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1) What is the difference in the place value of 5 in the numeral 754853?

A. 49500
B. 49950
C. 45000
D. 49940

The Correct answer is (B)

Answer with explanation:

The digit 5 has two place values in the numeral, 5 * 105 = 50,000 and 5 * 101 = 50.

∴Required difference = 50000 - 50 = 49950

2) What is the compound interest on Rs. 2500 for 2 years at rate of interest 4% per annum?

A. Rs. 180
B. Rs. 204
C. Rs. 210
D. Rs. 220

The Correct answer is (B)

Explanation:

Principal (P) = Rs. 2500

Rate of interest(r) = 4%
Time (t) = 2 years

E.

Amount(A) = 2500 +

C.I. = 2704 - 2500 = Rs. 204

3) A mother is twice as old as her son. If 20 years ago, the age of the mother was 10 times the
age of the son, what is the present age of the mother?
 A. 38 years
B. 40 years
C. 43 years
D. 45 years

The Correct answer is (D)

Explanation:

Let the age of son = X years

∴Age of mother would be =2X
As per question 20 years ago;

10(X -20) = 2X – 20
10X - 200 = 2X – 20
10X - 2X= - 20 + 200
8X = 180

X = = 22.5 years

∴Ag e of mother = 22.5 * 2 = 45 years

4) Two ships are sailing in the sea on the two sides of a lighthouse. The angles of elevation of
the top of the lighthouse observed from the ships are 30° and 45° respectively. If the
lighthouse is 100m high, find the distance between the two ships.

A. 155.80 m
B. 157.80 m
C. 159. 80 m
D. 161.80 m

The Correct option is(B)

Answer with explanation:

Let AB be the height of lighthouse and C and D be the

positions of the ships.

AB = 100 meters, ∠ACB = 45°, ∠ADB = 60°

AC = AB (100m)
AC = 100 m
Distance between ships, CD = AC + AD

5) A pipe can fill a tank in 6 hours and another pipe can empty the tank in 12 hours. If both
the pipes are opened at the same time,the tank can be filled in

A. 10 hours
B. 12 hours
C. 14 hours
D. 16 hours

Correct answer; option (B)

Answer with explanation:

Part of the tank filled in one hour = 1/6

Part of the tank emptied in one hour = 1/12

Apply formula; = XY/(X-Y)

X = 6 hours and Y = 12 hours

Time taken to fill the tank =12 hours

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questions-and-answers.html

6) A and B invest in a business in the ratio 3 : 2. If 5% of the total profit goes to charity and
A's share is Rs. 855, the total profit is :

A. 500
B. 1000
C. 1500
D. 2000
Answer: C) 1500

Explanation:

Let the total profit be Rs. 100.

After paying to charity, A's share = (95*3/5) = Rs. 57.
If A's share is Rs. 57, total profit = Rs. 100.
If A's share is Rs. 855, total profit = (100/57*855) = 1500.

7) In an election between two candidates, one got 55% of the total valid votes, 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 :
A. 2500
B. 2700
C. 2900
D. 3100

Answer: B) 2700

Explanation:

Total number of votes = 7500 

Given that 20% of Percentage votes were invalid
=> Valid votes = 80%
Total valid votes = 7500*(80/100) 
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 x (45/100) 
7500*(80/100)*(45/100) = 2700

8) A problem is given to three students whose chances of solving it are 1/2, 1/3 and 1/4
respectively. What is the probability that the problem will be solved?

A. ¼
B. ½
C. ¾
D. 7/12

Answer: C) 3/4

Explanation:
Let A, B, C be the respective events of solving the problem and A , B, CA , B, C be the
respective events of not solving the problem. Then A, B, C are independent event

∴A, B, C are independent events

Now,  P(A) = 1/2 , P(B) = 1/3 and P(C)=1/4

 P( A )=1/2, P( B)=2/3, P(C )= ¾

∴ P( none  solves the problem) = P(not A) and (not B) and (not C)  
 = P( A ∩ B∩C )
= P( A )P( B)P(C )

[∵ A, B, C are Independent]

= 1/2×2/3×3/4  
=¼

Hence, P(the problem will be solved)

= 1 - P(none solves the problem) 
= 1−1/4= ¾

9) A bag contains 50 P, 25 P and 10 P coins in the ratio 5: 9: 4, amounting to Rs. 206. Find
the number of coins of each type respectively.

A. 360, 160, 200

B. 160, 360, 200
C. 200, 360,160
D. 200,160,300

Answer: C) 200, 360,160

Explanation:
Let ratio be x.
Hence no. of coins be 5x ,9x , 4x respectively
Now given total amount = Rs.206
=> (.50)(5x) + (.25)(9x) + (.10)(4x) = 206
we get x = 40
=> No. of 50p coins = 200
=> No. of 25p coins = 360
=> No. of 10p coins = 160

10) A, B and C can do a piece of work in 24 days, 30 days and 40 days respectively. They
began the work together but C left 4 days before the completion of the work. In how many
days was the work completed?

A. 11 days
B. 12 days
C. 13 days
D. 14 days

Answer: A) 11 days

Explanation:
One day's work of A, B and C = (1/24 + 1/30 + 1/40) = 1/10.
C leaves 4 days before completion of the work, which means only A and B work during the
last 4 days.
Work done by A and B together in the last 4 days = 4 (1/24 + 1/30) = 3/10.
Remaining Work = 7/10, which was done by A,B and C in the initial number of days. 
Number of days required for this initial work = 7 days. 
Thus, the total numbers of days required = 4 + 7 = 11 days.
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11) In one hour, a boat goes 11 km/hr along the stream and 5 km/hr against the stream. The
speed of the boat in still water (in km/hr) is:
A
3 km/hr
.

B. 5 km/hr

C
8 km/hr
.

D
9 km/hr
.

Answer: Option C

Explanation:

1
Speed in still water = (11 + 5) kmph = 8 kmph.
2

12) What is the probability of getting a sum 9 from two throws of a dice?

A 1
. 6

1
B.
8

C 1
. 9

D 1
. 12

Answer: Option C

Explanation:

In two throws of a dice, n(S) = (6 x 6) = 36.

Let E = event of getting a sum = {(3, 6), (4, 5), (5, 4), (6, 3)}.

 P(E) = n(E)/ n(S) = 4/36 = 1/9

13) A watch which gains 5 seconds in 3 minutes was set right at 7 a.m. In the afternoon of the
same day, when the watch indicated quarter past 4 o'clock, the true time is:

A 7
59 min. past 3
. 12

B. 4 p.m.

C 7
58 min. past 3
. 11

D 3
2 min. past 4
. 11

Answer: Option B
Explanation:
37
Time from 7 a.m. to 4.15 p.m. = 9 hrs 15 min. = hrs.
4
3 min. 5 sec. of this clock = 3 min. of the correct clock.
37 1
hrs of this clock = hrs of the correct clock.
720 20

37 1 720 37
hrs of this clock = x x hrs of the correct clock.
4 20 37 4
      = 9 hrs of the correct clock.
 The correct time is 9 hrs after 7 a.m. i.e., 4 p.m.

14) On what dates of April, 2001 did Wednesday fall?

A
1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd, 29th
.

B. 2nd, 9th, 16th, 23rd, 30th

C
3rd, 10th, 17th, 24th
.

D 4th, 11th, 18th, 25th

 .

Answer: Option D
Explanation:
We shall find the day on 1st April, 2001.
1st April, 2001 = (2000 years + Period from 1.1.2001 to 1.4.2001)
Odd days in 1600 years = 0
Odd days in 400 years = 0
Jan. Feb. March April
(31 + 28 + 31 + 1)     = 91 days   0 odd days.
Total number of odd days = (0 + 0 + 0) = 0
On 1st April, 2001 it was Sunday.
In April, 2001 Wednesday falls on 4th, 11th, 18th and 25th.

15) Six bells commence tolling together and toll at intervals of 2, 4, 6, 8 10 and 12 seconds
respectively. In 30 minutes, how many times do they toll together ?
A
4
.

B. 10

C
15
.

D
16
.

Answer: Option D
Explanation:
L.C.M. of 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12 is 120.
So, the bells will toll together after every 120 seconds (2 minutes).
30
In 30 minutes, they will toll together + 1 = 16 times.
2
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16) Find out the sum of this sequence 10,15,20,25, 30,…………..,100

Solution:

Given, a=10, l=100, d= 5

an= a+ (n-1)d

100= 10+(n-1)5

90= (n-1)5

90=5n-5

90+5=5n

95/5=n

n=19

Now, we can use Sn= n/2(a1+an)

Sn= 19/2(10+100)

Sn=19*(110/2)

Sn=1045

17) A ball is dropped from a height of 128 m. It bounces back rising to a height of 64 m.
Each time it further touches the floor, it rises to the height of half the height it fell from
before the previous bounce. Find the total distance travelled by the ball.

Solution: So, now total distance covered

= Distance traveled first time+2×{a÷(1-r)}

Where a=128 and r=½

=128+{128÷(1–1/2)}

=128+{128÷(1/2)}

=128+{128×2}

=128+256

=384

18) The average age of 29 students is 18. If the age of the teacher is also included the average
age of the class becomes 18.2.Find the age of the teacher?

Solution:

Let the average age of the teacher =x

(29 × 18 + x × 1)/30
Solving for x, we get x = 24

Using the shortcut, based on the same method we used previously

Step 1: Calculate the change in average = 18.2-18 = 0.2

This change in 0.2 is reflected over a sample size of 30

New age is an increased by 30 * 0.2 = 6 years above the average 18+6= 24.

19) In what ratio must a grocer mix two varieties of tea worth Rs. 60 a kg and Rs. 65 a kg so
that by selling the mixture at Rs. 68.20 a kg he may gain 10%?

Here is the solution:

S.P. of 1 kg of the mixture = Rs. 68.20, Gain = 10%.

C.P. of 1 kg of the mixture = 100/110×68.20= Rs. 62

By the rule of Mixtures and Alligations, we have

20) A jar full of whisky contains 50% alcohol. A part of this whisky is replaced by another
containing 21% alcohol and now the percentage of alcohol was found to be 32%. What is the
quantity of whisky replaced?
Step 1: Draw the alligation chart

Step 2: The ratio of first and second quantities = 11 : 18

Step 3: Therefore the quantity of whisky replaced is 18/29

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21) In a group of 15,7 have studied Latin, 8 have studied Greek, and 3 have not studied
either.How many of these studied both Latin and Greek

A. 0

B. 3

C. 4

D. 5

Ans.B

22. A cylinder is 6 cms in diameter and 6 cms in height. If spheres of the same size are made
from the material obtained, what is the diameter of each sphere?
(a) 5 cms 
(b) 2 cms 
(c) 3 cms 
(d) 4 cms 
Ans C

23. What is the smallest number by which 2880 must be divided in order to make it into a
perfect square ?
(a) 3 
(b) 4 
(c) 5 
(d) 6 
Ans. C

24. How many numbers between 100 and 500 are divisible by 4,5,6.

A. 5
B. 7
C. 9
D. 11

Answer: B

LCM of 4,5,6 = 60

Between 100 and 500 each one must be divisible by 60

Hence, numbers are 120, 180, 240, 300, 360, 420, 480.

Therefore, required number is 7

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25)  If two pipes can fill a tank in 24 and 20 minutes respectively and another pipe can empty
3 gallons of water per minute from that tank. When all the three pipes are working together, it
takes 15 minutes to fill the tank. What is the capacity of the tank? 

1. 100 gallons
2. 150 gallons
3. 125 gallons
4. 130 gallons
5. 120 gallons

Answer: (5) 120 gallons

Solution:
Work done by the outlet pipe in 1 minute = {1/15 – (1/24)+(1/20)} = 1/15 – 11/120 = -(1/40)
Here, the negative sign indicates the negative work done, that is the loss of water from the
outlet
The capacity of 1/40 part = 3 gallons
So, Capacity of whole tank = 40×3 = 120 gallons

26) The sum of the ages of a daughter and mother is 56 years; after four years the age of the
mother will be three times that of the daughter. What is the age of the daughter and the
mother, respectively?

1. 12 years, 41 years
 2. 12 years, 30 years
3. 11 years, 34 years
4. 12 years, 44 years
5. 21 years, 42 years

Answer: (4) 12 years, 44 years

Solution:
Let the present age of the mother be x years and the present age of the daughter be y years
According to the question, x+y = 56 —- (1)
After 4 years, age of the Mother = x+4
Age of the daughter after 4 years = y+4
So, 
x+4 = 3 (y+4) —- (2)
x+4 = 3y + 12
From the equation (1) we get, x = 56-y
Thus, keep the value of x in equation 2, we get
(56-y) + 4 = 3y + 12
⇒60 – y = 3y + 12
⇒y = 12
So, the daughter’s present age is 12 years
Mother’s present age = 56-12 = 44 years

27) How much coffee of variety A, costing Rs. 5 a kg should be added to 20 kg of Type B
coffee at Rs. 12 a kg so that the cost of the two coffee variety mixture be worth Rs. 7 a kg?

1. 25 kg
2. 34 kg
3. 55 kg
4. 52 kg
5. 50 kg

Answer: (5) 50 kg
Solution:
As per the rule of alligation, 
Quantity of Dearer: Quantity of Cheaper = (12-7) : (7-5) = 5:2
Quantity of Variety A coffee that needs to be mixed ⇒ 5:2 = x:20
⇒ x =50 kg
28) A speedboat, whose speed in 15 km/hr in still water goes 30 km downstream and comes
back in a total of 4 hours 30 minutes. What is the speed of the stream in km/hr?

1. 2.5 km/hr
2. 3.5 km/hr
3. 4 km/hr
4. 5 km/hr
5. 3.25 km/hr

Answer: (4) 5 km/hr

Solution:
Let the speed of the stream be x km/hr
Upstream Speed = 15 + x
Downstream Speed = 15 – x
So, {30 / (15+x)} + {30 / (15-x)} = 4 ½ (4 hours 30 minutes)
⇒ {900 / (225-x2)} = 9/2
⇒ 9x2 = 225
⇒x2 = 25
⇒x = 5

29) There are 18 stations between Hyderabad and Bangalore. How many second class tickets
have to be printed, so that a passenger can travel from any station to any other station?
A. 280
B. 330
C. 380
D. 430

Answer: C. 380
Explanation: The total number of stations = 20
From 20 stations we have to choose any two stations and the direction of travel (i.e.,
Hyderabad to Bangalore is different from Bangalore to Hyderabad) in 20P2 ways.
20P2 = 20 * 19 = 380

30) How many 3-digit numbers can be formed from the digits 2, 3, 5, 6, 7 and 9, which are
divisible by 5 and none of the digits is repeated?
A. 5
B. 10
C. 15
D. 20

Answer: D. 20
Explanation: Since each desired number is divisible by 5, so we must have 5 at the unit
place. So, there is 1 way of doing it.
The tens place can now be filled by any of the remaining 5 digits (2, 3, 6, 7, 9). So, there are
5 ways of filling the tens place.
The hundreds place can now be filled by any of the remaining 4 digits. So, there are 4 ways
of filling it.
Required number of numbers = (1 * 5 * 4) = 20