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SBI Clerk Quant Important Questions
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Question 1 What approximate value should come in place of question mark (?) in the following
question?
38.97 × 15.02 - 27.94 × 10.02 = (36 + ?) × 4.92
1. 64
2. 35
3. 25
4. 15
5. 10
Answer - 3
Solutions
38.97 × 15.02 - 27.94 × 10.02 = (36 + ?) × 4.92
Approximating the value to the nearest integer:
39 × 15 - 28 × 10 = (36 + ?) × 5
585 - 280 = (36 + ?) × 5
305 = (36 + ?) × 5
305/5 = 36 + ?
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61 = 36 + ?
? = 61 - 36
? = 25
Question 2 What approximate value should come in place of the question mark (?) in the following
question?
(24.99) ÷ (5.01) × (12.01) – (7.01) × (7.99) = ?
1. 6
2. 5
3. 8
4. 4
5. 2
Answer- 4
Solution
Follow BODMAS rule to solve this question, as per the order is given below:
Step-1: Parts of an equation enclosed in 'Brackets' must be solved first and in the bracket,
Step-2: Any mathematical 'Of' or 'Exponent' must be solved next,
Step-3: Next, the parts of the equation that contain 'Division' and 'Multiplication' are calculated,
Step-4: Last but not least, the parts of the equation that contain 'Addition' and 'Subtraction' should be
calculated.
(24.99) ÷ (5.01) × (12.01) – (7.01) × (7.99) = ?
⇒ 25 ÷ 5 × 12 – 7 × 8 = ?
⇒ 25 × 1/5 × 12 – 56 = ?
⇒ 60 – 56 = ?
Question 3 What approximate value will come in place of the question mark (?) in the given questions?
(79.97 + 84.95 – 107.93 + 4.89) × 4.99 = ?
1. 310
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2. 360
3. 410
4. 4510
5. 110
Answer - 1
Solution
Follow BODMAS rule to solve this question, as per the order given below
question?
(16.99) × (6.01)2 – (4.99) × (7.99) =?
1. 561
2. 572
3. 471
4. 671
5. 461
Answer - 2
Solution
calculated.
(16.99) × (6.01)2 – (4.99) × (7.99) =?
⇒ 17 × (6)2 – 5 × 8 = ?
⇒ 17 × 36 – 40 = ?
⇒ 612 – 40 = ?
Hence, ? = 572
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Question 5 What approximate value should come in place of question mark (?) in the following
question?
(65.40 × 2.10) + 64.33% of 900 = 35.10 × ? + 5.98
1. 20
2. 25
3. 40
4. 15
5. 45
Answer - 1
Solutions
Approximating the values to the nearest integer:
65.40 ≈ 65, 2.10 ≈ 2 and 64.33 ≈ 64
35.10 ≈ 35, 5.98 ≈ 6
⇒ (65.40 × 2.10) + 64.33% of 900 = 35.10 × ? + 5.98
⇒ (65 × 2) + 64% of 900 = 35 × ? + 6
⇒ 130 + (64/100) × 900 = 35 × ? + 6
⇒ 130 + 64 × 9 = 35 × ? + 6
⇒ 130 + 576 = 35 × ? + 6
⇒ 706 = 35 × ? + 6
⇒ ? × 35 = 700
⇒ ? ≈ 20
question?
(18.01) ÷ (2.99) + (6.01) – (3.01)2 = (1.99) ×?
1. 2.50
2. 3.50
3. 1.50
4. 4.50
5. 3
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Answer - 3
Solution
calculated.
(18.01) ÷ (2.99) + (6.01) – (3.01)2 = (1.99) ×?
⇒ 18 ÷ 3 + 6 – (3)2 = 2 × ?
⇒6+6–9=2×?
Hence, ? = 3/2 = 1.50
Question 7 A and B together supposed to do 11/30 of the work and B and C together 4/5 of the work. If
A, B, and C together got Rs. 840 then difference in the share of A and B is-
1. Rs. 60
2. Rs. 28
3. Rs. 30
4. Rs. 45
5. Rs. 40
Answer - 2
Solution
Given,
⇒A+B+C=1
⇒ A + B = 11/30
⇒ B + C = 4/5
Adding,
⇒ A + 2B + C = 35/30
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⇒ B = 35/30 – 1 = 5/30 = 1/6
Then,
⇒ A = 11/30 – 1/6 = 1/5
Required difference in shares =
= 840 × 1/5 – 840 × 1/6
= Rs. 28
Question 8 A sum of money becomes two times in 5 years at a certain rate of interest. In how many
years will it become 6 times at the same rate of interest?
1. 16 years
2. 21 years
3. 14 years
4. 19 years
5. None of the above
Answer - 5
Solution:
First we need to calculate the rate of interest by using the Simple Interest formula.
Let the original principal amount be P.
Time is 5 years and its given that the sum becomes twice of the original principal amount.
∴ Principal = P
Substitute the above values in the SI formula.
⇒SI=
P×R×T
100
P=
P×R×5
100
⇒SI=P×R×T100P=P×R×5100
⇒ R = 20%
∴ Rate of interest is of 20%.
Calculating the time for principal to become five times its original amount.
SI would be equal to 6 times the original amount in order to make the total amount five times the
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principal.
i.e. SI = 5P
Substituting values in SI formula.
 ⇒SI=
 P×R×T
 100
 ⇒5P=
 P×20×T
 100
 ⇒SI=P×R×T100⇒5P=P×20×T100
⇒ T = 25 years
∴ Time taken for the principal amount to become six times at 20% rate of interest is 25 years.
Question 9 The average of 2 numbers is 20. If another number is added to them the average becomes
19. Find the number added.
1. 15
2. 16
3. 17
4. 19
5. 13
Answer - 3
Solution
Let’s assume the 3 numbers be a, b and c.
We know that,
Average = (Sum of all observations)/(Number of observations)
⇒ 19 = (a + b + c)/3
a + b + c = 57 …… Equation (1)
Also, 20 = (a + b)/2
⇒ a + b = 40
Substituting the value in Equation (1) we get,
⇒ 40 + c = 57
∴ c = 57 – 40 = 17
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Question 10 Nancy’s brother is 5 years elder to her. The sum of their ages is three fourth of their
father’s age. After 4 years, father’s age will be twice the age of Nancy’s brother. What will be the age of
Nancy 7 years from now?
1. 14 years
2. 16 years
3. 18 years
4. 21 years
5. 24 years
Answer - 3
Solution -3
Let the age of Nancy be N years.
⇒ Age of Nancy’s brother = (N + 5) years
The sum of their ages is three fourth of their father’s age.
⇒ Age of Nancy + Age of her brother = (3/4) × age of their father
⇒ Father’s age is 4/3 of sum of ages of Nancy and Nancy’s brother.
⇒ Father’s age = (4/3)(N + N + 5) years = (4/3)(2N + 5) years
After 4 years, father’s age will be twice the age of Nancy’s brother.
⇒ [(4/3)(2N + 5) + 4] = 2(N + 5 + 4)
⇒ 8N + 20 + 12 = 6N + 54
⇒ N = 22/2 = 11
∴ Age of Nancy 7 years from now = (11 + 7) years = 18 years
Question 11 A boat covers 17.5 km upstream in 3.5 hours. The same boat takes eighty percent of
previous time to cover 25.2 km with the flow.Calculate the speed of the boat without flow?
 7 km/hr
 2) 2km/hr
 3) 3.5 km/hr
 4) 5.5 km/hr
 5) None of these
 TB Solution:
Answer - 1
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Solution
Time taken by boat to travel upstream = 3.5 hours
Time taken by boat to travel downstream = 0.8 × 3.5 = 2.8 hours
Let the speed of boat in still water be x km/hr. and the speed of the current be y km/hr.
Speed of the boat in upstream = (x - y) km/hr.
Speed of boat in downstream = (x + y) km/hr.
Acc. to the question, x - y = 17.5/3.5
Or, x - y = 5 ----(1)
And, x + y = 25.2/2.8
Or, x + y = 9 ----(2)
From eq.(1) and eq. (2), we get x = 7km/hr and y = 2km/hr
∴ The speed of the boat in still water is 7km/hr
Question 12 What should come in place of question mark ‘?’ in the following number series?
21, 32, 45, 60, ?, 96
1. 87
2. 77
3. 97
4. 92
5. 67
Answer - 2
Solution
The series follows the following pattern:
42 + 5 = 21
52 + 7 = 32
62 + 9 = 45
72 + 11 = 60
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82 + 13 = 77
92 + 15 = 96
6, 19, 59, 180, 544, ?
1. 1637
2. 1670
3. 1500
4. 1266
5. 1139
Answer 1
Solution
⇒ 6 × 3 + 1 = 19
⇒ 19 × 3 + 2 = 59
⇒ 59 × 3 + 3 = 180
⇒ 180 × 3 + 4 = 544
According to the logic,
⇒ Next number after 544 is = 544 × 3 + 5 = 1637
5184, 3993, ?, 2187, 1536, 1029
1. 6561
2. 1331
3. 3000
4. 3946
5. 3949
Answer 3
Solution
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73 × 3 = 1029
83 × 3 = 1536
93 × 3 = 2187
103 × 3 = 3000
113 × 3 = 3993
123 × 3 = 5184
Question 15: What should come in place of question mark ‘?’ in the following number series?
113, 130, 164, 215, ?, 368
1. 293
2. 273
3. 283
4. 327
5. 382
Answer 3
Solution
?, 100, 81, 64, 49, 36
1. 141
2. 121
3. 131
4. 136
5. 111
Answer - 2
Solution
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The pattern followed in this question is:
62 = 36
72 = 49
82 = 64
92 = 81
102 = 100
112 = 121
Question 17 What should come in place of the question mark '?' in the following number series?
1701, 567, 189, ?, 21, 7
1. 70
2. 101
3. 103
4. 63
5. 39
Answer - 4
Solution
⇒ 1701 ÷ 3 = 567
⇒ 567 ÷ 3 = 189
⇒ 189 ÷ 3 = 63 = ?
⇒ 63 ÷ 3 = 21
⇒ 21 ÷ 3 = 7
∴ ? = 63
Question 18 In the given question, two equations numbered l and II are given. You have to solve both
the equations and mark the appropriate answer-
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1. 2x2 – 11x – 30 = 0
2. y2 – 8x + 15 = 0
1. x > y
2. x < y
3. x ≥ y
4. x ≤ y
5. x = y or rel
Answer - 5
Solution
1. 2x2 – 11x – 30 = 0
⇒ 2x2 - 15x + 4x - 30 = 0
⇒ x (2x - 15) + 2 (2x - 15) = 0
⇒ (x + 2) (2x - 15) = 0
So, x = -2, x = 7.5
1. y2 – 8x + 15 = 0
⇒ y2 - 5y - 3y + 15 = 0
⇒ y (y - 5) - 3 (y - 5) = 0
⇒ (y - 5) (y - 3) = 0
So, y = 5, y = 3
x y relation
-2 5 x < y
-2 3 x < y
7.5 5 x > y
7.5 3 x > y
So, we can not find relation between x and y
1. 2x2 + 5x + 2 = 0
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2. 4y2 = 1
Answer 3
Solution
1. x<y
2. x>y
3. x≤y
4. x≥y
5. x=y
1. I) 2x2 + 12x + 16 = 0
2. II) 4y2 + 13y + 9 = 0
1. if x > y
2. if x ≥ y
3. if x < y
4. x ≤ y
5. x = y or the relationship cannot be established
Answer - 5
Solution
⇒ 2x2 + 12x + 16 = 0
⇒ 2x2 + 4x + 8x + 16 = 0
⇒ 2x (x + 2) + 8 (x + 2) = 0
⇒ (2x + 8)(x + 2) = 0
∴ x = -4 and x = -2
From II)
⇒ 4y2 + 13y + 9 = 0
⇒ 4y2 + 4y + 9y + 9 = 0
⇒ 4y (y + 1) + 9 (y + 1) = 0
⇒ (4y + 9)(y + 1) = 0
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∴ y = -1 and y = -9/4 = -2.25
When x = -4 and y = -1, then x < y
x = -4 and y = -2.25, then x < y
x = -2 and y = -1, then x < y
x = -2 and y = -2.25, then x > y
∴ From the above calculation we can say that the relationship cannot be determined
1. x2 - 8x + 15 = 0
2. y2 + 14y + 24 = 0
1. x > y
2. x ≥ y
3. x < y
4. x ≤ y
5. x = y or the relationship cannot be determined
Answer -1
Solution
⇒ x2 – 8x + 15 = 0
⇒ x2 - 3x - 5x + 15 = 0
⇒ x(x - 3) - 5(x - 3) = 0
⇒ (x - 3) (x - 5) = 0
∴ x = 3 and x = 5
Also given that y2 + 14y + 24 = 0
⇒ y2 + 12y + 2y + 24 = 0
⇒ y (y + 12) + 2 (y + 12) = 0
⇒ (y + 2) (y + 12) = 0
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⇒ y = - 2 and y = - 12
∴ When,
x = 3 and y = - 2, then x > y
x = 3 and y = - 12, then x > y
x = 5 and y = - 2, then x > y
x = 5 and y = - 12, then x > y
∴x>y
1. x2 – 14x + 45 = 0
2. y2 – 24y + 135 = 0
Answer - 22
Solution -
x2 – 14x + 45 = 0
⇒ x2 - 9x - 5x + 45 = 0
⇒ x (x - 9) - 5 (x - 9) = 0
⇒ (x - 9) (x - 5) = 0
So, x = 9, x = 5
1. y2 – 24y + 135 = 0
⇒ y2 - 15y - 9y + 135 = 0
⇒ y (y - 15) - 9 (y - 15) = 0
⇒ (y - 15) (y - 9) = 0
So, y = 15, y = 9
x y relation
9 15 x<y
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9 9 x=y
5 15 x<y
5 9 x<y
So, we can say that x ≤ y
Question 23 In a mixture of 30 litres, the ratio of milk to water is 2 : 1. If the ratio of milk to water is to
be 1 : 2, then amount of water to be further added is ______.
1. 20
2. 50
3. 30
4. 80
5. None of these
Answer 3
Solution:
Given,
Quantity of milk = (2/3 × 30) = 20 litres
Quantity of water in it = (30 – 20) = 10 litres
∴ New ratio = 1 : 2
Let the quantity of water to be added to be x litres
∴ Milk : water = (20/10 + x)
∴ (20/(10 + x)) = 1 / 2
⇒ 40 = 10 + x
⇒ x = 30
∴ Quantity of water to be added = 30 litres
Question 24 A and B started a business in which A invested Rs. 12000 less than B. B left the business
after 8 months. If B receives Rs. 4800 out of the total profit Rs. 7680 after one year. Find the initial
investment of B?
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1. 30000
2. Rs. 36000
3. Rs. 24000
4. Rs. 20000
5. Rs. 28000
Answer 4
Solution
Let the income of B is Rs. x
So, the income of A is Rs. (x - 12000)
according to question B invested for 8 months
and A invested for 12 months
We know that the ratio of investment is equal to the ratio of income
So, the ratio of income of B to the ratio of income of A = 8x ∶ 12(x - 12000) = 2x ∶ (3x - 36000)
⇒ Income of B = Total income × 2x/(5x - 36000)
but the given income of B = RS.4800
So, 7680 × (2x)/(5x - 36000) = 4800
⇒ (2x)/(5x - 36000) = 4800/7680
⇒ (2x)/(5x - 36000) = 5/8
⇒ 16x = 25x - 180000
⇒ 9x = 180000
So, x = 20000
Hence the investment of B is Rs. 20,000
Question 25 A person invested Rs. 50000 for 2 years at 20% per annum simple interest. The simple
interest received is further invested at the same rate for 2 years compounded annually. Find the
compound interest.
1. Rs. 8800
2. Rs. 6800
3. Rs. 6600
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4. Rs. 9020
5. Rs. 7800
Answer -1
Solution
A person invested Rs. 50000 for 2 years at 20% per annum simple interest.
FORMULA USED :
SI = P × R × T/100
CALCULATION :
SI = 50000 × 20 × 2/100
= Rs. 20000
Now Rs. 20000 is further invested for 2 years compounded annually
CI = P(1 + R/100)2 – P
CI = 20000 (1 + 20/100)2 – 20000
CI = Rs. 8800
Question 26 The price of an ink-pen is 30 more than that of a pencil. If difference between the price of
12 ink-pens and price of 15 pencils is Rs. 345. By what approximate percent is the price of the pencil is
less than that of the ink - pens?
1. 93.65%
2. 85.71%
3. 88.36%
4. 87.96%
5. 58.96%
Answer - 2
Solution
Let the price of a pencil be Rs. x
⇒ Then price of an ink-pen = Rs. (x + 30)
⇒ 12(x + 30) - 15x = 345
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⇒ 12x + 360 - 15x = 345
⇒ 3x = 15
⇒x=5
Price of a pencil is Rs. 5
Price of an ink-pen = 30 + 5 = Rs. 35
Required percentage:
= (35 - 5)/35 × 100
= (30/35) × 100
= 85.71%
∴ By 85.71% the price of the pencil is less than that of the ink - pens.
Question 27 A trader has 200 kg of rice, a part of which he sells at 15% profit and the rest at 5% loss.
On the whole, his profit is 10%. What is the quantity sold at 15% profit and that at 5% loss?
1. 75, 125
2. 100, 100
3. 175, 25
4. 150, 50
5. 125, 75
Answer - 4
Solution
Let the quantity sold at 15% profit be x kg. Then the quantity sold at 5% loss will be (200 –x) kg
Let us consider price of the rice be Rs.1 per kg
Then the price of x kg of rice = Rs. x and price of (200 – x) kg rice = Rs. (200 – x)
⇒ 15% profit of x + 5% loss of (200 – x) = 10% profit of 200
⇒ 15x/100 - 10 + 5x/100 = 20
⇒ 20x/100 = 30
⇒ x = 150 kg
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⇒ 200 – x = 200 – 150 = 50 kg
∴ Quantity sold at 15% profit = 150 kg and the quantity sold at 5% loss = 50 kg
Question 28 A train passes a station platform in 36 seconds and a man standing on the platform in 20
seconds. If the speed of the train is 54 km/hr, what is the length of the platform?
1. 100 m
2. 160 m
3. 200 m
4. 240 m
5. 250 m
Answer - 4
Soution
Speed = 54 × 1000/(60 × 60) = 15 m/sec
Length of the train = (15 × 20) m = 300 m
Let the length of the platform be x meters.
(x + 300)/36 = 15
⇒ x = 240 m
Question 29 The ratio between the speeds of two trains is 4 : 5. If the second train runs 500 km in 5
hours, what is the speed of the first train?
1. 80 km/hr
2. 90 km/hr
3. 120 km/hr
4. 140 km/hr
5. 150 km/hr
Answer - 1
Solution
Speed of second train = 500/5 = 100 km/hr
Ratio of speeds of two trains = 4 ∶ 5
Speed of first train = 100 × (4/5) = 80 km/hr
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Question 30 30women’s can complete a work in 14 days while 14 men’s can complete the same work
in 29 days. What is the ratio between the work efficiency of a woman and a man?
1. 28 : 31
2. 29 : 33
3. 29 : 30
4. 34 : 33
5. 39 : 11
Answer - 2
30 women's can complete a work in 14 days.
14 men's can complete a work in 29 days.
Formula used:
M1 × D1 × T1 × W2 = M2 × D2 × T2 × W1
Calculation:
∴ 1 woman's 1 day’s work = 1/(30 × 14)
A woman can complete the work in 420 days.
14 men’s can complete the work in 29 days,
∴ 1 man's 1 day's work = 1/(29 × 14)
A man can complete the work in 406 days.
Required ratio = 420 : 406 = 30 : 29
∴ The ratio between the work efficiency of a woman and a man is 29 : 30.
Question 31 Comprehension ( Total Questions: 5 ):-
Directions: Study the following graphs and answer the questions carefully.
The following Bar graph shows the length (in meters) of five trains.
The following line graph shows the speed (in km/hr) of five trains.
Question:-
If Train C and E were running in opposite direction, how much time they will take to cross each from
the moment they meet?
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1. 8 seconds
2. 10 seconds
3. 4 seconds
4. 9 seconds
5. 7 seconds
Answer - 1
Solution
Time = Distance/Speed
Distance = 150 + 130 = 280 m.
Relative speed = 76 + 50 = 126 km/hr = 126 × 5/18 m/sec.
∴ Required Time = (280 × 18) / (126 × 5) = 8 seconds
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Question:-
A bike is moving at 63 km/hr in the same direction of Train A. How much time it will take to cross the
Train A?
1. 30 seconds
2. 40 seconds
3. 50 seconds
4. 48 seconds
5. 35 seconds
Answer - 2
Solution
Time = Distance/Speed
Relative Speed = 63 – 45 = 18 km/hr
∴ Required time = (200/18) × (18/5) = 40 seconds
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1. 1 : 2
2. 3 : 2
3. 5 : 3
4. 2 : 1
5. 3 : 5
Answer - 4
Solution
Time taken by Train A = Distance/Speed = (200/45) × (18/5) = 16 seconds
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Time taken by Train B = Distance/Speed = (160/72) × (18/5) = 8 seconds

∴ Required Ratio = 16 : 8 = 2 : 1
The time taken by train D to pass a man who is running at the speed of 12 km/hr in the same direction is
how much percent more than the time taken by Train B to pass a same man while running in the same
direction?
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1. 66.66%
2. 75%
3. 74.25%
4. 80%
5. 87.5%
Answer - 5
Solution
Time taken by Train D = Distance/Speed = [200/ (52 – 12)] × (18/5) = 18 seconds
Time taken by Train B = Distance/Speed = [160/ (72 – 12) × (18/5) = 9.6 seconds
∴ Required Percentage = [(18 – 9.6) /9.6] × 100 = 87.5%
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Train B and E crosses a bridge of 120 m. Find the average of the time taken by both the trains.
Train B and E crosses a bridge of 120 m. Find the average of the time taken by both the trains.
Comprehension:-
1. 16
2. 18
3. 32
4. 22
5. 24
Answer - 1
Solution:
Time taken by Train B = Distance/Speed = [(160 + 120) /72] × (18/5) = 14 seconds
Time taken by Train E = Distance/Speed = [(130 + 120) /50] × (18/5) = 18 seconds
∴ Required Average = (14 + 18) /2 = 16
question?
(32.99 + 18.02) ÷ 2.99 + ?3
= 32 + 42
1. 0
2. 2
3. 3
4. -2
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5. 4
Answer - 2
Solution
calculated.
(32.99 + 18.02) ÷ 2.99 + ?3
= 32 + 42
⇒ (33 + 18)/3 + ?3
= 9 + 16
⇒ 17 + ?3
= 25
⇒ ?3 = 8
⇒?=2
question?
(√2115.95 ‚ 23) + (142
– 16.01 × 10.04) − 22 = ?
16
18
10
15
21
Answer - 1
Solution
calculated.
(√2115.95 ‚ 23) + (142
– 16.01 × 10.04) − 22 = ?
⇒ (√2116 ÷ 23) + (142
– 16 × 10) − 22 = ?
⇒ (46 ÷ 23) + (196 − 160) – 22 = ?
⇒ 2 + 36 – 22 = ?
⇒ 16 = ?
question?
√[726.034 + 888.012 – ∛(?)] = 39.97
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1. 196
2. 14
3. 2744
4. 18
5. 1262
Answer 3
Solution
calculated.
√[726.034 + 888.012 – ∛(?)] = 39.97
Approximating the value to the nearest integer:
⇒ √[726 + 888 – ∛(?)] = 40
⇒ 1614 - 1600 = 3√(?)
⇒ (?) = 143
⇒ (?) = 2744
Question 39 Que. 4
What approximate value should come in place of the question mark (?) in the following question?
(5899.10 – 288.70) ÷ 29.96 = 12.81 × 11.80 + ?
1. 28
2. 40
3. 45
4. 31
5. 25
Answer - 4
Solution
Rules of Approximation:
1. If a number has digits to the right of the decimal less than 5, then just drop the digits to the right of the
decimal. The
number so obtained will be the approximated value.
2. If a number has digits to the right of the decimal more than 5, then just drop the digits to the right of
the decimal and raise
the remaining number by '1'.The number so obtained will be the approximated value.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Concept:
Follow BODMAS rule to solve this question, as per the order given below,
Step-1- Parts of an equation enclosed in 'Brackets' must be solved first, and in the bracket,
Step-2- Any mathematical 'Of' or 'Exponent' must be solved next,
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Step-3- Next, the parts of the equation that contain 'Division' and 'Multiplication' are calculated,
Step-4- Last but not the least, the parts of the equation that contain 'Addition' and 'Subtraction' should be
calculated.
Given Expression,
(5899.10 – 288.70) ÷ 29.96 = 12.81 × 11.80 + ?
We can also write values as:
5899.10 ≈ 5899, 288.70 ≈ 289, 29.96 ≈ 30, 12.81 ≈ 13, 11.80 ≈ 12
Calculation:
Given expression becomes,
⇒ (5899 – 289) ÷ 30 = 13 × 12 + ?
⇒ 5610 ÷ 30 = 13 × 12 + ?
⇒ 187 = 13 × 12 + ?
⇒ 187 = 156 + ?
⇒ ? ≈ 31
question?
(39.89% of 389.95 + 69.982% of 429.88 – 106.96)2
= (?)
1. 225000
2. 25000
3. 40250
4. 122500
5. None of these
Answer 4
Solution
calculated.
(39.89% of 389.95 + 69.982% of 429.88 – 106.96)2
= (?)
Approximating the values to the nearest integer:
⇒ (40% of 390 + 70% of 430 – 107)2
= (?)
⇒ (156 + 301 – 107)2
= (?)
⇒ (?) = (457 – 107)2
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
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1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
⇒ (?) = (350)2
⇒ (?) = 122500
question?
(87.19 + 122.87) ÷ (26.75 ÷ 8.88) = 1400.3 ÷ ?
1. 20
2. 35
3. 5
4. 50
5. 25
Answer -1
Solution
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
Rules of Approximation:
1. If a number has digits to the right of the decimal less than 5, then just drop the digits to the right of the
decimal. The
number so obtained will be the approximated value.
2. If a number has digits to the right of the decimal more than 5, then just drop the digits to the right of
the decimal and raise
the remaining number by '1'.The number so obtained will be the approximated value.
Concept:
Follow BODMAS rule to solve this question, as per the order given belowStep - 1: Parts of an equation
enclosed in 'Brackets' must be solved first and following BODMAS rule in the bracketStep - 2: Any
mathematical 'Of' or 'Exponent' must be solved next.
Step - 3: Next, the parts of the equation that contain 'Division' and 'Multiplication' are calculated.
Step - 4: Last but not least, the parts of the equation that contain 'Addition' and 'Subtraction' should be
calculated.
Since we need to find out the approximate value, we can write these values to their nearest integers.
Calculation:
Given Expression,
(87.19 + 122.87) ÷ (26.75 ÷ 8.88) = 1400.3 ÷ ?
We can also write values as:
87.19 ≈ 87, 122.87 ≈ 123, 26.75 ≈ 27, 8.88 ≈ 9, 1400.3 ≈ 1400
Given expression becomes,
⇒ (87 + 123) ÷ (27 ÷ 9) = 1400 ÷ ?
⇒ (87 + 123) ÷ 3 = 1400 ÷ ?
⇒ 210 ÷ 3 = 1400 ÷ ?
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⇒ 70 = 1400 ÷ ?
⇒ ? = 1400/70
⇒ ? ≈ 20
Question 42 What approximate value should come in place the of question mark '?' in the following
question?
(200.10 ÷ 49.89) × 14.80 = 69.15 - ?
1. 10
2. 20
3. 30
4. 40
5. 50
Answer - 1
Soluion
Step-1: Parts of an equation enclosed in 'Brackets' must be solved first and in the bracket,Step-2: Any
mathematical 'Of' or 'Exponent' must be solved next,
calculated.
(200.10 ÷ 49.89) × 14.80 = 69.15 - ?
We can write the given values as:
200.10 ≈ 200 and 49.89 ≈ 50
14.80 ≈ 15 and 69.15 ≈ 70
⇒ (200 ÷ 50) × 15 = 70 - ?
⇒ 4 × 15 = 70 - ?
⇒ ? ≈ 10
Question 43 If a boat goes 80 km downstream in 4 hours and 20 km upstream in 2 hours then the speed
of the boat(km/h) in still water is?
1. 10
2. 5
3. 25
4. 15
5. 20
Answer - 4
Solution
Let the speed of boat = x
and the speed of the stream = y
80/(x + y) = 4 ⇒ x + y = 20
20/(x - y) = 2 ⇒ x - y = 10
From above
x = 15 km/hr
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Question 44 The average age of a husband and wife was 23 years when they were married 5 years ago.
The average age of the husband,
the wife and a child who was born during the interval, is 20 years now. How old is the child now?
1.
9 months
1 year
3 years
4 years
None of these
Answer - 4
Solution
Let present ages of husband, wife and child be m, n and p years respectively.
Given,
⇒ [(m – 5) + (n – 5)]/ 2 = 23
⇒ m + n = 46 + 10 = 56
Given,
⇒ (m + n + p)/3 = 20
⇒ m + n + p = 60
⇒ 56 + p = 60
⇒ p = 4
∴ Child is 4 years old now
Question. 45 A man is standing at platform such that he is 430 m from starting and 990 m from end of
the platform. If a train takes 10
minutes to cross whole platform at 3 m/s then find length of the train?
1. 380 m
2. 340 m
3. 350 m
4. 320 m
5. None of these
Answer - 1
Solution
Total length of platform = distance of man from starting + distance of man from end = 430 + 990 = 1420
Total Distance covered = speed of train × time taken = 3 × 10 × 60 = 1800 m
Total distance covered = length of platform + length of train
∴ Length of train = 1800 – 1420 m = 380 m
Question 46If the cost of a book is first increased by 10%, 20% and 25% and later decreased by 25%,
20% and 16.66%. Find net change
in the cost.
1. 15%
2. 12.5%
3. 20%
4. 17.5%
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5. None of these
Answer -4
Solution
ASSUMPTION :
⇒ Let cost of book be x.
According to the question,

⇒ cost of book after change = x × 11/10 × 6/5 × 5/4 × 3/4 × 4/5 × 5/6
= (33x)/40
Net change = [(cost of book initially - cost of book after changes)/cost of book initially] × 100
Net change percentage = [((x – 33x/40)/x) × 100] = [7x/40x] × 100= 17.5%
Question 47 7 men and 4 boys can complete a work in 6 days. A man completes double the work than a
boy. In how many days will 5
men and 4 boys complete the work?
Question 47In the following number series, a wrong number is given. Find out the wrong number.
4, 20, 45, 81, 120, 194
20
45
81
120
194
Answer -4
Solution
4, 20, 45, 81, 120, 194
CALCULATION :
The pattern of the above series is as follows,
4 + (4)2
= 20
20 + (5)2
= 45
45 + (6)2
= 81
81 + (7)2
= 130
130 + (8)2
= 194
Question 48
In the following number series, a wrong number is given. Find out the wrong number.
4, 20, 45, 81, 120, 194
1. 20
2. 45
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3. 81
4. 120
5. 194
Answer - 4
Solution
GIVEN :
4, 20, 45, 81, 120, 194
CALCULATION :
4 + (4)2
= 20
20 + (5)2
= 45
45 + (6)2
= 81
81 + (7)2
= 130
130 + (8)2
= 194
Question 49
What should come in the place of the question mark '?' in the following number series?
12, 20, 46, ?, 178, 344
1. 80
2. 84
3. 78
4. 102
5. 85
Answer 2
Solution
The pattern of the given series:
⇒ 12 × 2 – 4 = 20
⇒ 20 × 2 + 6 = 46
⇒ 46 × 2 – 8 = 84 = ?
⇒ 84 × 2 + 10 = 178
⇒ 178 × 2 – 12 = 344
Question 50 What should come in place of the question mark '?' in the following number series?
14 14 21 47 110 234 ?
1. 449
2. 325
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3. 576
4. 358
5. 423
Answer - 1
Solution
14 + 13
– 1 = 14
14 + 23
– 1 = 21
21 + 33
– 1 = 47
47 + 43
– 1 = 110
110 + 53
– 1 = 234
325 + 63
– 1 = 449 = ?
Question 51 What should come in the place of the question mark '?' in the following number series?
6, 35, 173, ?, 2063, 4121
1. 597
2. 623
3. 569
4. 689
5. 587
Answer
Solution
6 × 6 – 1 = 35
35 × 5 – 2 = 173
173 × 4 – 3 = 689 = ?
689 × 3 – 4 = 2063
2603 × 2 – 5 = 4121
Question 52 What should come in the place of the question mark '?' in the following number series?
3, 5, 14, ?, 274, 1643
1. 40
2. 75
3. 55
4. 60
5. 100
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Answer 3
Solution
3,
3 × 2 -1 = 5
5 × 3 -1 = 14
14 × 4 -1 = 55
55 × 5 -1 = 274
274 × 6 -1 = 1643
So, the missing term in the series is 55.
Question 53 The price of 3 mobiles and 6 pen drives is Rs. 9,000 and the price of 2 mobiles and 8 pen
drives is also Rs. 9,000. What is
the difference between the price of one pen drive and one mobile?
1. Rs. 800
2. Rs. 2500
3. Rs. 750
4. Rs. 900
5. None of these
Answer -3
Solution
As per the question, instead of 1 mobile(M), one can purchase 2 pen drives (PD).
∴ Price of 1 M = price of 2 PD
Given, price of 3 M + 6 PD = 9,000
∴ Price of 3 M + 3 M = 9,000 (As 6 PD = 3 M)
∴ 6 M = 9,000
∴ 1 M = Rs.1, 500 and
Price of 1 PD = Rs. 750
∴ Reqd. difference = Rs.1, 500 – Rs. 750 = Rs. 750
Question 54 A product was successively sold three times earning a profit of 15% each time. By how
much percentage has the price of the
product increased.
1. 30%
2. 33.75%
3. 45%
4. 52%
5. 61%
Answer - 4
Solution
Let the cost price be Rs. ‘x’
Final selling price = (100 + 15)% of (100 + 15)% of (100 + 15)% of x = 1.15 × 1.15 × 1.15x = 1.52x
∴ The price of the product is increased by = [(1.52x - x)/x] × 100 = 52%
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Question 54 Each question below is followed by two statements I and II. You have to determine
whether the data given in the statement
is sufficient for answering the question. You should use the data and your knowledge of Mathematics to
choose the best
possible answer.
What is the present age of Ritu?
I. Ritu’s present age is 1/9 of her mother’s present age.
II. After 6 years, Ritu’s age will be 1/5 of her mother’s age at that time.
1. If the data in statement I alone is sufficient to answer the question, while the data in statement II
alone is not sufficient to
answer the question.
2. If the data in statement II alone is sufficient to answer the question, while the data in statement I
3. If the data either in statement I alone or in statement II alone is sufficient to answer the question.
4. If the data even in both statements I and II together and not sufficient to answer the question.
5. If the data in both statements I and II together are necessary to answer the question.
Answer - 5
Solution
From (i),
Let the mother’s age be x and daughter‘s age be 1/9 x.
From (ii),
After 6 years,
x/9 + 6 = (x + 6)/5
⇒ x/9 + 6 = x/5 + 6/5
⇒ 6 – 6/5 = x/5 – x/9
⇒ 24/5 = 4x/45
∴ x = (24 × 45)/(5 × 4) = 54 years
Mother’ age = 54 years
Ritu’s age = 6 years
Hence, both the statements are required to answer the question.
Question 55 Each question below is followed by two statements I and II. You have to determine
whether the data given in the statement
is sufficient for answering the question. You should use the data and your knowledge of Mathematics to
choose the best
possible answer.
A trader allows two successive discounts of x% and y% on the marked price of an article. Is the selling
price of the article
less than Rs. 18,000?
I. The cost price of the article is Rs. 23,000.
II. x% = 10% and y% = 15%.
1. If the data in statement I alone is sufficient to answer the question, while the data in statement II
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2. If the data in statement II alone is sufficient to answer the question, while the data in statement I
3. If the data either in statement I alone or in statement II alone is sufficient to answer the question.
4. If the data even in both statements I and II together and not sufficient to answer the question.
5. If the data in both statements I and II together are necessary to answer the question.
Answer - 4
Solution
Since, we don’t know the Marked price of the article, even with the help of both the statements, selling
price cannot be
determined.
the equations and mark the
appropriate answerI. 27x2
+ 54x + 27 = 0
II. y2
+ 4y + 3 = 0
If x ≥ y
If x ≤ y
If x > y
If x < y
If relationship between x and y cannot be established or x = y.
Testbook Solution
Correct Option - 1
I. 27x2
+ 54x + 27 = 0
(x + 1) (x + 1) = 0
x = –1
II. y2
+ 4y + 3 = 0
(y + 3) (y + 1) = 0
⇒ y = –1, –3
Hence, x ≥ y
appropriate answer 10x2 + 55x + 75 = 0
4y2 + 42y + 110 = 0
x < y
y < x
x ≤ y
y ≤ x
x = y or relationship cannot be determined.
Testbook Solution
Correct Option - 2
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From the equation 1: 10x2 + 55x + 75 = 0

2x2 + 11x + 15 = 0
2x (x + 3) + 5 (x + 3) = 0
x = -5/2, -3
From the equation 2: 4y2 + 42y + 110 = 0
2y2 + 21y + 55 = 0
2y2
+ 10y + 11y + 55 = 0
2y (y + 5) + 11 (y + 5) = 0
y = -5, -11/2
So, y < x
+ 11x + 12 = 0
II. 5y2
+ 27y + 10 = 0
if x < y
if x > y
if x ≤ y
if x ≥ y
if x = y or no relation can be established
Answer - 5
Solution
2x2+ 11x + 12 = 0
(2x2+ 8x) + (3x + 12) = 0
(2x + 3) (x + 4) = 0
Solving we get, x = -4, -3/2
5y2
+ 27y + 10 = 0
(5y2
+ 25y) + (2y + 10) = 0
(5y + 2)(y + 5) = 0
Solving we get, y = -2/5, -5
So x can be greater than or less than y
+ 27x + 9 = 0
II. 6y2+ 29y + 35 = 0
1. if x > y
2. if x ≥ y
3. if x < y
4. if x ≤ y
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5. if x = y or no relation can be established between x and y
Answer 1
20x2 + 27x + 9 = 0
20x2+ 15x + 12x + 9 = 0
(5x + 3) (4x + 3) = 0
Solving we get, x = -3/4, -3/5
6y2
+ 29y + 35 = 0
6y2
+ 15y + 14y + 35 = 0
(2y + 5) (3y + 7) = 0
Solving we get, y = -5/2, -7/3
So, y is less than x
Therefore, 1 is the correct option
Question 60 Two equations I and II are given below in each question. You have to solve these equations
and give answer
I. x2
+ 91 = 20x
II. 10y2
- 29y + 21 = 0
1. if x < y
2. if x > y
3. if x ≤ y
4. if x ≥ y
5. if x = y or no relation can be established
Answer- 2
Solution
x
2
+ 91 = 20x
(x - 7) (x - 13)
Solving we get, x = 7, 13
10y2
- 29y + 21 = 0
( 5x - 7 ) (2x - 3)
Solving we get, y = 7/5, 3/2
So x is greater than y
So 2 is the correct option
Question 61 The speed of a car is 1.5 times the speed of a bus. If the speed of the car is 60 km/hr then
what will be the difference in the
time taken by the bus and the time taken by the car to cover a distance of 720 km?
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1. 6 hours
2. 8 hours
3. 9 hours
4. 7 hours
5. 5 hours
Answer- 1
Solution
Let the speed of bus be x km/hr.
Then, the speed of car = 1.5x = 60 km/hr
∴ x = 60/1.5 = 40 km/hr
Therefore, speed of bus = 40 km/hr
Now, time taken by car to cover 720 km = 720/ 60 = 12 hr
Time taken by bus to cover 720 km = 720/ 40 = 18 hr
Thus, difference in the time taken by the bus and the time taken by the car to cover 720 km = (18 – 12)
hr = 6 hr
Question 62 A bottle full of juice containing 40% carbohydrate. A part of this juice is replaced by
another juice containing 19%
carbohydrate and percentage of carbohydrate in the new mixture becomes 26%. The part of the juice
replaced is?
1. 1/3rd
2. 2/3rd
3. 2/5th
4. 3/5th
5. None of the above
Answer - 2
Solution
GIVEN :
A bottle full of juice containing 40% carbohydrate.
Replaced by another juice containing 19% carbohydrate
Percentage of carbohydrate in the new mixture becomes 26%
ASSUMPTION :
Let amount of juice in the bottle is 1 litre.
∵ Juice contains 40% carbohydrate
⇒ Amount of carbohydrate in the bottle = 0.40 litre
Let amount of juice replaced from the bottle is ‘x’ litre
CALCULATION :
After replacing x litre with another juice containing 19% carbohydrate,
⇒ Amount of carbohydrate in the new mixture = (0.40 – 0.40x + 0.19x) litre
∵ Percentage of carbohydrate in the new mixture = 26%
⇒ (0.40 – 0.40x + 0.19x) /1 × 100% = 26%
⇒ 0.40 – 0.21x = 0.26
⇒ x = 14/21
⇒ x = 2/3
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∴ 2/3rd
part of the juice is replaced
Question 63 Two persons A and B invest amounts ‘x’ and ‘x + 600’ in a business, respectively. The
ratio of the months for which they
are investing their money is in the ratio 2 ∶ 3. If the profit of B is Rs. 2750 and the total profit is Rs. 3850
then find the value
of ‘x’.
1. Rs. 1000
2. Rs. 800
3. Rs. 900
4. Rs. 1200
5. Rs. 600
Answer - 3
Solution
Two persons A and B invest amounts ‘x’ and ‘x + 600’ in a business respectively.
The ratio of the months for which they are investing their money is in the ratio 2 ∶ 3.
If the profit of B is Rs. 2750 and the total profit is Rs. 3850.
FORMULA USED :
Profit = Investment x Time
ASSUMPTION :
Let the time for which A and B invested be 2a and 3a respectively.
Investment ratio = x : (x + 600)
Month ratio = 2a : 3a
Profit ratio = 2a × x : 3a × (x + 600) or 2x : 3(x + 600)
CALCULATION :
According to the question,
Ratio of profit of A to B's profit = (3850 - 2750) : 2750 or 2 : 5
Now,
⇒ 2x / (3x + 1800) = 2/5
⇒ x = Rs.900
Question 65 What is the difference between the compound interest on a sum of Rs. 15000 at 8% per
annum after 1 year compounded
yearly and half-yearly?
1. Rs. 12
2. Rs. 18
3. Rs. 24
4. Rs. 30
5. Rs. 36
Answer- 3
Solution
Given, Principal = Rs. 15000
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Rate = 8%
Time = 1 year
∵ When the interest is compounded annually, Compound interest = Principal × [(1 + Rate/100)Time– 1]
⇒ Compound interest = 15000 × [(1 + 8/100) – 1] = 15000 × 8/100 = Rs. 1200
∵ When the interest is compounded half-yearly, Compound interest = Principal × [(1 + Rate/200)2 ×
Time– 1]
⇒ Compound interest = 15000 × [(1 + 8/200)2- 1] = 15000 × (1.0816 – 1) = 15000 × 0.0816 = Rs. 1224
Question 66 Directions: Read the following table carefully and answer the given questions below:
The following table shows the number of candidates applied for the job and got selected in
Testbook from the year 2014 to
2019.
Number of Number of
year
applied candidates selected candidates
2014 400 24
2015 900 45
2016 1500 60
2017 4500 180
2018 7000 210
2019 9300 186
For which year percentage of selected candidates is highest?
1. 2014
2. 2015
3. 2016
4. 2017
5. 2018
Answer - 1
Solution
Percentage of selected candidates for year 2014 = (24/400) × 100 = 6%.
∴ Required year is 2014
Question 67 Find the ratio of the number of candidates applied in year 2016 and 2017 together to the
number of candidates selected in
year 2017 and 2018 together.
1. 100 : 13
2. 13 : 100
3. 200 : 13
4. 13 : 200
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5. None of these
Answer - 3
Solution
Number of candidates applied in year 2016 and 2017 together = 1500 + 4500 = 6000.
Number of candidates selected in year 2017 and 2018 together = 180 + 210 = 390.
∴ Required ratio = 6000/390 = 200 : 13.
Question 68 For how many years the number of candidates is more than average number of candidates
applied from 2014 to 2019?
1. 1
2. 2
3. 3
4. 4
5. 5
Answer
Solution 3
Total number of candidates = 400 + 900 + 1500 + 4500 + 7000 + 9300 = 23,600.
Average = 23,600/6 = 3933.33
∴ Clearly for years 2017, 2018 and 2019 the number of candidates is more than average number of
candidates applied from
2014 to 2019
Question 68 Number of selected candidates for year 2018 is how much percentage more than the
number of selected candidates for year
2017?
1. 15%
2. 18%
3. 20.33%
4. 16.67%.
5. 33.33%
Answer -4
Solution
Number of selected candidates for year 2018 = 210.
Number of selected candidates for year 2017 = 180.
∴ Required percentage = [(210 – 180)/180 × 100 = 16.67%
Question 69 If the number of candidates applied in January, 2020 is 30% of the number of candidates
applied in 2016 and the number of
candidates selected in same month is 5% of the number of candidates selected in 2017, then find number
of candidates not
selected in January,2020.
1. 438
2. 440
3. 442
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4. 445
5. None of these
Answer - 5
Solution
Number of candidates applied in January, 2020 = (1500/100) × 30 = 450
Number of candidates selected in January, 2020 = (180/100) × 5 = 9
∴ Number of candidates not selected in January,2020 = 450 – 9 = 441
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38.97 × 15.02 - 27.94 × 10.02 = (36 + ?) × 4.92

38.97 × 15.02 - 27.94 × 10.02 = (36 + ?) × 4.92

Approximating the value to the nearest integer:

585 - 280 = (36 + ?) × 5

(24.99) ÷ (5.01) × (12.01) – (7.01) × (7.99) = ?

Step-2: Any mathematical 'Of' or 'Exponent' must be solved next,

(24.99) ÷ (5.01) × (12.01) – (7.01) × (7.99) = ?

(79.97 + 84.95 – 107.93 + 4.89) × 4.99 = ?

(16.99) × (6.01)2 – (4.99) × (7.99) =?

Step-2: Any mathematical 'Of' or 'Exponent' must be solved next,

(16.99) × (6.01)2 – (4.99) × (7.99) =?

(65.40 × 2.10) + 64.33% of 900 = 35.10 × ? + 5.98

Approximating the values to the nearest integer:

65.40 ≈ 65, 2.10 ≈ 2 and 64.33 ≈ 64

35.10 ≈ 35, 5.98 ≈ 6

⇒ (65.40 × 2.10) + 64.33% of 900 = 35.10 × ? + 5.98

⇒ (65 × 2) + 64% of 900 = 35 × ? + 6

⇒ 130 + (64/100) × 900 = 35 × ? + 6

(18.01) ÷ (2.99) + (6.01) – (3.01)2 = (1.99) ×?

Step-2: Any mathematical 'Of' or 'Exponent' must be solved next,

(18.01) ÷ (2.99) + (6.01) – (3.01)2 = (1.99) ×?

Hence, ? = 3/2 = 1.50

⇒ B = 35/30 – 1 = 5/30 = 1/6

⇒ A = 11/30 – 1/6 = 1/5

Required difference in shares =

= 840 × 1/5 – 840 × 1/6

Let’s assume the 3 numbers be a, b and c.

Average = (Sum of all observations)/(Number of observations)

Substituting the value in Equation (1) we get,

Let the age of Nancy be N years.

⇒ Age of Nancy’s brother = (N + 5) years

The sum of their ages is three fourth of their father’s age.

⇒ Age of Nancy + Age of her brother = (3/4) × age of their father

⇒ Father’s age is 4/3 of sum of ages of Nancy and Nancy’s brother.

⇒ Father’s age = (4/3)(N + N + 5) years = (4/3)(2N + 5) years

∴ Age of Nancy 7 years from now = (11 + 7) years = 18 years

Time taken by boat to travel upstream = 3.5 hours

Time taken by boat to travel downstream = 0.8 × 3.5 = 2.8 hours

Speed of the boat in upstream = (x - y) km/hr.

Speed of boat in downstream = (x + y) km/hr.

Acc. to the question, x - y = 17.5/3.5

From eq.(1) and eq. (2), we get x = 7km/hr and y = 2km/hr

∴ The speed of the boat in still water is 7km/hr

21, 32, 45, 60, ?, 96

The series follows the following pattern:

6, 19, 59, 180, 544, ?

The series follows the following pattern:

According to the logic,

⇒ Next number after 544 is = 544 × 3 + 5 = 1637

5184, 3993, ?, 2187, 1536, 1029

113, 130, 164, 215, ?, 368

?, 100, 81, 64, 49, 36

The pattern followed in this question is:

1701, 567, 189, ?, 21, 7

The series follows the following pattern:

⇒ x (2x - 15) + 2 (2x - 15) = 0

So, x = -2, x = 7.5

So, we can not find relation between x and y

∴ y = -1 and y = -9/4 = -2.25