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there are 810 male and female participants in a meeting . half the female participants and one - quarterof the male participants are democrats . one - third of all the participants are democrats . how many of the democrats are female ?
"let m be the number of male participants and f be the number of female articipants in the meeting . thetotal number of participants is given as 810 . hence , we have m + f = 810 now , we have that half the female participants and one - quarter of the male participants are democrats . let d equal the number of the demo...
a ) 75 , b ) 100 , c ) 125 , d ) 135 , e ) 225
d
divide(subtract(multiply(divide(810, const_3), const_4), 810), const_2)
divide(n0,const_3)|multiply(#0,const_4)|subtract(#1,n0)|divide(#2,const_2)|
general
a square is drawn by joining the mid points of the sides of a given square in the same way and this process continues indefinitely . if a side of the first square is 4 cm , determine the sum of the areas all the square .
solution : side of the first square is 4 cm . side of second square = 2 √ 2 cm . side of third square = 2 cm . and so on . i . e . 4 , 2 √ , 2 , √ 2 , 1 . . . . . . thus , area of these square will be , = 16 , 8 , 4 , 2 , 1 , 1 / 2 . . . . . . . hence , sum of the area of first , second , third square . . . . . . = 16 ...
['a ) 32 cm 2', 'b ) 16 cm 2', 'c ) 20 cm 2', 'd ) 64 cm 2', 'e ) none of these']
a
divide(power(4, const_2), divide(const_1, const_2))
divide(const_1,const_2)|power(n0,const_2)|divide(#1,#0)
geometry
find the greatest number of 5 digits which is exactly divisible by 12 , 15 and 18 ?
the largest five digit numbers are 13050 , 12960,12080 13050 is not divisible by 12 12960 is divisible by 18 , 12 and 15 answer : b
a ) a ) 13050 , b ) b ) 12960 , c ) c ) 10025 , d ) d ) 11080 , e ) e ) 12080
b
multiply(const_4, multiply(multiply(12, 15), 18))
multiply(n1,n2)|multiply(n3,#0)|multiply(#1,const_4)
general
kim has 4 pairs of shoes ; each pair is a different color . if kim randomly selects 2 shoes without replacement from the 8 shoes , what is the probability that she will select 2 shoes of the same color ?
"total pairs = 8 c 2 = 28 ; same color pairs = 4 c 1 * 1 c 1 = 4 ; prob = 1 / 7 ans a"
a ) 1 / 7 , b ) 1 / 8 , c ) 1 / 9 , d ) 1 / 10 , e ) 1 / 25
a
divide(4, choose(8, 2))
choose(n2,n1)|divide(n0,#0)|
probability
the number 110 can be written as the sum of the squares of 3 different positive integers . what is the sum of these 3 integers ?
"7 ^ 2 + 5 ^ 2 + 6 ^ 2 = 49 + 25 + 36 = 110 7 + 5 + 6 = 18 hence answer is a"
a ) 18 , b ) 16 , c ) 15 , d ) 14 , e ) 13
a
add(add(add(const_4, 3), add(3, const_2)), 3)
add(n1,const_4)|add(const_2,n1)|add(#0,#1)|add(n1,#2)|
geometry
in an examination , 20 % of total students failed in hindi , 70 % failed in english and 10 % in both . the percentage of these who passed in both the subjects is :
"pass percentage = 100 - ( 20 + 70 - 10 ) = 100 - 80 = 20 answer : b"
a ) 10 % , b ) 20 % , c ) 30 % , d ) 40 % , e ) 50 %
b
subtract(const_100, subtract(add(20, 70), 10))
add(n0,n1)|subtract(#0,n2)|subtract(const_100,#1)|
general
the tax on a commodity is diminished by 25 % and its consumption increased by 13 % . the effect on revenue is ?
"100 * 100 = 10000 75 * 113 = 8475 - - - - - - - - - - - 10000 - - - - - - - - - - - 1525 100 - - - - - - - - - - - ? = > 15 % decrease answer : d"
a ) 18 , b ) 16 , c ) 10 , d ) 15 , e ) 14
d
subtract(const_100, multiply(multiply(add(const_1, divide(13, const_100)), subtract(const_1, divide(25, const_100))), const_100))
divide(n1,const_100)|divide(n0,const_100)|add(#0,const_1)|subtract(const_1,#1)|multiply(#2,#3)|multiply(#4,const_100)|subtract(const_100,#5)|
general
the famous denali star train starts from anchorge & travels towards fair banksat speed 50 mph . after some time another train glacier discovery train ( at parallel track ) at fair banks and moves towards anchorge at a speed of 70 mph . both the trains denali star & glacier discovery have a length 1 / 6 miles each . aft...
total distance = ( 1 / 6 ) + ( 1 / 6 ) = 1 / 3 miles relative speed = ( 50 + 70 ) mph = 120 mph time taken = ( 1 / 3 ) / ( 120 ) hours = 10 seconds answer : a
a ) 10 sec , b ) 11 sec , c ) 12 sec , d ) 13 sec , e ) 14 sec
a
multiply(divide(add(divide(1, 6), divide(1, 6)), add(50, 70)), const_3600)
add(n0,n1)|divide(n2,n3)|add(#1,#1)|divide(#2,#0)|multiply(#3,const_3600)
physics
the area of a square is equal to twice the area of a rectangle of dimensions 32 cm * 64 cm . what is the perimeter of the square ?
area of the square = s * s = 2 ( 32 * 64 ) = > s = 64 cm perimeter of the square = 4 * 64 = 256 cm . answer : option b
['a ) 236', 'b ) 256', 'c ) 456', 'd ) 656', 'e ) 756']
b
square_perimeter(64)
square_perimeter(n1)
geometry
how many positive integers between 1 and 300 are there such that they are multiples of 21 ?
"multiples of 21 = 21 , 42,63 , - - - - - 294 number of multiples of 21 = > 21 * 14 = 294 answer is a"
a ) 14 , b ) 16 , c ) 17 , d ) 13 , e ) 15
a
divide(subtract(300, 1), 21)
subtract(n1,n0)|divide(#0,n2)|
general
if p , q , and r are distinct positive digits and the product of the two - digit integers pq and pr is 221 , what is the sum of the digits p , q , and r ?
factor out 221 221 = 13 * 17 thus pq = 13 & pr = 17 or vice versa thus p = 1 , q = 3 & r = 7 sum = 1 + 3 + 7 = 11 answer : b
a ) 5 , b ) 11 , c ) 13 , d ) 21 , e ) 23
b
add(reminder(divide(221, add(const_1, const_12)), const_10), add(const_1, reminder(add(const_1, const_12), const_10)))
add(const_1,const_12)|divide(n0,#0)|reminder(#0,const_10)|add(#2,const_1)|reminder(#1,const_10)|add(#3,#4)
general
p and q invested in a business . the profit earned was divided in the ratio 3 : 4 . if p invested rs 50000 , the amount invested by q is
"let the amount invested by q = q 50000 : q = 3 : 4 ⇒ 50000 × 4 = 3 q ⇒ q = ( 50000 × 4 ) / 3 = 66666 answer is b ."
a ) 30000 , b ) 66666 , c ) 40000 , d ) 20000 , e ) 60000
b
multiply(divide(50000, 3), 4)
divide(n2,n0)|multiply(n1,#0)|
gain
the end of a blade on an airplane propeller is 20 feet from the center . if the propeller spins at the rate of 1,320 revolutions per second , how many miles will the tip of the blade travel in one minute ? ( 1 mile = 5,280 feet )
"distance traveled in 1 revolution = 2 π r = 2 π 20 / 5280 revolutions in one second = 1320 revolutions in 60 seconds ( one minute ) = 1320 * 60 total distance traveled = total revolutions * distance traveled in one revolution 1320 * 60 * 2 π 20 / 5280 = 600 π c is the answer"
a ) 200 π , b ) 240 π , c ) 600 π , d ) 480 π , e ) 1,200 π
c
multiply(multiply(multiply(multiply(divide(20, add(multiply(const_2, const_100), multiply(add(const_2, const_3), const_1000))), const_2), divide(add(const_2, multiply(const_2, const_10)), add(const_3, const_4))), 1,320), const_60)
add(const_3,const_4)|add(const_2,const_3)|multiply(const_10,const_2)|multiply(const_100,const_2)|add(#2,const_2)|multiply(#1,const_1000)|add(#3,#5)|divide(#4,#0)|divide(n0,#6)|multiply(#8,const_2)|multiply(#7,#9)|multiply(n1,#10)|multiply(#11,const_60)|
physics
car a runs at the speed of 65 km / hr & reaches its destination in 8 hr . car b runs at the speed of 70 km / h & reaches its destination in 4 h . what is the respective ratio of distances covered by car a & car b ?
"sol . distance travelled by car a = 65 × 8 = 520 km distance travelled by car b = 70 × 4 = 280 km ratio = 520 / 280 = 13 : 7 c"
a ) 10 : 4 , b ) 10 : 7 , c ) 13 : 7 , d ) 14 : 6 , e ) 13 : 9
c
divide(multiply(65, 8), multiply(70, 4))
multiply(n0,n1)|multiply(n2,n3)|divide(#0,#1)|
physics
two cards are drawn together from a pack of 52 cards . the probability that one is a spade and one is a heart , is :
"n ( s ) = ( 52 x 51 ) / ( 2 x 1 ) = 1326 . let e = event of getting 1 spade and 1 heart . n ( e ) = number of ways of choosing 1 spade out of 13 and 1 heart out of 13 = ( 13 x 13 ) = 169 . p ( e ) = n ( e ) / n ( s ) 169 / 1326 = 13 / 102 answer e"
a ) 2 / 109 , b ) 7 / 109 , c ) 8 / 223 , d ) 14 / 263 , e ) 13 / 102
e
multiply(divide(multiply(divide(52, const_4), divide(52, const_4)), multiply(52, 52)), const_2)
divide(n0,const_4)|multiply(n0,n0)|multiply(#0,#0)|divide(#2,#1)|multiply(#3,const_2)|
probability
how many positive integers less than 50 are there such that they are multiples of 9 ?
"number of multiples of 9 = > 45 - 9 / 9 + 1 = 5 answer is a"
a ) 5 , b ) 6 , c ) 4 , d ) 8 , e ) 3
a
divide(factorial(subtract(add(const_4, 9), const_1)), multiply(factorial(9), factorial(subtract(const_4, const_1))))
add(n1,const_4)|factorial(n1)|subtract(const_4,const_1)|factorial(#2)|subtract(#0,const_1)|factorial(#4)|multiply(#1,#3)|divide(#5,#6)|
general
pat , kate and mark charged a total of 189 hours to a certain project . if pat charged twice as much time to the project as kate and 1 / 3 as much times as mark , how many more hours did mark charge to the project than kate .
"let kate charge for x hours , then pat charged for 2 x and mat - for 6 x . so , 2 x + 6 x + x = 189 - total hours charged for , x = 21 . mat charged 6 x - x or 5 x for more hours than kate , or for 105 hours . e is correct"
a ) 18 , b ) 36 , c ) 72 , d ) 90 , e ) 105
e
multiply(divide(189, add(add(1, const_2), multiply(const_2, 3))), subtract(multiply(const_2, 3), 1))
add(n1,const_2)|multiply(n2,const_2)|add(#0,#1)|subtract(#1,n1)|divide(n0,#2)|multiply(#4,#3)|
general
a part of certain sum of money is invested at 9 % per annum and the rest at 18 % per annum , if the interest earned in each case for the same period is equal , then ratio of the sums invested is ?
"18 : 9 = 2 : 1 answer : b"
a ) 4 : 2 , b ) 2 : 1 , c ) 4 : 3 , d ) 4 : 0 , e ) 4 : 9
b
multiply(divide(18, const_100), 9)
divide(n1,const_100)|multiply(n0,#0)|
gain
find the amount on rs . 5000 in 2 years , the rate of interest being 10 % per first year and 12 % for the second year ?
5000 * 110 / 100 * 112 / 100 = > 6160 answer : b
a ) 3377 , b ) 6160 , c ) 5460 , d ) 1976 , e ) 1671
b
divide(multiply(divide(multiply(5000, add(const_100, 10)), const_100), add(const_100, 12)), 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
ray writes a two digit number . he sees that the number exceeds 4 times the sum of its digits by 3 . if the number is increased by 18 , the result is the same as the number formed by reversing the digits . find the sum of the digits of the number .
"let the two digit number be xy . 4 ( x + y ) + 3 = 10 x + y - - - ( 1 ) 10 x + y + 18 = 10 y + x - - - ( 2 ) solving 1 st equation , 4 x + 4 y + 3 = 10 x + y 3 y + 3 = 6 x 6 x – 3 y = 3 therefore , 2 x – y = 1 - - - ( 3 ) solving 2 nd equation , xy + 18 = yx ⇒ ⇒ ( 10 x + b ) + 18 = 10 y + x ⇒ ⇒ 18 = 9 y – 9 x ⇒ ⇒ 2 = ...
a ) 2 , b ) 8 , c ) 9 , d ) 3 , e ) 5
b
divide(subtract(18, 3), 3)
subtract(n2,n1)|divide(#0,n1)|
general
1000 men have provisions for 15 days . if 200 more men join them , for how many days will the provisions last now ?
"1000 * 15 = 1200 * x x = 12.5 answer b"
a ) 10.5 , b ) 12.5 , c ) 13.5 , d ) 11.5 , e ) 11
b
divide(multiply(15, 1000), add(1000, 200))
add(n0,n2)|multiply(n0,n1)|divide(#1,#0)|
physics
a circle graph shows how the budget of a certain company was spent : 15 percent for transportation , 9 percent for research and development , 5 percent for utilities , 4 percent for equipment , 2 percent for supplies , and the remainder for salaries . if the area of each sector of the graph is proportional to the perce...
"the percent of the budget for salaries is 100 - ( 15 + 9 + 5 + 4 + 2 ) = 65 % 100 % of the circle is 360 degrees . then ( 65 % / 100 % ) * 360 = 234 degrees the answer is d ."
a ) 216 ° , b ) 222 ° , c ) 228 ° , d ) 234 ° , e ) 240 °
d
subtract(const_360, divide(multiply(add(add(add(add(15, 9), 5), 4), 2), const_360), const_100))
add(n0,n1)|add(n2,#0)|add(n3,#1)|add(n4,#2)|multiply(#3,const_360)|divide(#4,const_100)|subtract(const_360,#5)|
geometry
the area of a rectangular field is equal to 750 square meters . its perimeter is equal to 110 meters . find the width of this rectangle .
l * w = 750 : area , l is the length and w is the width . 2 l + 2 w = 110 : perimeter l = 55 - w : solve for l ( 55 - w ) * w = 750 : substitute in the area equation w = 25 and l = 30 correct answer e
['a ) 5', 'b ) 10', 'c ) 15', 'd ) 20', 'e ) 25']
e
divide(subtract(divide(110, const_2), sqrt(subtract(multiply(divide(110, const_2), divide(110, const_2)), multiply(const_4, 750)))), const_2)
divide(n1,const_2)|multiply(n0,const_4)|multiply(#0,#0)|subtract(#2,#1)|sqrt(#3)|subtract(#0,#4)|divide(#5,const_2)
geometry
a number increased by 10 % gives 660 . the number is ?
"formula = total = 100 % , increase = ` ` + ' ' decrease = ` ` - ' ' a number means = 100 % that same number increased by 10 % = 110 % 110 % - - - - - - - > 660 ( 110 ã — 6 = 660 ) 100 % - - - - - - - > 600 ( 100 ã — 6 = 600 ) option ' d '"
a ) 200 , b ) 300 , c ) 500 , d ) 600 , e ) 400
d
divide(660, add(const_1, divide(10, const_100)))
divide(n0,const_100)|add(#0,const_1)|divide(n1,#1)|
gain
working simultaneously and independently at an identical constant rate , 10 machines of a certain type can produce a total of x units of product p in 4 days . how many of these machines , working simultaneously and independently at this constant rate , can produce a total of 3 x units of product p in 6 days ?
"the rate of 10 machines is rate = job / time = x / 4 units per day - - > the rate of 1 machine 1 / 10 * ( x / 4 ) = x / 40 units per day ; now , again as { time } * { combined rate } = { job done } then 6 * ( m * x / 40 ) = 3 x - - > m = 20 . answer : d ."
a ) 14 , b ) 15 , c ) 18 , d ) 20 , e ) 22
d
multiply(multiply(10, 3), divide(4, 6))
divide(n1,n3)|multiply(n0,n2)|multiply(#0,#1)|
general
the average of first five prime numbers greater than 3 is ?
"5 + 7 + 11 + 13 + 17 = 53 / 5 = 10.60 answer = b"
a ) 32.2 , b ) 10.6 , c ) 32.3 , d ) 32.8 , e ) 32.4
b
add(3, const_1)
add(n0,const_1)|
general
the length of a train and that of a platform are equal . if with a speed of 90 k / hr , the train crosses the platform in one minute , then the length of the train ( in meters ) is ?
"speed = [ 90 * 5 / 18 ] m / sec = 25 m / sec ; time = 1 min . = 60 sec . let the length of the train and that of the platform be x meters . then , 2 x / 60 = 25 è x = 25 * 60 / 2 = 750 answer : d"
a ) 299 , b ) 266 , c ) 299 , d ) 750 , e ) 261
d
divide(divide(multiply(90, const_1000), divide(const_60, const_1)), const_2)
divide(const_60,const_1)|multiply(n0,const_1000)|divide(#1,#0)|divide(#2,const_2)|
physics
the average age of students of a class is 15.7 years . the average age of boys in the class is 16.4 years and that of the girls is 15.4 years . the ration of the number of boys to the number of girls in the class is ?
"let the ratio be k : 1 . then , k * 16.4 + 1 * 15.4 = ( k + 1 ) * 15.7 = ( 16.4 - 15.7 ) k = ( 15.7 - 15.4 ) = k = 0.3 / 0.7 = 3 / 7 required ratio = 3 / 7 : 1 = 3 : 7 . answer : a"
a ) 3 : 7 , b ) 7 : 3 , c ) 2 : 5 , d ) 2 : 1 , e ) 2 : 4
a
divide(subtract(15.7, 15.4), subtract(16.4, 15.7))
subtract(n0,n2)|subtract(n1,n0)|divide(#0,#1)|
general
in the rectangular coordinate system , points ( 5 , 0 ) and ( – 5 , 0 ) both lie on circle c . what is the maximum possible value of the radius of c ?
"the answer is b it takes 3 distinct points to define a circle . only 2 are given here . the two points essentially identify a single chord of the circle c . since no other information is provided , however , the radius of the circle can essentially be anything . all this information tell us is that the radius isgreate...
a ) 2 , b ) 4 , c ) 8 , d ) 16 , e ) none of the above
b
sqrt(power(5, const_2))
power(n0,const_2)|sqrt(#0)|
geometry
train a leaves the station traveling at 30 miles per hour . two hours later train в leaves the same station traveling in the same direction at 42 miles per hour . how many miles from the station was train a overtaken by train b ?
"after two hours , train a is ahead by 60 miles . train b can catch up at a rate of 12 miles per hour . the time to catch up is 60 / 12 = 5 hours . in 5 hours , train a travels another 30 * 5 = 150 miles for a total of 210 miles . the answer is d ."
a ) 150 , b ) 170 , c ) 190 , d ) 210 , e ) 230
d
multiply(divide(multiply(30, const_2), subtract(42, 30)), 42)
multiply(n0,const_2)|subtract(n1,n0)|divide(#0,#1)|multiply(n1,#2)|
physics
what sum of money will produce rs . 70 as simple interest in 5 years at 3 1 / 2 percent ?
"70 = ( p * 5 * 7 / 2 ) / 100 p = 400 answer : a"
a ) 400 , b ) 500 , c ) 367 , d ) 368 , e ) 339
a
divide(70, divide(multiply(5, add(3, divide(1, 2))), const_100))
divide(n3,n4)|add(n2,#0)|multiply(n1,#1)|divide(#2,const_100)|divide(n0,#3)|
gain
what is the hcf of 2 / 3 , 5 / 9 and 6 / 5
"explanation : hcf of fractions = hcf of numerators / lcm of denominators = ( hcf of 2 , 5 , 6 ) / ( lcm of 3 , 9 , 5 ) = 1 / 45 answer : option a"
a ) 1 / 45 , b ) 2 / 45 , c ) 4 / 15 , d ) 8 / 45 , e ) 9 / 45
a
divide(2, 5)
divide(n0,n5)|
general
the h . c . f . of two numbers is 38 and the other two factors of their l . c . m . are 12 and 10 . the larger of the two numbers is :
": explanation : clearly , the numbers are ( 38 x 12 ) and ( 38 x 10 ) . { \ color { blue } \ therefore } larger number = ( 38 x 12 ) = 456 . answer : b ) 456"
a ) 678 , b ) 456 , c ) 234 , d ) 476 , e ) 432
b
multiply(38, 10)
multiply(n0,n2)|
other
robert ate 9 chocolates , nickel ate 2 chocolates . how many more chocolates did robert ate than nickel ?
9 - 2 = 7 . answer is b
a ) a ) 4 , b ) b ) 7 , c ) c ) 9 , d ) d ) 5 , e ) e ) 2
b
subtract(9, 2)
subtract(n0,n1)
general
the area of a circle is increased by 800 % . by what percent has the diameter of the circle increased ?
"a diameter of 2 it ' s radius = 1 it ' s area = ( 1 ^ 2 ) pi = 1 pi answer a : if we increase that diameter 100 % , we have . . . . a diameter of 4 it ' s radius = 2 it ' s area = ( 2 ^ 2 ) pi = 4 pi this area has increased ( 4 pi - 1 pi ) / 1 pi = 3 pi / 1 pi = 3 = 300 % answer b : if we increase the diameter 200 % ,...
a ) 100 % , b ) 200 % , c ) 300 % , d ) 600 % , e ) 800 %
e
multiply(const_100, divide(const_2, const_2))
divide(const_2,const_2)|multiply(#0,const_100)|
geometry
3 boys are ages 4 , 6 and 7 respectively . 3 girls are ages 5 , 8 and 9 , respectively . if two of the boys and two of the girls are randomly selected and the sum of the selected children ' s ages is q , what is the difference between the probability that q is even and the probability that q is odd ?
age of boys q : 4 , 6 , 7 sum of ages taken 2 at a time : 10 , 13,11 ages of girls : 5 , 8 , 9 sum of ages taken 2 at a time : 13 , 17,14 9 combinations of sum between sets ( 10 , 12,11 ) ( 13 , 17,14 ) = 23 , 27,24 - 16 , 30,17 - 24 , 28,25 prob ( even ) = 5 / 9 prob ( odd ) = 4 / 9 answer = 5 / 9 - 4 / 9 = 1 / 9
a ) 1 / 9 , b ) 1 / 6 , c ) 2 / 9 , d ) 1 / 4 , e ) 1 / 2
a
subtract(divide(5, 9), divide(4, 9))
divide(n5,n7)|divide(n1,n7)|subtract(#0,#1)
general
if 4 xz + yw = 4 and xw + yz = 8 , what is the value of the expression ( 2 x + y ) ( 2 z + w ) ?
( 2 x + y ) * ( 2 z + w ) = 4 + 2 ( 8 ) = 20 answer : b
a ) 22 , b ) 20 , c ) 24 , d ) 26 , e ) 28
b
add(4, multiply(8, 2))
multiply(n2,n3)|add(n0,#0)
general
some of 50 % - intensity red paint is replaced with 25 % solution of red paint such that the new paint intensity is 40 % . what fraction of the original paint was replaced ?
"40 % is 15 % - points above 25 % and 10 % - points below 50 % . thus the ratio of 25 % - solution to 50 % - solution is 2 : 3 . 2 / 5 of the original paint was replaced . the answer is c ."
a ) 1 / 30 , b ) 1 / 5 , c ) 2 / 5 , d ) 3 / 4 , e ) 4 / 5
c
divide(subtract(divide(40, const_100), divide(50, const_100)), subtract(divide(25, const_100), divide(50, const_100)))
divide(n2,const_100)|divide(n0,const_100)|divide(n1,const_100)|subtract(#0,#1)|subtract(#2,#1)|divide(#3,#4)|
gain
in 10 years , a will be twice as old 5 as b was 10 years ago . if a is now 7 years older than b , the present age of b is
explanation : let b ' s age = x years . then , as age = ( x + 7 ) years . ( x + 7 + 10 ) = 2 ( x — 10 ) hence x = 37 . present age of b = 37 years answer : option b
a ) 35 , b ) 37 , c ) 39 , d ) 41 , e ) 42
b
add(multiply(const_2, 10), add(7, 10))
add(n0,n3)|multiply(n0,const_2)|add(#0,#1)
general
the distance between 2 cities a and b is 1000 km . a train starts from a at 9 a . m . and travels towards b at 100 km / hr . another starts from b at 10 a . m . and travels towards a at 150 km / hr . at what time do they meet ?
"suppose they meet x hrs after 9 a . m . distance moved by first in x hrs + distance moved by second in ( x - 1 ) hrs = 1000 100 x + 150 ( x - 1 ) = 1000 x = 4.60 = 5 hrs they meet at 9 + 5 = 2 p . m . answer is d"
a ) 11 am . , b ) 12 p . m . , c ) 3 pm . , d ) 2 p . m . , e ) 1 p . m .
d
add(divide(add(2, 10), add(9, 10)), 1000)
add(n0,n4)|add(n2,n4)|divide(#0,#1)|add(n1,#2)|
physics
sachin is younger than rahul by 14 years . if the ratio of their ages is 7 : 9 , find the age of sachin
"explanation : if rahul age is x , then sachin age is x - 14 , so , 9 x - 126 = 7 x 2 x = 126 x = 63 so sachin age is 63 - 14 = 49 answer : e ) 49"
a ) 48 , b ) 24.8 , c ) 24.21 , d ) 24.88 , e ) 49
e
multiply(divide(14, subtract(9, 7)), 7)
subtract(n2,n1)|divide(n0,#0)|multiply(n1,#1)|
other
the number x of cars sold each week varies with the price y in dollars according to the equation x = 800000 – 50 y . what would be the total weekly revenue w , in dollars , from the sale of cars priced at $ 15000 ?
number of cars sold = x = 800000 - 50 y y = 15000 x = 800000 - 750000 = 50000 revenue from 50000 cars = 15000 * 50000 = 750000000 e
a ) 50000 , b ) 750000 , c ) 850000 , d ) 7 , 500000 , e ) w = 75000,000
e
divide(reminder(multiply(subtract(800000, multiply(50, 15000)), 15000), multiply(const_100, multiply(const_1000, const_1000))), const_100)
multiply(n1,n2)|multiply(const_1000,const_1000)|multiply(#1,const_100)|subtract(n0,#0)|multiply(n2,#3)|reminder(#4,#2)|divide(#5,const_100)
general
two varieties of steel , a and b , have a ratio of iron to chromium as 5 : 1 and 7 : 2 , respectively . steel c is produced by mixing alloys a and b at a ratio of 3 : 2 . what is the ratio of iron to chromium in c ?
in 6 parts of alloy a , 5 parts are iron , and 1 part is chromium . in 9 parts of alloy b , 7 parts are iron and 2 parts are chromium . first , to compare the two alloys , get the same number of parts in total - we can use 18 . so we have : in 18 parts of alloy a , 15 parts are iron and 3 are chromium . in 18 parts of ...
a ) 17 : 73 , b ) 78 : 14 , c ) 45 : 30 , d ) 73 : 17 , e ) 4 : 9
d
multiply(divide(multiply(divide(5, 1), divide(3, add(3, 2))), multiply(divide(7, 2), divide(2, add(3, 2)))), const_2)
add(n3,n4)|divide(n0,n1)|divide(n2,n3)|divide(n4,#0)|divide(n3,#0)|multiply(#1,#3)|multiply(#2,#4)|divide(#5,#6)|multiply(#7,const_2)
other
what is the last digit in the product ( 3 ^ 65 x 6 ^ 59 x 7 ^ 71 )
explanation : unit digit in 34 = 1 unit digit in ( 34 ) 16 = 1 unit digit in 365 = unit digit in [ ( 34 ) 16 x 3 ] = ( 1 x 3 ) = 3 unit digit in 659 = 6 unit digit in 74 unit digit in ( 74 ) 17 is 1 . unit digit in 771 = unit digit in [ ( 74 ) 17 x 73 ] = ( 1 x 3 ) = 3 required digit = unit digit in ( 3 x 6 x 3 ) = 4 ....
a ) 5 , b ) 6 , c ) 4 , d ) 8 , e ) 9
c
reminder(multiply(multiply(3, 6), reminder(power(7, reminder(71, const_4)), const_10)), const_10)
multiply(n0,n2)|reminder(n5,const_4)|power(n4,#1)|reminder(#2,const_10)|multiply(#0,#3)|reminder(#4,const_10)
general
there are 11 boys and 10 girls in a class . if three students are selected at random , in how many ways that 3 girl & 2 boys are selected ?
"e = event that 3 girl and 2 boys are selected n ( e ) = we have to select 2 boys from 11 and 3 girl from 10 = 11 c 2 * 10 c 3 = 6600 ans - a"
a ) 6600 , b ) 1300 , c ) 6780 , d ) 1976 , e ) 2448
a
multiply(choose(11, 2), choose(10, 3))
choose(n0,n3)|choose(n1,n2)|multiply(#0,#1)|
probability
two goods trains each 400 m long are running in opposite directions on parallel tracks . their speeds are 45 km / hr and 30 km / hr respectively . find the time taken by the slower train to pass the driver of the faster one ?
"relative speed = 45 + 30 = 75 km / hr . 75 * 5 / 18 = 125 / 6 m / sec . distance covered = 400 + 400 = 800 m . required time = 800 * 6 / 125 = 38.40 sec . answer : a"
a ) 38.4 , b ) 32.6 , c ) 48 , d ) 27.4 , e ) 21
a
add(45, 30)
add(n1,n2)|
physics
find the area of trapezium whose parallel sides are 20 cm and 18 cm long , and the distance between them is 13 cm
"area of a trapezium = 1 / 2 ( sum of parallel sides ) * ( perpendicular distance between them ) = 1 / 2 ( 20 + 18 ) * ( 13 ) = 247 cm 2 answer : d"
a ) 178 cm 2 , b ) 179 cm 2 , c ) 285 cm 2 , d ) 247 cm 2 , e ) 197 cm 2
d
quadrilateral_area(13, 18, 20)
quadrilateral_area(n2,n1,n0)|
physics
a man purchased 3 blankets @ rs . 200 each , 5 blankets @ rs . 150 each and two blankets at a certain rate which is now slipped off from his memory . but he remembers that the average price of the blankets was rs . 150 . find the unknown rate of two blankets ?
"10 * 150 = 1500 3 * 200 + 5 * 150 = 1350 1350 – 1050 = 300 answer : c"
a ) 100 , b ) 200 , c ) 300 , d ) 400 , e ) 500
c
subtract(multiply(const_10, 150), add(multiply(3, const_100.0), multiply(5, 150)))
multiply(n3,const_10)|multiply(n0,const_100.0)|multiply(n2,n3)|add(#1,#2)|subtract(#0,#3)|
general
how many positive integers less than 5,000 are evenly divisible by neither 15 nor 22 ?
"integers less than 5000 divisible by 15 5000 / 15 = 333 . something , so 333 integers less than 5000 divisible by 22 5000 / 22 = 238 . # # , so 238 we have double counted some , so take lcm of 15 and 22 = 105 and divide by 5000 , we get 47 . so all numbers divisible by 15 and 22 = 333 + 238 - 47 = 524 now subtract tha...
a ) 4,514 , b ) 4,475 , c ) 4,521 , d ) 4,428 , e ) 4,349
a
divide(factorial(subtract(add(const_4, 15), const_1)), multiply(factorial(15), factorial(subtract(const_4, const_1))))
add(n1,const_4)|factorial(n1)|subtract(const_4,const_1)|factorial(#2)|subtract(#0,const_1)|factorial(#4)|multiply(#1,#3)|divide(#5,#6)|
general
a man buys a cycle for rs . 1800 and sells it at a loss of 25 % . what is the selling price of the cycle ?
"s . p . = 75 % of rs . 1800 = rs . 75 / 100 x 1800 = rs . 1350 answer : d"
a ) s . 1090 , b ) s . 1160 , c ) s . 1190 , d ) s . 1350 , e ) s . 1256
d
divide(multiply(subtract(const_100, 25), 1800), const_100)
subtract(const_100,n1)|multiply(n0,#0)|divide(#1,const_100)|
gain
a man goes from a to b at a speed of 60 kmph and comes back to a at a speed of 40 kmph . find his average speed for the entire journey ?
"distance from a and b be ' d ' average speed = total distance / total time average speed = ( 2 d ) / [ ( d / 60 ) + ( d / 40 ] = ( 2 d ) / [ 5 d / 120 ) = > 48 kmph . answer : e"
a ) 49 kmph , b ) 58 kmph , c ) 44 kmph , d ) 47 kmph , e ) 48 kmph
e
divide(add(60, 40), const_2)
add(n0,n1)|divide(#0,const_2)|
physics
5358 x 54 = ?
"5358 x 51 = 5358 x ( 50 + 4 ) = 5358 x 50 + 5358 x 4 = 267900 + 21432 = 289332 . c )"
a ) 272258 , b ) 272358 , c ) 289332 , d ) 274258 , e ) 274358
c
multiply(divide(5358, 54), const_100)
divide(n0,n1)|multiply(#0,const_100)|
general
a basketball is dropped from a height of 20 feet . if it bounces back up to a height that is exactly half of its previous height , and it stops bouncing after hitting the ground for the fourth time , then how many total feet will the ball have traveled after 2 full bounces .
initial distance = 40 feet first bounce = 20 feet up + 20 feet down = 40 feet second bouche = 10 feet up + 10 feet down = 20 feet total distance covered = 40 + 40 + 20 = 100 answer is e
a ) 50 , b ) 55 , c ) 60 , d ) 75 , e ) 100
e
subtract(subtract(subtract(subtract(multiply(add(divide(divide(divide(divide(20, 2), 2), 2), 2), add(add(add(add(add(add(20, divide(20, 2)), divide(20, 2)), divide(divide(20, 2), 2)), divide(divide(20, 2), 2)), divide(divide(divide(20, 2), 2), 2)), divide(divide(divide(20, 2), 2), 2))), 2), divide(divide(divide(20, 2),...
divide(n0,n1)|add(n0,#0)|divide(#0,n1)|add(#1,#0)|divide(#2,n1)|add(#3,#2)|divide(#4,n1)|add(#5,#2)|add(#7,#4)|add(#8,#4)|add(#9,#6)|multiply(n1,#10)|subtract(#11,#4)|subtract(#12,#4)|subtract(#13,#4)|subtract(#14,#4)|
general
a 200 meter long train crosses a man standing on the platform in 9 sec . what is the speed of the train ?
"s = 200 / 9 * 18 / 5 = 80 kmph answer : e"
a ) 228 , b ) 108 , c ) 1266 , d ) 188 , e ) 80
e
multiply(divide(200, 9), const_3_6)
divide(n0,n1)|multiply(#0,const_3_6)|
physics
find the area of a parallelogram with base 32 cm and height 14 cm ?
"area of a parallelogram = base * height = 32 * 14 = 448 cm 2 answer : e"
a ) 498 cm 2 , b ) 384 cm 2 , c ) 430 cm 2 , d ) 128 cm 2 , e ) 448 cm 2
e
multiply(32, 14)
multiply(n0,n1)|
geometry
raman mixed 44 kg of butter at rs . 150 per kg with 36 kg butter at the rate of rs . 125 per kg . at what price per kg should he sell the mixture to make a profit of 40 % in the transaction ?
"explanation : cp per kg of mixture = [ 44 ( 150 ) + 36 ( 125 ) ] / ( 44 + 36 ) = rs . 138.75 sp = cp [ ( 100 + profit % ) / 100 ] = 138.75 * [ ( 100 + 40 ) / 100 ] = rs . 194.25 answer : c"
a ) 129.25 , b ) 287.25 , c ) 194.25 , d ) 188.25 , e ) 112.25
c
add(divide(add(multiply(44, 150), multiply(36, 125)), add(36, 44)), multiply(divide(add(multiply(44, 150), multiply(36, 125)), add(36, 44)), divide(40, const_100)))
add(n0,n2)|divide(n4,const_100)|multiply(n0,n1)|multiply(n2,n3)|add(#2,#3)|divide(#4,#0)|multiply(#5,#1)|add(#5,#6)|
gain
the average age of 42 students in a group is 16 years . when teacher â € ™ s age is included to it , the average increases by one . what is the teacher â € ™ s age in years ?
"sol . age of the teacher = ( 43 ã — 17 â € “ 42 ã — 16 ) years = 59 years . answer d"
a ) 31 , b ) 56 , c ) 41 , d ) 59 , e ) none
d
add(42, const_1)
add(n0,const_1)|
general
the l . c . m of two numbers is 2310 and their h . c . f is 30 . if one number is 231 the other is
"the other number = l . c . m * h . c . f / given number = 2310 * 30 / 231 = 300 answer is b ."
a ) 330 , b ) 300 , c ) 270 , d ) 250 , e ) 350
b
divide(multiply(30, 2310), 231)
multiply(n0,n1)|divide(#0,n2)|
physics
hcf and lcm two numbers are 12 and 396 respectively . if one of the numbers is 24 , then the other number is ?
"12 * 396 = 24 * x x = 198 answer : b"
a ) 36 , b ) 198 , c ) 132 , d ) 264 , e ) 364
b
divide(multiply(12, 396), 24)
multiply(n0,n1)|divide(#0,n2)|
physics
company kw is being sold , and both company a and company b were considering the purchase . the price of company kw is 30 % more than company a has in assets , and this same price is also 100 % more than company b has in assets . if companies a and b were to merge and combine their assets , the price of company kw woul...
let the price of company a ' s assets be 100 price of assets of kw is 30 % more than company a ' s assets which is 130 price of assets of kw is 100 % more than company b ' s assets which means price of company b ' s assets is half the price of kw = 65 a + b = 165 kw = 130 kw / ( a + b ) * 100 = 130 / 165 * 100 = 78.78 ...
a ) 66 % , b ) 79 % , c ) 86 % , d ) 116 % , e ) 150 %
b
multiply(divide(add(100, 30), add(100, divide(add(100, 30), const_2))), const_100)
add(n0,n1)|divide(#0,const_2)|add(n1,#1)|divide(#0,#2)|multiply(#3,const_100)
gain
two passenger trains start at the same hour in the day from two different stations and move towards each other at the rate of 24 kmph and 21 kmph respectively . when they meet , it is found that one train has traveled 60 km more than the other one . the distance between the two stations is ?
"1 h - - - - - 5 ? - - - - - - 60 12 h rs = 24 + 21 = 45 t = 12 d = 45 * 12 = 540 answer : b"
a ) 288 , b ) 540 , c ) 877 , d ) 278 , e ) 178
b
add(multiply(divide(60, subtract(21, 24)), 24), multiply(divide(60, subtract(21, 24)), 21))
subtract(n1,n0)|divide(n2,#0)|multiply(n0,#1)|multiply(n1,#1)|add(#2,#3)|
physics
what is the sum of the greatest common factor and the lowest common multiple of 48 and 72 ?
"prime factorization of the given numbers 72 = 2 ^ 3 * 3 ^ 2 48 = 2 ^ 4 * 3 greatest common factor = 2 ^ 3 * 3 = 24 lowest common multiple = 2 ^ 4 * 3 ^ 2 = 144 sum = 24 + 144 = 168 answer c"
a ) 192 , b ) 120 , c ) 168 , d ) 160 , e ) 184
c
divide(multiply(48, 72), const_4)
multiply(n0,n1)|divide(#0,const_4)|
general
the ration of the number of boys and girls in a college is 2 : 3 . if the percentage is increase in the number of boys and girls be 10 % and 20 % respectively . what will be the new ration ?
"let the number of boys and girls be 2 x and 3 x their increased number is 110 % of 2 x and 120 % of 3 x 2 x * 110 / 100 and 3 x * 120 / 100 11 x / 5 and 18 x / 5 required ratio = 11 x / 5 : 18 x / 5 = 11 : 18 answer is d"
a ) 21 : 22 , b ) 13 : 17 , c ) 15 : 43 , d ) 11 : 18 , e ) 15 : 23
d
divide(multiply(2, add(divide(10, const_100), const_1)), multiply(3, add(divide(20, const_100), const_1)))
divide(n2,const_100)|divide(n3,const_100)|add(#0,const_1)|add(#1,const_1)|multiply(n0,#2)|multiply(n1,#3)|divide(#4,#5)|
gain
how many positive integers between 1 and 100 are there such that they are multiples of 13 ?
"multiples of 13 = 13 , 26,39 , - - - - - 91 number of multiples of 13 = > 13 * 7 = 91 answer is d"
a ) 6 , b ) 5 , c ) 4 , d ) 7 , e ) 3
d
divide(subtract(100, 1), 13)
subtract(n1,n0)|divide(#0,n2)|
general
in the xy - coordinate plane , the graph of y = - x ^ 2 + 9 intersects line l at ( p , 4 ) and ( t , - 7 ) . what is the least possible value of the slope of line l ?
"we need to find out the value of p and l to get to the slope . line l and graph y intersect at point ( p , 5 ) . hence , x = p and y = 5 should sactisfy the graph . soliving 5 = - p 2 + 9 p 2 = 4 p = + or - 2 simillarly point ( t , - 7 ) should satisfy the equation . hence x = t and y = - 7 . - 7 = - t 2 + 9 t = + or ...
a ) 6 , b ) 2 , c ) - 2 , d ) - 6 , e ) - 5.5
e
divide(subtract(7, 4), subtract(sqrt(add(9, 7)), sqrt(add(4, 9))))
add(n1,n3)|add(n1,n2)|subtract(n3,n2)|sqrt(#0)|sqrt(#1)|subtract(#3,#4)|divide(#2,#5)|
general
a chemist mixes one liter of pure water with x liters of a 45 % salt solution , and the resulting mixture is a 15 % salt solution . what is the value of x ?
"concentration of salt in pure solution = 0 concentration of salt in salt solution = 45 % concentration of salt in the mixed solution = 15 % the pure solution and the salt solution is mixed in the ratio of - - > ( 45 - 15 ) / ( 15 - 0 ) = 2 / 1 1 / x = 2 / 1 x = 1 / 2 answer : c"
a ) 1 / 4 , b ) 1 / 3 , c ) 1 / 2 , d ) 1 , e ) 3
c
divide(15, subtract(45, 15))
subtract(n0,n1)|divide(n1,#0)|
gain
the average weight of 5 person ' s increases by 10.0 kg when a new person comes in place of one of them weighing 40 kg . what might be the weight of the new person ?
"explanation : total weight increased = ( 5 x 10.00 ) kg = 50 kg . weight of new person = ( 40 + 50 ) kg = 90 kg . answer : c"
a ) 76 kg , b ) 76.5 kg , c ) 90 kg , d ) data inadequate , e ) none of these
c
add(multiply(5, 10.0), 40)
multiply(n0,n1)|add(n2,#0)|
general
two trains 140 m and 170 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 = 140 + 170 = 310 m . required time = 310 * 9 / 250 = 11.16 sec . answer : e"
a ) 10.9 sec , b ) 10.1 sec , c ) 10.6 sec , d ) 10.8 sec , e ) 11.16 sec
e
divide(add(140, 170), multiply(add(60, 40), const_0_2778))
add(n0,n1)|add(n2,n3)|multiply(#1,const_0_2778)|divide(#0,#2)|
physics
the units digit of ( 3 ) ^ ( 44 ) + ( 10 ) ^ ( 46 ) is :
"any power of anything ending in zero always has a units digit of 0 . so the first term has a units digit of 0 . the period is 4 . this means , 3 to the power of any multiple of 4 will have a units digit of 1 . 3 ^ 44 has a units digit of 1 . of course 0 + 1 = 1 c"
a ) 2 , b ) 4 , c ) 1 , d ) 8 , e ) 0
c
add(reminder(multiply(reminder(46, const_4), 10), const_10), reminder(3, const_10))
reminder(n3,const_4)|reminder(n0,const_10)|multiply(n2,#0)|reminder(#2,const_10)|add(#3,#1)|
general
if a ( a + 8 ) = 9 and b ( b + 8 ) = 9 , where a ≠ b , then a + b =
"a ( a + 8 ) = 9 = > we have a = 1 or - 9 also b ( b + 8 ) = 9 = > b = 1 or - 9 given a ≠ b 1 ) when a = 1 , b = - 9 and a + b = - 8 1 ) when a = - 9 , b = 1 and a + b = - 8 answer choice a"
a ) − 8 , b ) − 2 , c ) 2 , d ) 46 , e ) 48
a
add(divide(9, const_10), divide(9, divide(9, const_10)))
divide(n1,const_10)|divide(n1,#0)|add(#0,#1)|
general
what is the thousandths digit in the decimal equivalent of 66 / 5000 ?
"66 / 5000 = 66 / ( 5 * 10 ^ 3 ) = ( 66 / 5 ) * 10 ^ - 3 = 13.2 * 10 ^ - 3 = . 0132 thousandths digit = 3 answer c"
a ) 0 , b ) 1 , c ) 3 , d ) 5 , e ) 6
c
floor(multiply(const_100, divide(66, 5000)))
divide(n0,n1)|multiply(#0,const_100)|floor(#1)|
general
a contractor undertook to do a piece of work in 6 days . he employed certain number of laboures but 7 of them were absent from the very first day and the rest could finish the work in only 10 days . find the number of men originally employed ?
"let the number of men originally employed be x . 6 x = 10 ( x â € “ 7 ) or x = 17.5 answer c"
a ) 17.2 , b ) 16.5 , c ) 17.5 , d ) 17.9 , e ) 17.3
c
divide(multiply(10, 7), subtract(10, 6))
multiply(n1,n2)|subtract(n2,n0)|divide(#0,#1)|
physics
a container holding 12 ounces of a solution that is 1 part alcohol to 2 parts water is added to a container holding 8 ounces of a solution that is 1 part alcohol to 3 parts water . what is the ratio of alcohol to water in the resulting solution ?
"container 1 has 12 ounces in the ratio 1 : 2 or , x + 2 x = 12 gives x ( alcohol ) = 4 and remaining water = 8 container 2 has 8 ounces in the ratio 1 : 3 or , x + 3 x = 8 gives x ( alcohol ) = 2 and remaining water = 6 mixing both we have alcohol = 4 + 2 and water = 8 + 6 ratio thus alcohol / water = 6 / 14 = 3 / 7 a...
a ) 2 : 5 , b ) 3 : 7 , c ) 3 : 5 , d ) 4 : 7 , e ) 7 : 3
b
divide(add(multiply(12, divide(1, add(1, 2))), multiply(8, divide(1, add(1, 3)))), subtract(add(12, 8), add(multiply(12, divide(1, add(1, 2))), multiply(8, divide(1, add(1, 3))))))
add(n1,n2)|add(n1,n5)|add(n0,n3)|divide(n1,#0)|divide(n1,#1)|multiply(n0,#3)|multiply(n3,#4)|add(#5,#6)|subtract(#2,#7)|divide(#7,#8)|
other
the inside dimensions of a rectangular wooden box are 4 meters by 5 meters by 6 meters . a cylindrical drum is to be placed inside the box so that it stands upright when the closed box rests on one of its six faces . of all such drums that could be used , what is the volume , in cubic meters , of the one that has maxim...
you have three options here . approach is to calculate volumes for all of them and see which one is greatest . 1 . cylinder ' s base rests on a 4 x 5 side of the box . so , height becomes 6 and the maximum possible radius becomes 4 / 2 . so , maximum volume = π . ( 4 / 2 ) ^ 2.6 = π 24 2 . cylinder ' s base rests on a ...
['a ) 20 π', 'b ) 24 π', 'c ) 25 π', 'd ) 96 π', 'e ) 100 π']
c
max(max(volume_cylinder(divide(4, const_2), 5), volume_cylinder(divide(4, const_2), 6)), volume_cylinder(divide(5, const_2), 4))
divide(n0,const_2)|divide(n1,const_2)|volume_cylinder(#0,n1)|volume_cylinder(#0,n2)|volume_cylinder(#1,n0)|max(#2,#3)|max(#5,#4)
geometry
there are some people in party , 1 / 3 rd left the party . then 2 / 5 th of the remaining left the party , then 2 / 3 rd of the remaining left the party . at last 10 were remaining . how many people were in total ?
"sol : 45 if x persons were there in total , then x × ( 1 – 1 / 3 ) × ( 1 – 2 / 5 ) × ( 1 – 2 / 3 ) = 10 x × 2 / 3 × 3 / 5 × 1 / 3 = 10 x = 75 answer : e"
a ) 45 , b ) 27 , c ) 28 , d ) 26 , e ) 75
e
divide(10, multiply(multiply(subtract(1, divide(1, 3)), subtract(1, divide(2, 5))), subtract(1, divide(2, 3))))
divide(n0,n1)|divide(n2,n3)|divide(n2,n1)|subtract(n0,#0)|subtract(n0,#1)|subtract(n0,#2)|multiply(#3,#4)|multiply(#6,#5)|divide(n6,#7)|
general
the hcf of two numbers is 40 and the other two factors of their lcm are 11 and 12 . what is the largest number .
"explanation : hcf of the two numbers = 40 hcf will be always a factor of lcm 40 is factor of lcm other two factors are 11 & 12 then the numbers are ( 40 * 11 ) and ( 40 x 12 ) = 440 and 480 answer : option d"
a ) 462 , b ) 450 , c ) 488 , d ) 480 , e ) 555
d
multiply(40, 12)
multiply(n0,n2)|
other
bert and rebecca were looking at the price of a condominium . the price of the condominium was 110 % more than bert had in savings , and separately , the same price was also 20 % more than rebecca had in savings . what is the ratio of what bert has in savings to what rebecca has in savings .
"suppose bert had 100 so price becomes 210 , this 210 = 1.2 times r ' s saving . . so r ' s saving becomes 175 so required ratio is 100 : 175 = 4 : 7 answer : d"
a ) 1 : 5 , b ) 1 : 4 , c ) 2 : 3 , d ) 4 : 7 , e ) 1 : 2
d
divide(divide(const_100, add(const_100, 110)), divide(const_100, add(const_100, 20)))
add(n0,const_100)|add(n1,const_100)|divide(const_100,#0)|divide(const_100,#1)|divide(#2,#3)|
gain
at what rate percent on simple interest will rs . 800 amount to rs . 950 in 5 years ?
"150 = ( 800 * 5 * r ) / 100 r = 3.75 % answer : a"
a ) 3.75 % , b ) 5.93 % , c ) 4.75 % , d ) 5.33 % , e ) 6.33 %
a
multiply(divide(divide(subtract(950, 800), 800), 5), const_100)
subtract(n1,n0)|divide(#0,n0)|divide(#1,n2)|multiply(#2,const_100)|
gain
in a school with 5 classes , each class has 2 students less than the previous class . how many students are there in the largest class if the total number of students at school is 115 ?
"let x be the number of students in the largest class . then x + ( x - 2 ) + ( x - 4 ) + ( x - 6 ) + ( x - 8 ) = 115 5 x - 20 = 115 5 x = 135 x = 27 the answer is c ."
a ) 25 , b ) 26 , c ) 27 , d ) 28 , e ) 29
c
add(divide(subtract(115, add(add(add(2, add(2, 2)), add(add(2, 2), 2)), add(add(add(2, 2), 2), 2))), 5), add(add(add(2, 2), 2), 2))
add(n1,n1)|add(n1,#0)|add(n1,#1)|add(#1,#1)|add(#3,#2)|subtract(n2,#4)|divide(#5,n0)|add(#2,#6)|
general
the length of 3 ropes are in the ratio 4 : 5 : 6 . if the sum of the weights of the longest and the shortest rope is 100 metres more than the length of the third rope , what is the length of the shortest rope ?
let the lengths of the three ropes be 4 k , 5 k and 6 k respectively . 4 k + 6 k = 5 k + 100 = > 5 k = 100 = > k = 20 therefore the weight of the lightest boy = 4 k = 4 ( 20 ) = 80 m answer : a
a ) 80 m , b ) 180 m , c ) 100 m , d ) 60 m , e ) of these
a
multiply(divide(100, subtract(add(6, 4), 5)), 4)
add(n1,n3)|subtract(#0,n2)|divide(n4,#1)|multiply(n1,#2)
general
on a ranch , a rancher can place a loop of rope , called a lasso , once in every 2 throws around a cow ’ s neck . what is the probability that the rancher will be able to place a lasso around a cow ’ s neck at least once in 6 attempts ?
"p ( missing all 6 ) = ( 1 / 2 ) ^ 6 = 1 / 64 p ( success on at least one attempt ) = 1 - 1 / 64 = 63 / 64 the answer is e ."
a ) 3 / 4 , b ) 7 / 8 , c ) 15 / 16 , d ) 31 / 32 , e ) 63 / 64
e
subtract(const_1, power(divide(const_1, 2), 6))
divide(const_1,n0)|power(#0,n1)|subtract(const_1,#1)|
probability
two pipes can fill the cistern in 10 hr and 12 hr respectively , while the third empty it in 50 hr . if all pipes are opened simultaneously , then the cistern will be filled in
solution : work done by all the tanks working together in 1 hour . 1 / 10 + 1 / 12 − 1 / 50 = 8 / 49 hence , tank will be filled in 49 / 8 = 6.12 hour option ( a )
a ) 6.12 hr , b ) 8 hr , c ) 8.5 hr , d ) 10 hr , e ) none of these
a
inverse(subtract(add(divide(const_1, 10), divide(const_1, 12)), divide(const_1, 50)))
divide(const_1,n0)|divide(const_1,n1)|divide(const_1,n2)|add(#0,#1)|subtract(#3,#2)|inverse(#4)
physics
9 people decided to split the restaurant bill evenly . if the bill was $ 514.16 dollars , how much money did they 1 cent is the smallest unit ?
"this is equivalent to finding the first number that is divisible by 9 that occurs after 51416 . in order to divide the sum in 9 parts , the amount must be divisible by 9 divisibility rule of 9 : the sum of the digits must be divisible by 9 sum of digits of 51416 = 17 and 18 is divisible by 9 . hence , we need to add 1...
a ) $ 514.16 , b ) $ 514.17 , c ) $ 514.18 , d ) $ 514.19 , e ) $ 514.20
b
add(514.16, divide(const_3, const_100))
divide(const_3,const_100)|add(n1,#0)|
general
a certain car increased its average speed by 5 miles per hour in each successive 5 - minute interval after the first interval . if in the first 5 - minute interval its average speed was 26 miles per hour , how many miles did the car travel in the third 5 - minute interval ?
in the third time interval the average speed of the car was 22 + 5 + 5 = 36 miles per hour ; in 5 minutes ( 1 / 12 hour ) at that speed car would travel 36 * 1 / 12 = 3 miles . answer : e .
a ) 1.0 , b ) 1.5 , c ) 2.0 , d ) 2.5 , e ) 3.0
e
multiply(add(add(26, 5), 5), divide(5, const_60))
add(n0,n3)|divide(n0,const_60)|add(n0,#0)|multiply(#2,#1)
physics
there are 13 boys and 10 girls in a class . if three students are selected at random , in how many ways that 1 girl & 2 boys are selected ?
n ( s ) = sample space = 23 c 3 = 1771 e = event that 1 girl and 2 boys are selected n ( e ) = we have to select 2 boys from 13 and 1 girl from 10 = 13 c 2 * 10 c 1 = 780 ans - c
a ) 120 , b ) 480 , c ) 780 , d ) 720 , e ) 800
c
multiply(choose(13, 2), choose(10, 1))
choose(n0,n3)|choose(n1,n2)|multiply(#0,#1)
probability
the grade point average of the entire class is 84 . if the average of one fourth of the class is 96 , what is the average of the rest of the class ?
"let x be the number of students in the class . let p be the average of the rest of the class . 84 x = ( 1 / 4 ) 96 x + ( 3 / 4 ) ( p ) x 336 = 96 + 3 p 3 p = 240 p = 80 . the answer is e ."
a ) 76 , b ) 77 , c ) 78 , d ) 79 , e ) 80
e
divide(subtract(multiply(84, const_4), 96), subtract(const_4, const_1))
multiply(n0,const_4)|subtract(const_4,const_1)|subtract(#0,n1)|divide(#2,#1)|
general
the average weight of 19 students is 15 kg . by the admission of a new student the average weight is reduced to 14.2 kg . the weight of the new student is ?
"answer weight of new student = total weight of all 20 students - total weight of initial 19 students = ( 20 x 14.2 - 19 x 15 ) kg = 1 kg . correct option : a"
a ) 1 kg , b ) 10.8 kg , c ) 11 kg , d ) 14.9 kg , e ) none
a
subtract(multiply(add(19, const_1), 14.2), multiply(19, 15))
add(n0,const_1)|multiply(n0,n1)|multiply(n2,#0)|subtract(#2,#1)|
general
if a student loses 6 kilograms , he will weigh twice as much as his sister . together they now weigh 132 kilograms . what is the student ' s present weight in kilograms ?
"let x be the weight of the sister . then the student ' s weight is 2 x + 6 . x + ( 2 x + 6 ) = 132 3 x = 126 x = 42 kg then the student ' s weight is 90 kg . the answer is e ."
a ) 82 , b ) 84 , c ) 86 , d ) 88 , e ) 90
e
subtract(132, divide(subtract(132, 6), const_3))
subtract(n1,n0)|divide(#0,const_3)|subtract(n1,#1)|
other
an ant walks an average of 600 meters in 10 minutes . a beetle walks 25 % less distance at the same time on the average . assuming the beetle walks at her regular rate , what is its speed in km / h ?
"the ant walks an average of 600 meters in 10 minutes 600 meters in 5 / 30 hours the beetle walks 25 % less distance = 600 - 150 = 450 meters in 10 minutes 0.450 km in 5 / 30 = 5 / 30 hours speed = 0.450 * 30 / 5 = 2.7 km / h i guess option d should be 2.7"
a ) 2.215 . , b ) 2.5 . , c ) 2.6 , d ) 2.7 , e ) 3.5 .
d
multiply(divide(divide(600, const_1000), divide(10, const_60)), subtract(const_1, divide(25, const_100)))
divide(n0,const_1000)|divide(n1,const_60)|divide(n2,const_100)|divide(#0,#1)|subtract(const_1,#2)|multiply(#3,#4)|
general
the width of a rectangular hall is ½ of its length . if the area of the hall is 578 sq . m , what is the difference between its length and breadth ?
"let the length of the hall be x m breadth of the hall = 1 x / 2 m area of the hall = length * breadth 578 = x * 1 x / 2 x ² = 1156 x = 34 difference between the length and breadth of the hall = x - 1 x / 2 = x / 2 = 34 / 2 = 17 m answer : e"
a ) 8 m , b ) 10 m , c ) 12 m , d ) 15 m , e ) 17 m
e
divide(sqrt(divide(578, divide(const_1, const_2))), const_2)
divide(const_1,const_2)|divide(n0,#0)|sqrt(#1)|divide(#2,const_2)|
geometry
how long does a train 165 meters long running at the rate of 90 kmph take to cross a bridge 660 meters in length ?
"t = ( 660 + 165 ) / 90 * 18 / 5 t = 33 answer : c"
a ) 28 , b ) 27 , c ) 33 , d ) 18 , e ) 12
c
divide(add(165, 660), multiply(90, const_0_2778))
add(n0,n2)|multiply(n1,const_0_2778)|divide(#0,#1)|
physics
a boat having a length 3 m and breadth 2 m is floating on a lake . the boat sinks by 1 cm when a man gets on it . the mass of man is
"solution volume of water displaced = ( 3 x 2 x 0.01 ) m 3 = 0.06 m 3 . mass of man = volume of water displaced × density of water = ( 0.06 × 1000 ) kg = 60 kg . answer b"
a ) 12 kg , b ) 60 kg , c ) 72 kg , d ) 96 kg , e ) none
b
multiply(multiply(multiply(3, 2), divide(1, const_100)), const_1000)
divide(n2,const_100)|multiply(n0,n1)|multiply(#0,#1)|multiply(#2,const_1000)|
physics
how many different pairs of numbers ( s , t ) such that s = 3 t can be obtained if s and t are selected from the set of number { 0 , 1 , 2 , 3 , 4 , 5 , 6 , 7 , 8 , 9 , 10 , 11 , 12 }
given s = 3 t t can take 0,1 , 2,3 , 4 and so s = 0,3 , 6,9 , 12 4 such pairs can be formed . answer e
a ) 1 , b ) 2 , c ) 3 , d ) 4 , e ) 5
e
add(divide(12, 3), const_1)
divide(n13,n0)|add(#0,const_1)
probability
in one alloy there is 10 % chromium while in another alloy it is 8 % . 15 kg of the first alloy was melted together with 35 kg of the second one to form a third alloy . find the percentage of chromium in the new alloy .
"the amount of chromium in the new 15 + 35 = 50 kg alloy is 0.10 * 15 + 0.08 * 35 = 4.3 kg , so the percentage is 4.3 / 50 * 100 = 8.6 % . answer : e ."
a ) 9.0 % , b ) 9.4 % , c ) 9.2 % , d ) 8.8 % , e ) 8.6 %
e
multiply(divide(add(divide(multiply(10, 15), const_100), divide(multiply(8, 35), const_100)), add(15, 35)), const_100)
add(n2,n3)|multiply(n0,n2)|multiply(n1,n3)|divide(#1,const_100)|divide(#2,const_100)|add(#3,#4)|divide(#5,#0)|multiply(#6,const_100)|
gain
on a certain date , pat invested $ 10,000 at x percent annual interest , compounded annually . if the total value of the investment plus interest at the end of 12 years will be $ 40,000 , in how many years , the total value of the investment plus interest will increase to $ 80,000 ?
"x - interest rate 80.000 = 10.000 ( 1 + x ) ^ year = > 8 = ( 1 + x ) ^ year 40.000 = 10.000 . ( 1 + x ) ^ 12 = > 4 = ( 1 + x ) ^ 12 = > 2 = ( 1 + x ) ^ 6 = > 8 = ( 1 + x ) ^ 18 so , after 18 years , the total value of the investment plus interest will increase to $ 80,000 . answer : c"
a ) 15 , b ) 16 , c ) 18 , d ) 20 , e ) 24
c
divide(log(divide(multiply(const_3, const_10), add(const_4, const_1))), log(power(divide(multiply(const_2, const_10), add(const_4, const_1)), divide(const_1, 12))))
add(const_1,const_4)|divide(const_1,n1)|multiply(const_10,const_3)|multiply(const_10,const_2)|divide(#2,#0)|divide(#3,#0)|log(#4)|power(#5,#1)|log(#7)|divide(#6,#8)|
general
in a river flowing at 2 km / hr , a boat travels 32 km upstream and then returns downstream to the starting point . if its speed in still water be 6 km / hr , find the total journey time .
"explanation : speed of the boat = 6 km / hr speed downstream = ( 6 + 2 ) = 8 km / hr speed upstream = ( 6 - 2 ) = 4 km / hr distance travelled downstream = distance travelled upstream = 32 km total time taken = time taken downstream + time taken upstream = ( 32 / 8 ) + ( 32 / 4 ) = ( 32 / 8 ) + ( 64 / 8 ) = ( 96 / 8 )...
a ) 10 hours , b ) 12 hours , c ) 14 hours , d ) 16 hours , e ) none of these
b
add(divide(32, subtract(6, 2)), divide(32, add(6, 2)))
add(n0,n2)|subtract(n2,n0)|divide(n1,#1)|divide(n1,#0)|add(#2,#3)|
general
a bowl of nuts is prepared for a party . brand p mixed nuts are 20 % almonds and brand q ' s deluxe nuts are 25 % almonds . if a bowl contains a total of 66 ounces of nuts , representing a mixture of both brands , and 15 ounces of the mixture are almonds , how many ounces of brand q ' s deluxe mixed nuts are used ?
"lets say x ounces of p is mixed with q . = > 66 - x ounces of q is present in the mixture ( as the total = 66 ounces ) given total almond weight = 15 ounces ( 20 x / 100 ) + ( 25 / 100 ) ( 66 - x ) = 15 = > x = 30 = > 66 - 30 = 36 ounces of q is present in the mixture . answer is c ."
a ) 16 , b ) 20 , c ) 36 , d ) 44 , e ) 48
c
divide(subtract(15, multiply(divide(20, const_100), 66)), subtract(divide(25, const_100), divide(20, const_100)))
divide(n0,const_100)|divide(n1,const_100)|multiply(n2,#0)|subtract(#1,#0)|subtract(n3,#2)|divide(#4,#3)|
general
what is the units digit of ( 6 ! * 4 ! + 6 ! * 5 ! ) / 6 ?
( 6 ! * 4 ! + 6 ! * 5 ! ) / 6 = 6 ! ( 4 ! + 5 ! ) / 6 = 720 ( 24 + 120 ) / 6 = ( 720 * 144 ) / 6 = 720 * 24 units digit of the above product will be equal to 0 answer b
a ) 1 , b ) 0 , c ) 2 , d ) 3 , e ) 4
b
divide(add(multiply(factorial(6), factorial(4)), multiply(factorial(6), factorial(5))), 6)
factorial(n0)|factorial(n1)|factorial(n3)|multiply(#0,#1)|multiply(#0,#2)|add(#3,#4)|divide(#5,n0)
general
if x and y are sets of integers , x # y denotes the set of integers that belong to set x or set y , but not both . if x consists of 8 integers , y consists of 10 integers , and 6 of the integers are in both x and y , then x # y consists of how many integers ?
"the number of integers that belong to set x only is 8 - 6 = 2 ; the number of integers that belong to set y only is 10 - 6 = 4 ; the number of integers that belong to set x or set y , but not both is 2 + 4 = 6 . answer : a ."
a ) 6 , b ) 16 , c ) 22 , d ) 30 , e ) 174
a
add(subtract(10, 6), subtract(8, 6))
subtract(n1,n2)|subtract(n0,n2)|add(#0,#1)|
other
the mean of 50 observations was 36 . it was found later that an observation 48 was wrongly taken as 21 . the corrected new mean is :
"explanation : correct sum = ( 36 * 50 + 48 - 21 ) = 1827 . correct mean = = 1827 / 50 = 36.54 answer : a ) 36.54"
a ) 36.54 , b ) 36.58 , c ) 36.23 , d ) 36.14 , e ) 36.81
a
divide(add(multiply(36, 50), subtract(subtract(50, const_2), 21)), 50)
multiply(n0,n1)|subtract(n0,const_2)|subtract(#1,n3)|add(#0,#2)|divide(#3,n0)|
general