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the length of the bridge , which a train 130 m long and traveling at 45 km / hr can cross in 30 sec is ?
"speed = 45 * 5 / 18 = 25 / 2 m / sec . time = 30 sec let the length of bridge be x meters . then , ( 130 + x ) / 30 = 25 / 2 x = 245 m . answer : c"
a ) 288 , b ) 269 , c ) 245 , d ) 888 , e ) 121
c
subtract(multiply(divide(multiply(45, speed(const_1000, const_1)), speed(const_3600, const_1)), 30), 130)
speed(const_1000,const_1)|speed(const_3600,const_1)|multiply(n1,#0)|divide(#2,#1)|multiply(n2,#3)|subtract(#4,n0)|
physics
if the average of 55 , 48 , 507 , 2 , 684 and y is 223 , then what is y ?
y = 42 , because : ( 55 + 48 + 507 + 2 + 684 + y ) / 6 = 223 ( 55 + 48 + 507 + 2 + 684 + y ) / 6 * 6 = 223 * 6 ( 55 + 48 + 507 + 2 + 684 + y ) - 1296 = 1338 - 1296 y = 42 so the correct answer is c , 42 .
a ) 701 , b ) 120 , c ) 42 , d ) 868 , e ) 1
c
subtract(multiply(223, add(const_2, const_4)), add(684, add(2, add(507, add(55, 48)))))
add(const_2,const_4)|add(n0,n1)|add(n2,#1)|multiply(n5,#0)|add(n3,#2)|add(n4,#4)|subtract(#3,#5)
general
in the xy - coordinate system , if ( m , n ) and ( m + 5 , n + k ) are two points on the line with the equation x = 2 y + 5 , then k =
"since ( m , n ) and ( m + 2 , n + k ) are two points on the line with the equation x = 2 y + 5 they should satisfy m = 2 n + 5 and m + 5 = 2 * ( n + k ) + 5 . by 1 st equation we have m - 2 n = 5 and by 2 nd equation m - 2 n = 2 k - - - > 5 = 2 k - - - > k = 5 / 2 . the answer is , therefore , ( d ) ."
a ) 1 / 2 , b ) 1 , c ) 2 , d ) 5 / 2 , e ) 4
d
divide(subtract(add(5, 5), 5), 2)
add(n0,n2)|subtract(#0,n2)|divide(#1,n1)|
general
the surface area of a sphere is 4 π r 2 , where r is the radius of the sphere . if the area of the base of a hemisphere is 3 , what is the surface area r of that hemisphere ?
"given area of the base of a hemisphere is 3 = pi * r ^ 2 thus r = sqrt ( 3 / pi ) . surface area of whole sphere = 4 * pi * r ^ 2 . = 4 * pi * 3 / pi = 12 . since the hemisphere is half of a sphere the surface area of the hemisphere = 12 / 2 = 6 ( curved part , not including the flat rounded base ) . but the total sur...
a ) 6 / π , b ) 9 / π , c ) 6 , d ) 9 , e ) 12
d
add(divide(multiply(multiply(4, const_pi), divide(3, const_pi)), 2), multiply(const_pi, divide(3, const_pi)))
divide(n2,const_pi)|multiply(n0,const_pi)|multiply(#0,#1)|multiply(#0,const_pi)|divide(#2,n1)|add(#4,#3)|
geometry
the sum of the first 70 positive even integers is 4970 . what is the sum of the first 70 odd integers ?
sum of first n even numbers = n ( n + 1 ) = 4970 sum of first n odd numbers = n ^ 2 = 70 * 70 = 4900 ( here n = 70 ) answer : d
a ) 4500 , b ) 4600 , c ) 4300 , d ) 4900 , e ) 5000
d
add(4970, const_1)
add(n1,const_1)
general
a train crosses a platform of 150 m in 10 sec , same train crosses another platform of length 250 m in 15 sec . then find the length of the train ?
"length of the train be ‘ x ’ x + 150 / 10 = x + 250 / 15 3 x + 450 = 2 x + 500 x = 50 m answer : e"
a ) 150 m , b ) 180 m , c ) 159 m , d ) 250 m , e ) 50 m
e
subtract(multiply(250, divide(10, divide(10, const_3))), multiply(150, divide(15, divide(10, const_3))))
divide(n1,const_3)|divide(n1,#0)|divide(n3,#0)|multiply(n2,#1)|multiply(n0,#2)|subtract(#3,#4)|
physics
the total number of plums that grow during each year on a certain plum tree is equal to the number of plums that grew during the previous year , less the age of the tree in years ( rounded down to the nearest integer ) . during its 5 th year , the plum tree grew 50 plums . if this trend continues , how many plums will ...
"1 st year : 0 - 1 ( age ) , we take age = 0 ( as the question says that we have to ( rounded down to the nearest integer ) ) 2 ndyear : 1 - 2 ( age ) , we take age = 1 3 rd year : 2 - 3 ( age ) , we take age = 2 4 th year : 3 - 4 ( age ) , we take age = 3 5 th year : 4 - 5 ( age ) , we take age = 4 6 th year : 5 - 6 (...
a ) 36 , b ) 37 , c ) 38 , d ) 39 , e ) 40
d
add(divide(add(subtract(subtract(5, const_1), const_1), add(50, subtract(5, const_1))), const_3), const_3)
subtract(n0,const_1)|add(n1,#0)|subtract(#0,const_1)|add(#1,#2)|divide(#3,const_3)|add(#4,const_3)|
general
two trains 170 m and 160 m long run at the speed of 60 km / hr and 40 km / hr respectively in opposite directions on parallel tracks . the time which they take to cross each other is ?
"relative speed = 60 + 40 = 100 km / hr . = 100 * 5 / 18 = 250 / 9 m / sec . distance covered in crossing each other = 170 + 160 = 330 m . required time = 330 * 9 / 250 = 297 / 25 = 11.88 sec . answer : e"
a ) 10.6 sec , b ) 18.8 sec , c ) 14.8 sec , d ) 10.88 sec , e ) 11.88 sec
e
divide(add(170, 160), multiply(add(60, 40), const_0_2778))
add(n0,n1)|add(n2,n3)|multiply(#1,const_0_2778)|divide(#0,#2)|
physics
on a certain road 12 % of the motorists exceed the posted speed limit and receive speeding tickets , but 20 % of the motorists who exceed the posted speed limit do not receive speeding tickets . what percent of the motorists on the road exceed the posted speed limit ?
"answer is c . this question is in the og and thus well explained by ets . those who exceed : x so x = 12 % + 0,2 x id est x = 15 %"
a ) 10.5 % , b ) 12.5 % , c ) 15 % , d ) 22 % , e ) 30 %
c
divide(const_100, multiply(multiply(divide(12, const_100), divide(20, const_100)), const_100))
divide(n0,const_100)|divide(n1,const_100)|multiply(#0,#1)|multiply(#2,const_100)|divide(const_100,#3)|
gain
a 40 - liter solution of alcohol and water is 5 percent alcohol . if 2.5 liters of alcohol and 7.5 liters of water are added to this solution , what percent of the solution produced is alcohol ?
"the percent of alcohol in the solution is ( 0.05 ( 40 ) + 2.5 ) / 50 = 4.5 / 50 = 9 % the answer is a ."
a ) 9 % , b ) 12 % , c ) 15 % , d ) 18 % , e ) 21 %
a
multiply(divide(add(multiply(40, divide(5, const_100)), 2.5), add(40, add(2.5, 7.5))), const_100)
add(n2,n3)|divide(n1,const_100)|add(n0,#0)|multiply(n0,#1)|add(n2,#3)|divide(#4,#2)|multiply(#5,const_100)|
general
in a consumer survey , 80 % of those surveyed liked at least one of 3 products : 1 , 2 , and 3 . 50 % of those asked liked product 1 , 30 % liked product 2 , and 20 % liked product 3 . if 5 % of the people in the survey liked all 3 of the products , what percentage of the survey participants liked more than one of the ...
pick 100 and x = all set with exactly two items 80 = 30 + 50 + 20 - ( x ) - 10 x = 10 so the answer is 10 + 5 / 100 = 15 % answer c
a ) 5 , b ) 10 , c ) 15 , d ) 20 , e ) 25
c
subtract(subtract(add(add(50, 30), 20), 80), 5)
add(n5,n7)|add(n9,#0)|subtract(#1,n0)|subtract(#2,n11)
general
in township k each property is taxed at 8 percent of its assessed value . if the assessed value of a property in township k is increased from $ 180,000 to $ 24,000 , by how much will the property tax increase ?
"increase in house value = $ 24,000 - $ 18,000 = $ 8000 so , tax increase = 8 % of $ 6000 = $ 480 answer : c"
a ) $ 32 , b ) $ 50 , c ) $ 480 , d ) $ 400 , e ) $ 500
c
divide(multiply(subtract(multiply(multiply(add(const_3, const_4), const_4), const_1000), multiply(multiply(add(const_4, const_1), const_4), const_1000)), 8), const_100)
add(const_3,const_4)|add(const_1,const_4)|multiply(#0,const_4)|multiply(#1,const_4)|multiply(#2,const_1000)|multiply(#3,const_1000)|subtract(#4,#5)|multiply(n0,#6)|divide(#7,const_100)|
general
find the greatest number which on dividing 1255 and 1490 , leaves a reminder of 8 and 11 respectively
"explanation : in this type of question , its obvious we need to calculate the hcf , trick is hcf of ( 1255 - 8 ) and ( 1490 - 11 ) = hcf ( 1247 , 1479 ) = 29 option b"
a ) 27 , b ) 29 , c ) 33 , d ) 39 , e ) 41
b
gcd(subtract(1255, 8), subtract(1490, 11))
subtract(n0,n2)|subtract(n1,n3)|gcd(#0,#1)|
general
sonika deposited rs . 8000 which amounted to rs . 9200 after 3 years at simple interest . had the interest been 2.5 % more . she would get how much ?
"( 8000 * 3 * 2.5 ) / 100 = 600 9200 - - - - - - - - 9800 answer : a"
a ) 9800 , b ) 96288 , c ) 26667 , d ) 1662 , e ) 2882
a
add(multiply(multiply(add(divide(2.5, const_100), divide(divide(subtract(9200, 8000), 3), 8000)), 8000), 3), 8000)
divide(n3,const_100)|subtract(n1,n0)|divide(#1,n2)|divide(#2,n0)|add(#0,#3)|multiply(n0,#4)|multiply(n2,#5)|add(n0,#6)|
gain
8 business executives and 7 chairmen meet at a conference . if each business executive shakes the hand of every other business executive and every chairman once , and each chairman shakes the hand of each of the business executives but not the other chairmen , how many handshakes would take place ?
"there are 8 business exec and in each handshake 2 business execs are involved . hence 8 c 2 = 28 also , each of 8 exec will shake hand with every 7 other chairmen for total of 56 handshake . total = 28 + 56 = 84 ans : d"
a ) 144 , b ) 131 , c ) 115 , d ) 84 , e ) 45
d
add(divide(multiply(8, subtract(8, const_1)), const_2), multiply(8, 7))
multiply(n0,n1)|subtract(n0,const_1)|multiply(n0,#1)|divide(#2,const_2)|add(#3,#0)|
geometry
there are 2 positive integers x and y . what is the probability that x + y is odd ?
explanation : the addition of two integer results in an odd number only if any one of the integers is an odd number . the probability of an odd among the two integer is 1 / 2 . hence , the required probability is 1 / 2 . answer : b
a ) 1 / 4 , b ) 1 / 2 , c ) 1 / 3 , d ) 1 / 5 , e ) 1 / 9
b
divide(2, const_4)
divide(n0,const_4)
general
solution x contains 20 % of material a and 80 % of material b . solution y contains 30 % of material a and 70 % of material b . a mixture of both these solutions contains 22 % of material a in the final product . how much solution x is present in the mixture ?
we can assume the total weight of the mixture = 100 conc of a in the final mixture = 22 let weight of a in the mixture be x . conc given = 20 % = . 2 therefore , weight of b = 100 - x . conc given = 30 % = . 3 now , acc to the problem , . 2 x + . 3 ( 100 - x ) = 22 solving , we get x = 80 . since we assumed the weight ...
a ) 40 % , b ) 60 % , c ) 80 % , d ) 100 % , e ) 110 %
c
multiply(divide(divide(multiply(80, const_1000), const_100), const_100), const_10)
multiply(n1,const_1000)|divide(#0,const_100)|divide(#1,const_100)|multiply(#2,const_10)
general
set a consists of the integers from 4 to 17 , inclusive , while set b consists of the integers from 6 to 20 , inclusive . how many distinct integers do belong to the both sets at the same time ?
"a = { 4 , 5,6 , 7,8 , 9,10 , 11,12 , . . . 17 } b = { 6 , 7,8 , 9,10 , 11,12 . . . , 20 } thus we see that there are 12 distinct integers that are common to both . e is the correct answer ."
a ) 5 , b ) 7 , c ) 8 , d ) 9 , e ) 12
e
add(6, 4)
add(n0,n2)|
other
a student travels from his house to school at 10 km / hr and reaches school 2 hours late . the next day he travels 16 km / hr and reaches school 1 hour early . what is the distance between his house and the school ?
"let x be the distance from his house to the school . x / 10 = x / 16 + 3 8 x = 5 x + 240 3 x = 240 x = 80 km the answer is c ."
a ) 70 , b ) 75 , c ) 80 , d ) 85 , e ) 90
c
multiply(multiply(10, 16), divide(subtract(16, 10), add(2, 2)))
add(n1,n1)|multiply(n0,n2)|subtract(n2,n0)|divide(#2,#0)|multiply(#3,#1)|
physics
at a loading dock , each worker on the night crew loaded 3 / 4 as many boxes as each worker on the day crew . if the night crew has 1 / 2 as many workers as the day crew , what fraction of all the boxes loaded by the two crews did the day crew load ?
"let x be the number of workers on the day crew . let y be the number of boxes loaded by each member of the day crew . then the number of boxes loaded by the day crew is xy . the number of boxes loaded by the night crew is ( x / 2 ) ( 3 y / 4 ) = 3 xy / 8 the total number of boxes is xy + 3 xy / 8 = 11 xy / 8 the fract...
a ) 4 / 7 , b ) 5 / 7 , c ) 8 / 11 , d ) 7 / 12 , e ) 11 / 15
c
divide(multiply(2, 4), add(multiply(2, 4), multiply(3, 1)))
multiply(n1,n3)|multiply(n0,n2)|add(#0,#1)|divide(#0,#2)|
physics
of the 200 employees at company x , 80 are full - time , and 150 have worked at company x for at least a year . there are 20 employees at company x who aren ’ t full - time and haven ’ t worked at company x for at least a year . how many full - time employees of company x have worked at the company for at least a year ...
"200 employees 80 are full - time 150 have worked at company x for at least a year 20 employees at company x who aren ’ t full - time and haven ’ t worked at company x for at least a year . how many full - time employees of company x have worked at the company for at least a year ? 200 - 80 = 120 employees not full tim...
a ) 20 , b ) 30 , c ) 50 , d ) 80 , e ) 100
c
subtract(subtract(200, 80), 20)
subtract(n0,n1)|subtract(#0,n3)|
general
to fill a tank , 25 buckets of water is required . how many buckets of water will be required to fill the same tank if the capacity of the bucket is reduced to 1 / 2 of its present ?
"let capacity of 1 bucket = x capacity of the tank = 25 x new capacity of the bucket = 1 x / 2 hence , number of buckets needed = 25 x / ( 1 x / 2 ) = ( 25 × 2 ) / 1 = 50 answer is e ."
a ) 61.5 , b ) 60.5 , c ) 63.5 , d ) 62.5 , e ) 50
e
divide(multiply(25, add(const_4, const_1)), const_2)
add(const_1,const_4)|multiply(n0,#0)|divide(#1,const_2)|
physics
how many of the positive divisors of 480 are also multiples of 4 not including 480 ?
"480 = 2 ^ 6 * 3 * 5 = ( 4 ) * 2 ^ 3 * 3 * 5 besides ( 4 ) , the exponents of 2 , 3 , and 5 are 3 , 1 , and 1 . there are ( 3 + 1 ) ( 1 + 1 ) ( 1 + 1 ) = 16 ways to make multiples of 4 . we must subtract 1 because one of these multiples is 480 . the answer is a ."
a ) 15 , b ) 16 , c ) 19 , d ) 20 , e ) 24
a
divide(divide(divide(480, 4), const_2), const_3)
divide(n0,n1)|divide(#0,const_2)|divide(#1,const_3)|
general
because he ’ s taxed by his home planet , mork pays a tax rate of 45 % on his income , while mindy pays a rate of only 20 % on hers . if mindy earned 4 times as much as mork did , what was their combined tax rate ?
"let x be mork ' s income , then mindy ' s income is 4 x . the total tax paid is 0.45 x + 0.8 x = 1.25 x 1.25 x / 5 x = 0.25 the answer is b ."
a ) 22 % , b ) 25 % , c ) 28 % , d ) 31 % , e ) 34 %
b
multiply(const_100, divide(add(divide(45, const_100), multiply(4, divide(20, const_100))), add(const_1, 4)))
add(n2,const_1)|divide(n0,const_100)|divide(n1,const_100)|multiply(n2,#2)|add(#1,#3)|divide(#4,#0)|multiply(#5,const_100)|
gain
let p be a prime number greater than 2 , and let n = 32 p . how many odd divisors does n have ?
the answer is a , there is exactly one . since is the largest ( and only ) even prime number , any p larger than 2 is odd . then since 32 = 2 * 2 * 2 * 2 , all of which are even , this means that p must be the only odd prime factor .
a ) 1 , b ) 2 , c ) 3 , d ) 4 , e ) 5
a
subtract(2, const_1)
subtract(n0,const_1)|
general
the cross - section of a cannel is a trapezium in shape . if the cannel is 12 m wide at the top and 5 m wide at the bottom and the area of cross - section is 344 sq m , the depth of cannel is ?
"1 / 2 * d ( 12 + 5 ) = 344 d = 40 answer : d"
a ) 39 , b ) 28 , c ) 27 , d ) 40 , e ) 71
d
divide(divide(divide(344, divide(add(12, 5), const_2)), 5), const_2)
add(n0,n1)|divide(#0,const_2)|divide(n2,#1)|divide(#2,n1)|divide(#3,const_2)|
physics
when the number 209 y 913 is exactly divisible by 11 , then the smallest whole number that can replace y ?
"the given number = 209 y 913 sum of the odd places = 3 + 9 + 9 + 2 = 23 sum of the even places = 1 + y + 0 ( sum of the odd places ) - ( sum of even places ) = number ( exactly divisible by 11 ) 23 - ( 1 + y ) = divisible by 11 22 � y = divisible by 11 . y must be 0 , to make given number divisible by 11 . a"
a ) 0 , b ) 1 , c ) 2 , d ) 5 , e ) 9
a
subtract(209, 209)
subtract(n0,n0)|
general
pipe p can drain the liquid from a tank in 3 / 4 the time that it takes pipe q to drain it and in 1 / 3 the time that it takes pipe r to do it . if all 3 pipes operating simultaneously but independently are used to drain liquid from the tank , then pipe q drains what portion of the liquid from the tank ?
"suppose q can drain in 1 hr . so , rq = 1 / 1 = 1 so , rp = 1 / [ ( 3 / 4 ) rq ] = 4 / 3 also , rp = rr / ( 1 / 3 ) = > 4 / 3 = rr / ( 1 / 3 ) = > rr = 4 / 9 let h is the time it takes to drain by running all 3 pipes simultaneously so combined rate = rc = 1 / h = 1 + 4 / 3 + 4 / 9 = 25 / 9 = 1 / ( 9 / 25 ) thus runnin...
a ) 9 / 29 , b ) 8 / 23 , c ) 9 / 25 , d ) 17 / 29 , e ) 3 / 4
c
divide(multiply(3, 3), add(multiply(multiply(4, 3), const_2), multiply(3, 3)))
multiply(n0,n0)|multiply(n0,n1)|multiply(#1,const_2)|add(#2,#0)|divide(#0,#3)|
physics
a train of length l is traveling at a constant velocity and passes a pole in t seconds . if the same train travelling at the same velocity passes a platform in 5 t seconds , then what is the length of the platform ?
the train passes a pole in t seconds , so velocity v = l / t ( l + p ) / v = 5 t ( l + p ) / ( l / t ) = 5 t p = 4 l the answer is d .
a ) l , b ) 2 l , c ) 3 l , d ) 4 l , e ) 5 l
d
subtract(5, const_1)
subtract(n0,const_1)
physics
the h . c . f . of two numbers is 20 and the other two factors of their l . c . m . are 21 and 23 . the larger of the two numbers is
"solution clearly , the numbers are ( 20 x 21 ) and ( 20 x 23 ) . larger number = ( 20 x 23 ) = 460 . answer d"
a ) 276 , b ) 299 , c ) 312 , d ) 460 , e ) none
d
multiply(20, 23)
multiply(n0,n2)|
other
two numbers are in the ratio of 5 : 9 . if 25 be subtracted from each , they are in the ratio of 35 : 59 . find the numbers ?
"( 5 x - 25 ) : ( 9 x - 25 ) = 35 : 59 x = 30 = > 150,270 answer : b"
a ) 150,170 , b ) 150,270 , c ) 50,270 , d ) 180,270 , e ) 150,290
b
multiply(5, 25)
multiply(n0,n2)|
other
there is a rectangular prism made of 1 in cubes that has been covered in tin foil . there are exactly 128 cubes that are not touching any tin foil on any of their sides . if the width of the figure created by these 128 cubes is twice the length and twice the height , what is the measure e in inches of the width of the ...
if the width is w , then length and height would be w / 2 . so , w * w / 2 * w / 2 = 128 = > w ^ 3 = ( 2 ^ 3 ) * 64 = ( 2 ^ 3 ) * ( 4 ^ 3 ) = > w = 2 * 4 = 8 in . along the width of the cuboid , 8 cubes do n ' t touch the tin foil . so the actual width will be non - touching cubes + touching cubes = 8 + 2 = e = 10 ans ...
['a ) 4', 'b ) 6', 'c ) 8', 'd ) 9', 'e ) 10']
e
add(multiply(power(divide(128, multiply(1, multiply(1, const_2))), inverse(const_3)), multiply(1, const_2)), multiply(1, const_2))
inverse(const_3)|multiply(n0,const_2)|multiply(n0,#1)|divide(n1,#2)|power(#3,#0)|multiply(#1,#4)|add(#5,#1)
geometry
a train 110 m long is running with a speed of 24 km / hr . in what time will it pass a man who is running at 6 km / hr in the direction opposite to that in which the train is going ?
"speed of train relative to man = 24 + 6 = 30 km / hr . = 30 * 5 / 18 = 8.33 m / sec . time taken to pass the men = 110 / 8.33 = 13.2 sec . answer : e"
a ) 7 sec , b ) 6 sec , c ) 8 sec , d ) 14 sec , e ) 13.2 sec
e
divide(110, multiply(add(24, 6), const_0_2778))
add(n1,n2)|multiply(#0,const_0_2778)|divide(n0,#1)|
physics
worker a takes 10 hours to do a job . worker b takes 12 hours to do the same job . how long it take both a & b , working together but independently , to do the same job ?
"a ' s one hour work = 1 / 10 . b ' s one hour work = 1 / 12 . ( a + b ) ' s one hour work = 1 / 10 + 1 / 12 = 11 / 60 . both a & b can finish the work in 60 / 11 days c"
a ) 40 days , b ) 40 / 9 days , c ) 60 / 11 days , d ) 30 / 9 days , e ) 60 / 9 days
c
divide(const_1, add(divide(const_1, 10), divide(const_1, 12)))
divide(const_1,n0)|divide(const_1,n1)|add(#0,#1)|divide(const_1,#2)|
physics
a women purchased 3 towels @ rs . 100 each , 5 towels @ rs . 150 each and two towels at a certain rate which is now slipped off from his memory . but she remembers that the average price of the towels was rs . 160 . find the unknown rate of two towels ?
"10 * 160 = 1600 3 * 100 + 5 * 150 = 1050 1600 – 1050 = 550 d"
a ) a ) 400 , b ) b ) 450 , c ) c ) 500 , d ) d ) 550 , e ) e ) 600
d
subtract(subtract(multiply(add(add(3, 5), const_2), 160), multiply(5, 150)), multiply(3, 100))
add(n0,n2)|multiply(n2,n3)|multiply(n0,n1)|add(#0,const_2)|multiply(n4,#3)|subtract(#4,#1)|subtract(#5,#2)|
general
rs . 1500 is divided into two parts such that if one part is invested at 6 % and the other at 5 % the whole annual interest from both the sum is rs . 80 . how much was lent at 5 % ?
"( x * 5 * 1 ) / 100 + [ ( 1500 - x ) * 6 * 1 ] / 100 = 80 5 x / 100 + 90 â € “ 6 x / 100 = 80 x / 100 = 10 = > x = 1000 answer : e"
a ) 228 , b ) 299 , c ) 266 , d ) 500 , e ) 1000
e
multiply(add(5, 6), const_100)
add(n1,n2)|multiply(#0,const_100)|
gain
if a truck is traveling at a constant rate of 216 kilometers per hour , how many seconds will it take the truck to travel a distance of 600 meters ? ( 1 kilometer = 1000 meters )
"speed = 216 km / hr = > 216,000 m / hr in one minute = > 216000 / 60 = 3600 meters in one sec = > 3600 / 60 = 60 meters time = total distance need to be covered / avg . speed = > 600 / 60 = 10 and hence the answer : a"
a ) 10 , b ) 24 , c ) 30 , d ) 36 , e ) 48
a
multiply(divide(divide(600, 1000), 216), const_3600)
divide(n1,n3)|divide(#0,n0)|multiply(#1,const_3600)|
physics
the l . c . m of two numbers is 48 . the numbers are in the ratio 4 : 3 . the sum of numbers is :
"let the numbers be 4 x and 3 x . then , their l . c . m = 12 x . so , 12 x = 48 or x = 4 . the numbers are 16 and 12 . hence , required sum = ( 16 + 12 ) = 28 . answer : a"
a ) 28 , b ) 30 , c ) 40 , d ) 50 , e ) 60
a
divide(multiply(4, 48), 3)
multiply(n0,n1)|divide(#0,n2)|
other
a number a is squared and then multiplied by negative 6 . the result of this operation is equal to 3 times the sum of fourth times a and two . what is one possible value of a ?
- 6 * a ^ 2 = 3 ( 4 a + 2 ) a = - 1 or - 1 a = - 1 = b answer : d
a ) 2 , b ) 3 , c ) 4 , d ) 1 , e ) 5
d
divide(divide(6, 3), const_2)
divide(n0,n1)|divide(#0,const_2)
general
if 20 typists can type 38 letters in 20 minutes , then how many letters will 30 typists working at the same rate complete in 1 hour ?
"20 typists can type 38 letters , so 30 typists can type = 38 * 30 / 20 38 * 30 / 20 letters can be typed in 20 mins . in 60 mins typist can type = 38 * 30 * 60 / 20 * 20 = 171 d is the answer"
a ) 63 , b ) 72 , c ) 144 , d ) 171 , e ) 400
d
multiply(divide(multiply(38, const_3), 20), 30)
multiply(n1,const_3)|divide(#0,n0)|multiply(n3,#1)|
physics
a fair 2 sided coin is flipped 6 times . what is the probability that tails will be the result at least twice , but not more than 4 times ?
"at least twice , but not more than 5 timesmeans exactly 2 times , 3 times , 4 times the probability of getting exactly k results out of n flips is nck / 2 ^ n 6 c 2 / 2 ^ 6 + 6 c 3 / 2 ^ 6 + 6 c 4 / 2 ^ 6 = ( 20 + 15 + 15 ) / 2 ^ 6 = 25 / 32 option : a"
a ) 25 / 32 , b ) 13 / 4 , c ) 17 / 8 , d ) 57 / 64 , e ) 15 / 16
a
subtract(const_1, add(multiply(inverse(power(2, 6)), 6), add(inverse(power(2, 6)), inverse(power(2, 6)))))
power(n0,n1)|inverse(#0)|add(#1,#1)|multiply(n1,#1)|add(#2,#3)|subtract(const_1,#4)|
general
two cyclist start from the same places in opposite directions . one is going towards north at 10 kmph and the other is going towards south 40 kmph . what time will they take to be 50 km apart ?
to be ( 10 + 40 ) km apart , they take 1 hour to be 50 km apart , they take 1 / 50 * 50 = 1 hrs answer is a
a ) 1 hr , b ) 2 hrs , c ) 3 hrs , d ) 5 hrs , e ) 6 hrs
a
divide(50, add(10, 40))
add(n0,n1)|divide(n2,#0)
physics
if x is a sum of all even integers on the interval 13 . . . 55 and y is their number , what is the gcd ( x , y ) ?
"x = 14 + 16 + . . . + 54 = ( largest + smallest ) / 2 * ( # of terms ) = ( 14 + 54 ) / 2 * 21 = 34 * 21 . gcd of 21 and 34 * 21 is 21 answer : b ."
a ) 1 , b ) 21 , c ) 26 , d ) 52 , e ) 1014
b
multiply(add(subtract(13, const_10), const_2), add(subtract(13, const_10), const_2))
subtract(n0,const_10)|add(#0,const_2)|multiply(#1,#1)|
general
how many liters of pure alcohol must be added to a 100 - liter solution that is 20 percent alcohol in order to produce a solution that is 30 percent alcohol ?
20 % alcohol solution means ; in the 100 liter solution , 20 liters of solution is alcohol and 80 liters other solvents . if we addxliters of alcohol to the solution , the solution becomes 100 + xliters and alcohol , which was 20 liters , becomes 20 + x liters . according to the statement ; 20 + x = 30 % of ( 100 + x )...
a ) 100 / 7 , b ) 5 , c ) 20 / 3 , d ) 8 , e ) 39 / 4
a
divide(100, add(const_4, const_3))
add(const_3,const_4)|divide(n0,#0)
general
the banker ' s gain of a certain sum due 2 years hence at 10 % per annum is rs . 24 . the present worth is
solution t . d = ( b . g x 100 / rate x time ) = rs . ( 24 x 100 / 10 x 2 ) = rs . 120 . p . w = ( 100 x t . d / rate x time ) = rs . ( 100 x 120 / 10 x 2 ) = rs . 600 . answer c
a ) rs . 480 , b ) rs . 520 , c ) rs . 600 , d ) rs . 960 , e ) none
c
divide(multiply(const_100, divide(multiply(24, const_100), multiply(2, 10))), multiply(2, 10))
multiply(n2,const_100)|multiply(n0,n1)|divide(#0,#1)|multiply(#2,const_100)|divide(#3,#1)
gain
danny is sitting on a rectangular box . the area of the front face of the box is half the area of the top face , and the area of the top face is 1.5 times the area of the side face . if the volume of the box is 3000 , what is the area of the side face of the box ?
"lets suppose length = l , breadth = b , depth = d front face area = l * w = 1 / 2 w * d ( l = 1 / 2 d or d = 2 l ) top face area = w * d side face area = w * d = 1.5 d * l ( w = 1.5 l ) volume = l * w * d = 3000 l * 1.5 l * 2 l = 3000 l = 10 side face area = l * d = l * 2 l = 10 * 2 * 10 = 200 e is the answer"
a ) 300 , b ) 150 , c ) 180 , d ) 109 , e ) 200
e
divide(power(multiply(const_3, power(3000, const_2)), divide(const_1, const_3)), 1.5)
divide(const_1,const_3)|power(n1,const_2)|multiply(#1,const_3)|power(#2,#0)|divide(#3,n0)|
geometry
the salary of a person was reduced by 20 % . by what percent should his reduced salary be raised so as to bring it at par with his original salary ?
"let the original salary be $ 100 new salary = $ 80 increase on 80 = 20 increase on 100 = 20 / 80 * 100 = 25 % answer is c"
a ) 50 % , b ) 32 % , c ) 25 % , d ) 43 % , e ) 29 %
c
multiply(divide(multiply(const_100, divide(20, const_100)), subtract(const_100, multiply(const_100, divide(20, const_100)))), const_100)
divide(n0,const_100)|multiply(#0,const_100)|subtract(const_100,#1)|divide(#1,#2)|multiply(#3,const_100)|
gain
if 10 % of 30 % of 50 % of a number is 90 , then what is the number ?
"let the number be a given , 10 / 100 * 30 / 100 * 50 / 100 * a = 90 = > 1 / 10 * 3 / 10 * 1 / 2 * a = 90 = > a = 10 * 20 * 10 * 2 = 6000 . answer : b"
a ) 4000 , b ) 6000 , c ) 4400 , d ) 4500 , e ) none of these
b
divide(90, multiply(multiply(divide(50, const_100), divide(30, const_100)), divide(10, const_100)))
divide(n0,const_100)|divide(n2,const_100)|divide(n1,const_100)|multiply(#1,#2)|multiply(#0,#3)|divide(n3,#4)|
gain
the average of non - zero number and its square is 5 times the number . the number is ?
"let the number be x . then , ( x + x 2 ) / 2 = 5 x = > x 2 - 9 x = 0 = > x ( x - 9 ) = 0 = > x = 0 or x = 9 so , the number is 9 . answer : a"
a ) 9 , b ) 8 , c ) 6 , d ) 4 , e ) 3
a
subtract(multiply(5, const_2), const_1)
multiply(n0,const_2)|subtract(#0,const_1)|
general
preethi has 6 flavors of ice cream in his parlor . how many options are there for dorathy to pick a one - flavor , two - flavor , 3 - flavor , 4 - flavor , 5 flavor or 6 flavor order ?
6 c 1 + 6 c 2 + 6 c 3 + 6 c 4 + 6 c 5 + 6 c 6 = 63 . answer : e
a ) 26 , b ) 36 , c ) 64 , d ) 67 , e ) 63
e
add(add(add(add(divide(factorial(6), factorial(5)), divide(factorial(6), multiply(const_2, factorial(4)))), divide(factorial(6), multiply(factorial(3), factorial(3)))), divide(factorial(6), multiply(const_2, factorial(4)))), divide(factorial(6), factorial(5)))
factorial(n0)|factorial(n3)|factorial(n2)|factorial(n1)|divide(#0,#1)|multiply(#2,const_2)|multiply(#3,#3)|divide(#0,#5)|divide(#0,#6)|add(#4,#7)|add(#9,#8)|add(#10,#7)|add(#11,#4)
probability
the average weight of 2 person ' s increases by 4.5 kg when a new person comes in place of one of them weighing 65 kg . what might be the weight of the new person ?
"explanation : total weight increased = ( 2 x 4.5 ) kg = 9 kg . weight of new person = ( 65 + 9 ) kg = 74 kg . answer : a"
a ) 74 kg , b ) 76.5 kg , c ) 85 kg , d ) 78 , e ) none of these
a
add(multiply(2, 4.5), 65)
multiply(n0,n1)|add(n2,#0)|
general
john started a business , investing rs . 18000 . after 3 months and 4 months respectively , rose and tom joined him with capitals of 12000 and 9000 . at the end of the year the total profit was rs . 4070 . what is the difference between rose ’ s and tom ’ s share in the profit ?
john : rose : tom ratio of their investments = 18000 × 12 : 12000 × 9 : 9000 × 8 = 6 : 3 : 2 the difference between rose ’ s and tom ’ s share = 1 share : . i . e . = rs . 4070 × 1 / 11 = rs . 370 . c )
a ) s . 340 , b ) s . 362 , c ) s . 370 , d ) s . 382 , e ) s . 390
c
subtract(divide(multiply(4070, divide(multiply(12000, subtract(multiply(3, 4), 3)), multiply(const_10, const_100))), add(add(divide(multiply(multiply(3, 4), 18000), multiply(const_10, const_100)), divide(multiply(12000, subtract(multiply(3, 4), 3)), multiply(const_10, const_100))), divide(multiply(9000, subtract(multip...
multiply(n1,n2)|multiply(const_10,const_100)|multiply(n0,#0)|subtract(#0,n1)|subtract(#0,n2)|divide(#2,#1)|multiply(n3,#3)|multiply(n4,#4)|divide(#6,#1)|divide(#7,#1)|add(#5,#8)|multiply(n5,#8)|multiply(n5,#9)|add(#10,#9)|divide(#11,#13)|divide(#12,#13)|subtract(#14,#15)
gain
if each year the population of the country grows by 20 % , how many years will elapse before the population of the country doubles ?
"till year 2000 , population is 100 . year 2001 : population becomes 120 . . . . . . . . . . . . . 1 year elapsed year 2002 : population becomes 144 . . . . . . . . . . . . . 2 year elapsed year 2003 : population becomes 172 . . . . . . . . . . . . . 3 year elapsed year 2004 : population > 200 . . . . . . . . . . . . ....
a ) 3 , b ) 4 , c ) 5 , d ) 6 , e ) 7
b
add(const_4, const_4)
add(const_4,const_4)|
gain
peter invests a sum of money and gets back an amount of $ 815 in 3 years . david invests an equal amount of money and gets an amount of $ 854 in 4 years . if both amounts were invested at the same rate ( simple interest ) what was the sum of money invested ?
"since both peter and david invested the same amount of money at the same rate , they would earn same interest per year . david invested for one year more than peter and hence he got interest amount for one more year . interest earned per year = amount received by david - amount received by peter = 854 - 815 = 39 inter...
a ) 670 , b ) 664 , c ) 698 , d ) 744 , e ) 700
c
subtract(815, multiply(divide(subtract(854, 815), subtract(divide(4, const_100), divide(3, const_100))), divide(3, const_100)))
divide(n3,const_100)|divide(n1,const_100)|subtract(n2,n0)|subtract(#0,#1)|divide(#2,#3)|multiply(#4,#1)|subtract(n0,#5)|
gain
andrew purchased 10 kg of grapes at the rate of 82 per kg and 6 kg of mangoes at the rate of 62 per kg . how much amount did he pay to the shopkeeper ?
"cost of 10 kg grapes = 82 × 10 = 820 . cost of 6 kg of mangoes = 62 × 6 = 558 . total cost he has to pay = 820 + 558 = 1378 c"
a ) 1000 , b ) 1055 , c ) 1378 , d ) 1075 , e ) 1080
c
add(multiply(10, 82), multiply(6, 62))
multiply(n0,n1)|multiply(n2,n3)|add(#0,#1)|
gain
maths , physics and chemistry books are stored on a library shelf that can accommodate 25 books . currently , 20 % of the shelf spots remain empty . there are twice as many maths books as physics books and the number of physics books is 4 greater than that of chemistry books . among all the books , 12 books are soft co...
"first phase of this problem requires you to determine how many mathematics and chemistry books are even on the shelf . to do so , you have the equations : m + p + c = 20 ( since 4 / 5 of the 25 spots are full of books ) m = 2 p p = 4 + c from that , you can use substitution to get everything down to one variable . c =...
a ) 1 / 10 , b ) 3 / 20 , c ) 1 / 5 , d ) 1 / 4 , e ) 9 / 20
e
subtract(add(divide(const_2, add(add(const_2, add(const_2, 4)), 12)), divide(add(const_2, add(const_2, 4)), add(add(const_2, add(const_2, 4)), 12))), multiply(divide(const_2, add(add(const_2, add(const_2, 4)), 12)), divide(add(const_2, add(const_2, 4)), add(add(const_2, add(const_2, 4)), 12))))
add(n2,const_2)|add(#0,const_2)|add(n3,#1)|divide(const_2,#2)|divide(#1,#2)|add(#3,#4)|multiply(#3,#4)|subtract(#5,#6)|
general
tom and linda stand at point a . linda begins to walk in a straight line away from tom at a constant rate of 2 miles per hour . one hour later , tom begins to jog in a straight line in the exact opposite direction at a constant rate of 7 miles per hour . if both tom and linda travel indefinitely , what is the positive ...
"b is the answer . . . . d = ts where d = distance , t = time and s = speed to travel half distance , ( 2 + 2 t ) = 7 t = = > t = 2 / 5 = = > 24 minutes to travel double distance , 2 ( 2 + 2 t ) = 7 t = = > 2 = = > 80 minutes difference , 56 minutes b"
a ) 60 , b ) 56 , c ) 84 , d ) 90 , e ) 108
b
multiply(subtract(divide(multiply(const_2, const_2), subtract(7, multiply(const_2, 2))), divide(const_2, subtract(7, 2))), const_60)
multiply(const_2,const_2)|multiply(n0,const_2)|subtract(n1,n0)|divide(const_2,#2)|subtract(n1,#1)|divide(#0,#4)|subtract(#5,#3)|multiply(#6,const_60)|
physics
64 is divided into two parts in such a way that seventh part of first and ninth part of second are equal . find the smallest part ?
"x / 7 = y / 9 = > x : y = 7 : 9 7 / 16 * 64 = 28 answer : d"
a ) 66 , b ) 26 , c ) 42 , d ) 28 , e ) 11
d
divide(multiply(divide(add(const_4, const_3), add(add(const_4, const_3), const_2)), 64), const_2)
add(const_3,const_4)|add(#0,const_2)|divide(#0,#1)|multiply(n0,#2)|divide(#3,const_2)|
general
a man walking at the rate of 6 km / hr crosses a bridge in 15 minutes . the length of the bridge is ______ .
"hint : to find the answer in meter , we will first convert distance from km / hour to meter / sec by multiplying it with 5 / 18 . also , change 15 minutes to seconds by multiplying it with 60 . distance = speed x time 1 . convert speed into m / sec : 6 x 5 / 18 m / s = 1.66 m / s 2 . convert time from minutes into sec...
a ) 1000 m , b ) 1250 m , c ) 1500 m , d ) 1800 m , e ) 2300 m
c
multiply(divide(multiply(6, const_1000), const_60), 15)
multiply(n0,const_1000)|divide(#0,const_60)|multiply(n1,#1)|
gain
if w = x ^ 4 + y ^ 4 = 100 , then the greatest possible value of x is between
my attempt : if w = x ^ 4 + y ^ 4 = 100 , then the greatest possible value of x would be when y is minimum . let y ^ 4 be 0 . now x ^ 4 = 100 . x should be definitely greater than 3 but less than 4 . the only option that fits this range is b hence answer is - - b ) 3 and 6 .
a ) 0 and 3 , b ) 3 and 6 , c ) 6 and 9 , d ) 9 and 12 , e ) 12 and 15
b
add(multiply(floor(power(100, divide(const_1, 4))), const_10), multiply(floor(power(100, divide(const_1, 4))), const_2))
divide(const_1,n0)|power(n2,#0)|floor(#1)|multiply(#2,const_10)|multiply(#2,const_2)|add(#3,#4)
general
if m and n are positive integers and m ^ 2 + n ^ 2 = 89 , what is the value of m ^ 3 + n ^ 3 ?
"you need to integers which squared are equal 89 . which could it be ? let ' s start with the first integer : 1 ^ 2 = 1 2 ^ 2 = 4 3 ^ 2 = 9 4 ^ 2 = 16 5 ^ 2 = 25 6 ^ 2 = 36 7 ^ 2 = 49 8 ^ 2 = 64 stop . the integers ca n ' t be greater than 8 or we will score above 89 . the second integer need to be picked up the same w...
a ) 72 , b ) 224 , c ) 320 , d ) 512 , e ) 637
e
gcd(89, const_4)
gcd(n2,const_4)|
general
the ratio of the number of red cars in a certain parking lot to the number of black cars is 3 to 8 . if there are 70 black cars in the lot , how many red cars are there in the lot ?
"b is correct r / b = 3 / 8 and b = 70 r = 70 * 3 / 8 = 26"
a ) 11 , b ) 26 , c ) 24 , d ) 27 , e ) 32
b
floor(multiply(divide(3, 8), 70))
divide(n0,n1)|multiply(n2,#0)|floor(#1)|
other
if the sum of a number and its square is 272 , what is the number ?
"explanation : let the integer be x . then , x + x 2 = 272 x 2 + x - 272 = 0 ( x + 17 ) ( x – 16 ) = 0 x = 16 answer : b"
a ) 14 , b ) 16 , c ) 19 , d ) 21 , e ) none of these
b
floor(sqrt(272))
sqrt(n0)|floor(#0)|
geometry
a , b , c and d enter into partnership . a subscribes 1 / 3 of the capital b 1 / 4 , c 1 / 5 and d the rest . how much share did a get in a profit of rs . 2460 ?
"25 * 12 : 30 * 12 : 35 * 8 15 : 18 : 14 14 / 47 * 47000 = 14000 answer : d"
a ) 28888 , b ) 27789 , c ) 2777 , d ) 14000 , e ) 2881
d
multiply(2460, divide(1, 3))
divide(n0,n1)|multiply(n6,#0)|
general
volume of a hemisphere is 19404 cu . cm . its radius is :
sol . let the radius be r cm . then , 2 / 3 * 22 / 7 * r ³ = 19404 ⇔ r ³ = [ 19404 * 21 / 44 ] = ( 21 ) ³ ⇔ r = 21 cm . answer c
['a ) 19 cm', 'b ) 20 cm', 'c ) 21 cm', 'd ) 30 cm', 'e ) none']
c
power(divide(19404, divide(multiply(const_2, const_pi), const_3)), divide(const_1, const_3))
divide(const_1,const_3)|multiply(const_2,const_pi)|divide(#1,const_3)|divide(n0,#2)|power(#3,#0)
physics
a hiker walked for 3 days . she walked 18 miles on the first day , walking 3 miles per hour . on the second day she walked for one less hour but she walked one mile per hour , faster than on the first day . on the third day she walked at 4 miles per hour for 5 hours . how many miles in total did she walk ?
"first day - 18 miles with 3 miles per hours then total - 6 hours for that day second day - 4 miles per hour and 5 hours - 20 miles third day - 4 miles per hour and 5 hours - 20 miles total 18 + 20 + 20 = 58 answer : option c"
a ) 24 , b ) 44 , c ) 58 , d ) 60 , e ) 62
c
add(add(18, multiply(4, const_4)), multiply(4, 5))
multiply(n3,const_4)|multiply(n3,n4)|add(n1,#0)|add(#2,#1)|
physics
2 corner most boxes of a chess board ( diagonally opposite ) haven been cut out there ' s a rectangular block = 2 sqaures of chess board , how many such blocks can be placed on the chess board ? ”
chess board has 64 squares . so we can place 32 rectangular blocks , but 2 are cut off from the corner . hence 32 - 2 = 30 blocks answer : d
a ) 27 , b ) 28 , c ) 29 , d ) 30 , e ) 31
d
subtract(multiply(multiply(multiply(2, 2), multiply(2, 2)), 2), const_2)
multiply(n0,n0)|multiply(#0,#0)|multiply(n0,#1)|subtract(#2,const_2)
geometry
the perimeter of one square is 44 cm and that of another is 20 cm . find the perimeter and the diagonal of a square which is equal in area to these two combined ?
"4 a = 44 4 a = 20 a = 11 a = 5 a 2 = 121 a 2 = 25 combined area = a 2 = 146 = > a = 12.1 d = 12.1 √ 2 answer : b"
a ) 13 √ 4 , b ) 12.1 √ 2 , c ) 23 √ 2 , d ) 12 √ 4 , e ) 13 √ 9
b
sqrt(multiply(add(power(divide(44, const_4), const_2), power(divide(20, const_4), const_2)), const_2))
divide(n0,const_4)|divide(n1,const_4)|power(#0,const_2)|power(#1,const_2)|add(#2,#3)|multiply(#4,const_2)|sqrt(#5)|
geometry
in 1970 there were 8,902 women stockbrokers in the united states . by 1978 the number had increased to 19,947 . approximately what was the percent increase ?
"we can use approximation to get the answer quickly . like , 19,947 is approx 20000 8902 is approx 8900 so , total increase = 20000 - 8900 = 11100 hence , % increase = 11100 / 8900 = approx . 11 / 9 = 1.22 = approx . 1.25 so , choice is b ."
a ) 45 % , b ) 125 % , c ) 145 % , d ) 150 % , e ) 225 %
b
divide(subtract(19,947, 8,902), 8,902)
subtract(n3,n1)|divide(#0,n1)|
general
two kinds of vodka are mixed in the ratio 1 : 2 and 2 : 1 and they are sold fetching the profit 30 % and 20 % respectively . if the vodkas are mixed in equal ratio and the individual profit percent on them are increased by 4 / 3 and 5 / 3 times respectively , then the mixture will fetch the profit of
answer : d .
a ) 18 % , b ) 20 % , c ) 21 % , d ) 23 % , e ) can not be determined
d
add(divide(multiply(30, 4), 2), add(30, 5))
add(n4,n8)|multiply(n4,n6)|divide(#1,n1)|add(#0,#2)|
general
a rectangular room has the rectangular shaped rug shown as above figure such that the rug ’ s area is 200 square feet and its length is 10 feet longer than its width . if the uniform width between the rug and room is 10 feet , what is the area of the region uncovered by the rug ( shaded region ) , in square feet ?
"rug ' s area = 200 which is ( x ) x ( 10 + x ) = 200 so x = 10 rug maintains a uniform distance of 10 feet so room has dimension 10 + 20 and 20 + 20 i . e . 30 and 40 area of room 30 x 40 = 1200 area covered is 200 so uncovered area is 1200 - 200 = 1000 ( answer c )"
a ) 32 , b ) 1360 , c ) 1000 , d ) 46 , e ) 104
c
subtract(multiply(add(subtract(divide(200, const_10), const_2), const_10), add(divide(200, const_10), subtract(divide(200, const_10), const_2))), 200)
divide(n0,const_10)|subtract(#0,const_2)|add(#1,const_10)|add(#0,#1)|multiply(#2,#3)|subtract(#4,n0)|
geometry
the sum of money will be double itself in 20 years and simple interest find rate of interest ?
"t = 20 years p = principle amount = x a = total amount = 2 x si = simple interest = a - p = 2 x - x = x r = 100 si / pt = 100 x / 20 x = 5 % answer is b"
a ) 10 % , b ) 5 % , c ) 15 % , d ) 20 % , e ) 25 %
b
multiply(divide(20, const_100), const_100)
divide(n0,const_100)|multiply(#0,const_100)|
gain
how many positive even integers less than 100 contain digits 3 or 7 ?
"two digit numbers : 3 at tens place : 30 , 32,34 , 36,38 7 at tens place : 70 , 72,74 , 76,78 if 3 and 7 is at units place , the number cant be even total : 5 + 5 = 10 answer d"
a ) 16 , b ) 17 , c ) 18 , d ) 10 , e ) 20
d
multiply(3, const_2)
multiply(n1,const_2)|
general
if the simple interest on a sum of money for 4 years at 8 % per annum is rs . 560 , what is the compound interest on the same sum at the rate and for the same time ?
"sum = ( 50 * 100 ) / ( 2 * 5 ) = rs . 1 , 750.00 c . i . on rs . 1 , 750.00 for 4 years at 8 % = rs . 2 , 380.86 . = rs . 2 , 380.86 - 1 , 750.00 = rs . 630.86 answer : d"
a ) rs . 640.86 , b ) rs . 430.86 , c ) rs . 330.86 , d ) rs . 630.86 , e ) rs . 130.86
d
subtract(add(add(divide(multiply(divide(560, multiply(divide(8, const_100), const_2.0)), 8), const_100), divide(560, multiply(divide(8, const_100), 4))), divide(multiply(add(divide(multiply(divide(560, multiply(divide(8, const_100), 4)), 8), const_100), divide(560, multiply(divide(8, const_100), 4))), 8), const_100)), ...
divide(n1,const_100)|multiply(const_2.0,#0)|divide(n2,#1)|multiply(n1,#2)|divide(#3,const_100)|add(#4,#2)|multiply(n1,#5)|divide(#6,const_100)|add(#5,#7)|subtract(#8,#2)|
gain
bert left the house with n dollars . he spent 1 / 3 of this at the hardware store , then $ 7 at the dry cleaners , and then half of what was left at the grocery store . when he got home , he had $ 10.50 left in his pocket . what was the value of n ?
"started to test answer a if he had 42 , then he spent 13 2 / 3 at hardware store now he was left with 27 1 / 3 $ he spent 7 dollars on cleaning , thus he remained with 20 1 / 3 $ he then spent 1 / 2 of 20 1 / 3 or 10.5 , hence , right option is a ."
a ) $ 42 , b ) $ 44 , c ) $ 52 , d ) $ 60 , e ) $ 68
a
multiply(multiply(inverse(subtract(1, divide(1, 3))), add(divide(7, const_2), 10.50)), const_2)
divide(n2,const_2)|divide(n0,n1)|add(n3,#0)|subtract(n0,#1)|inverse(#3)|multiply(#2,#4)|multiply(#5,const_2)|
general
the average age of a group of 10 persons was decreased by 3 years when one person , whose age was 44 years , was replaced by a new person . find the age of the new person ?
"initial average age of the 10 persons be p . age of the new person q . sum of the ages of the initial 10 persons = 10 p new average = ( p - 3 ) 10 ( p - 3 ) = 10 p - 44 + q = > q = 14 answer : e"
a ) 18 , b ) 56 , c ) 12 , d ) 17 , e ) 14
e
subtract(44, multiply(10, 3))
multiply(n0,n1)|subtract(n2,#0)|
general
a train 360 m long is running at a speed of 42 km / hr . in what time will it pass a bridge 140 m long ?
"speed = 42 * 5 / 18 = 35 / 3 m / sec total distance covered = 360 + 140 = 500 m required time = 500 * 3 / 35 = 43 sec answer : e"
a ) 40 sec , b ) 29 sec , c ) 26 sec , d ) 27 sec , e ) 43 sec
e
divide(360, multiply(subtract(42, 140), const_0_2778))
subtract(n1,n2)|multiply(#0,const_0_2778)|divide(n0,#1)|
physics
pascal has 96 miles remaining to complete his cycling trip . if he reduced his current speed by 4 miles per hour , the remainder of the trip would take him 16 hours longer than it would if he increased his speed by 50 % . what is his current speed t ?
"let the current speed be x miles per hour . time taken if speed is 50 % faster ( i . e . 3 x / 2 = 1.5 x ) = 96 / 1.5 x time taken if speed is reduced by 4 miles / hr ( i . e . ( x - 4 ) ) = 96 / ( x - 4 ) as per question , 96 / ( x - 4 ) - 96 / 1.5 x = 16 solving this t we get x = 8 . b ."
a ) 6 , b ) 8 , c ) 10 , d ) 12 , e ) 16
b
divide(add(divide(96, 16), sqrt(add(multiply(multiply(divide(divide(96, 16), add(const_1, divide(50, const_100))), 4), 4), power(divide(96, 16), const_2)))), const_2)
divide(n0,n2)|divide(n3,const_100)|add(#1,const_1)|power(#0,const_2)|divide(#0,#2)|multiply(n1,#4)|multiply(#5,n1)|add(#6,#3)|sqrt(#7)|add(#0,#8)|divide(#9,const_2)|
physics
a = { 2 , 3 , 4 , 5 } b = { 4 , 5 , 6 , 7 , 8 } two integers will be randomly selected from the sets above , one integer from set a and one integer from set b . what is the probability q that the sum of the two integers will equal 9 ?
rearrange the first set : a = { 5,4 , 3,2 } b = { 4,5 , 6,7 , 8 } as you can see numbers in each column ( the numbers of the same color ) give the sum of 9 . so there are 4 such pares possible , total # of pairs is 4 * 5 = 20 . q = favorable / total = 4 / 20 = 0.2 . answer : b . or : we can select any number from set a...
a ) 0.15 , b ) 0.20 , c ) 0.25 , d ) 0.30 , e ) 0.33
b
multiply(divide(4, 5), divide(const_1, 4))
divide(n2,n3)|divide(const_1,n2)|multiply(#0,#1)
general
a train 360 m long is running at a speed of 45 km / hr . in what time will it pass a bridge 140 m long ?
"speed = 45 * 5 / 18 = 25 / 2 m / sec total distance covered = 360 + 140 = 500 m required time = 500 * 2 / 25 = 40 sec answer : a"
a ) 40 , b ) 99 , c ) 77 , d ) 66 , e ) 32
a
divide(360, multiply(subtract(45, 140), const_0_2778))
subtract(n1,n2)|multiply(#0,const_0_2778)|divide(n0,#1)|
physics
how many seconds will a 600 m long train take to cross a man walking with a speed of 2 km / hr in the direction of the moving train if the speed of the train is 56 km / hr ?
"speed of train relative to man = 56 - 2 = 54 km / hr . = 54 * 5 / 18 = 15 m / sec . time taken to pass the man = 600 * 1 / 15 = 40 sec . answer : c"
a ) 30 , b ) 54 , c ) 40 , d ) 36 , e ) 31
c
divide(600, multiply(subtract(56, 2), const_0_2778))
subtract(n2,n1)|multiply(#0,const_0_2778)|divide(n0,#1)|
physics
a river 2 m deep and 45 m wide is flowing at the rate of 6 kmph the amount of water that runs into the sea per minute is ?
"explanation : ( 6000 * 2 * 45 ) / 60 = 9000 m 3 answer : option c"
a ) 4500 m 3 , b ) 4580 m 3 , c ) 9000 m 3 , d ) 4900 m 3 , e ) 4700 m 3
c
divide(multiply(multiply(2, 45), multiply(6, const_1000)), multiply(const_1, const_60))
multiply(n0,n1)|multiply(n2,const_1000)|multiply(const_1,const_60)|multiply(#0,#1)|divide(#3,#2)|
physics
how many times will the digit 3 be written when listing the integers from 1 to 1000 ?
"many approaches are possible . for example : consider numbers from 0 to 999 written as follows : 1 . 000 2 . 001 3 . 002 4 . 003 . . . . . . . . . 1000 . 999 we have 1000 numbers . we used 3 digits per number , hence used total of 3 * 1000 = 3000 digits . now , why should any digit have preferences over another ? we u...
a ) 100 , b ) 200 , c ) 300 , d ) 400 , e ) 500
c
multiply(multiply(multiply(1, const_10), const_10), const_3)
multiply(n1,const_10)|multiply(#0,const_10)|multiply(#1,const_3)|
general
the parameter of a square is equal to the perimeter of a rectangle of length 9 cm and breadth 6 cm . find the circumference of a semicircle whose diameter is equal to the side of the square . ( round off your answer to two decimal places ) ?
"let the side of the square be a cm . parameter of the rectangle = 2 ( 9 + 6 ) = 30 cm parameter of the square = 30 cm i . e . 4 a = 30 a = 7.5 diameter of the semicircle = 7.5 cm circimference of the semicircle = 1 / 2 ( â ˆ  ) ( 7.5 ) = 1 / 2 ( 22 / 7 ) ( 7.5 ) = 165 / 14 = 11.79 cm to two decimal places answer : e"
a ) 11.72 , b ) 11.52 , c ) 11.97 , d ) 10.91 , e ) 11.79
e
divide(circumface(divide(square_edge_by_perimeter(rectangle_perimeter(9, 6)), const_2)), const_2)
rectangle_perimeter(n0,n1)|square_edge_by_perimeter(#0)|divide(#1,const_2)|circumface(#2)|divide(#3,const_2)|
geometry
working alone , mary can pave a driveway in 3 hours and hillary can pave the same driveway in 6 hours . when they work together , mary thrives on teamwork so her rate increases by 10 % , but hillary becomes distracted and her rate decreases by 20 % . if they both work together , how many hours will it take to pave the ...
"initial working rates : mary = 1 / 3 per hour hillary = 1 / 6 per hour rate when working together : mary = 1 / 3 + ( 1 / 10 * 1 / 3 ) = 3 / 8 per hour hillary = 1 / 6 - ( 1 / 5 * 1 / 6 ) = 2 / 15 per hour together they work 3 / 8 + 2 / 15 = 1 / 2 per hour so they will need 2 hours to complete the driveway . the correc...
a ) 2 hours , b ) 4 hours , c ) 5 hours , d ) 6 hours , e ) 7 hours
a
inverse(add(multiply(divide(const_1, 3), add(divide(10, const_100), const_1)), multiply(divide(const_1, 6), divide(20, const_100))))
divide(n2,const_100)|divide(const_1,n0)|divide(const_1,n1)|divide(n3,const_100)|add(#0,const_1)|multiply(#2,#3)|multiply(#4,#1)|add(#6,#5)|inverse(#7)|
gain
if the remainder is 11 when the integer n is divided by 20 , what is the remainder when 2 n is divided by 10 ?
"n = 20 k + 11 2 n = 2 ( 20 k + 11 ) = 4 k * 10 + 22 = 4 k * 10 + 2 * 10 + 2 = 10 j + 2 the answer is c ."
a ) 0 , b ) 1 , c ) 2 , d ) 3 , e ) 4
c
subtract(multiply(11, 2), 20)
multiply(n0,n2)|subtract(#0,n1)|
general
a basketball team composed of 12 players scored 100 points in a particular contest . if none of the individual players scored fewer than 7 points , what is the greatest number of points t that an individual player might have scored ?
"general rule for such kind of problems : to maximize one quantity , minimize the others ; to minimize one quantity , maximize the others . thus to maximize the number of points of one particular player minimize the number of points of all other 11 players . minimum number of points for a player is 7 , so the minimum n...
a ) 7 , b ) 13 , c ) 16 , d ) 21 , e ) 23
e
add(subtract(100, multiply(12, 7)), 7)
multiply(n0,n2)|subtract(n1,#0)|add(n2,#1)|
general
a invested $ 400 in a business after 6 months b invested $ 200 in the business . end of the year if they got $ 100 as profit . find b ' s shares ?
"a : b = 400 * 12 : 200 * 6 a : b = 4 : 1 b ' s share = 100 * 1 / 5 = $ 20 answer is c"
a ) $ 100 , b ) $ 75 , c ) $ 20 , d ) $ 120 , e ) $ 50
c
multiply(100, subtract(const_1, divide(divide(200, const_2), add(400, divide(200, const_2)))))
divide(n2,const_2)|add(n0,#0)|divide(#0,#1)|subtract(const_1,#2)|multiply(n3,#3)|
gain
plot abcd is as shown in figure , where af = 30 m , ce = 40 m , ed = 50 m , ae = 120 m . find the area of the plot abcd ?
"area of plot abcd = area of ade + area of afb + area of bcef = 1 / 2 * 50 * 120 + 1 / 2 * 40 * 30 + 40 * 90 = 3000 + 600 + 3600 = 7200 sq . m answer : d"
a ) 7207 , b ) 7206 , c ) 7203 , d ) 7200 , e ) 7201
d
add(add(triangle_area(40, 30), triangle_area(50, 120)), multiply(40, subtract(120, 30)))
subtract(n3,n0)|triangle_area(n0,n1)|triangle_area(n2,n3)|add(#1,#2)|multiply(n1,#0)|add(#3,#4)|
physics
a and b can do a piece of work in 6 days . with the help of c they finish the work in 3 days . c alone can do that piece of work in ?
"c 6 days c = 1 / 3 – 1 / 6 = 1 / 6 = > 6 days"
a ) 40 days , b ) 16 days , c ) 6 days , d ) 5 days , e ) 40 days
c
inverse(subtract(3, divide(3, 6)))
divide(n1,n0)|subtract(n1,#0)|inverse(#1)|
physics
two carpenters , working in the same pace , can build 2 desks in two hours and a half . how many desks can 4 carpenters build in 4 hours ?
"w = 2 desks t = 2.5 hrs rate of 2 carpenters = 2 × r rate = work done / time 2 xr = 2 / 2.5 r = 1 / 2.5 = 2 / 5 ( this is the rate of each carpenter ) work done by 4 carpenters in 4 hrs = 4 × rate of each carpenter x time = 4 × 2 / 5 × 4 = 6.4 desks e is the correct answer ."
a ) 2.4 . , b ) 3.6 . , c ) 4.2 , d ) 5.5 , e ) 6.4
e
multiply(multiply(divide(divide(2, divide(4, 2)), 2), 4), 4)
divide(n2,n0)|divide(n0,#0)|divide(#1,n0)|multiply(n1,#2)|multiply(n2,#3)|
physics
the output of a factory is increased by 10 % to keep up with rising demand . to handle the holiday rush , this new output is increased by 50 % . by approximately what percent would the output of the factory now have to be decreased in order to restore the original output ?
"take it as original output = 100 . to meet demand increase by 10 % , then output = 110 . to meet holiday demand , new output increase by 50 % then output equals 165 to restore new holidy demand output to original 100 . final - initial / final * 100 = 65 / 165 * 100 = 39 % approxiamately . option e is correct ."
a ) 20 % , b ) 24 % , c ) 30 % , d ) 32 % , e ) 39 %
e
multiply(divide(subtract(multiply(divide(add(const_100, 10), const_100), divide(add(const_100, 50), const_100)), const_1), multiply(divide(add(const_100, 10), const_100), divide(add(const_100, 50), const_100))), const_100)
add(n0,const_100)|add(n1,const_100)|divide(#0,const_100)|divide(#1,const_100)|multiply(#2,#3)|subtract(#4,const_1)|divide(#5,#4)|multiply(#6,const_100)|
general
the average of first 10 even numbers is ?
"sum of 10 even numbers = 10 * 11 = 110 average = 110 / 10 = 11 answer : d"
a ) 19 , b ) 18 , c ) 16 , d ) 11 , e ) 17
d
add(10, const_1)
add(n0,const_1)|
general
in town p , 60 percent of the population are employed , and 45 percent of the population are employed males . what percent of the employed people in town p are females ?
"the percent of the population who are employed females is 60 - 45 = 15 % the percent of employed people who are female is 15 % / 60 % = 25 % . the answer is b ."
a ) 20 % , b ) 25 % , c ) 30 % , d ) 35 % , e ) 40 %
b
multiply(divide(subtract(60, 45), 60), const_100)
subtract(n0,n1)|divide(#0,n0)|multiply(#1,const_100)|
gain
there are 2 sections a and b in a class , consisting of 26 and 34 students respectively . if the average weight of section a is 50 kg and that of section b is 30 kg , find the average of the whole class ?
"total weight of 26 + 34 students = 26 * 50 + 34 * 30 = 2320 average weight of the class is = 2320 / 60 = 38.66 kg answer is d"
a ) 35.29 kg , b ) 37.25 kg , c ) 42.45 kg , d ) 38.66 kg , e ) 29.78 kg
d
divide(add(multiply(26, 50), multiply(34, 30)), add(26, 34))
add(n1,n2)|multiply(n1,n3)|multiply(n2,n4)|add(#1,#2)|divide(#3,#0)|
general
find the amount on rs . 4000 in 2 years , the rate of interest being 4 % per first year and 5 % for the second year ?
"4000 * 104 / 100 * 105 / 100 = > 4368 answer : a"
a ) 4368 , b ) 2678 , c ) 5460 , d ) 1976 , e ) 1671
a
divide(multiply(divide(multiply(4000, add(const_100, 4)), const_100), add(const_100, 5)), const_100)
add(n3,const_100)|add(n2,const_100)|multiply(n0,#1)|divide(#2,const_100)|multiply(#0,#3)|divide(#4,const_100)|
gain
a shopkeeper forced to sell at cost price , uses a 900 grams weight for a kilogram . what is his gain percent ?
"shopkeeper sells 900 g instead of 1000 g . so , his gain = 1000 - 900 = 100 g . thus , % gain = ( 100 * 100 ) / 900 = 11.11 % . answer : option c"
a ) 10 % , b ) 9 % , c ) 11.11 % , d ) 12 % , e ) none of these
c
multiply(divide(add(multiply(const_2, const_100), divide(const_100, const_2)), 900), const_100)
divide(const_100,const_2)|multiply(const_100,const_2)|add(#0,#1)|divide(#2,n0)|multiply(#3,const_100)|
gain
john want to buy a $ 100 trouser at the store , but he think it â € ™ s too expensive . finally , it goes on sale for $ 50 . what is the percent decrease ?
"the is always the difference between our starting and ending points . in this case , it â € ™ s 100 â € “ 50 = 40 . the â € œ original â €  is our starting point ; in this case , it â € ™ s 100 . ( 50 / 100 ) * 100 = ( 0.5 ) * 100 = 50 % . d"
a ) 20 % , b ) 30 % , c ) 40 % , d ) 50 % , e ) 60 %
d
subtract(100, 50)
subtract(n0,n1)|
general
what are the last two digits of ( 301 * 402 * 503 * 604 * 646 * 547 * 449 * 349 ) ^ 2
"( ( 301 * 402 * 503 * 604 * 646 ) * ( 547 * 449 * 349 ) ) ^ 2 if you observe above digits , last digit are : 1,2 , 3,4 , 6,7 , 9,9 ; 5 & 9 are missing ; so i have rearranged them so that multiplication will be easy for me as initial 4 digits have last two digits as 01 , 02,03 , 04,46 and final three as 47 * 49 * 49 . ...
a ) 96 , b ) 76 , c ) 56 , d ) 36 , e ) 24
e
multiply(add(divide(const_100, const_4), multiply(multiply(multiply(multiply(2, const_3), subtract(const_1, 2)), subtract(const_1, 2)), subtract(const_1, 2))), const_4)
divide(const_100,const_4)|multiply(n8,const_3)|subtract(const_1,n8)|multiply(#1,#2)|multiply(#3,#2)|multiply(#4,#2)|add(#0,#5)|multiply(#6,const_4)|
general
divide rs . 1800 among a , b and c so that a receives 2 / 5 as much as b and c together and b receives 1 / 5 as a and c together . a ' s share is ?
a + b + c = 1800 a = 2 / 5 ( b + c ) ; b = 1 / 5 ( a + c ) a / ( b + c ) = 2 / 5 a = 1 / 6 * 3600 = > 600 answer : e
a ) 400 , b ) 500 , c ) 375 , d ) 450 , e ) 600
e
divide(1800, const_3)
divide(n0,const_3)
general