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a number when divided by 899 gives a remainder 63 . if the same number is divided by 29 , the remainder will be
"sol . number = ( 31 x q ) + 29 . given data is inadequate . answer d"
a ) 11 , b ) 13 , c ) 15 , d ) data inadequate , e ) none
d
subtract(63, multiply(29, const_2))
multiply(n2,const_2)|subtract(n1,#0)|
general
the length of a rectangular plot is thrice its breadth . if the area of the rectangular plot is 2700 sq m , then what is the breadth of the rectangular plot ?
"let the breadth of the plot be b m . length of the plot = 3 b m ( 3 b ) ( b ) = 2700 3 b 2 = 2700 b 2 = 900 = 30 ( b > 0 ) b = 30 m . answer : e"
a ) 11 , b ) 17 , c ) 18 , d ) 101 , e ) 30
e
sqrt(divide(2700, const_3))
divide(n0,const_3)|sqrt(#0)|
geometry
two trains a and b start simultaneously in the opposite direction from two points p and q and arrive at their destinations 16 and 9 hours respectively after their meeting each other . at what speed does the second train b travel if the first train travels at 120 km / h
answer : b ) 160 km / h
a ) 334 , b ) 160 , c ) 387 , d ) 278 , e ) 112
b
divide(multiply(sqrt(16), 120), sqrt(9))
sqrt(n0)|sqrt(n1)|multiply(n2,#0)|divide(#2,#1)
physics
a man , a woman and a boy can together complete a piece of work in 3 days . if a man alone can do it in 6 days and a boy alone in 12 days , how long will a woman take to complete the work ?
"explanation : ( 1 man + 1 woman + 1 boy ) ’ s 1 day ’ s work = 1 / 3 1 man ’ s 1 day work = 1 / 6 1 boy ’ s 1 day ’ s work = 1 / 1 ( 1 man + 1 boy ) β€˜ s 1 day ’ s work = 1 / 6 + 1 / 12 = 1 / 4 therefore , 1 woman ’ s 1 day ’ s work = 1 / 3 – 1 / 4 = 1 / 12 therefore , the woman alone can finish the work in 12 days . a...
a ) 12 days , b ) 10 days , c ) 9 days , d ) 8 days , e ) 11 days
a
inverse(subtract(inverse(3), add(inverse(6), inverse(12))))
inverse(n0)|inverse(n1)|inverse(n2)|add(#1,#2)|subtract(#0,#3)|inverse(#4)|
physics
carmen made a sculpture from small pieces of wood . the sculpture is 2 feet 6 inches tall . carmen places her sculpture on a base that is 12 inches tall . how tall are the sculpture andbase together ?
"we know 1 feet = 12 inch then 2 feet = 24 inch 24 + 10 = 34 then 34 + 12 = 44 46 / 12 = 3.83 feet answer : e"
a ) 3.1 feet , b ) 3.2 feet , c ) 3.3 feet , d ) 3.4 feet , e ) 3.83 feet
e
divide(add(add(multiply(add(2, 6), 2), 6), 12), add(2, 6))
add(n0,n1)|multiply(n0,#0)|add(#1,n1)|add(n2,#2)|divide(#3,#0)|
geometry
the cost of 3 pens and 5 pencils is rs . 340 . also the cost of one pen and one pencil is in the ratio of 4 : 1 respectively . what is the cost of one dozen pens ?
"explanation : let the cost of one pen is β€˜ 4 x ’ and pencil is β€˜ x ’ 3 x 4 x + 5 x = rs . 340 12 x + 5 x = rs . 340 x = 340 / 17 = 20 : . cost of 1 pen = 4 x = 4 x 20 = 80 : . cost of 12 pens , i . e . ( one dozen ) = 80 x 12 = rs . 960 answer : option a"
a ) rs . 960 , b ) rs . 250 , c ) rs . 300 , d ) rs . 150 , e ) none of these
a
multiply(multiply(3, const_4), divide(340, add(3, 1)))
add(n0,n4)|multiply(n0,const_4)|divide(n2,#0)|multiply(#2,#1)|
other
the length of a room is 5.5 m and width is 3.75 m . what is the cost of paying the floor by slabs at the rate of $ 400 per sq . metre .
"area = 5.5 Γ— 3.75 sq . metre . cost for 1 sq . metre . = $ 400 hence , total cost = 5.5 Γ— 3.75 Γ— 400 = $ 8250 a"
a ) $ 8250 , b ) $ 8350 , c ) $ 8650 , d ) $ 8450 , e ) $ 8500
a
multiply(400, multiply(5.5, 3.75))
multiply(n0,n1)|multiply(n2,#0)|
physics
the temperature of a certain cup of coffee 10 minutes after it was poured was 120 degrees fahrenheit . if the temperature f of the coffee t minutes after it was poured can be determined by the formula f = 120 ( 2 ^ - at ) + 60 , where f is in degrees fahrenheit and a is a constant . then the temperature of the coffee 8...
"answer : b the temperature of coffee 10 minutes after it was poured ( 120 f ) will help in solving the constant β€œ a ” . 120 = 120 ( 2 ^ 10 a ) + 60 2 ^ - 1 = 2 ^ 10 a a = - 1 / 10 the temperature of coffee 80 minutes after it was poured is : f = 120 ( 2 ^ - 80 / 10 ) + 60 f = 120 * 1 / 256 + 60 f = 15 / 32 + 60 f = 19...
a ) 45 , b ) 56 , c ) 60.4 , d ) 85 , e ) 90
c
add(multiply(power(2, multiply(divide(60, 10), subtract(const_1, 2))), 120), 60)
divide(n4,n0)|subtract(const_1,n3)|multiply(#0,#1)|power(n3,#2)|multiply(n1,#3)|add(n4,#4)|
general
the average of 11 results is 20 . the average of first 5 of them is 15 and that of last 5 is 22 . find the 6 th result ?
"6 th result = sum of 11 results - sum of 10 results = 11 * 20 - 5 * 15 - 5 * 22 = 220 - 75 - 110 = 35 answer is a"
a ) 35 , b ) 50 , c ) 100 , d ) 120 , e ) 150
a
subtract(subtract(multiply(11, 20), multiply(5, 22)), multiply(5, 15))
multiply(n0,n1)|multiply(n2,n5)|multiply(n2,n3)|subtract(#0,#1)|subtract(#3,#2)|
general
1 / 3 + 1 / 2 - 5 / 6 + 1 / 5 + 1 / 4 - 9 / 20 - 5 / 6 =
we need to determine the result of 1 / 3 + 1 / 2 - 5 / 6 + 1 / 5 + 1 / 4 - 9 / 20 let ’ s add the given fractions in two groups . in the group of the first three fractions , notice that 1 / 3 and 1 / 2 share a common denominator of 6 with 5 / 6 . 1 / 2 + 1 / 3 = 3 / 6 + 2 / 6 = 5 / 6 thus , 5 / 6 – 5 / 6 = 0 looking at...
a ) 0 , b ) 2 / 15 , c ) 2 / 5 , d ) 9 / 20 , e ) 5 / 6
e
divide(5, 6)
divide(n4,n5)
general
the product of three consecutive numbers is 210 . then the sum of the smallest two numbers is ?
"product of three numbers = 210 210 = 2 * 3 * 5 * 7 = 5 * 6 * 7 . so , the three numbers are 5 , 6 and 7 . and sum of smallest of these two = 5 + 6 = 11 . answer : option a"
a ) 11 , b ) 15 , c ) 20 , d ) 38 , e ) 56
a
multiply(power(const_2, 210), factorial(210))
factorial(n0)|power(const_2,n0)|multiply(#0,#1)|
general
frank the fencemaker needs to fence in a rectangular yard . he fences in the entire yard , except for one full side of the yard , which equals 40 feet . the yard has an area of 240 square feet . how many feet offence does frank use ?
"area = length x breadth 240 = 40 x breadth so , breadth = 6 units fencing required is - breadth + breadth + length 6 + 6 + 40 = > 52 feet answer must be ( b ) 52"
a ) 14 , b ) 52 , c ) 54 , d ) 180 , e ) 240
b
add(add(divide(240, 40), divide(240, 40)), 40)
divide(n1,n0)|add(#0,#0)|add(n0,#1)|
geometry
the total of 334 of 20 paise and 25 paise make a sum of rs . 71 . the no of 20 paise coins is
"explanation : let the number of 20 paise coins be x . then the no of 25 paise coins = ( 334 - x ) . 0.20 * ( x ) + 0.25 ( 334 - x ) = 71 = > x = 250 . . answer : a ) 250"
a ) 250 , b ) 277 , c ) 278 , d ) 200 , e ) 288
a
divide(subtract(multiply(334, 25), multiply(71, const_100)), subtract(25, 20))
multiply(n0,n2)|multiply(n3,const_100)|subtract(n2,n1)|subtract(#0,#1)|divide(#3,#2)|
general
the function f ( n ) is defined as the product of all the consecutive positive integers between 1 and n ^ 2 , inclusive , whereas the function g ( n ) is defined as the product of the squares of all the consecutive positive integers between 1 and n , inclusive . the exponent on 3 in the prime factorization of f ( 3 ) /...
"f ( 3 ) / g ( 3 ) = product ( 1 to 3 ^ 2 ) / 1.2 ^ 2.3 ^ 2 = 1 . 2.3 . 4.5 . 6.7 . 8.9 / 1 . 4.9 = 1 . 2.3 . ( 2 ^ 2 ) . 5 . ( 2.3 ) . 7 . ( 2 ^ 3 ) . 9 / 1 . ( 2 ^ 2 ) . 9 = 1 . ( 2 ^ 7 ) . 3.5 . 7.9 / 1 . ( 2 ^ 2 ) . 9 loof for 2 ^ 7 / 2 ^ 2 = 2 ^ 5 - - - - exponent 1 answer : a"
a ) 1 , b ) 2 , c ) 3 , d ) 4 , e ) 5
a
power(2, 2)
power(n1,n1)|
general
what will be the compound interest on rs . 45000 after 3 years at the rate of 12 % per annum
"explanation : ( 45000 Γ— ( 1 + 12 / 100 ) 3 ) = > 45000 Γ— 28 / 25 Γ— 28 / 25 Γ— 28 / 25 = > 63221.76 so compound interest will be 63221.76 - 45000 = rs 18221.76 option a"
a ) rs 18221.76 , b ) rs 18123.30 , c ) rs 18123.40 , d ) rs 18123.50 , e ) none of these
a
subtract(multiply(multiply(multiply(const_4, const_100), const_100), power(add(const_1, divide(12, const_100)), 3)), multiply(multiply(const_4, const_100), const_100))
divide(n2,const_100)|multiply(const_100,const_4)|add(#0,const_1)|multiply(#1,const_100)|power(#2,n1)|multiply(#3,#4)|subtract(#5,#3)|
gain
the guests at a football banquet consumed a total of 337 pounds of food . if no individual guest consumed more than 2 pounds of food , what is the minimum number of guests that could have attended the banquet ?
"to minimize one quantity maximize other . 168 * 2 ( max possible amount of food a guest could consume ) = 336 pounds , so there must be more than 168 guests , next integer is 169 . answer : e ."
a ) 160 , b ) 161 , c ) 162 , d ) 163 , e ) 169
e
add(floor(divide(337, 2)), const_1)
divide(n0,n1)|floor(#0)|add(#1,const_1)|
general
a plant manager must assign 10 new workers to one of five shifts . she needs a first , second , and third shift , and two alternate shifts . each of the shifts will receive 2 new workers . how many different ways can she assign the new workers ?
"my take selecting team of 2 out of 10 to assign to the shifts = 10 c 2 = 45 ways . now 2 out of 10 means total of 5 group possible . so putting them in shifts = counting methode : first , second , third , alt , alt = 5 * 4 * 3 * 2 * 1 = 120 here alt and alt are the same : so 120 / 2 = 60 ways . total ways of selecting...
a ) 2430 , b ) 2700 , c ) 3300 , d ) 4860 , e ) 5400
b
multiply(divide(factorial(divide(10, 2)), const_2), divide(factorial(10), multiply(factorial(subtract(10, 2)), factorial(2))))
divide(n0,n1)|factorial(n0)|factorial(n1)|subtract(n0,n1)|factorial(#0)|factorial(#3)|divide(#4,const_2)|multiply(#5,#2)|divide(#1,#7)|multiply(#6,#8)|
physics
there are 5 red shoes & 4 green shoes . if two of red shoes are drawn what is the probability of getting red shoes
taking 2 red shoe the probability is 5 c 2 from 9 shoes probability of taking 2 red shoes is 5 c 2 / 9 c 2 = 5 / 18 answer : c
a ) 1 / 18 , b ) 1 / 14 , c ) 5 / 18 , d ) 1 / 15 , e ) 1 / 16
c
divide(choose(5, const_2), choose(add(5, 4), const_2))
add(n0,n1)|choose(n0,const_2)|choose(#0,const_2)|divide(#1,#2)
probability
to fill a tank , 200 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 4 - fifths of its present ?
let the capacity of 1 bucket = x . then , the capacity of tank = 200 x . new capacity of bucket = 4 / 5 x therefore , required number of buckets = ( 200 x ) / ( 4 x / 5 ) = ( 200 x ) x 5 / 4 x = 1000 / 4 = 250 answer is e .
a ) 50 , b ) 100 , c ) 150 , d ) 200 , e ) 250
e
divide(200, divide(4, divide(const_10, const_2)))
divide(const_10,const_2)|divide(n1,#0)|divide(n0,#1)
physics
what is the probability of getting a sum 9 from two throw of a dice ?
"in two throws of die , n ( s ) = 36 let e = event of getting a sum 9 = { ( 3,6 ) , ( 4,5 ) , ( 5,4 ) , ( 6,3 ) } p ( e ) = 4 / 36 = 1 / 9 answer c 1 / 9"
a ) 1 / 6 , b ) 1 / 8 , c ) 1 / 9 , d ) 1 / 12 , e ) 1 / 13
c
divide(const_2, choose(add(const_3, const_3), const_3))
add(const_3,const_3)|choose(#0,const_3)|divide(const_2,#1)|
probability
john was 31 years old when he married betty . they just celebrated their fifth wedding anniversary , and betty ' s age is now 7 / 9 of john ' s . how old is betty ?
"assume betty ' s age on marriage = x years . john ' s age on marriage = 31 john ' s age after 5 years = 36 years . betty ' s age after 5 years = x + 5 given : x + 5 = 7 / 9 ( 36 ) = 28 therefore betty ' s current age = 28 option c"
a ) 24 , b ) 26 , c ) 28 , d ) 30 , e ) 32
c
multiply(divide(7, 9), add(31, const_4))
add(n0,const_4)|divide(n1,n2)|multiply(#0,#1)|
general
if the volume of two cubes are in the ratio 27 : 1 , the ratio of their edges is :
"explanation : let the edges be a and b of two cubes , then a 3 / b 3 = 27 / 1 = > ( a / b ) 3 = ( 3 / 1 ) 3 a / b = 3 / 1 = > a : b = 3 : 1 option a"
a ) 3 : 1 , b ) 3 : 2 , c ) 3 : 5 , d ) 3 : 7 , e ) none of these
a
cube_edge_by_volume(27)
cube_edge_by_volume(n0)|
geometry
tom purchased 8 kg of apples at the rate of 70 per kg and 9 kg of mangoes at the rate of 65 per kg . how much amount did he pay to the shopkeeper ?
"cost of 8 kg apples = 70 Γ— 8 = 560 . cost of 9 kg of mangoes = 65 Γ— 9 = 585 . total cost he has to pay = 560 + 585 = 1145 . b )"
a ) a ) 1040 , b ) b ) 1145 , c ) c ) 1055 , d ) d ) 1060 , e ) e ) 1075
b
add(multiply(8, 70), multiply(9, 65))
multiply(n0,n1)|multiply(n2,n3)|add(#0,#1)|
gain
a man can row 4 kmph is still water . if the river is running at 2 kmph it takes 90 min to row to a place and back . how far is the place
explanation : speed in still water = 4 kmph speed of the stream = 2 kmph speed upstream = ( 4 - 2 ) = 2 kmph speed downstream = ( 4 + 2 ) = 6 kmph total time = 90 minutes = 90 ⁄ 60 hour = 3 ⁄ 2 hour let l be the distance . then ( l / 6 ) + ( l / 2 ) = 32 = > l + 3 l = 9 = > 4 l = 9 = > l = 9 ⁄ 4 = 2.25 km . answer : op...
a ) 2 km , b ) 4 km , c ) 5 km , d ) 2.25 km , e ) none of these
d
divide(divide(90, const_60), add(inverse(add(4, 2)), inverse(subtract(4, 2))))
add(n0,n1)|divide(n2,const_60)|subtract(n0,n1)|inverse(#0)|inverse(#2)|add(#3,#4)|divide(#1,#5)
physics
what is the least number should be added to 929 , so the sum of the number is completely divisible by 30 ?
"( 929 / 30 ) gives remainder 29 29 + 1 = 30 , so we need to add 1 answer : a"
a ) 1 , b ) 2 , c ) 5 , d ) 6 , e ) 8
a
subtract(multiply(add(floor(divide(929, 30)), const_1), 30), 929)
divide(n0,n1)|floor(#0)|add(#1,const_1)|multiply(n1,#2)|subtract(#3,n0)|
general
the sale price sarees listed for rs . 495 after successive discount is 15 % and 10 % is ?
"495 * ( 85 / 100 ) * ( 90 / 100 ) = 378 answer : b"
a ) 288 , b ) 378 , c ) 342 , d ) 662 , e ) 262
b
subtract(subtract(495, divide(multiply(495, 15), const_100)), divide(multiply(subtract(495, divide(multiply(495, 15), const_100)), 10), const_100))
multiply(n0,n1)|divide(#0,const_100)|subtract(n0,#1)|multiply(n2,#2)|divide(#3,const_100)|subtract(#2,#4)|
gain
how many numbers from 29 to 119 are exactly divisible by 11 ?
"29 / 11 = 2 and 119 / 11 = 10 = = > 10 - 2 = 8 numbers answer : d"
a ) 5 , b ) 7 , c ) 9 , d ) 8 , e ) 12
d
add(divide(subtract(multiply(floor(divide(119, 11)), 11), multiply(add(floor(divide(29, 11)), const_1), 11)), 11), const_1)
divide(n1,n2)|divide(n0,n2)|floor(#0)|floor(#1)|add(#3,const_1)|multiply(n2,#2)|multiply(n2,#4)|subtract(#5,#6)|divide(#7,n2)|add(#8,const_1)|
general
the points a ( 0 , 0 ) , b ( 0 , 4 a - 2 ) and c ( 2 a + 1 , 2 a + 6 ) form a triangle . if angle abc = 90 , what is the area of triangle abc ?
1 / 2 bh = 1 / 2 ( 2 a + 1 ) ( 2 a + 6 ) now 4 a - 2 = 2 a + 6 2 a = 8 . a = 4 therefore , a ( 0,0 ) ; b ( 0,14 ) ; c ( 9,14 ) 1 / 2 * 9 * 14 = 63 answer : c
a ) 58 , b ) 70 , c ) 63 , d ) 65 , e ) 72
c
divide(multiply(subtract(multiply(divide(add(6, 2), 2), 4), 2), add(multiply(divide(add(6, 2), 2), subtract(4, 2)), const_1)), const_2)
add(n4,n8)|subtract(n3,n4)|divide(#0,n4)|multiply(#2,#1)|multiply(n3,#2)|add(#3,const_1)|subtract(#4,n4)|multiply(#5,#6)|divide(#7,const_2)
geometry
a fellow borrowed a certain sum of money at 8 % per annum at simple interest and in 8 years the interest amounted to rs . 900 less than the sum lent . what was the sum lent ?
"p - 900 = ( p * 8 * 8 ) / 100 p = 2500 answer : c"
a ) 1050 , b ) 1220 , c ) 2500 , d ) 1060 , e ) 1110
c
divide(900, subtract(const_1, divide(multiply(8, 8), const_100)))
multiply(n0,n0)|divide(#0,const_100)|subtract(const_1,#1)|divide(n2,#2)|
gain
aarti can do a piece of work in 3 days . in how many days will she complete 10 time of work of same type ?
"we have the important relation , more work , more time ( days ) a piece of work can be done in 3 days . 10 times of work of same type can be done in 3 x 10 = 30 days answer d"
a ) 6 days , b ) 18 days , c ) 21 days , d ) 30 days , e ) 13 days
d
multiply(const_3, 3)
multiply(n0,const_3)|
physics
two passenger trains start at the same hour in the day from two different stations and move towards each other at the rate of 29 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 = 29 + 21 = 50 t = 12 d = 50 * 12 = 600 answer : d"
a ) 457 km , b ) 444 km , c ) 547 km , d ) 600 km , e ) 453 km
d
add(multiply(divide(60, subtract(21, 29)), 29), multiply(divide(60, subtract(21, 29)), 21))
subtract(n1,n0)|divide(n2,#0)|multiply(n0,#1)|multiply(n1,#1)|add(#2,#3)|
physics
when sold at a 40 % discount , a sweater nets the merchant a 30 % profit on the wholesale cost at which he initially purchased the item . by what % is the sweater marked up from wholesale at its normal retail price ?
"we should be careful about what are we measuring % on / what is the base . . let the marked up price = 100 . . selling price = 100 - 40 % of 100 = 60 . . profit = 30 % . . therefore the wholesale purchase cost = x . . . . 1.3 x = 60 or x = 46.15 . . . marked price was 100 so . . . so answer is 53.85 % . . d"
a ) 20 % , b ) 40 % , c ) 50 % , d ) 53.85 % , e ) 100 %
d
subtract(const_100, divide(subtract(const_100, 40), add(const_1, divide(30, const_100))))
divide(n1,const_100)|subtract(const_100,n0)|add(#0,const_1)|divide(#1,#2)|subtract(const_100,#3)|
gain
what is the greatest positive integer x such that 3 ^ x is a factor of 9 ^ 10 ?
"9 ^ 10 = ( 3 ^ 2 ) ^ 10 = 3 ^ 20 the answer is d . 20"
a ) 5 , b ) 9 , c ) 10 , d ) 20 , e ) 30
d
multiply(subtract(9, 10), 10)
subtract(n1,n2)|multiply(n2,#0)|
general
the simple interest and the true discount on a certain sum for a given time and at a given rate are rs . 85 and rs . 78 respectively . the sum is :
sol . sum = s . i . * t . d . / ( s . i ) - ( t . d . ) = 85 * 78 / ( 85 - 78 ) = rs . 947 . answer d
a ) 1360 , b ) 1450 , c ) 1600 , d ) 947 , e ) none
d
divide(multiply(85, 78), subtract(85, 78))
multiply(n0,n1)|subtract(n0,n1)|divide(#0,#1)
gain
a cycle is bought for rs . 675 and sold for rs . 1080 , find the gain percent ?
"675 - - - - 180 100 - - - - ? = > 60 % answer : b"
a ) 22 , b ) 60 , c ) 99 , d ) 88 , e ) 11
b
multiply(divide(subtract(1080, 675), 675), const_100)
subtract(n1,n0)|divide(#0,n0)|multiply(#1,const_100)|
gain
two workers a and b are engaged to do a work . a working alone takes 8 hours more to complete the job than if both worked together . if b worked alone , he would need 4 1 / 2 hours more to complete the job than they both working together . what time would they take to do the work together ?
let a and be together take x hours to complete the work . then , a alone takes ( x + 8 ) hrs and b alone takes ( x + 9 / 2 ) hrs to complete the work . then , 1 / ( x + 8 ) + 1 / ( x + 9 / 2 ) = 1 / x , 1 / ( x + 8 ) + 2 / ( 2 x + 9 ) = 1 / x x ( 4 x + 25 ) = ( x + 8 ) ( 2 x + 9 ) 2 x ^ 2 = 72 , x ^ 2 = 36 , x = 6 corr...
a ) 4 hours , b ) 5 hours , c ) 6 hours , d ) 7 hours , e ) none of these
c
sqrt(multiply(add(4, divide(1, 2)), 8))
divide(n2,n3)|add(n1,#0)|multiply(n0,#1)|sqrt(#2)
general
a rectangular field is to be fenced on three sides leaving a side of 20 feet uncovered . if the area of the field is 80 sq . feet , how many feet of fencing will be required ?
"we have : l = 20 ft and lb = 80 sq . ft . so , b = 4 ft . length of fencing = ( l + 2 b ) = ( 20 + 8 ) ft = 28 ft . answer : a"
a ) 28 , b ) 40 , c ) 68 , d ) 88 , e ) 78
a
add(multiply(divide(80, 20), const_2), 20)
divide(n1,n0)|multiply(#0,const_2)|add(n0,#1)|
geometry
a can do a work in 6 days . b can do in 12 days . if both a & b are working together in how many days they can finish the work ?
1 day work of a = 1 / 6 1 day work of b = 1 / 12 1 day work of a & b = 1 / 6 + 1 / 12 = 1 / 4 a & b finish the work in 4 days answer is a
a ) 4 , b ) 5 , c ) 6 , d ) 10 , e ) 15
a
divide(const_1, add(divide(const_1, 6), divide(const_1, 12)))
divide(const_1,n0)|divide(const_1,n1)|add(#0,#1)|divide(const_1,#2)
physics
if 2 and 3 are positive integers , then 2 * 3 + 2 is
answer : a
a ) 8 , b ) 10 , c ) 12 , d ) 12 , e ) 16
a
lcm(2, 3)
lcm(n0,n1)|
general
a 240 metres long train running at the speed of 120 kmph crosses another train running in opposite direction at the speed of 80 kmph in 9 seconds . what is the length of the other train ?
"relative speed = ( 120 + 80 ) km / hr = ( 200 x ( 5 / 18 ) ) m / sec = ( 500 / 9 ) m / sec . let the length of the other train be x metres . then , ( x + 240 ) / 9 = 500 / 9 x + 240 = 500 x = 260 . c"
a ) 230 m , b ) 240 m , c ) 260 m , d ) 320 m , e ) 330 m
c
subtract(multiply(multiply(add(120, 80), const_0_2778), 9), 240)
add(n1,n2)|multiply(#0,const_0_2778)|multiply(n3,#1)|subtract(#2,n0)|
physics
kavi had a stock of 600 bags in his bookshop . he sold 25 on monday , 70 on tuesday , 100 on wednesday , 110 on thursday and 145 on friday . what percentage of the bags were not sold ?
let n be the total number of bags sold . hence n = 25 + 70 + 100 + 110 + 145 = 450 let m be the bags not sold m = 600 - n = 600 - 450 = 150 percentage bags not sold / total number of bags = 150 / 600 = 0.25 = 25 % correct answer b
a ) 10 % , b ) 25 % , c ) 64 % , d ) 42 % , e ) 17 %
b
multiply(divide(subtract(600, add(add(add(add(25, 70), 100), 110), 145)), 600), const_100)
add(n1,n2)|add(n3,#0)|add(n4,#1)|add(n5,#2)|subtract(n0,#3)|divide(#4,n0)|multiply(#5,const_100)
gain
a man rows his boat 85 km downstream and 45 km upstream , taking 2 1 / 2 hours each time . find the speed of the stream ?
"speed downstream = d / t = 85 / ( 2 1 / 2 ) = 34 kmph speed upstream = d / t = 45 / ( 2 1 / 2 ) = 18 kmph the speed of the stream = ( 34 - 18 ) / 2 = 8 kmph answer : d"
a ) 6 , b ) 7 , c ) 5 , d ) 8 , e ) 9
d
divide(subtract(divide(85, 2), divide(45, 2)), const_2)
divide(n0,n2)|divide(n1,n2)|subtract(#0,#1)|divide(#2,const_2)|
physics
if f ( x ) = 1 / x and x is a natural number , what can not be the answer for f ( f ( x ) ) ?
answer a is impossible because the invers of 1 / x is x , and the only way to have something other than a natural number is to input something other than a natural number . with the specification that only natural numbers may be used 1 / 7 is not a possibility for f ( f ( x ) )
a ) 1 / 7 , b ) 3 , c ) 12 / 3 , d ) 6 / 6 , e ) 1
a
divide(multiply(1, const_1), subtract(multiply(const_2, const_4), 1))
multiply(n0,const_1)|multiply(const_2,const_4)|subtract(#1,n0)|divide(#0,#2)
general
the product of the squares of two positive integers is 900 . how many pairs of positive integers satisfy this condition ?
"ans : e - 4 pairs ( x Λ† 2 ) ( y Λ† 2 ) = 900 [ square root both sides ] xy = 30 20 = 1 x 30 , 3 x 10 , 6 x 5 , 5 x 6 , 10 x 3 , 30 x 1 , 15 x 2 , 2 x 15 cancel the repeats this leaves us with exactly 4 options . hence , e"
a ) 0 , b ) 1 , c ) 2 , d ) 3 , e ) 4
e
subtract(add(const_2, const_3), const_2)
add(const_2,const_3)|subtract(#0,const_2)|
geometry
what is the least value of x . so that 23 x 57 is divisible by 3 .
"explanation : the sum of the digits of the number is divisible by 3 , then the number is divisible by 3 . 2 + 3 + x + 5 + 7 = 17 + x least value of x may be 1 therefore 17 + 1 = 18 is divisible by 3 . answer : option c"
a ) 2 , b ) 0 , c ) 1 , d ) 3 , e ) 4
c
divide(divide(divide(lcm(23, 57), 57), const_4), const_4)
lcm(n0,n1)|divide(#0,n1)|divide(#1,const_4)|divide(#2,const_4)|
general
six women can do a work in 10 days . ten men can complete the same work in 4 days . what is the ratio between the capacity of a man and a woman ?
"explanation : ( 6 Γ£ β€” 10 ) women can complete the work in 1 day . Γ’ Λ† Β΄ 1 woman ' s 1 day ' s work = 1 / 60 ( 10 Γ£ β€” 4 ) men can complete the work in 1 day . Γ’ Λ† Β΄ 1 man ' s 1 day ' s work = 1 / 40 so , required ratio = 1 / 60 : 1 / 40 = 3 : 2 answer : d"
a ) 1 : 2 , b ) 2 : 1 , c ) 2 : 3 , d ) 3 : 2 , e ) none of these
d
divide(divide(const_1, multiply(10, 4)), divide(const_1, multiply(4, const_10)))
multiply(n0,n1)|multiply(n1,const_10)|divide(const_1,#0)|divide(const_1,#1)|divide(#2,#3)|
physics
if 28 less than 5 times a certain number is 232 . what is the number ?
5 x βˆ’ 28 subtraction is built backwards , multiply the unknown by 5 5 x βˆ’ 28 = 232 is translates to equals + 28 + 28 add 28 to both sides 5 x = 260 the variable ismultiplied by 5 5 5 divide both sides by 5 x = 52 the number is 52 . correct answer c
a ) 32 , b ) 42 , c ) 52 , d ) 62 , e ) 72
c
subtract(subtract(subtract(add(multiply(5, 28), 232), multiply(5, 28)), multiply(5, 28)), multiply(const_4, const_10))
multiply(n0,n1)|multiply(const_10,const_4)|add(n2,#0)|subtract(#2,#0)|subtract(#3,#0)|subtract(#4,#1)
general
a rope of which a calf is tied is increased from 10 m to 23 m , how much additional grassy ground shall it graze ?
Ο€ ( 232 – 102 ) = 1348.2 answer : b
a ) 1217 , b ) 1348.2 , c ) 1210 , d ) 1212 , e ) 1312
b
multiply(subtract(power(23, const_2), power(const_10, const_2)), divide(add(multiply(const_10, const_2), const_2), add(const_4, const_3)))
add(const_3,const_4)|multiply(const_10,const_2)|power(n1,const_2)|power(const_10,const_2)|add(#1,const_2)|subtract(#2,#3)|divide(#4,#0)|multiply(#6,#5)
general
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 into it . the mass of the man is :
explanation : in this type of question , first we will calculate the volume of water displaces then will multiply with the density of water . volume of water displaced = 3 * 2 * 0.01 = 0.06 m cube mass of man = volume of water displaced * density of water = 0.06 * 1000 = 60 kg option b
a ) 50 kg , b ) 60 kg , c ) 70 kg , d ) 80 kg , e ) none of these
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
tanks a and b are each in the shape of a right circular cylinder . the interior of tank a has a height of 10 meters and a circumference of 6 meters , and the interior of tank b has a height of 6 meters and a circumference of 10 meters . the capacity of tank a is what percent of the capacity of tank b ?
"the radius of tank a is 6 / ( 2 * pi ) . the capacity of tank a is 10 * pi * 36 / ( 4 * pi ^ 2 ) = 180 / ( 2 * pi ) the radius of tank b is 10 / ( 2 * pi ) . the capacity of tank b is 6 * pi * 100 / ( 4 * pi ^ 2 ) = 300 / ( 2 * pi ) tank a / tank b = 180 / 300 = 6 / 10 = 60 % the answer is a ."
a ) 60 % , b ) 80 % , c ) 100 % , d ) 120 % , e ) 125 %
a
multiply(multiply(power(divide(6, 10), const_2), divide(10, 6)), const_100)
divide(n0,n2)|divide(n1,n3)|power(#1,const_2)|multiply(#0,#2)|multiply(#3,const_100)|
physics
the tax on a commodity is diminished by 30 % but its consumption is increased by 10 % . find the decrease percent in the revenue derived from it ?
"explanation : 100 * 100 = 10000 70 * 110 = 7700 10000 - - - - - - - 2300 100 - - - - - - - ? = 23 % e )"
a ) 12 % , b ) 14 % , c ) 16 % , d ) 20 % , e ) 23 %
e
subtract(const_100, divide(multiply(add(const_100, 10), subtract(const_100, 30)), const_100))
add(n1,const_100)|subtract(const_100,n0)|multiply(#0,#1)|divide(#2,const_100)|subtract(const_100,#3)|
general
a jogger running at 9 kmph along side a railway track is 270 metres ahead of the engine of a 120 metre long train running at 45 kmph in the same direction . in how much time will the train pass the jogger ?
"speed of train relative to jogger = ( 45 – 9 ) km / h = 36 km / h = ( 36 Γ— 5 ⁄ 18 ) m / sec = 10 m / sec distance to be covered = ( 270 + 120 ) m = 390 m . ∴ time taken = ( 390 ⁄ 10 ) sec = 39 sec . answer d"
a ) 3.6 sec , b ) 18 sec , c ) 36 sec , d ) 39 sec , e ) none of these
d
multiply(multiply(divide(divide(add(270, 120), const_1000), subtract(45, 9)), const_60), const_60)
add(n1,n2)|subtract(n3,n0)|divide(#0,const_1000)|divide(#2,#1)|multiply(#3,const_60)|multiply(#4,const_60)|
physics
some consecutive natural numbers , starting with 1 , are written on the board . now , one of the numbers was erased and the average of the remaining numbers is 800 / 39 . find the number which was erased .
we know that average of n consecutive numbes average = n Γ— ( n + 1 ) 2 n = ( n + 1 ) 2 n Γ— ( n + 1 ) 2 n = ( n + 1 ) 2 if the given n is sufficiently large , the average does not change much even though we exclude one or two numbers from it . so the approximate number of observations is almost double to the average ( r...
a ) 20 , b ) 87 , c ) 266 , d ) 288 , e ) 11
a
subtract(divide(multiply(add(39, const_1), add(add(39, const_1), const_1)), const_2), 800)
add(n2,const_1)|add(#0,const_1)|multiply(#0,#1)|divide(#2,const_2)|subtract(#3,n1)
general
find the area of the quadrilateral of one of its diagonals is 10 cm and its off sets 7 cm and 3 cm ?
"1 / 2 * 10 ( 7 + 3 ) = 50 cm 2 answer : a"
a ) 50 cm 2 , b ) 100 cm 2 , c ) 150 cm 2 , d ) 200 cm 2 , e ) 250 cm 2
a
multiply(multiply(divide(const_1, const_2), add(3, 7)), 10)
add(n1,n2)|divide(const_1,const_2)|multiply(#0,#1)|multiply(n0,#2)|
geometry
carol and jordan draw rectangles of equal area . if carol ' s rectangle measures 15 inches by 24 inches and jordan ' s rectangle is 8 inches long , how wide is jordan ' s rectangle , in inches ?
"area of first rectangle is 15 * 24 = 360 hence area of second would be 8 x = 360 x x = 45 answer is d"
a ) 30 , b ) 35 , c ) 40 , d ) 45 , e ) 50
d
divide(rectangle_area(15, 24), 8)
rectangle_area(n0,n1)|divide(#0,n2)|
geometry
what is the smallest number which when increased by 3 is divisible by 18 , 70 , 25 and 21 ?
"when increased by 3 , the number must include at least 2 * 3 ^ 2 * 5 ^ 2 * 7 = 3150 the answer is c ."
a ) 2327 , b ) 2757 , c ) 3147 , d ) 3587 , e ) 3997
c
add(lcm(lcm(18, 70), lcm(25, 21)), 3)
lcm(n1,n2)|lcm(n3,n4)|lcm(#0,#1)|add(n0,#2)|
general
the dimensions of a field are 10 m by 10 m . a pit 10 m long , 5 m wide and 4 m deep is dug in one corner of the field and the earth removed has been evenly spread over the remaining area of the field . what will be the rise in the height of field as a result of this operation ?
"the volume of the earth removed is 10 * 5 * 4 = 200 m ^ 3 . the remaining area of the field is 10 * 10 - 10 * 5 = 50 m ^ 2 . 200 m ^ 3 of the earth evenly spread over the area of 50 m ^ 2 will rise the height by ( height ) = ( volume ) / ( area ) = 200 / 50 = 4 m . answer : c"
a ) 2 m , b ) 3 m , c ) 4 m , d ) 5 m , e ) 1.5 m
c
divide(multiply(10, 10), subtract(rectangle_area(10, 10), rectangle_area(5, 10)))
multiply(n1,n2)|rectangle_area(n0,n1)|rectangle_area(n2,n3)|subtract(#1,#2)|divide(#0,#3)|
other
in a survey of parents , exactly 7 / 8 of the mothers and 3 / 4 of the fathers held full - time jobs . if 60 percent of the parents surveyed were women , what percent of the parents did not hold full - time jobs ?
"fathers without full - time jobs are 1 / 4 * 2 / 5 = 2 / 20 of all the parents surveyed . mothers without full - time jobs are 1 / 8 * 3 / 5 = 3 / 40 of all the parents surveyed . the percent of parents without full - time jobs is 2 / 20 + 3 / 40 = 7 / 40 = 17.5 % the answer is c ."
a ) 25.5 % , b ) 21.5 % , c ) 17.5 % , d ) 13.5 % , e ) 9.5 %
c
add(subtract(subtract(const_100, 60), multiply(divide(3, 4), subtract(const_100, 60))), subtract(60, multiply(divide(7, 8), 60)))
divide(n2,n3)|divide(n0,n1)|subtract(const_100,n4)|multiply(#0,#2)|multiply(n4,#1)|subtract(#2,#3)|subtract(n4,#4)|add(#5,#6)|
general
a truck covers a distance of 296 km at a certain speed in 8 hours . how much time would a car take at an average speed which is 18 kmph more than that of the speed of the truck to cover a distance which is 6.5 km more than that travelled by the truck ?
explanation : speed of the truck = distance / time = 296 / 8 = 37 kmph now , speed of car = ( speed of truck + 18 ) kmph = ( 37 + 18 ) = 55 kmph distance travelled by car = 296 + 6.5 = 302.5 km time taken by car = distance / speed = 302.5 / 55 = 5.5 hours . answer – c
a ) 6 hours , b ) 5 hours , c ) 5.5 hours , d ) 8 hours , e ) none
c
divide(add(296, 6.5), add(divide(296, 8), 18))
add(n0,n3)|divide(n0,n1)|add(n2,#1)|divide(#0,#2)
physics
a bag contains 12 red jellybeans and 12 blue jellybeans . if 3 jellybeans are removed one at a time , at random and are not replaced , what is the probability that all 3 jellybeans removed from the bag are blue ?
"method - 1 10 red jellybeans and 10 blue jellybeans total outcomes = no . of ways to choose 3 jelly bean at random out of a total 20 jellybeans = 20 c 3 = 1140 favourable outcomes = no . of ways to choose 3 jelly bean such that they are all blue out of 10 blue = 10 c 3 = 120 probability = favourable outcomes / total o...
a ) 9 / 100 , b ) 2 / 19 , c ) 1 / 8 , d ) 3 / 20 , e ) 3 / 10
e
divide(choose(12, 3), choose(add(12, 12), 3))
add(n0,n0)|choose(n0,n2)|choose(#0,n2)|divide(#1,#2)|
probability
a candidate got 10 % of the votes polled and he lost to his rival by 16000 votes . how many votes were cast ?
"10 % - - - - - - - - - - - l 90 % - - - - - - - - - - - w - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - 80 % - - - - - - - - - - 16000 100 % - - - - - - - - - ? = > 20000 answer : b"
a ) 7500 , b ) 20000 , c ) 2775 , d ) 5496 , e ) 6851
b
divide(16000, subtract(subtract(const_1, divide(10, const_100)), divide(10, const_100)))
divide(n0,const_100)|subtract(const_1,#0)|subtract(#1,#0)|divide(n1,#2)|
gain
if i walk at 8 km / h , i miss the bus by 14 minutes . if i walk at 9 km / h , i reach 16 minutes before the arrival of the bus . how far i walk to reach the bus stand ?
d = product of speed difference of time / difference of speed d = 8 x 9 / 60 [ 14 Γ’ Λ† ’ ( Γ’ Λ† ’ 16 ) / 9 - 8 ] [ here , Γ’ € β€œ ve sign indicates before the schedule time ] Γ’ ‑ ’ d = 2.4 km answer c
a ) 3.4 km , b ) 2.9 km , c ) 2.4 km , d ) 2.6 km , e ) 2.8 km
c
multiply(divide(multiply(8, 9), subtract(9, 8)), divide(add(14, 16), const_60))
add(n1,n3)|multiply(n0,n2)|subtract(n2,n0)|divide(#1,#2)|divide(#0,const_60)|multiply(#3,#4)
physics
the length of a rectangle is 2 cm more than the width of the rectangle . the perimeter of the rectangle is 20 cm . find the length and the width of the rectangle .
let length l = x , width w = x βˆ’ 2 and perimeter = p ∴ p = 2 l + 2 w = 2 x + 2 ( x βˆ’ 2 ) 20 = 2 x + 2 x βˆ’ 4 4 x = 24 x = 6 l = 6 cm and w = l βˆ’ 2 = 4 cm answer is c .
['a ) l = 2 , w = 9', 'b ) l = 5 , w = 8', 'c ) l = 6 , w = 4', 'd ) l = 1 , w = 7', 'e ) l = 2 , w = 3']
c
add(divide(subtract(divide(20, const_2), 2), const_2), 2)
divide(n1,const_2)|subtract(#0,n0)|divide(#1,const_2)|add(n0,#2)
geometry
a certain sum becomes 4 times itself at simple interest in 8 years . in how many years does it become 10 times itself ?
let the sum be rs . x , then it becomes rs . 4 x in eight years rs . 3 x is the interest on x for eight years . r = ( 100 * 3 x ) / ( x * 8 ) = 300 / 8 % if the sum becomes ten times itself , then interest is 9 x . the required time period = ( 100 * 9 x ) / ( x * 300 / 8 ) = ( 100 * 9 x * 8 ) / ( x * 300 ) = 24 years ....
a ) 24 , b ) 55 , c ) 77 , d ) 99 , e ) 01
a
multiply(divide(subtract(10, const_1), subtract(4, const_1)), 8)
subtract(n2,const_1)|subtract(n0,const_1)|divide(#0,#1)|multiply(n1,#2)
general
product of two natural numbers is 5 . then , the sum of reciprocals of their squares is
"explanation : if the numbers are a , b , then ab = 5 , as 17 is a prime number , so a = 1 , b = 5 . 1 / a 2 + 1 / b 2 = 1 / 1 ( 2 ) + 1 / 5 ( 2 ) = 26 / 25 option b"
a ) 290 / 289 , b ) 26 / 25 , c ) 290 / 90 , d ) 290 / 19 , e ) none of these
b
add(power(divide(const_1, const_1), const_2), power(divide(const_1, 5), const_2))
divide(const_1,const_1)|divide(const_1,n0)|power(#0,const_2)|power(#1,const_2)|add(#2,#3)|
general
certain stocks in january were 20 % less than they were in february and 30 % greater than they were in march . what was the percentage decrease in the stocks from february to march ?
"let , stock in february = 100 then , stock in january = 100 - ( 20 / 100 ) * 100 = 80 january = 30 % greater than march = 1.3 * stock in march i . e . stock in march = 90 / 1.3 = 69 approximately % decrease from february to march = ( 69 - 100 ) * 100 / 100 = 31 % approximately answer : option a"
a ) 31 % , b ) 45 % , c ) 52 % , d ) 61 % , e ) 25 %
a
multiply(divide(subtract(divide(const_100, divide(subtract(const_100, 20), const_100)), divide(const_100, divide(add(const_100, 30), const_100))), divide(const_100, divide(subtract(const_100, 20), const_100))), const_100)
add(n1,const_100)|subtract(const_100,n0)|divide(#1,const_100)|divide(#0,const_100)|divide(const_100,#2)|divide(const_100,#3)|subtract(#4,#5)|divide(#6,#4)|multiply(#7,const_100)|
general
if a ( a + 2 ) = 35 and b ( b + 2 ) = 35 , where a β‰  b , then a + b =
"i . e . if a = 5 then b = - 7 or if a = - 7 then b = 5 but in each case a + b = 5 - 7 = - 2 answer : d"
a ) - 5 , b ) - 6 , c ) - 7 , d ) - 2 , e ) - 10
d
add(divide(35, const_10), divide(35, divide(35, const_10)))
divide(n1,const_10)|divide(n1,#0)|add(#0,#1)|
general
if 5 machines can produce 20 units in 10 hours , how long would it take 10 to produce 80 units ?
"5 machines would produce 80 units in 40 hours . increasing the amount of machines by 2 would mean dividing 40 hours by 2 . 40 / 2 = 20 answer : b"
a ) 63 , b ) 20 , c ) 42 , d ) 65 , e ) 84
b
divide(80, multiply(divide(divide(20, 10), 5), 20))
divide(n1,n2)|divide(#0,n0)|multiply(n1,#1)|divide(n4,#2)|
physics
jar a has 26 % more marbles than jar b . what percent of marbles from jar a need to be moved into jar b so that both jars have equal marbles ?
"an easy way to solve this question is by number plugging . assume there are 100 marbles in jar b then in jar a there will be 126 marbles . now , for both jars to have equal marbles we should move 13 marbles from a to b , which is 13 / 126 = ~ 10.3 % of a . answer : d ."
a ) 7.6 % , b ) 8.3 % , c ) 9.6 % , d ) 10.3 % , e ) 11.5 %
d
multiply(divide(divide(26, const_2), add(26, const_100)), const_100)
add(n0,const_100)|divide(n0,const_2)|divide(#1,#0)|multiply(#2,const_100)|
gain
the average weight of 5 students decreases by 4 kg when one of them weighing 92 kg is replaced by a new student . the weight of the student is
"explanation : let the weight of student be x kg . given , difference in average weight = 4 kg = > ( 92 - x ) / 5 = 4 = > x = 72 answer : d"
a ) 62 kg , b ) 60 kg , c ) 70 kg , d ) 72 kg , e ) none of these
d
subtract(92, multiply(5, 4))
multiply(n0,n1)|subtract(n2,#0)|
general
of the final grades received by the students in a certain math course , 1 / 5 are a ' s , 1 / 4 are b ' s , 1 / 2 are c ' s , and the remaining 25 grades are d ' s . what is the number of students in the course ?
"we start by creating a variable for the total number of students in the math course . we can say : t = total number of students in the math course next , we can use variable t in an equation that we translate from the given information . we are given that , of the final grades received by the students in a certain mat...
a ) 80 , b ) 110 , c ) 160 , d ) 500 , e ) 400
d
divide(25, subtract(1, add(add(divide(1, 5), divide(1, 4)), divide(1, 2))))
divide(n0,n1)|divide(n0,n3)|divide(n0,n5)|add(#0,#1)|add(#3,#2)|subtract(n0,#4)|divide(n6,#5)|
general
a 10 - meter long wire is cut into two pieces . if the longer piece is then used to form a perimeter of a square , what is the probability that the area of the square will be more than 4 if the original wire was cut at an arbitrary point ?
"the longer wire will form a square with an area more than 4 if the wire is cut at a point within two meters of either end . the probability of this is 4 / 10 = 2 / 5 . the answer is d ."
a ) 2 / 3 , b ) 3 / 4 , c ) 1 / 5 , d ) 2 / 5 , e ) 3 / 5
d
divide(square_perimeter(4), 10)
square_perimeter(n1)|divide(#0,n0)|
geometry
an uneducated retailer marks all his goods at 55 % above the cost price and thinking that he will still make 25 % profit , offers a discount of 25 % on the marked price . what is his actual profit on the sales ?
"sol . let c . p . = rs . 100 . then , marked price = rs . 155 . s . p . = 75 % of rs . 155 = rs . 116.25 . ∴ gain % = 16.25 % . answer e"
a ) 12.50 % , b ) 13.50 % , c ) 14 % , d ) 14.50 % , e ) none
e
multiply(subtract(subtract(add(const_1, divide(55, const_100)), multiply(add(const_1, divide(55, const_100)), divide(25, const_100))), const_1), const_100)
divide(n0,const_100)|divide(n1,const_100)|add(#0,const_1)|multiply(#2,#1)|subtract(#2,#3)|subtract(#4,const_1)|multiply(#5,const_100)|
gain
the sum of ages of 5 children born 4 years different each is 70 yrs . what is the age of the elder child ?
"let the ages of children be x , ( x + 4 ) , ( x + 8 ) , ( x + 12 ) and ( x + 16 ) years . then , x + ( x + 4 ) + ( x + 8 ) + ( x + 12 ) + ( x + 16 ) = 70 5 x = 30 x = 6 x + 16 = 6 + 16 = 22 answer : c"
a ) 8 , b ) 9 , c ) 22 , d ) 17 , e ) 18
c
divide(add(add(add(add(4, const_4), add(4, const_4)), add(const_4, const_4)), 70), 5)
add(n1,const_4)|add(const_4,const_4)|add(#0,#0)|add(#2,#1)|add(n2,#3)|divide(#4,n0)|
general
the difference between simple and compound interest on rs . 1400 for one year at 10 % per annum reckoned half - yearly is ?
"s . i . = ( 1400 * 10 * 1 ) / 100 = rs . 140 c . i . = [ 1400 * ( 1 + 5 / 100 ) 2 - 1400 ] = rs . 143.5 difference = ( 143.5 - 140 ) = rs . 3.50 answer : b"
a ) 8.25 , b ) 3.5 , c ) 9.0 , d ) 3.15 , e ) 2.0
b
multiply(subtract(power(add(divide(divide(10, const_2), const_100), const_1), const_2), add(divide(10, const_100), const_1)), 1400)
divide(n1,const_2)|divide(n1,const_100)|add(#1,const_1)|divide(#0,const_100)|add(#3,const_1)|power(#4,const_2)|subtract(#5,#2)|multiply(n0,#6)|
gain
if a * b * c = ( √ ( a + 2 ) ( b + 3 ) ) / ( c + 1 ) , find the value of 6 * 15 * 2 .
"6 * 15 * 2 = ( √ ( 6 + 2 ) ( 15 + 3 ) ) / ( 2 + 1 ) = ( √ 8 * 18 ) / 3 = ( √ 144 ) / 3 = 12 / 3 = 4 . answer is e"
a ) 8 , b ) 5 , c ) 11 , d ) 3 , e ) 4
e
divide(sqrt(multiply(add(6, 2), add(15, 3))), add(2, 1))
add(n0,n3)|add(n1,n4)|add(n2,n5)|multiply(#0,#1)|sqrt(#3)|divide(#4,#2)|
general
the sides of a triangle are in the ratio 5 : 12 : 13 and its perimeter is 420 m , its area is ?
"5 x + 12 x + 13 x = 420 = > x = 14 a = 70 , b = 168 , c = 182 s = ( 70 + 168 + 182 ) / 2 = 210 answer : d"
a ) 150 , b ) 882 , c ) 277 , d ) 210 , e ) 281
d
multiply(420, divide(420, add(add(5, 12), 13)))
add(n0,n1)|add(n2,#0)|divide(n3,#1)|multiply(n3,#2)|
geometry
a train 500 m long , running with a speed of 180 km / hr will pass a tree in ?
speed = 180 * 5 / 18 = 50 m / sec time taken = 500 * 1 / 50 = 10 sec answer : d
a ) 17 sec , b ) 16 sec , c ) 18 sec , d ) 10 sec , e ) 12 sec
d
multiply(divide(500, multiply(180, const_1000)), const_3600)
multiply(n1,const_1000)|divide(n0,#0)|multiply(#1,const_3600)
physics
33 1 / 3 % of 330 ?
"33 1 / 3 % = 1 / 3 1 / 3 Γ— 330 = 110 c )"
a ) 80 , b ) 90 , c ) 110 , d ) 120 , e ) 130
c
divide(multiply(add(33, divide(1, 3)), 330), const_100)
divide(n1,n2)|add(n0,#0)|multiply(n3,#1)|divide(#2,const_100)|
gain
the malibu country club needs to drain its pool for refinishing . the hose they use to drain it can remove 60 cubic feet of water per minute . if the pool is 40 feet wide by 150 feet long by 10 feet deep and is currently at 80 % capacity , how long will it take to drain the pool ?
"volume of pool = 40 * 150 * 10 cu . ft , 80 % full = 40 * 150 * 10 * 0.8 cu . ft water is available to drain . draining capacity = 60 cu . ft / min therefore time taken = 40 * 150 * 10 * 0.8 / 60 min = 800 min b"
a ) 1000 , b ) 800 , c ) 600 , d ) 700 , e ) 500
b
divide(multiply(divide(80, const_100), multiply(multiply(40, 150), 10)), 60)
divide(n4,const_100)|multiply(n1,n2)|multiply(n3,#1)|multiply(#0,#2)|divide(#3,n0)|
gain
you collect pens . suppose you start out with 7 . mike gives you another 22 pens . since her father makes pens , cindy decides to double your pens . since you ' re nice , you give sharon 19 pens . how many pens do you have at the end ?
"solution start with 7 pens . mike gives you 22 pens : 7 + 22 = 29 pens . cindy doubles the number of pens you have : 29 Γ— 2 = 58 pens . sharon takes 19 pens from you : 58 - 19 = 39 pens . so you have 39 at the end . correct answer : a"
a ) 39 , b ) 40 , c ) 41 , d ) 42 , e ) 43
a
subtract(multiply(add(22, 7), const_2), 19)
add(n0,n1)|multiply(#0,const_2)|subtract(#1,n2)|
general
the difference between simple and compound interest on rs . 1300 for one year at 10 % per annum reckoned half - yearly is ?
s . i . = ( 1300 * 10 * 1 ) / 100 = rs . 130 c . i . = [ 1300 * ( 1 + 5 / 100 ) 2 - 1300 ] = rs . 133.25 difference = ( 133.25 - 130 ) = rs . 3.25 answer : b
a ) 8.0 , b ) 3.25 , c ) 9.15 , d ) 3.13 , e ) 2.0
b
multiply(subtract(power(add(divide(divide(10, const_2), const_100), const_1), const_2), add(divide(10, const_100), const_1)), 1300)
divide(n1,const_2)|divide(n1,const_100)|add(#1,const_1)|divide(#0,const_100)|add(#3,const_1)|power(#4,const_2)|subtract(#5,#2)|multiply(n0,#6)
gain
the digital sum of a number is the sum of its digits . for how many of the positive integers 24 - 90 inclusive is the digital sum a multiple of 7 ?
"is there other way than just listing ? 25 34 43 52 59 61 68 70 77 86 10 ways . . a"
a ) 10 , b ) 8 , c ) 14 , d ) 16 , e ) 20
a
subtract(subtract(24, 7), const_2)
subtract(n0,n2)|subtract(#0,const_2)|
general
ravi and kavi start a business by investing Γ’ β€š ΒΉ 3000 and Γ’ β€š ΒΉ 72000 , respectively . find the ratio of their profits at the end of year .
ratio of profit = ratio of investments = 3000 : 72000 = 1 : 24 answer : d
a ) 2 : 24 , b ) 5 : 24 , c ) 7 : 24 , d ) 1 : 24 , e ) 3 : 24
d
divide(3000, 72000)
divide(n0,n1)
gain
in august , a cricket team that played 120 matches won 30 % of the games it played . after a continuous winning streak , this team raised its average to 52 % . how many matches did the team win to attain this average ?
"let the no of matches played more = x so , ( 120 + x ) * 52 / 100 = 36 + x by solving we get x = 55 answer : b"
a ) 40 , b ) 55 , c ) 68 , d ) 80 , e ) 98
b
divide(subtract(multiply(divide(52, const_100), 120), multiply(divide(30, const_100), 120)), subtract(const_1, divide(52, const_100)))
divide(n2,const_100)|divide(n1,const_100)|multiply(n0,#0)|multiply(n0,#1)|subtract(const_1,#0)|subtract(#2,#3)|divide(#5,#4)|
general
jim ’ s taxi service charges an initial fee of $ 2.05 at the beginning of a trip and an additional charge of $ 0.35 for each 2 / 5 of a mile traveled . what is the total charge for a trip of 3.6 miles ?
let the fixed charge of jim ’ s taxi service = 2.05 $ and charge per 2 / 5 mile ( . 4 mile ) = . 35 $ total charge for a trip of 3.6 miles = 2.05 + ( 3.6 / . 4 ) * . 35 = 2.05 + 9 * . 35 = 5.2 $ answer a
a ) $ 5.20 , b ) $ 4.45 , c ) $ 4.80 , d ) $ 5.05 , e ) $ 5.40
a
add(2.05, multiply(0.35, divide(3.6, divide(2, 5))))
divide(n2,n3)|divide(n4,#0)|multiply(n1,#1)|add(n0,#2)
general
if a = 105 and a ^ 3 = 21 Γ— 25 Γ— 45 Γ— w , what is the value of w ?
"a = 105 = 3 * 5 * 7 a ^ 3 = 21 Γ— 25 Γ— 45 Γ— w = > a ^ 3 = ( 7 * 3 ) x ( 5 * 5 ) x ( 3 ^ 2 * 5 ) x w = > a ^ 3 = 3 ^ 3 * 5 ^ 3 * 7 x w = > ( 3 * 5 * 7 ) ^ 3 = 3 ^ 3 * 5 ^ 3 * 7 x w w = 7 ^ 2 = 49 answer d"
a ) 35 , b ) 42 , c ) 45 , d ) 49 , e ) 54
d
divide(power(105, 3), multiply(multiply(21, 25), 45))
multiply(n2,n3)|power(n0,n1)|multiply(n4,#0)|divide(#1,#2)|
general
a certain car traveled twice as many miles from town a to town b as it did from town b to town c . from town a to town b , the car averaged 40 miles per gallon , and from town b to town c , the car averaged 50 miles per gallon . what is the average miles per gallon that the car achieved on its trip from town a through ...
"step 1 ) took lcm of 40 and 50 . . came as 200 . step 2 ) 200 distance between b to c . . . do 200 / 50 hence 4 gallons used step 3 ) twice distance . . hence 200 * 2 = 400 . . . do as above . . 400 / 40 = 10 gallons used step 4 ) total gallons . . 4 + 10 = 14 gallons step ) total miles = 200 + 400 = 600 miles hence ....
a ) 42.85 , b ) 40 , c ) 35 , d ) 41 , e ) 39
a
divide(add(multiply(50, const_10), divide(multiply(50, const_10), const_2)), add(divide(multiply(50, const_10), 40), divide(divide(multiply(50, const_10), const_2), 50)))
multiply(n1,const_10)|divide(#0,const_2)|divide(#0,n0)|add(#1,#0)|divide(#1,n1)|add(#2,#4)|divide(#3,#5)|
general
a fill pipe can fill 2 / 5 of cistern in 30 minutes in how many minutes , it can fill 4 / 5 of the cistern ?
"2 / 5 of the cistern can fill in 30 min 4 / 5 of the cistern can fill in = 30 * 5 / 2 * 4 / 5 = 60 min answer is e"
a ) 48 min , b ) 63 min , c ) 25 min , d ) 30 min , e ) 60 min
e
divide(30, 2)
divide(n2,n0)|
physics
a mixture contains alcohol and water in the ratio 4 : 3 . if 10 litres of water is added to the mixture , the ratio becomes 4 : 5 . find the quantity of alcohol in the given mixture
"let the quantity of alcohol and water be 4 x litres and 3 x litres respectively 4 x / ( 3 x + 10 ) = 4 / 5 20 x = 4 ( 3 x + 10 ) 8 x = 40 x = 5 quantity of alcohol = ( 4 x 5 ) litres = 20 litres . answer is d ."
a ) 15 litres , b ) 10 litres , c ) 30 litres , d ) 20 litres , e ) 8 litres
d
multiply(10, const_1)
multiply(n2,const_1)|
general
a car averages 45 mph for the first 4 hours of a trip and averages 75 mph for each additional hour . the average speed for the entire trip was 65 mph . how many hours long is the trip ?
"let the time for which car averages 75 mph = t 65 * ( t + 4 ) = 45 * 4 + 75 t = > 10 t = 80 = > t = 8 total duration of the trip = 8 + 4 = 12 answer a"
a ) 12 , b ) 11 , c ) 10 , d ) 9 , e ) 8
a
add(divide(subtract(multiply(65, 4), multiply(45, 4)), subtract(75, 65)), 4)
multiply(n3,n1)|multiply(n0,n1)|subtract(n2,n3)|subtract(#0,#1)|divide(#3,#2)|add(n1,#4)|
general
the sum of the present age of henry and jill is 40 . what is their present ages if 8 years ago henry was twice the age of jill ?
"let the age of jill 8 years ago be x , age of henry be 2 x x + 8 + 2 x + 8 = 40 x = 8 present ages will be 16 and 24 answer : b"
a ) 13 and 27 , b ) 16 and 24 , c ) 18 and 22 , d ) 11 and 29 , e ) none of these
b
subtract(40, divide(add(40, 8), const_3))
add(n0,n1)|divide(#0,const_3)|subtract(n0,#1)|
general
the cricket team of 11 members is 25 yrs old & the wicket keeper is 3 yrs older . if the ages ofthese 2 are excluded , the average age of theremaining players is 1 year less than the average age of the whole team . what is the average age of the team ?
let the average age of the whole team be x years . 11 x - ( 25 + 28 ) = 9 ( x - 1 ) = > 11 x - 9 x = 44 = > 2 x = 44 = > x = 22 . so , average age of the team is 22 years . b
a ) 21 , b ) 22 , c ) 23 , d ) 25 , e ) 28
b
divide(subtract(add(add(25, const_3), 25), subtract(11, 2)), subtract(11, subtract(11, 2)))
add(n1,const_3)|subtract(n0,n3)|add(n1,#0)|subtract(n0,#1)|subtract(#2,#1)|divide(#4,#3)
general
the speed of a boat in still water is 24 km / hr and the rate of current is 3 km / hr . the distance travelled downstream in 15 minutes is
"explanation : speed downstreams = ( 24 + 3 ) kmph = 27 kmph . distance travelled = ( 27 x 15 / 60 ) km = 6.75 km option d"
a ) 1.6 km , b ) 2 km , c ) 3.6 km , d ) 6.75 km , e ) none of these
d
multiply(divide(15, const_60), add(24, 3))
add(n0,n1)|divide(n2,const_60)|multiply(#0,#1)|
physics
louie takes out a 3 - month loan of $ 2000 . the lender charges him 10 % interest per month compounded monthly . the terms of the loan state that louie must repay the loan in 3 equal monthly payments . to the nearest dollar , how much does louie have to pay each month ?
here ' s the calculation for that case , assume monthly payment is x . after 1 st month : ( 2000 ) ( 1.1 ) - x = 2200 - x after 2 nd month : ( 2200 - x ) ( 1.1 ) - x = 2420 - 2.21 x after 3 rd month : ( 2420 - 2.21 x ) ( 1.1 ) - x = 2662 - 3.31 x now , the amount after the last payment in 3 rd month must bring the tota...
a ) a ) 333 , b ) b ) 383 , c ) c ) 402 , d ) d ) 433 , e ) e ) 804
e
divide(multiply(multiply(2000, add(const_1, divide(const_1, const_10))), add(const_1, divide(const_1, const_10))), 3)
divide(const_1,const_10)|add(#0,const_1)|multiply(n1,#1)|multiply(#1,#2)|divide(#3,n0)
general
50 ^ 51 ^ 52 / 11
"we know that 6 ^ 1 = 6 or 6 ^ 2 = 36 so for all power of 6 unit digit is 6 now que is 50 ^ 51 ^ 52 now if we divide 50 / 11 then rem is 6 means 6 ^ 51 = 6 at unit place same for 6 ^ 52 salso give 6 at unit place now finally 50 ^ 51 ^ 52 gives 6 at unit place now 6 / 11 = 6 answer : a"
a ) 6 , b ) 4 , c ) 7 , d ) 3 , e ) 5
a
divide(power(50, 51), power(50, 11))
power(n0,n1)|power(n0,n3)|divide(#0,#1)|
general
some of 50 % - intensity red paint is replaced with 25 % solution of red paint such that the new paint intensity is 45 % . what fraction of the original paint was replaced ?
"45 % is 20 % - points above 25 % and 5 % - points below 50 % . thus the ratio of 25 % - solution to 50 % - solution is 1 : 4 . 1 / 5 of the original paint was replaced . the answer is b ."
a ) 1 / 30 , b ) 1 / 5 , c ) 2 / 3 , d ) 3 / 4 , e ) 4 / 5
b
divide(subtract(divide(45, 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
if a certain toy store ' s revenue in november was 3 / 5 of its revenue in december and its revenue in january was 1 / 3 of its revenue in november , then the store ' s revenue in december was how many times the average ( arithmetic mean ) of its revenues in november and january ?
"n = 3 d / 5 j = n / 3 = d / 5 the average of november and january is ( n + j ) / 2 = 4 d / 5 / 2 = 2 d / 5 d is 5 / 2 times the average of november and january . the answer is a ."
a ) 5 / 2 , b ) 7 / 2 , c ) 10 / 3 , d ) 15 / 4 , e ) 25 / 3
a
divide(1, divide(add(divide(3, 5), multiply(divide(3, 5), divide(1, 3))), const_2))
divide(n0,n1)|divide(n2,n3)|multiply(#0,#1)|add(#0,#2)|divide(#3,const_2)|divide(n2,#4)|
general
the cross - section of a cannel is a trapezium in shape . if the cannel is 10 m wide at the top and 6 m wide at the bottom and the area of cross - section is 640 sq m , the depth of cannel is ?
"1 / 2 * d ( 10 + 6 ) = 640 d = 80 answer : d"
a ) 76 , b ) 28 , c ) 27 , d ) 80 , e ) 25
d
divide(divide(divide(640, divide(add(10, 6), const_2)), 6), const_2)
add(n0,n1)|divide(#0,const_2)|divide(n2,#1)|divide(#2,n1)|divide(#3,const_2)|
physics
the jogging track in a sports complex is 528 m in circumference . deepak and his wife start from the same point and walk in opposite directions at 4.5 km / hr and 3.75 km / hr respectively . they will meet for the first time in ?
"clearly , the two will meet when they are 528 m apart . to be ( 4.5 + 3.75 ) = 8.25 km apart , they take 1 hour . to be 528 m apart , they take ( 100 / 825 * 528 / 1000 ) hrs = ( 528 / 8250 * 60 ) min = 3.84 min . answer : b"
a ) 5.29 min , b ) 3.84 min , c ) 5.08 min , d ) 9.28 min , e ) 5.988 min
b
multiply(divide(divide(528, const_1000), add(4.5, 3.75)), const_60)
add(n1,n2)|divide(n0,const_1000)|divide(#1,#0)|multiply(#2,const_60)|
general