)3 x 64 /432 =(12)3 x 64= (12)2 x 62 = (72)2 = 5184

12 72519 x 9999 = ? UNIT-

Ans: I
72519 x 9999 = 72519 x (10000 - 1)

= 72519 x 10000 - 72519 x 1

= 725190000 - 72519

= 725117481.

13 A can do a certain work in the same time in which B and C together can do it. If A UNIT-
and B together could do it in 10 days and C alone in 50 days, then B alone could do it I
in:
Ans:
1
(A + B)'s 1 day's work =
10
1
C's 1 day's work =
50
1 1 6 3
(A + B + C)'s 1 day's work = + = = . .... (i)
10 50 50 25
A's 1 day's work = (B + C)'s 1 day's work .... (ii)
3
From (i) and (ii), we get: 2 x (A's 1 day's work) =
25
3
.
A's 1 day's work = 50
1 3 2 1
- = = .
B's 1 day's work 10 50 50 25
So, B alone could do the work in 25 days.

14 A can finish a work in 18 days and B can do the same work in 15 days. B worked for UNIT-
10 days and left the job. In how many days, A alone can finish the remaining work? I
Ans:
1 2
B's 10 day's work = x 10 = .
15 3
2 1
Remaining work = 1- = .
3 3
1
Now, work is done by A in 1 day.
18
1 1
work is done by A in 18 x = 6 days.
3 3
15 4 men and 6 women can complete a work in 8 days, while 3 men and 7 women can UNIT-
complete it in 10 days. In how many days will 10 women complete it? I
 Ans:
Let 1 man's 1 day's work = x and 1 woman's 1 day's work = y.
1 1
Then, 4x + 6y = and 3x + 7y = .
8 10
11 1
Solving the two equations, we get: x = ,y=
400 400
1
.
1 woman's 1 day's work = 400
1 1
x 10 = .
10 women's 1 day's work = 400 40
Hence, 10 women will complete the work in 40 days.

16 A and B can together finish a work 30 days. They worked together for 20 days and UNIT-
then B left. After another 20 days, A finished the remaining work. In how many days I
A alone can finish the work?
Ans:
1 2
(A + B)'s 20 day's work = x 20 = .
30 3
2 1
Remaining work = 1- = .
3 3
1
Now, work is done by A in 20 days.
3
Therefore, the whole work will be done by A in (20 x 3) = 60 days.

17 10 women can complete a work in 7 days and 10 children take 14 days to complete UNIT-
the work. How many days will 5 women and 10 children take to complete the work? I
Ans:
1
1 woman's 1 day's work =
70
1
1 child's 1 day's work =
140
(5 women + 10 children)'s day's work 5 10 1 1 1
+ = + =
= 70 140 14 14 7

5 women and 10 children will complete the work in 7 days.

18 Find the squares 234 using vedic maths UNIT-

Ans: I
234
2342 = D(2)/D(23)/D(234)/D(34)/D(4)
= 4/12/25/24/16
Passing on the double digits, we get,
= 4/12/25/25/6
= 4/12/27/5/6
= 4/14/7/5/6
= 5/4/7/5/6
∴ 2342 = 54756
19 Solve the following using Nikhilam sutra: 97 × 89 UNIT-
Ans: I
a) 97 | –03
b) 89 | –11
c) Taking 89 – 03 = 86
d) –03 × –11 = 33
∴ 97 × 89 = 8633
20 Solve the following using Nikhilam sutra: 99 × 101 UNIT-
Ans: I
a) 99 | –01
b) 101 | +01
c) 101 – 01 = 100
d) –1 × 1 = –1
a. 100 × 100 = 10000
b. 10000 – 1 = 9999
∴ 99 × 101 = 9999.
21 Two tailors X and Y are paid a total of Rs. 550 per week by their employer. If X is UNIT-
paid 120 percent of the sum paid to Y, how much is Y paid per week? II
Ans:
Let the sum paid to Y per week be Rs. z.
Then, z + 120% of z = 550.
120
z = 550
z + 100
11
z = 550
5
550 x 5
z= 11 = 250.
22 Gauri went to the stationers and bought things worth Rs. 25, out of which 30 paise UNIT-
went on sales tax on taxable purchases. If the tax rate was 6%, then what was the cost II
of the tax free items?
Ans:
Let the amount taxable purchases be Rs. x.
30
Then, 6% of x =
100
30 100
x
x= 100 6 = 5.

Cost of tax free items = Rs. [25 - (5 + 0.30)] = Rs. 19.70

23 Rajeev buys good worth Rs. 6650. He gets a rebate of 6% on it. After getting the UNIT-
rebate, he pays sales tax @ 10%. Find the amount he will have to pay for the goods. II
Ans:
6
Rebate = 6% of Rs. 6650 = Rs. x 6650 = Rs. 399.
100
10
Sales tax = 10% of Rs. (6650 - 399) = Rs. x 6251 = Rs. 625.10
100

Final amount = Rs. (6251 + 625.10) = Rs. 6876.10

24 The population of a town increased from 1,75,000 to 2,62,500 in a decade. The UNIT-
 average percent increase of population per year is: II
Ans:
Increase in 10 years = (262500 - 175000) = 87500.
87500
Increase% = x 100
175000 % = 50%.
50
Required average = 10 % = 5%.
25 A student multiplied a number by 3/5 instead of 5/3What is the percentage error in UNIT-
the calculation? II
:Ans:
Let the number be x.
5 3 16
Then, error = x - x = x.
3 5 15
16x 3
Error% = x x 100
15 5x % = 64%.
26 The price of shirt is increased by 15% and then reduced by 15%. The final price of the UNIT-
shirt is: II
Ans:
Let's say the original price of the shirt is x. After increasing by 15%,
the price becomes x + 15% of x = x+0.15x = 1.15xThen after reducing by 15%,
the price becomes 1.15x−15% of 1.15x = 1.15x−0.15×1.15x = 1.15x−0.1725 = 0.9775
Therefore, the final price of the shirt is 97.75% of the
original price
27 Due to the reduction of 20% price in wheat, A man can get 10 kg more for Rs 600. UNIT-
New rate of wheat per kg is–? II
Ans:
Let the original price per be Rs.100x per kg So,
the reduced price will be 100x×80% = Rs.80x per kg (60080x)−(600100x)
= 10 ⇒ (152x)−(6x) = 10 ⇒ 32x = 10 ⇒ x = 320
So, original price = 100×320 = Rs.15 per/kg new rate of wheat = 12 per kg
28 The population of a town increased from 1,75,000 to 2,62,500 in a decade. The UNIT-
average percent increase of population per year is: II
Ans:
Increase in 10 years = (262500 - 175000) = 87500.
87500
Increase% = x 100
175000 % = 50%.
50
Required average = 10 % = 5%.
29 The total population of a village increased from 1,80,00 to 22, 500 in a decade. The UNIT-
average percentage increase of population per year of that village is: II
Ans:
Population increase in 10 years = (22500- 18000) = 4500.
Increase% = (4500/18000 x 100)% = 25%
Required average = (25/10)% = 2. 5%
30 Difference of two numbers ‘x’ and ‘y’ (x > y) is 100. Also, 10 % of ‘x’ is equal UNIT-
to 15 % of ‘y’. Find the numbers. II
Ans:
We are given that x – y = 100 and 10 % of x = 15 % of y => x – y = 100 and (10 /
 100) x = (15 / 100) y => x – y = 100 and 10 x = 15 y => x – y = 100 and 2 x = 3 y
=> x – y = 100 and x = 1.5 y => 1.5 y – y = 100 => 0.5 y = 100 => y = 200 => x
= 1.5 y = 300 Thus, the required numbers are 300 and 200.
31 A man covered a certain distance at some speed. Had he moved 3 kmph faster, he UNIT-
would have taken 40 minutes less. If he had moved 2 kmph slower, he would have II
taken 40 minutes more. The distance (in km) is:
Ans:
Let distance = x km and usual rate = y kmph.
x x 40
Then, - =
y y + 3 60 2y(y + 3) = 9x ....(i)
x x 40
And, - =
y -2 y 60 y(y - 2) = 3x ....(ii)
On dividing (i) by (ii), we get: x = 40.
32 A farmer travelled a distance of 61 km in 9 hours. He travelled partly on foot @ 4 UNIT-
km/hr and partly on bicycle @ 9 km/hr. The distance travelled on foot is: II
Ans:
Let the distance travelled on foot be x km.
Then, distance travelled on bicycle = (61 -x) km.
x (61 -x)
So, + =9
4 9

9x + 4(61 -x) = 9 x 36

5x = 80

x = 16 km.
33 It takes eight hours for a 600 km journey, if 120 km is done by train and the rest by UNIT-
car. It takes 20 minutes more, if 200 km is done by train and the rest by car. The ratio II
of the speed of the train to that of the cars is:
Ans:
Let the speed of the train be x km/hr and that of the car be y km/hr.
120 480 1 4 1
Then, + + = ....(i)
x y = 8 x y 15
200 400 25 1 2 1
And, + = + = ....(ii)
x y 3 x y 24
Solving (i) and (ii), we get: x = 60 and y = 80.

Ratio of speeds = 60 : 80 = 3 : 4.
34 Robert is travelling on his cycle and has calculated to reach point A at 2 P.M. if he UNIT-
travels at 10 kmph, he will reach there at 12 noon if he travels at 15 kmph. At what II
speed must he travel to reach A at 1 P.M.?
Ans:
Let the distance travelled by x km.
x x
Then, - =2
10 15

3x - 2x = 60

x = 60 km.
 60
Time taken to travel 60 km at 10 km/hr = = 6 hrs.
10 hrs
So, Robert started 6 hours before 2 P.M. i.e., at 8 A.M.
60
= 12 kmph.
Required speed = 5 kmph.
35 In a flight of 600 km, an aircraft was slowed down due to bad weather. Its average UNIT-
speed for the trip was reduced by 200 km/hr and the time of flight increased by 30 II
minutes. The duration of the flight is:
Ans:
Let the duration of the flight be x hours.
600 600
Then, - = 200
x x + (1/2)
600 1200
- = 200
x 2x + 1

x(2x + 1) = 3

2x2 + x - 3 = 0

(2x + 3)(x - 1) = 0

x = 1 hr. [neglecting the -ve value of x]

36 A man complete a journey in 10 hours. He travels first half of the journey at the rate UNIT-
of 21 km/hr and second half at the rate of 24 km/hr. Find the total journey in km. II
Ans:
(1/2)x (1/2)x
+ = 10
21 24
x x
+ = 20
21 24

15x = 168 x 20
168 x 20
= 224 km.
x= 15
37 The ratio between the speeds of two trains is 7 : 8. If the second train runs 400 km in UNIT-
4 hours, then the speed of the first train is: II
Ans:
Let the speed of two trains be 7x and 8x km/hr.
400
Then, 8x = = 100
4
100
= 12.5
x= 8

Speed of first train = (7 x 12.5) km/hr = 87.5 km/hr.

38 A man on tour travels first 160 km at 64 km/hr and the next 160 km at 80 km/hr. The UNIT-
average speed for the first 320 km of the tour is: II
Ans:
otal time taken = 160 + 160 = 9 hrs.
hrs.
 64 80 2
2
320 x = 71.11 km/hr.
Average speed = 9 km/hr
39 A car travelling with 5/7 of its actual speed covers 42 km in 1 hr 40 min 48 sec. Find UNIT-
the actual speed of the car. II
Ans:
4 51 126
Time taken = 1 hr 40 min 48 sec = 1 hr 40 min = 1 hrs = hrs.
5 75 75
Let the actual speed be x km/hr.
5 126
Then, x x = 42
7 75
42 x 7 x 75
= 35 km/hr.
x= 5 x 126
40 A train can travel 50% faster than a car. Both start from point A at the same time and UNIT-
reach point B 75 kms away from A at the same time. On the way, however, the train II
lost about 12.5 minutes while stopping at the stations. The speed of the car is:
Ans:
Let speed of the car be x kmph.
150 3
Then, speed of the train = x = x
100 2 kmph.
75 75 125
- =
x (3/2)x 10 x 60
75 50 5
- =
x x 24
25 x24
= 120 kmph.
x= 5
41 If selling price is doubled, the profit triples. Find the profit percent. UNIT-
Ans: II
Let C.P. be Rs. x and S.P. be Rs. y.

Then, 3(y - x) = (2y - x) y = 2x.

Profit = Rs. (y - x) = Rs. (2x - x) = Rs. x.
x
x 100
Profit % = x % = 100%
42 In a certain store, the profit is 320% of the cost. If the cost increases by 25% but the UNIT-
selling price remains constant, approximately what percentage of the selling price is III
the profit?
Ans:
Let C.P.= Rs. 100. Then, Profit = Rs. 320, S.P. = Rs. 420.
New C.P. = 125% of Rs. 100 = Rs. 125
New S.P. = Rs. 420.
Profit = Rs. (420 - 125) = Rs. 295.
295 1475
x
Required percentage 420 100 = 21 % = 70% (approximately).
%
=
43 A vendor bought toffees at 6 for a rupee. How many for a rupee must he sell to gain UNIT-
20%? III
Ans:
 C.P. of 6 toffees = Re. 1
6
S.P. of 6 toffees = 120% of Re. 1 = Rs.
5
6
For Rs. , toffees sold = 6.
5
5
For Re. 1, toffees sold = 6x = 5.
6
44 The percentage profit earned by selling an article for Rs. 1920 is equal to the UNIT-
percentage loss incurred by selling the same article for Rs. 1280. At what price should III
the article be sold to make 25% profit?
Ans:
Let C.P. be Rs. x.
1920 - x x - 1280
Then, x 100 = x 100
x x

1920 - x = x - 1280

2x = 3200

x = 1600
125
x 1600 = Rs 2000.
Required S.P. = 125% of Rs. 1600 = Rs. 100
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45 Sam purchased 20 dozens of toys at the rate of Rs. 375 per dozen. He sold each one of UNIT-
them at the rate of Rs. 33. What was his percentage profit? III
Ans:
375
Cost Price of 1 toy = Rs. = Rs. 31.25
12
Selling Price of 1 toy = Rs. 33
So, Gain = Rs. (33 - 31.25) = Rs. 1.75
1.75 28
x 100 = % = 5.6%
Profit % = 31.25 % 5
46 Some articles were bought at 6 articles for Rs. 5 and sold at 5 articles for Rs. 6. Gain UNIT-
percent is: III
Ans:
Suppose, number of articles bought = L.C.M. of 6 and 5 = 30.
5
C.P. of 30 articles = Rs. x 30 = Rs. 25.
6
6
S.P. of 30 articles = Rs. x 30 = Rs. 36.
5
11
x 100
Gain % = 25 % = 44%.
47 When a plot is sold for Rs. 18,700, the owner loses 15%. At what price must that plot UNIT-
be sold in order to gain 15%? III
Ans:
85 : 18700 = 115 : x
 18700 x 115
= 25300.
x= 85
Hence, S.P. = Rs. 25,300.
48 100 oranges are bought at the rate of Rs. 350 and sold at the rate of Rs. 48 per dozen. UNIT-
The percentage of profit or loss is: III
Ans:
350
C.P. of 1 orange = Rs. = Rs. 3.50
100
48
S.P. of 1 orange = Rs. = Rs. 4
12
0.50 100 2
x 100 = % = 14 %
Gain% = 3.50 % 7 7
49 A man took loan from a bank at the rate of 12% p.a. simple interest. After 3 years he UNIT-
had to pay Rs. 5400 interest only for the period. The principal amount borrowed by III
him was:
Ans:
Principal = Rs(100×540012×3 )=Rs. 15000 Rs100×540012×3=Rs. 15000
50 At what rate percent per annum will a sum of money double in 8 years] UNIT-
Ans: III
Let principal = P, Then, S.I.= P and Time = 8 years

We know that S.I. = PTR/100

Rate = [(100 x P)/ (P x 8)]% = 12.5% per annum.

51 How much time will take for an amount of Rs. 450 to yield Rs. 81 as interest at 4.5% UNIT-
per annum of simple interest ? III
Ans:
Time = (100 x 81) / (450 x 4.5) = 4 years.
52 A sum of money at simple interest amounts to Rs. 815 in 3 years and to Rs. 854 in 4 UNIT-
years. The sum is: III
Ans:
S.I. for 1 year = Rs. (854 - 815) = Rs. 39.
S.I. for 3 years = Rs.(39 x 3) = Rs. 117.
Principal = Rs. (815 - 117) = Rs. 698
53 At what rate of compound interest per annum will a sum of rs.1200 becomes UNIT-
rs.1348.32 in 2 years III
Ans:
rate=r%
1200 (1+r/100)^2=1348.32
r=6%

54 Find: S.l. on Rs 6250 at 14% per annum for 146 days. UNIT-
Ans: III
P = Rs. 6250, R = 14 % & T = (146/365) years = 2/5 years .
S.I=Rs.[6250*14*25 100 / ]=Rs.350 Rs.6250*14*25100=Rs.350
55 A Certain sum of money an amounts to Rs 2500 in a span Of 5 years and further to UNIT-
Rs.3000 in a span of 7 years at simple interest The sum is ? III
Ans:
 2500 in 5th year and 3000 in 7th year
So in between 2 years Rs. 500 is increased => for a year 500/2 = 250
So, per year it is increasing Rs.250 then in 5 years => 250 x 5 = 1250
Hence, the initial amount must be 2500 - 1250 = Rs. 1250
56 A sum of Rs. 12,500 amounts to Rs. 15,500 in 4 years at the rate of simple interest. UNIT-
What is the rate of interest III
Ans:
S.I. = Rs. (15500 - 12500) = Rs. 3000.

Rate = (100*300012500*4 ) 100*300012500*4 % = 6%

57 At what rate percent per annum will a sum of money double in 8 years. UNIT-
Ans: III
Let principal = P, Then, S.I.= P and Time = 8 years

We know that S.I. = PTR/100

Rate = [(100 x P)/ (P x 8)]% = 12.5% per annum.

58 A sum of money at simple interest amounts to Rs. 815 in 3 years and to Rs. 854 in 4 UNIT-
years. The sum is: III
Ans:
S.I. for 1 year = Rs. (854 - 815) = Rs. 39.
S.I. for 3 years = Rs.(39 x 3) = Rs. 117.
Principal = Rs. (815 - 117) = Rs. 698
59 A man took loan from a bank at the rate of 12% p.a. simple interest. After 3 years he UNIT-
had to pay Rs. 5400 interest only for the period. The principal amount borrowed by III
him was:
Ans:
Principal = Rs(100×540012×3 )=Rs. 15000 Rs100×540012×3=Rs. 15000
60 How much time will take for an amount of Rs. 450 to yield Rs. 81 as interest at 4.5% UNIT-
per annum of simple interest ? III
Ans:
Time = (100 x 81) / (450 x 4.5) = 4 years.
61 In an examination, a pupil's average marks were 63 per paper. If he had obtained 20 UNIT-
more marks for his Geography paper and 2 more marks for his History paper, his IV
average per paper would have been 65. How many papers were there in the
examination ?
Ans:
Let the number of papers be x. Then, 63x + 20 + 2 = 65x or 2x = 22 or x = 11.
62 The average of six numbers is 3.95. The average of two of them is 3.4, while the UNIT-
average of the other two is 3.85. What is the average of the remaining two numbers ? IV
Ans:
Sum of the remaining two numbers = (3.95 * 6) - [(3.4 * 2) + (3.85 * 2)]
= 23.70 - (6.8 + 7.7) = 23.70 - 14.5 = 9.20.
Required average = (9.2 / 2) = 4.6.
63 A team of 8 persons joins in a shooting competition. The best marksman scored UNIT-
85 points. If he had scored 92 points, the average score for the team would have been IV
84. The number of points, the team scored was :
Ans:
Let the total score be x.
(x + 92 - 85) / 8 = 84.
 So, x + 7 = 672 => x = 665.
64 The average age of a husband and his wife was 23 years at the time of their marriage. UNIT-
After five years they have a one-year old child. The average age of the family now is IV
:
Ans:
Sum of the present ages of husband, wife and child = (23 * 2 + 5 * 2) + 1 = 57 years.
Required average = (57/3) = 19 years.
137 – 18 = 119
65 A certain factory employed 600 men and 400 women and the average wager was Rs. UNIT-
25.50 per day, If a woman got Rs. 5 less than a man, then what are their daily wages ? IV
Ans:
Let the daily wage of a man be Rs. x.
Then, daily wage of a woman = Rs. (x - 5).
Now, 600x + 400 (x - 5) = 25.50 * (600 + 400) <=> 1000x = 27500 <=> x = 27.50.
Man's daily wages = Rs. 27.50; Woman's daily wages = (x - 5) = Rs. 22.50

66 The average salary of all the workers in a workshop is Rs. 8000. The average salary UNIT-
of 7 technicians is Rs. 12000 and the average salary of the rest is Rs. 6000. The total IV
number of workers in the workshop is :
Ans:
Lot the total number of workers be v Then,
8OOOv = (12000 * 7) + 6000 (v - 7) <=> 2000v = 42000 <=> v = 21.
67 Madhu started a business and he invested in 76000, After some month, Amar came to UNIT-
join with him and invest 57000.The end of the year the total profit was divided among IV
them into ratio form 2 : 1.Find after how many months Amar join.
Ans:
we can assume that Amar join into business after x months. So Amar money was
invest into (12 – x ) months.

76000×1257000×(12−x) =21 76000×1257000×(12-x)=21

--> 912000 = 114000 ( 12 – x ) = 114 ( 12 – x ) = 912

--> x = 4

After 4 months amar join the business.

68 Vishal invested 10% more than Trishul. Trishul invested 10% less than Raghu. If the UNIT-
total sum of their investments is Rs. 5780, how much amount did Raghu invest ? IV
Ans:
Let money invested by Raghu = Rs. x
Money invested by Trishul = 9/10 x = 0.9x
Money invested by Vishal = 9/10x * 110/100 = 0.99x
Also, x+0.9x+0.99x = 5780
= x= 5780/2.89 = 2000
Therefore, amount invested by Raghu is Rs. 2000.
69 A, B and C enter into a partnership and their shares are in the ratio 1/2 : 1/3 : 1/4. UNIT-
After 2 months, A withdraws half of his capital and after 10 months, a profit of Rs. IV
378 is divided among them. What is B's share ?
Ans:
Ratio of initial investments = 1/2 : 1/3 : 1/4 = 6 : 4 : 3.
 Let their initial investments be 6x, 2x and 3x respectively.

A : B : C = (6x * 2 + 3x * 10) : (4x * 12) : (3x * 12) = 42 : 48 : 36 = 7 : 8 : 6.

B's share = Rs. (378*8/21) = Rs. 144.

70 A and B entered into a partnership investing Rs. 13,000 and Rs. 12,000 UNIT-
respectively.After 3 months, A withdrew Rs. 5000 while B invested Rs. 5000 more, IV
After 3 more months, C joins the business with a capital of Rs. 21,000, The share of
B exceeds that of C, out of a total profit of Rs. 26,400 after one year by
Ans:
A : B : C = (16000 * 3 + 11000 * 9) : (12000 * 3 + 17000 * 9) : (21000 * 6)
= 147 : 189 : 126
= 7 : 9 ; 6.
Difference of B and C's shares = Rs. ( 26400 * 9/22 - 26400 * 6/22 ) = Rs. 3600.
71 In a business, A and C invested amounts in the ratio 2:1, whereas the ratio between UNIT-
amounts invested by A and B was 3:2. If Rs. 1,57,300 was their profit, how much IV
amount did B receive ?
Ans:
A : B = 3 : 2 => B : A = 2 : 3 = 4 : 6 and A : C = 2 : 1 = 6 : 3.
So, B : A : C = 4 : 6 : 3 or A : B : C = 6 : 4 : 3.
B's share = Rs. (157300 x 4/13 ) = Rs. 48400.
72 A, B and C enter into a partnership with a capital in which A's contribution is Rs. UNIT-
10,000. If out of a total profit of Rs. 1000, A gets Rs. 500 and B gets Rs. 300, then C's IV
capital is :
Ans:
A : B : C = 500 : 300 : 200 = 5 : 3 : 2.
Let their capitals be 5x, 3x and 2x respectively.
Then, 5x = 10000
=> x = 2000.
C's capital = 2x = Rs. 4000.
73 Reena and Shaloo are partners in a business, Reena invests Rs, 35,000 for 8 months UNIT-
and Shaloo invests Rs. 42,000 for 10 months, out of a profit of Rs. 31,570, Reena's IV
share is :
Ans:
Ratio of their shares = (35000 * 8) : (42000 * 10) = 2 : 3.
Reena's share Rs. 31570 * (2 / 5) = Rs. 12628.
74 A skier took 60 s to travel down a snowy slope of vertical height 400 m. If the angle UNIT-
of depression is 60 degree, then what will be the speed of the skier in m / s? IV
Ans:
Explanation: Given,
Angle = 60 – degree, perpendicular height = 400 m, time taken = 60 s.
Let the distance traversed = x m.
➩ sin 60 = perpendicular / hypotenuse
➩ √3 / 2 = 400 / x
➩ x = 800 / √3 m
Speed = distance / time = (800 / √3) / 60 = 7.84 m / s
75 If the height of a pole and the length of its shadow are equal, then what will be the UNIT-
value of its angle of depression? IV
Ans:
 Explanation: Given,
Height of tower = length of shadow
➩ tan A = height of tower / length of shadow
➩ tan A = 1
➩ A = 45 degree
76 A person is standing at the top of a tower and looking down at an angle of depression UNIT-
of 60 degree at a distance of 30 m. What will be the height of this tower IV
Ans:
Explanation: Given,
Angle of depression = 60, base distance = 30 m.
Let the height of the tower = h m.
➩ tan 60 = h / b
➩ √3 = h / 30
➩ h = 30√3 m
77 The angle of elevation of a ladder leaning against a wall is 60 degree and the foot of UNIT-
the ladder is 6 m away from the wall. What is the length of the ladder? IV
Ans: C
Explanation: Given,
Angle = 60 – degree, base distance = 6 m
Let the length of the ladder be = h m.
➩ cos 60 = base distance / length of ladder
➩1/2=6/h
➩ h = 12 m
78 The shadow of a building is 8 m long when the sun is at an angle of elevation of 30 UNIT-
degree. What will be the height of the building? IV
Ans: B
Explanation: Given,
Angle = 30 – degree, base distance = 8 m
Let the height of the building be = h m.
➩ tan 30 = height of building / base distance
➩ 1 / √3 = h / 8
➩ h = 8 / √3 m
79 The tops of two poles of height 40 m and 30 m are connected by a wire. If the wire UNIT-
makes an angle of 60 degree with the horizontal, then what will be the length of the IV
wire used?
Ans: B
Explanation: Let the length of the wire = x m.
According to the question:
➩ sin 30 = height difference / length of wire
➩ 1 / 2 = 10 / x
➩ x = 20 m
80 The angle of elevation of a cloud from a point 300 m above a lake is 30 degree and UNIT-
the angle of depression of its reflection in the lake is 60 degree. What will be the IV
height of the cloud?
Ans: D
Explanation: Let the height of the cloud be h m and base distance be b m.
➩ tan 30 = height / base distance
 ➩ 1 / √3 = h / b
➩ b = h√3
According to the question:
➩ tan 60 = height / base distance
➩ √3 = (h + 300 + 300) / b
Substituting the value of b in terms of h from the above equation
➩ √3 = (h + 600) / h√3
➩ 3h = h + 600
➩ 2h = 600
➩ h = 300 m
81 Look at this series: 8, 22, 8, 28, 8, ... What number should come next? UNIT
Ans: -V
This is a simple addition series with a random number, 8, interpolated as every other
number. In the series, 6 is added to each number except 8, to arrive at the next
number.
82 Look at this series: 31, 29, 24, 22, 17, ... What number should come next? UNIT-
Ans: V
This is a simple alternating subtraction series, which subtracts 2, then 5.
83 A clock is set right at 5 a.m. The clock loses 16 minutes in 24 hours.What will be the UNIT-
true time when the clock indicates 10 p.m. on 4th day? V
Ans:
Time from 5 am. on a day to 10 pm. on 4th day = 89 hours.
Now 23 hrs 44 min. of this clock = 24 hours of correct clock.
356/15 hrs of this clock = 24 hours of correct clock
89 hrs of this clock = (24 x 31556 x 89) hrs of correct clock.
= 90 hrs of correct clock.
So, the correct time is 11 p.m.
84 Mr Deepak Mohan walks 5 km towards the south and then turns to the right. After UNIT-
walking 3 km he turns to the left and walks 5 km. What direction is he facing right V
now?
a).West b)South c)North-East d)D.South-West
Ans:

he path traced by Deepak Mohan

The right and left movements are with respect to Mr. Deepak Mohan. After walking 5
km towards the South, he takes a right turn and now will be facing West. After
walking 3 more km he turns left and walks 5 more km. Now he is facing
South.Hence, the answer is option B.
85 The angle between the minute hand and the hour hand of a clock when the time is UNIT-
4.20, is: V
 Ans:
13 360 13 °
Angle traced by hour hand in hrs = x = 130°.
3 12 3
360 °
Angle traced by min. hand in 20 min. = x 20 = 120°.
60

Required angle = (130 - 120)° = 10°.

86 At 3:40, the hour hand and the minute hand of a clock form an angle of: UNIT-
Ans: V
Angle traced by hour hand in 12 hrs. = 360°.
11 360 11 °
Angle traced by it in hrs = x = 110°.
3 12 3
Angle traced by minute hand in 60 min. = 360°.
360 °
Angle traced by it in 40 min. = x 40 = 240°.
60

Required angle (240 - 110)° = 130°.

87 When the time is 5:40, then what is the angle b/w the hour hand & the minute hand of UNIT-
a clock? V
A. 70°
B. 60°
C. 74°
D. 80°
Ans:
Formula used= θ=(11/2)M -30H where, H= hours, M= minutes
H= 5 , M= 40
Required angle, θ=(11/2)40 -30×5 = 70°
88 What when the time is 6:32, then what is the angle b/w the hour hand & the minute UNIT-
hand of a clock? V
A. 2°
B. 4°
C. 8°
D. 12°
Ans:
Formula used = θ = 30H - (11/2)M where, H= hours, M= minutes
H= 6 , M= 32
Required angle, θ = 30×6 - (11/2)32 = 4°
89 How many times do the hands of a clock coincide in a day? UNIT-
Ans: V
Option C/strong>
The hands of a clock coincide 11 times in every 12 hours (since between 11 and 1,
they coincide only once, i.e. at 12 o’ clock). The hands coincide 22 times in a day.
90 How many cubes each of length 2 cm can be accommodated in a cube of side 10 cm? UNIT-
a) 135 V
b) 150
c) 125
d) 115
Ans:
 Explanation: Given,
Length of bigger cube = 10 cm
Volume of bigger cube = (10 cm)3
= 1000 cm3
Length of smaller cube = 2 cm
Volume of smaller cube = 8 cm3
Number of cubes = Volume of bigger cube / Volume of smaller cube
= 1000 / 8
= 125
91 If the side of a cube is increased to two times, then the surface will become how many UNIT-
times? V
a) 4 times
b) 6 times
c) 8 times
d) 2 times
Ans:
Answer: a
Explanation: Let the original side = s
Original surface area = 6s2
New side = 2s
New surface area = 6(2s)2
= 24s2
Thus, new surface area is four times the original surface area.
92 A cuboid of dimension 5m * 6m * 10m is filled with water. What will be the amount UNIT-
of water (in cubic meter) required to fill two – third of the cuboid? V
a) 236
b) 200
c) 215
d) 257
Ans:
Answer: b
Explanation: Given,
Dimensions of cuboid = 5m * 6m * 10m
Volume of water when two – third filled = 2 / 3 l * b * h
= 2 / 3 * 5 * 6 * 10
= 200 m3
93 What will be the volume of a cylinder of height 7.5 cm and radius as 5.7 cm? UNIT-
a) 765.83 cm3 V
b) 625.86 cm3
c) 789.32 cm3
d) 667.73 cm3
Ans:
Answer: a
Explanation: Given,
h = 7.5 cm, r = 5.7 cm
Volume of cylinder = πr2h
= 22 / 7 * 5.72 * 7.5
= 765.83 cm3
94 What will be the curved surface area (in sq. cm) of a cylinder of radius 7 cm and UNIT-
height 15 cm? V
 a) 586
b) 628
c) 660
d) 556
Ans:
Answer: c
Explanation: Given,
r = 7 cm, h = 15 cm
Curved surface area = 2πrh
= 2 * 22 / 7 * 7 * 15
= 660 cm2
95 What will be the volume of a spherical vessel of radius as 11 cm? UNIT-
a) 5289 cm3 V
b) 5367 cm3
c) 5779 cm3
d) 5577 cm3
Ans:
Answer: d
Explanation: Given,
r = 11 cm
Volume = 4 / 3 πr3
= 4 / 3 * 22 / 7 * 113
= 5577.52 cm3
96 If the radius of a cone is doubled and the slant height is halved, then what will have to UNIT-
the volume? V
a) Four times
b) Two times
c) Halved
d) One – fourth time
Ans:
Answer: b
Explanation: Let original radius = r, slant height = l
Original volume = 1 / 3 πr2l
New radius = 2r, slant height = 12 l
New volume = 1 / 3 π(2r)2l / 2
= 2 / 3 πr2l
Thus, the new volume is two times the original volume.
97 Ramakant walks northwards. After a while, he turns to his right and a little UNIT-
further to his left. Finally, after walking a distance of one kilometre, he V
turns to his left again. In which direction is he moving now?
(A) North
(B) South
(C) East
(D) West
Ans:
Ans: D
The movements of Ramakant are as shown in figure.
Clearly, he is finally walking in the direction DE i.e. West.
So, 0 is wrong.
98 Ravi wants to go to the university. He starts from his home, which is in the UNIT-
 East and comes to a crossing. The road to the left ends in a theatre, straight V
ahead is the hospital. In which direction is the university?
(A) North
(B) South
(C) East
(D) West
Ans:
Ans: A
Starting from his house in the East, Ravi moves westwards. Then, the
theatre, which is to the left, will be in the South. The hospital, which is
straight ahead will be to the West. So, the University will be to the North.
99 Find the value of the expression 1 - 2 + 3 - 4 + 5 - 6 + 7 + .... upto 100 terms . ? UNIT-
a) -150 b) -60 c) -100 d) -50 V
Ans:
a) Correct Option: D
(1 - 2) = -1
(3 - 4) = -1
(5 - 6) = -1
and so on.
∴ Total terms of -1 will be 50.
∴ Answer = -1 x 50 = -50

100 4, 12, 36, ?, 324, 972 UNIT-

a) 108 b) 125 c) 215 d) 312 V
Ans:
a) Correct Option: A
Series pattern
Every next element = 3 x previous element
∴ Missing term = 3 x 36 = 108

PART– C (4-Marks)

1 A, B and C start at the same time in the same direction to run around a circular stadium.
A completes a round in 252 seconds, B in 308 seconds and c in 198 seconds, all starting at the same
point. After what time will they again at the starting point ?
Ans:
L.C.M. of 252, 308 and 198 = 2772.
So, A, B and C will again meet at the starting point in 2772 sec. i.e., 46 min. 12 sec.
2 If the sum of two numbers is 55 and the H.C.F. and L.C.M. of these numbers are 5 and 120 respectively,
then the sum of the reciprocals of the numbers is equal to:
Ans:
Let the numbers be a and b.
Then, a + b = 55 and ab = 5 x 120 = 600.
1 1 a+b 55 11
+ = = =
The required sum = a b ab 600 120
3 P can complete a work in 12 days working 8 hours a day. Q can complete the same work in 8 days
working 10 hours a day. If both P and Q work together, working 8 hours a day, in how many days can
 they complete the work?
Ans:
P can complete the work in (12 x 8) hrs. = 96 hrs.
Q can complete the work in (8 x 10) hrs. = 80 hrs.
1 1
and Q's 1 hour's work = .
P's1 hour's work = 96 80
1 1 11
(P + Q)'s 1 hour's work = + = .
96 80 480
480
So, both P and Q will finish the work in hrs.
11
480 1 60 5
x = days = 5 days.
Number of days of 8 hours each = 11 8 11 11
4 A is 30% more efficient than B. How much time will they, working together, take to complete a job
which A alone could have done in 23 days?
Ans:
Ratio of times taken by A and B = 100 : 130 = 10 : 13.
Suppose B takes x days to do the work.
23 x 13 299
.
Then, 10 : 13 :: 23 : x x= 10 x = 10
1
A's 1 day's work = ;
23
10
B's 1 day's work = .
299
1 10 23 1
(A + B)'s 1 day's work = + = = .
23 299 299 13
Therefore, A and B together can complete the work in 13 days.
5 A number consists of 3 digits whose sum is 10. The middle digit is equal to the sum of the other two
and the number will be increased by 99 if its digits are reversed. The number is:
Ans:
Let the middle digit be x.
Then, 2x = 10 or x = 5. So, the number is either 253 or 352.
Since the number increases on reversing the digits, so the hundred's digits is smaller than the unit's digit.
Hence, required number = 253.
6 In a two-digit, if it is known that its unit's digit exceeds its ten's digit by 2 and that the product of the
given number and the sum of its digits is equal to 144, then the number is:
Ans:
Let the ten's digit be x.
Then, unit's digit = x + 2.
Number = 10x + (x + 2) = 11x + 2.
Sum of digits = x + (x + 2) = 2x + 2.

(11x + 2)(2x + 2) = 144

22x2 + 26x - 140 = 0

11x2 + 13x - 70 = 0

(x - 2)(11x + 35) = 0
 x = 2.
Hence, required number = 11x + 2 = 24.

7 Three numbers which are co-prime to each other are such that the product of the first two is 551 and
that of the last two is 1073. The sum of the three numbers is:
Ans:
Since the numbers are co-prime, they contain only 1 as the common factor.
Also, the given two products have the middle number in common.
So, middle number = H.C.F. of 551 and 1073 = 29;
551 1073
First number = = 19; Third number = = 37.
29 29

Required sum = (19 + 29 + 37) = 85.

8 The smallest number which when diminished by 7, is divisible 12, 16, 18, 21 and 28 is:
Ans:
Required number = (L.C.M. of 12,16, 18, 21, 28) + 7
= 1008 + 7
= 1015
9 The cost of packaging of the oranges is 20% the cost of fresh oranges themselves. The cost of oranges
increased by 30% but the cost of packaging decreased by 50%, then the percentage change of the cost
of packed oranges, if the cost of packed oranges is equal to the sum of the cost of fresh oranges and
cost of packaging
Ans:
The cost of packaging of the oranges is 20% the cost of fresh oranges themselves.Packaging cost is 20100×10
i.e. the cost of the oranges =100+30100×100 = 130
The cost of packaging = 20−50100×20 = 10 Fresh total cost = 130+10=Rs.140.
Increased cost = Fresh total cost − Initial total cost
Increased cost = 140−120 Increased cost = 20
Percentage increased cost is 20120×100 = 16.66%
Therefore, The percentage change of the cost of packed oranges is 16.6%.
1 The number of seats in a cinema hall is decreased by 8% and also the price of the ticket is increased by
0 4 percent. What is the effect on the revenue collected?is 2: 3 and that of B is 3: 4. The total present
salary of A and B together is Rs. 21500. Find the salary of B.
Ans:
Let initially seats are 100 and price of each seat is 100,
so total initial revenue = 10000now, seats are 92 and
price of each seat = 104, so total revenue = 92×104 = 9568
so percent change in revenue = (43210000)×100 = 4.32 % decrease
1 In an election between two candidates, one got 55% of the total valid votes,
1 20% of the votes were invalid. If the total number of votes was 7500,
the number of valid votes that the other candidate got, was:
Ans:
Total number of votes = 7500 Given that 20% of Percentage votes were invalid =>
Valid votes = 80% Total valid votes = 7500×(80100)
1st candidate got 55% of the total valid votes.
Hence the 2nd candidate should have got 45% of the total valid votes =>
Valid votes that 2nd candidate got
= total valid votes×(45100) 7500×(80100)×(45100) = 2700
1 In summer, the length, breadth and height of a cuboid increases by 10%, 10% and 20%
2 respectively. Find the percentage increase in cuboid's volume.
Ans:
Let's assume the original dimensions of the cuboid as l, b, and h.
The increased dimensions will be l×1.10, b×1.10, and h×1.20 respectively.
The original volume = l×b×h
The increased volume = (l×1.10)×(b×1.10)×(h×1.20) =
l×b×h×1.452Percentage increase = ((l×b×h×1.452)−(l×b×h))(l×b×h)×100 = 45.2%
1 A man completes a journey in 10 hours. He travels first half of the journey at the rate of 21 km/hr and
3 the second half at the rate of 24 km/hr. Find the total journey in km.
Ans:
Let us assume that the total journey is "d" km.The man travelled the first half of the journey at the rate of 21 k
e covered the other half of the distance in:time = distancespeed time = (d2)24 time = d48The total time take
0:24d+21d = 10080 45d = 10080 d = 224Therefore, the total journey is 224 km.
1 A train running between two towns arrives at its destination 10 minutes late when
4 it goes at 60 km per hour and 16 minutes late when it goes at 40 km per hour.
Determine the distance between the two towns. 720,
is 1320.
Ans:
T = DS, where d = distance, s=speed, t = time.
Equating the difference of time(D40)−(D60)=660⇒(3D−2D)120 = 110⇒
D120 = 110 D= 12km.So the distance between the 2 stations is 12km.
1 A man decided to cover a distance of 6 km in 84 minutes. He decided to cover two-thirds of
5 the distance at 4 km/hr and the remaining at some different speed. Find the speed after the
two-third distance has been covered.
Ans:
We are given that two-thirds of the 6 km was covered at 4 km/hr.
=> 4 km distance was covered at 4 km/hr.
=> Time taken to cover 4 km = 4 km / 4 km / hr = 1 hr = 60 minutes
=> Time left = 84 – 60 = 24 minutes
Now, the man has to cover the remaining 2 km in 24 minutes or 24 / 60 = 0.4 hours
=> Speed required for remaining 2 km = 2 km / 0.4 hr = 5 km / hr
1 Walking 6/7th of his usual speed, a man is 12 minutes too late. What is the usual time taken by
6 him to cover that distance?
Ans:
New speed =6/7 of usual speed
Speed and time are inversely proportional.
Hence new time=7/6 of usual time
Hence, 7/6 of usual time - usual time =12 minutes
⇒1/6 of usual time =12 minutes
Therefore, usual time =12×6=72 minutes
=1 hour 12 minutes
1 A sum at simple interest at 13 1/2 % per annum amounts to Rs. 2502.50 after 4 years. Find the sum?
7 Ans:
Let sum be Rs.x then, S.I. =Rs. [ x * (27/2) * 4 * (1/100) ] = Rs. 27x/50

Amount =Rs [ x + (27x/50)] = Rs.77x/50

=> 77X/50 = 2502.50

=>X= (2502.50 * 50)/77 = 1625

 Hence Sum = Rs.1625

1 An automobile financier claims to be lending money at S.I., but he includes the interest every six months for
8 calculating the principal. If he is charging an interest of 8%, the effective rate of interest becomes ?
Ans:
Let the sum be Rs. 100. Then,
S.I. for first 6 months = (100 x 8 x 1) / (100 x 2) = Rs. 4
S.I. for last 6 months = (104 x 8 x 1) / (100 x 2) = Rs. 4.16
So, amount at the end of 1 year = (100 + 4 + 4.16) = Rs. 108.16
Effective rate = (108.16 - 100) = 8.16%.
1 Find the profit percent earned after selling an article at a doubled rate for half quantity. Ans:
9 Given: Base length, b = 8 cm
Explanation: Let the cost price be x.
The price is doubled, and the quantity is made half.
Price = 2x and quantity halved that makes price double for the initial quantity.
Price for equal quantity = 2x * 2 = 4x
Change in price = 4x – x = 3x
Profit percentage = 3x / x * 100 = 300%
2 A shopkeeper purchases an article for 500 rupees. If the profit is 37.5% of the selling price, find the profit.
0 Ans:
Explanation: Let the selling price be x.
The profit = 37.5% of x
The cost price = 500 rupees
500 + 37.5% of x = x
X – 37.5% of x = 500
62.5% of x = 500
62.5x / 100 = 500
X = 500 / 62.5 * 100 = 800 rupees
The profit = 37.5% of the selling price = 37.5% of 800 = 300 rupees
2 The expense of selling an article, worth rupees 6000, is 50 rupees. If the selling expenses is 10% more
1 than the loss, find the loss percentage.
Ans:
Explanation: Let the cost price be x.
Selling expenses is 10% more than the loss = 50 rupees
Loss = 50 / 10 * 100 = 500 rupees
Loss percentage = 500 / 6000 * 100 = 8.33% loss
2 If A + B means A is the sister of B; A x B means A is the wife of B, A % B means A is the father of
2 B and A - B means A is the brother of B. Which of the following means T is the daughter of P?
PxQ%R+S-T
PxQ%R-T+S
PxQ%R+T-S
PxQ%R+S+T
Ans:
P x Q → P is the wife of Q
Q % R → Q is the father of R
R - T → R is the brother of T
T + S → T is the sister of S.
Therefore, T is the daughter of P.
2 The price of an article is increased by 20% for the shopkeeper, he further increases the selling price by
3 50%. The initial profit percent was 25%. If his initial profit was 50 rupees, find the profit now.
Ans:
Explanation: Let his initial cost price be 100 rupees.
His initial selling price = 100 + 25% of 100 = 100 + 25 = 125 rupees
The cost now increased by 20% = 100 + 20% of 100 = 100 + 20 = 120
The selling price now increased by 50% = 125 + 50% pf 125 = 125 + 62.5 = 187.5
The initial profit as per question = 50 rupees
The initial profit as per the assumption = 25
So, 25 units = 50 rupees
1 unit = 2 rupees
The new profit = 187.5 – 120 = 67.5 units = 67.5 * 2 = 135 rupees
2 A sum of money amounts to Rs.6690 after 3 years and to Rs.10,035 after 6 years on compound
4 interest.find the sum.
Ans:
Let the sum be Rs.P.then
P(1+R/100)^3=6690…(i) and P(1+R/100)^6=10035…(ii)
On dividing,we get (1+R/100)^3=10025/6690=3/2.
Substituting this value in (i),we get:
P*(3/2)=6690 or P=(6690*2/3)=4460
Hence,the sum is rs.4460.
2 A straight tree is broken due to thunder storm. The broken part is bent in such a way that the peak
5 touches the ground at an angle elevation of 53°. The peak of the tree touches the ground at a distance
of 15 m. What will be the height of the tree?
Ans:
Explanation: Given,
Angle = 53 – degree, base distance = 15 m
Let the vertical height be = x m, diagonal length be = y m.
➩ tan 53 = vertical height / base distance
➩ 4 / 3 = x / 25
➩ x = 100 / 3 m = 33.33 m
Also,
➩ sin 53 = vertical height / perpendicular distance
➩ 4 / 5 = 25 / y
➩ y = 125 / 4 m = 31.25 m
Height of the tree = x + y
= 33.33 + 31.25 m
= 64.58 m
2 A bus took 60 seconds to drive down a slopy hill of height 600 m. If the angle of depression of the path
6 is 30 degree, then what was the speed of the bus?
Ans:
Explanation: Given,
Angle = 30 – degree, time = 60 seconds, height = 600 m.
Let the length of the path = h m.
➩ sin 30 = height / length of path
➩ 12 = 600 / h
➩ h = 1200 m
Speed = distance / time
➩ Speed = 1200 m / 60 sec
 ➩ Speed = 20 m / s.
2 In Arun's opinion, his weight is greater than 65 kg but leas than 72 kg. His brother does not agree with
7 Arun and he thinks that Arun's weight is greater than 60 kg but less than 70 kg. His mother's view is
that his weight cannot be greater than 68 kg. If all of them are correct in their estimation, what is the
average of diferent probable weights of Arun ?
Ans:
Let Arun's weight be X kg.
According to Arun, 65 < X < 72.
According to Arun's brother, 60 < X < 70.
According to Arun's mother, X < 68.
The values satisfying all the above conditions are 66 and 67.
Required average = (66 + 67) / 2 = 66.5 kg
2 Out of 9 persons, 8 persons spent Rs. 30 each for their meals. The ninth one spent Rs. 20 more than the
8 average expenditure of all the nine. The total money spent by all of them was :
Ans:
Let the average expenditure be Rs. x Then,

9x=[(8*30)+(x+20)]<=>9x =x+260 <=> x =32.50

Total money spent = 9x = Rs. (9 x 32.5O) = Rs 292. 50

2 The average price of 10 books is Rs. 12 while the average price of 8 of these books is Rs. 11.75.
9 Of the remaining two books, if the price of one book is 60% more than the price of the other, what is
the pice of each of these two books ?
Ans:
Total pice of the two books = Rs. [(12 x 10) - (11.75 x 8)]

= Rs. (120 - 94) = Rs. 26.

let the price of one book be Rs. x
Then, the price of other book = Rs. (x + 60% of x) = Rs.(x+(3/5)x) = Rs. (8/5)x
So, x+(8/5)x =26 <=> x =10
The prices of the two books are Rs. 10 and Rs. 16
3 A and B start a business jointly. A invests Rs. 16,000 for 8 months and B remains in the business for
0 4 months, Out of total profit, B claims - of the profit. How much money was contributed by B ?
Ans:
Let the total profit be Rs. x. Then, B = 2x/7 and A = (x - 2x /7) = 5x / 7.
So, A : B = 5x/7 : 2x/7 = 5 : 2.
Let B s capital be Rs. y. Then, (16000 * 8) / ( y * 4) = 5/2 <=> (16000 * 8 * 2) / (5 * 4) = 12800..
3 A and B start a business, with A investing the total capital of Rs.50000, on the condition that B pays A
1 interest @ 10% per annum on his half of the capital. A is a working partner and receives Rs.1500 per
month from the total profit and any profit remaining is equally shared by both of them.
At the end of the year, it was found that the income of A is twice that of B.
Find the total profit for the year?
Ans:
Interest received by A from B = 10% of half of Rs.50000 = 10% of Rs. 25000 = Rs.2500.
Amount received by A per annum for being a working partner = 1500 x 12 = Rs.18000
Let 'P' be the part of the remaining profit that A receives as his share.
So,total income of A = (Rs.2500 + Rs.18000 + Rs. P )
Total income of B = only his share from the remaining profit = 'P', as A and B share the remaining profit equ

We know that income of A = Twice the income of B

 So, (2500 + 18000 + P ) = 2(P)
P = 20500

Thus, the total profit = 2P + Rs.18000

= 2(20500) + 18000 = Rs.59000.
3 A, B and C enter into a partnership. They invest Rs. 40,000, Rs. 80,000 and Rs. 1,20,000 respectively.
2 At the end of the first year, B withdraws Rs. 40,000, while at the end of the second year, C withdraws
Rs. 80,000. In what ratio will the profit be shared at the end of 3 years ?
Ans:
A : B : C = (40000 x 36) : (80000 x 12 + 40000 x 24) : (120000 x 24 + 40000 x 12)
= 144 : 192 : 336
= 3 : 4 : 7.
3 I drove 50 km towards east from a city ‘S’ and then turned right and drove another 30 km.
3 Now I turned to my left & drove another 30 km. Finally I turned my right & drove 30 km to reach a
city ‘F’. Find the shortest straight distance between cities S and F.
Ans:
Option E

Explanation:
Clearly by Pythagoras theorem SF = 100km
3 Sowmya Krishnan walked 20 m towards the north. Then she turned right and walks 30 m.
4 Then she turns right and walks 35 m. Then she turns left and walks 15 m.
Finally she turns left and walks 15 m.
In which direction and how many meters is she from the starting position?

Ans:

3 The angle between the minute hand and the hour hand of a clock when the time is 8:30
5 Ans:
 Answer: B) 75 Degrees
Explanation:
Angle traced by hour hand in 17/2 hrs = (360/12 ×17/2 ) = 255
Angle traced by min hand in 30 min = (360/60 ×30) = 180
Therefore, Required angle = (255 - 180) = 75 o
3 Find the angle between the hour hand and the minute hand of a clock when the time is 3.25
6 Ans:
Answer: A) 47.5 degrees
Explanation:
At 3 O'clock, Minute hand is at 12 while the Hour hand is at 3. Again the minute hand has to sweep
through ( 30 x 5 ) ie 150° for reaching the figure 5 to show 25 mins.
Simultaneously the Hour hand will also rotate for 25 mins. Thus starting from the mark, 3 the hour
hand will cover an angle = (25 x 30) / 60 = 12.5°
Hence, Angle between Hour and the Minute hand = ( 60 - 12.5 ) = 47.5°
3 A larger cube having volume as 125 m3 is cut into a number of smaller cubes each having side length
7 of 1 m. What will be the number of such small cubes?
a) 125
b) 144
c) 25
d) 95
Ans:
Answer: a
Explanation: Given,
Volume of larger cube = 125 m3
Volume of smaller cube = 1 * 1 * 1 m3
= 1 m3
Number of smaller cubes = Volume of larger cube / Volume of smaller cube
= 125 m3 / 1 m3
= 125
3 The length of a rectangle is 15 cm and its breadth is 10 cm. When the length is increased to 25 cm,
8 what will be the breadth (in m) of the rectangle if the area remains the same?
a) 0.06
b) 0.75
c) 1.52
d) 6
Ans:
Answer: c
Explanation: Given,
L = 15, B = 10
Area = 15 * 10 = 150 sq. cm
New L = 25 and let new breadth = B
New Area = 25B
According to the question,
Area = New Area
➩ 150 = 25B
➩ 150 / 25 = B
➩6=B
➩ B = 6 cm = 0.06 m
3 A cubical tank has an edge equal to 9 m. The amount of water in liters it will contain when it is
9 three – fourth filled?
a) 439765
b) 546750
c) 678924
d) 792679
Ans:
Answer: b
Explanation: Given,
a = 9m
Volume of tank = a3
= 93
= 729 m3
Three – fourth volume = (3 / 4) * 729
= 546.75 m3
Now, 1m3 = 1000L
Thus, 546.75 m3 = 546750 L
4 Three identical cubes each having a side length as x cm are joined end by end to form a cuboid.
0 What will be the total surface area (in sq. cm) of this cuboid?
a) 14x2
b) 16x2
c) 18x2
d) 12x2
Ans:
Answer: a
Explanation: According to the question,
Cuboid: l = 3x, b = x, h = x
Total surface area of cuboid = 2lb + 2bh + 2hl
= 2 * (3x) * (x) + 2 * (x) * (X) + 2 * (x) * (3x)
= 6x2 + 2x2 + 6x2
= 14x2 cm2