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what is 0.02 percent of 12,356 ?
since , percent = 1 / 100 , what = something ( s ) , and is : = . we can write the question as s = 0.02 ( 1 / 100 ) 12,356 . the answer is 2.47 . hence , the correct answer is b .
a ) 0.247 , b ) 2.47 , c ) 24.7 , d ) 0.0247 , e ) 0.00247
b
divide(multiply(0.02, add(add(multiply(multiply(add(const_3, const_2), const_2), multiply(multiply(const_3, const_4), const_100)), multiply(multiply(add(const_3, const_4), add(const_3, const_2)), multiply(add(const_3, const_2), const_2))), add(const_3, const_3))), const_100)
add(const_2,const_3)|add(const_3,const_4)|add(const_3,const_3)|multiply(const_3,const_4)|multiply(#0,const_2)|multiply(#3,const_100)|multiply(#1,#0)|multiply(#4,#5)|multiply(#6,#4)|add(#7,#8)|add(#9,#2)|multiply(n0,#10)|divide(#11,const_100)|
gain
of 45 applicants for a job , 21 had at least 4 years ' experience , 27 had degrees , and 5 had less than 4 years ' experience and did not have a degree . how many of the applicants had at least 4 years ' experience and a degree ?
"45 - 5 = 40 40 - 21 - 27 = - 8 then 8 are in the intersection between 4 years experience and degree . answer : b"
a ) 6 , b ) 8 , c ) 4 , d ) 3 , e ) 2
b
add(subtract(add(21, 27), subtract(45, 5)), subtract(27, 21))
add(n1,n3)|subtract(n0,n4)|subtract(n3,n1)|subtract(#0,#1)|add(#3,#2)|
general
12,21 , 48,87 , __
"21 = 12 * 2 - 3 48 = 21 * 2 + 6 87 = 48 * 2 - 9 so next number is 87 * 2 + 12 = 186 answer : b"
a ) 176 , b ) 186 , c ) 184 , d ) 174 , e ) 164
b
multiply(divide(12,21, 48,87), const_100)
divide(n0,n1)|multiply(#0,const_100)|
general
a man rows his boat 90 km downstream and 5 ` km upstream , taking 3 hours each time . find the speed of the stream ?
"speed downstream = d / t = 90 / ( 3 ) = 30 kmph speed upstream = d / t = 51 / ( 3 ) = 17 kmph the speed of the stream = ( 30 - 17 ) / 2 = 7 kmph answer : a"
a ) 7 kmph , b ) 5 kmph , c ) 2 kmph , d ) 8 kmph , e ) 1 kmph
a
divide(subtract(divide(90, 3), divide(5, 3)), const_2)
divide(n0,n2)|divide(n1,n2)|subtract(#0,#1)|divide(#2,const_2)|
physics
because he ’ s taxed by his home planet , mork pays a tax rate of 45 % on his income , while mindy pays a rate of only 25 % on hers . if mindy earned 4 times as much as mork did , what was their combined tax rate ?
"let x be mork ' s income , then mindy ' s income is 4 x . the total tax paid is 0.45 x + 1.0 x = 1.45 x 1.45 x / 5 x = 0.29 the answer is a ."
a ) 29 % , b ) 31 % , c ) 33 % , d ) 35 % , e ) 37 %
a
multiply(const_100, divide(add(divide(45, const_100), multiply(4, divide(25, const_100))), add(const_1, 4)))
add(n2,const_1)|divide(n0,const_100)|divide(n1,const_100)|multiply(n2,#2)|add(#1,#3)|divide(#4,#0)|multiply(#5,const_100)|
gain
reema took a loan of rs 1100 with simple interest for as many years as the rate of interest . if she paid rs . 704 as interest at the end of the loan period , what was the rate of interest .
"explanation : let rate = r % then time = r years . = > 1100 ∗ r ∗ r / 100 = 704 = > r 2 = 64 = > r = 8 % option d"
a ) 5 % , b ) 6 % , c ) 7 % , d ) 8 % , e ) 9 %
d
sqrt(divide(704, divide(1100, const_100)))
divide(n0,const_100)|divide(n1,#0)|sqrt(#1)|
gain
how many positive integers less than 300 can be formed using the numbers 1 , 2 , 3 a for the digits ?
"notice that we can find the number of 2 and 3 digit numbers by just assuming the first digit can also be zero : 0 1 1 1 2 2 2 3 3 number of possibilities = 3 * 3 * 3 = 27 . then , just add up the number of 1 digits numbers = 3 , so total is 27 + 3 = 30 . answer : a"
a ) 30 , b ) 52 , c ) 66 , d ) 68 , e ) 84
a
divide(factorial(subtract(add(const_4, 1), const_1)), multiply(factorial(1), 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)|
probability
in a company , 52 percent of the employees are men . if 60 percent of the employees are unionized and 70 percent of these are men , what percent of the non - union employees are women ?
"the percent of employees who are unionized and men is 0.7 * 0.6 = 42 % the percent of employees who are unionized and women is 60 - 42 = 18 % 48 % of all employees are women , so non - union women are 48 % - 18 % = 30 % 40 % of all employees are non - union . the percent of non - union employees who are women is 30 % ...
a ) 65 % , b ) 70 % , c ) 75 % , d ) 80 % , e ) 85 %
c
multiply(const_100, divide(subtract(subtract(const_100, 52), subtract(60, multiply(60, divide(70, const_100)))), subtract(const_100, 60)))
divide(n2,const_100)|subtract(const_100,n0)|subtract(const_100,n1)|multiply(n1,#0)|subtract(n1,#3)|subtract(#1,#4)|divide(#5,#2)|multiply(#6,const_100)|
gain
how long does a lorry 200 m long traveling at 80 kmph takes to cross a bridge of 200 m in length ?
d = 200 + 200 = 400 m s = 80 * 5 / 18 = 200 / 9 t = 400 * 9 / 200 = 18 sec answer : e
a ) 15 , b ) 17 , c ) 15 , d ) 16 , e ) 18
e
divide(add(200, 200), multiply(80, const_0_2778))
add(n0,n0)|multiply(n1,const_0_2778)|divide(#0,#1)
physics
pradeep has to obtain 20 % of the total marks to pass . he got 160 marks and failed by 25 marks . the maximum marks are
"explanation : let their maximum marks be x . then , 20 % of x = 160 + 25 = > 20 / 100 x = 185 x = ( 18500 / 20 ) x = 925 . answer : c"
a ) 1925 , b ) 600 , c ) 925 , d ) 1325 , e ) 900
c
divide(add(160, 25), divide(20, const_100))
add(n1,n2)|divide(n0,const_100)|divide(#0,#1)|
general
1480 men have provisions for 14 days . if 460 more men join them , for how many days will the provisions last now ?
"1480 * 13 = 1940 * x x = 9.9 answer : a"
a ) 9.9 , b ) 8.0 , c ) 12.5 , d ) 12.2 , e ) 12.1
a
divide(multiply(14, 1480), add(1480, 460))
add(n0,n2)|multiply(n0,n1)|divide(#1,#0)|
physics
what is the difference between the c . i . on rs . 5000 for 1 1 / 2 years at 4 % per annum compounded yearly and half - yearly ?
"c . i . when interest is compounded yearly = [ 5000 * ( 1 + 4 / 100 ) * ( 1 + ( 1 / 2 * 4 ) / 100 ] = 5000 * 26 / 25 * 51 / 50 = rs . 5304 c . i . when interest is compounded half - yearly = [ 5000 * ( 1 + 2 / 100 ) 2 ] = ( 5000 * 51 / 50 * 51 / 50 * 51 / 50 ) = rs . 5306.04 difference = ( 5306.04 - 5304 ) = rs . 2.04...
a ) rs . 2.04 , b ) rs . 2.09 , c ) rs . 2.06 , d ) rs . 2.22 , e ) rs . 2.08
a
subtract(multiply(5000, multiply(multiply(add(1, divide(2, const_100)), add(1, divide(2, const_100))), add(1, divide(2, const_100)))), multiply(5000, multiply(add(1, divide(2, const_100)), add(1, divide(4, const_100)))))
divide(n3,const_100)|divide(n4,const_100)|add(#0,n1)|add(#1,n1)|multiply(#2,#2)|multiply(#2,#3)|multiply(#2,#4)|multiply(n0,#5)|multiply(n0,#6)|subtract(#8,#7)|
general
the sum of three consecutive even numbers multiples of 3 is 72 . what is the largest number ?
"solution let the number be x and x + 2 . then , ( x + 2 ) 2 - x 2 = 84 ⇔ 4 x + 4 = 84 ⇔ 4 x = 80 ⇔ x = 20 . ∴ required sum = x + ( x + 2 ) = 2 x + 2 = 42 . answer c"
a ) 21 , b ) 24 , c ) 27 , d ) 36 , e ) none
c
add(add(power(add(add(divide(subtract(subtract(3, const_10), const_2), const_4), const_2), const_2), const_2), power(add(add(add(divide(subtract(subtract(3, const_10), const_2), const_4), const_2), const_2), const_2), const_2)), add(power(divide(subtract(subtract(3, const_10), const_2), const_4), const_2), power(add(di...
subtract(n0,const_10)|subtract(#0,const_2)|divide(#1,const_4)|add(#2,const_2)|power(#2,const_2)|add(#3,const_2)|power(#3,const_2)|add(#5,const_2)|add(#4,#6)|power(#5,const_2)|power(#7,const_2)|add(#9,#10)|add(#11,#8)|
general
a person can row at 10 kmph in still water . if the velocity of the current is 2 kmph and it takes him 30 hour to row to a place and come back , how far is the place ?
"speed of down stream = 10 + 2 = 12 kmph speed of upstream = 10 - 2 = 8 kmph let the required distance be xkm x / 12 + x / 8 = 30 2 x + 3 x = 720 x = 144 km answer is a"
a ) 144 km , b ) 30 km , c ) 48 km , d ) 12 km , e ) 15 km
a
divide(multiply(multiply(subtract(10, 2), add(10, 2)), 30), add(subtract(10, 2), add(10, 2)))
add(n0,n1)|subtract(n0,n1)|add(#0,#1)|multiply(#0,#1)|multiply(n2,#3)|divide(#4,#2)|
physics
mike drives his new corvette from san francisco to las vegas , a journey of 640 miles . he drives the first half of the trip at an average rate of 80 miles per hour , but has to slow down for the second half of his journey . if the second half of the trip takes him 200 percent longer than the first half , what is his a...
"veritas prepofficial solution correct answer : c using the formula : time = distance / rate , we find that mike takes 4 hours to cover the first 320 miles of his trip . since the 2 nd 320 miles take 200 % longer than the first , it takes mike 8 hours longer , or 12 hours . ( note : 200 % longer than the first half is ...
a ) q = 26.7 , b ) q = 30.0 , c ) q = 40.0 , d ) q = 53.3 , e ) q = 60.0
c
divide(640, add(add(multiply(divide(divide(640, const_2), 80), const_2), divide(divide(640, const_2), 80)), divide(divide(640, const_2), 80)))
divide(n0,const_2)|divide(#0,n1)|multiply(#1,const_2)|add(#1,#2)|add(#3,#1)|divide(n0,#4)|
physics
6 friends went to a hotel and decided to pay the bill amount equally . but 5 of them could pay rs . 100 each as a result 6 th has to pay rs . 100 extra than his share . find the amount paid by him .
"explanation : average amount paid by 5 persons = rs . 100 increase in average due to rs . 120 paid extra by the 6 th men = rs . 100 / 5 = rs . 20 therefore , average expenditure of 6 friends = rs . 100 + rs . 20 = rs . 120 therefore , amount paid by the 6 th men = rs . 120 + rs . 100 = rs . 220 correct option : b"
a ) 156 , b ) 220 , c ) 130 , d ) 240 , e ) none
b
add(100, divide(add(multiply(100, 5), 100), 5))
multiply(n1,n2)|add(n4,#0)|divide(#1,n1)|add(n4,#2)|
general
the h . c . f and l . c . m of two numbers are 84 and 21 respectively . if the ratio of the two numbers is 1 : 4 , then the larger of the two numbers is :
"let the numbers be x and 4 x . then , x * 4 x = 84 * 21 x 2 = ( 84 * 21 ) / 4 = x = 21 . hence , larger number = 4 x = 84 . answer : c"
a ) 12 , b ) 24 , c ) 84 , d ) 48 , e ) 42
c
multiply(sqrt(divide(multiply(84, 21), 4)), 4)
multiply(n0,n1)|divide(#0,n3)|sqrt(#1)|multiply(n3,#2)|
other
15.06 * 0.00000001 = ?
"explanation : clearly after decimal 10 digits should be there . option d"
a ) 15060000 , b ) 0.001506 , c ) 0.01506 , d ) 1.506 e - 07 , e ) none of these
d
multiply(divide(15.06, 0.00000001), const_100)
divide(n0,n1)|multiply(#0,const_100)|
general
evaluate 28 % of 450 + 45 % of 240
"explanation : = ( 28 / 100 ) * 450 + ( 45 / 100 ) * 240 = 126 + 108 = 234 answer : option e"
a ) 232 , b ) 242 , c ) 252 , d ) 262 , e ) 234
e
divide(28, divide(450, 28))
divide(n1,n0)|divide(n0,#0)|
gain
a straight line in the xy - plane has y - intercept of 12 and a slope of 4 / 7 . given the x - coordinate of the point is 49 , find it ' s y - coordinate .
"eq of line = y = mx + c m = 4 / 7 c = 12 x = 49 substitute the givens : y = ( 4 / 7 * 49 ) + 12 , y = 16 + 12 = 28 correct option is d"
a ) 27 , b ) 16 , c ) 29.7 , d ) 28 , e ) 18
d
divide(subtract(7, 12), 4)
subtract(n2,n0)|divide(#0,n1)|
general
if 50 % of 3 / 5 of a number is 36 , then the number is ?
let the number be x . then 50 % of 3 / 5 of x = 36 50 / 100 * 3 / 5 * x = 36 x = ( 36 * 10 / 3 ) = 120 required number = 120 . correct option : a
a ) 120 , b ) 100 , c ) 75 , d ) 90 , e ) none of these
a
divide(36, multiply(divide(50, const_100), divide(3, 5)))
divide(n0,const_100)|divide(n1,n2)|multiply(#0,#1)|divide(n3,#2)
gain
a dog breeder currently has 9 breeding dogs . 6 of the dogs have exactly 1 littermate , and 3 of the dogs have exactly 2 littermates . if 2 dogs are selected at random , what is the probability t that both selected dogs are not littermates ?
"we have three pairs of dogs for the 6 with exactly one littermate , and one triplet , with each having exactly two littermates . so , in fact there are two types of dogs : those with one littermate - say a , and the others with two littermates - b . work with probabilities : choosing two dogs , we can have either one ...
a ) 1 / 6 , b ) 2 / 9 , c ) 5 / 6 , d ) 7 / 9 , e ) 8 / 9
c
divide(const_5, 6)
divide(const_5,n1)|
other
the manufacturing cost of a shoe is rs . 180 and the transportation lost is rs . 500 for 100 shoes . what will be the selling price if it is sold at 20 % gains
explanation : total cost of a watch = 180 + ( 500 / 100 ) = 185 . gain = 20 % = > sp = 1.2 cp = 1.2 x 185 = 222 answer : a
a ) rs 222 , b ) rs 216 , c ) rs 220 , d ) rs 210 , e ) rs 217
a
add(add(180, divide(500, 100)), multiply(divide(20, const_100), add(180, divide(500, 100))))
divide(n1,n2)|divide(n3,const_100)|add(n0,#0)|multiply(#2,#1)|add(#2,#3)
gain
a shirt goes on sale for 80 % of its original price . one week later , the sale price is marked down 20 % . the final price is what percent of the original price ?
"just assume original price is 100 . sale price = 80 then it is marked down by 20 % = 80 - 16 = 64 . hence it is 64 % od the original price . hence answer is d ."
a ) 72 % , b ) 70 % , c ) 52 % , d ) 64 % , e ) 28 %
d
subtract(80, multiply(divide(80, const_100), 20))
divide(n0,const_100)|multiply(n1,#0)|subtract(n0,#1)|
gain
in a factory , there are 30 % technicians and 70 % non - technicians . if the 30 % of the technicians and 70 % of non - technicians are permanent employees , then the percentage of workers who are temporary is ?
"total = 100 t = 30 nt = 70 30 * ( 70 / 100 ) = 21 70 * ( 30 / 100 ) = 21 21 + 21 = 42 = > 100 - 42 = 58 % answer : e"
a ) 62 % , b ) 57 % , c ) 52 % , d ) 22 % , e ) 48 %
e
subtract(const_100, add(multiply(30, divide(70, const_100)), multiply(divide(30, const_100), 70)))
divide(n1,const_100)|divide(n0,const_100)|multiply(n0,#0)|multiply(n1,#1)|add(#2,#3)|subtract(const_100,#4)|
gain
to asphalt 1 km road , 30 men spent 12 days working 8 hours per day . how many days , 20 men will spend to asphalt a road of 2 km working 14 hours a day ?
man - hours required to asphalt 1 km road = 30 * 12 * 8 = 2880 man - hours required to asphalt 2 km road = 2880 * 2 = 5760 man - hours available per day = 20 * 14 = 280 therefore number of days = 5760 / 280 = 20.57 days ans = d
a ) 24 , b ) 23 , c ) 24 , d ) 20.57 , e ) 22
d
divide(multiply(multiply(multiply(30, 12), 8), 2), multiply(20, 14))
multiply(n1,n2)|multiply(n4,n6)|multiply(n3,#0)|multiply(n5,#2)|divide(#3,#1)
physics
if a * b = 2 a – 3 b + ab , then 3 * 5 + 5 * 3 is equal to :
"solution 3 × 5 + 5 × 3 = ( 2 × 3 - 3 × 5 + 3 × 5 ) + 2 ( 2 × 5 - 3 × 3 + 5 × 3 ) = ( 6 + 10 - 9 + 15 ) = 22 . answer a"
a ) 22 , b ) 24 , c ) 26 , d ) 28 , e ) 29
a
multiply(3, 5)
multiply(n2,n3)|
general
average temperature of first 4 days of a week is 6 ° c and that of the last 4 days is 40.3 ° c . if the average temperature of the week be 39.1 ° c , the temperature on 4 th day is ?
let temperature on 4 th day be x ° c therefore , 4 x 38.6 + 4 x 40.3 - x = 7 x 39.1 = > x = 41.9 therefore , temperature on 4 th day = 41.9 ° c . answer : d
a ) 36.7 ° c , b ) 38.6 ° c , c ) 39.8 ° c , d ) 41.9 ° c , e ) 51.9 ° c
d
add(multiply(6, 6), add(subtract(multiply(40.3, 4), multiply(39.1, 4)), divide(const_0_33, const_3)))
divide(const_0_33,const_3)|multiply(n0,n3)|multiply(n0,n4)|multiply(n1,n1)|subtract(#1,#2)|add(#0,#4)|add(#5,#3)
physics
what annual installment will discharge a debt of rs . 4600 due in 4 years at 10 % simple interest ?
"let the 1 st installment = 100 / - it is 3 yrs before due iind is 2 yr before due iii 3 rd is 1 yr before due ivth is 0 yrs before due on 1 st installment interest will be paid for 3 yrs 2 nd installment interest will be paid for 2 yrs 3 rd installment interest will be paid for 1 yr 4 th installment interest will be p...
a ) 1000 , b ) 1030 , c ) 1100 , d ) none of these , e ) 1101
a
multiply(multiply(4600, divide(10, 4600)), 4)
divide(n2,n0)|multiply(n0,#0)|multiply(n1,#1)|
gain
a certain car ' s price decreased by 2.5 % ( from the original price ) each year from 1996 to 2002 , during that time the owner of the car invested in a new carburetor and a new audio system for the car , which increased car ' s price by $ 3,000 . if the price of the car in 1996 was $ 22,000 , what is the car ' s price...
price in 96 = 22000 price decrease each year = 2.5 / 100 * 22000 = 550 price in 97 = 22000 - 550 price in 98 = 22000 - 2 * 550 price in 99 = 22000 - 3 * 550 price in 00 = 22000 - 4 * 550 price in 01 = 22000 - 5 * 550 price in 02 = 22000 - 6 * 550 = 18700 investment in the car = 1500 net price of the car in 02 = 18700 +...
a ) $ 21,700 , b ) $ 19,500 , c ) $ 20,200 , d ) $ 20,400 , e ) $ 21,100
a
multiply(const_2, const_10)
multiply(const_10,const_2)
gain
there are 18 teams in the hockey league , and each team faces all the other teams 10 times each . how many games are played in the season ?
"the number of ways to choose two teams is 18 c 2 = 18 * 17 / 2 = 153 the total number of games in the season is 10 * 153 = 1530 . the answer is b ."
a ) 1370 , b ) 1530 , c ) 1790 , d ) 1950 , e ) 2110
b
divide(multiply(multiply(18, subtract(18, const_1)), 10), const_2)
subtract(n0,const_1)|multiply(n0,#0)|multiply(n1,#1)|divide(#2,const_2)|
general
how many multiples of 9 are there between 1 and 50 , exclusive ?
"5 multiples of 9 between 1 and 50 exclusive . from 9 * 1 upto 9 * 5 , ( 1 , 2,3 , 4,5 ) . hence , 5 multiples ! correct option is a"
a ) 5 , b ) 4 , c ) 6 , d ) 7 , e ) 3
a
add(divide(subtract(50, 1), 9), const_1)
subtract(n2,n1)|divide(#0,n0)|add(#1,const_1)|
general
a man invested rs . 14,400 in rs . 100 shares of a company at 20 % premium . if the company declares 7 % dividend at the end of the year , then how much does he get ?
solution number of shares = ( 14400 / 120 ) = 120 . face value = rs . ( 100 x 120 ) = rs . 12000 . annual income = rs . ( 7 / 100 x 12000 ) = rs . 840 . answer b
a ) rs . 500 , b ) rs . 840 , c ) rs . 650 , d ) rs . 720 , e ) none
b
multiply(multiply(100, divide(add(add(multiply(const_10, const_1000), multiply(const_4, const_1000)), multiply(const_4, const_100)), add(100, multiply(100, divide(20, const_100))))), divide(7, const_100))
divide(n3,const_100)|divide(n2,const_100)|multiply(const_10,const_1000)|multiply(const_1000,const_4)|multiply(const_100,const_4)|add(#2,#3)|multiply(n1,#1)|add(#5,#4)|add(n1,#6)|divide(#7,#8)|multiply(n1,#9)|multiply(#0,#10)
gain
the distance between delhi and mathura is 130 kms . a starts from delhi with a speed of 25 kmph at 7 a . m . for mathura and b starts from mathura with a speed of 30 kmph at 9 p . m . from delhi . when will they meet ?
"d = 130 – 25 = 105 rs = 30 + 25 = 55 t = 105 / 55 = 2 hours 8 a . m . + 2 = 11 a . m . . answer : a"
a ) 11 , b ) 77 , c ) 16 , d ) 10 , e ) 98
a
add(9, divide(130, add(25, 30)))
add(n1,n3)|divide(n0,#0)|add(n4,#1)|
physics
how is 1 / 2 % expressed as a decimal fraction ?
as 1 / 2 = 0.5 and its percent value will be 0.5 / 100 = 0.005 answer : c
a ) 0.5 , b ) 0.05 , c ) 0.005 , d ) 0.0005 , e ) 5
c
divide(divide(1, 2), const_100)
divide(n0,n1)|divide(#0,const_100)
general
a hostel had provisions for 250 men for 28 days . if 50 men left the hostel , how long will the food last at the same rate ?
a hostel had provisions for 250 men for 28 days if 50 men leaves the hostel , remaining men = 250 - 50 = 200 we need to find out how long the food will last for these 200 men . let the required number of days = x days more men , less days ( indirect proportion ) ( men ) 250 : 200 : : x : 28 250 × 28 = 200 x 5 × 28 = 4 ...
a ) 35 , b ) 40 , c ) 50 , d ) 60 , e ) 65
a
divide(multiply(250, 28), subtract(250, 50))
multiply(n0,n1)|subtract(n0,n2)|divide(#0,#1)
gain
the ratio of a to b is 4 to 5 , where a and b are positive . if x equals a increased by 25 percent of a , and m equals b decreased by 20 percent of b , what is the value of m / x ?
"x equals a increased by 25 percent of a = > x = a + 25 % a = 1.25 a m equals b decreased by 20 percent of b = > m = b - 20 % b = 0.8 b m / x = 0.8 b / 1.25 a putting the value of b / a = 5 / 4 we get m / x = 4 / 5 answer : c"
a ) 2 / 5 , b ) 3 / 4 , c ) 4 / 5 , d ) 5 / 4 , e ) 3 / 2
c
multiply(divide(subtract(const_100, 20), add(const_100, 25)), divide(5, 4))
add(n2,const_100)|divide(n1,n0)|subtract(const_100,n3)|divide(#2,#0)|multiply(#3,#1)|
general
if rs . 480 amount to rs . 540 in 4 years , what will it amount to in 6 years at the same rate % per annum ?
"80 = ( 480 * 4 * r ) / 100 r = 3.125 % i = ( 480 * 6 * 3.125 ) / 100 = 90 480 + 90 = 570 answer : d"
a ) s . 575 , b ) s . 595 , c ) s . 590 , d ) s . 570 , e ) s . 585
d
subtract(multiply(subtract(540, 480), 6), subtract(540, 480))
subtract(n1,n0)|multiply(n3,#0)|subtract(#1,#0)|
gain
the perimeter of a square is 48 m . find the area of the square .
perimeter of square = 48 m but perimeter of square = 4 ã — side therefore , 4 ã — side = 48 m therefore , side = 48 / 4 m = 12 m now , the area of the square = ( side ã — side ) therefore , area of the square = 12 ã — 12 m â ² = 144 m â ² . answer : option b
['a ) 161 m â ² .', 'b ) 144 m â ² .', 'c ) 166 m â ² .', 'd ) 169 m â ² .', 'e ) 273 m â ² .']
b
square_area(divide(48, const_4))
divide(n0,const_4)|square_area(#0)
geometry
rectangular tile each of size 25 cm by 16 cm must be laid horizontally on a rectangular floor of size 180 cm by 120 cm , such that the tiles do not overlap and they are placed with edges jutting against each other on all edges . a tile can be placed in any orientation so long as its edges are parallel to the edges of f...
"area of tile = 25 * 16 = 400 area of floor = 180 * 120 = 21600 no of tiles = 21600 / 400 = 54 so , the no of tile = 54 answer : b"
a ) 52 , b ) 54 , c ) 55 , d ) 65 , e ) 48
b
divide(multiply(180, 120), multiply(25, 16))
multiply(n2,n3)|multiply(n0,n1)|divide(#0,#1)|
geometry
a house wife saved $ 2.75 in buying an item on sale . if she spent $ 20 for the item , approximately how much percent she saved in the transaction ?
"actual price = 20 + 2.75 = $ 22.75 saving = 2.75 / 22.75 * 100 = 12 % approximately answer is e"
a ) 8 % , b ) 9 % , c ) 10 % , d ) 11 % , e ) 12 %
e
multiply(divide(2.75, add(20, 2.75)), const_100)
add(n0,n1)|divide(n0,#0)|multiply(#1,const_100)|
general
the ratio of buses to cars on river road is 1 to 3 . if there are 40 fewer buses than cars on river road , how many cars are on river road ?
"b / c = 1 / 3 c - b = 40 . . . . . . . . . > b = c - 40 ( c - 40 ) / c = 1 / 3 testing answers . clearly eliminate bcde put c = 60 . . . . . . . . . > ( 60 - 40 ) / 60 = 20 / 60 = 1 / 3 answer : a"
a ) 60 , b ) 75 , c ) 85 , d ) 95 , e ) 105
a
multiply(divide(40, subtract(3, 1)), 3)
subtract(n1,n0)|divide(n2,#0)|multiply(n1,#1)|
other
three numbers are in the ratio 4 : 5 : 6 and their average is 25 . the largest number is :
"explanation : let the numbers be 4 x , 5 x and 6 x . therefore , ( 4 x + 5 x + 6 x ) / 3 = 25 15 x = 75 x = 5 largest number = 6 x = 30 . answer b"
a ) 28 , b ) 30 , c ) 36 , d ) 42 , e ) 45
b
add(multiply(multiply(4, 6), const_100), multiply(5, 6))
multiply(n0,n2)|multiply(n1,n2)|multiply(#0,const_100)|add(#2,#1)|
general
in a garden , 26 trees are planted at equal distances along a yard 600 metres long , one tree being at each end of the yard . what is the distance between two consecutive trees ?
"26 trees have 25 gaps between them . length of each gap = 600 / 25 = 24 i . e . , distance between two consecutive trees = 24 answer is d ."
a ) 10 , b ) 8 , c ) 12 , d ) 24 , e ) 16
d
divide(600, subtract(26, const_1))
subtract(n0,const_1)|divide(n1,#0)|
physics
on a wedding catering service , an experienced chef can prepare a service for a wedding in 6 hours while an novice chef would finish the preparations in 7 hours . if the catering service employs the same number of novice and experienced chefs , then how many chefs would it take to prepare a wedding service in 1 hour an...
experienced chefs work = 1 wedding / 6 hours novice chefs work = 1 wedding / 7 hours since we do n ' t know the number of experienced or novice chefs but know that there is an equal number each , let the number of chefs for each group equalx 1 hr and 36 mins = 8 / 5 an hour x / 6 + x / 7 = 1 wedding / ( 8 / 5 ) x / 6 +...
a ) 2 , b ) 3 , c ) 4 , d ) 6 , e ) 8
c
floor(divide(const_2, multiply(add(divide(const_1, 6), divide(const_1, 7)), add(1, divide(36, const_60)))))
divide(const_1,n0)|divide(const_1,n1)|divide(n3,const_60)|add(#0,#1)|add(n2,#2)|multiply(#3,#4)|divide(const_2,#5)|floor(#6)
physics
there is a 20 % chance sandy will visit china this year , while there is a 60 % chance that she will visit malaysia this year . what is the probability that sandy will visit either china or malaysia this year , but not both ?
"p ( china and not malaysia ) = 0.2 * 0.4 = 0.08 p ( malaysia and not china ) = 0.6 * 0.8 = 0.48 total probability = 0.08 + 0.48 = 0.56 = 56 % the answer is c ."
a ) 40 % , b ) 48 % , c ) 56 % , d ) 64 % , e ) 72 %
c
divide(add(20, 60), multiply(multiply(const_5, const_5), const_4))
add(n0,n1)|multiply(const_5,const_5)|multiply(#1,const_4)|divide(#0,#2)|
probability
a mixture contains alcohol and water in the ratio 4 : 3 . if 5 liters of water is added to the mixture , the ratio becomes 4 : 5 . find the quality of alcohol in the given mixture .
"let the quantity of alcohol and water be 4 x and 3 x 4 x / ( 3 x + 5 ) = 4 / 5 20 x = 4 ( 3 x + 5 ) x = 2.5 quantity of alcohol = 4 * 2.5 = 10 liters . answer is a"
a ) 10 , b ) 8 , c ) 7.5 , d ) 6 , e ) 3.5
a
multiply(5, const_1)
multiply(n2,const_1)|
general
a 150 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 ?
"explanation : as trains are running in opposite directions so their relative speed will get added so , relative speed = 120 + 80 = 200 kmph = 200 * ( 5 / 18 ) = 500 / 9 m / sec let the length of other train is x meter then x + 150 / 9 = 500 / 9 = > x + 150 = 500 = > x = 350 so the length of the train is 350 meters opt...
a ) 220 meter , b ) 225 meter , c ) 230 meter , d ) 350 meter , e ) none of these
d
subtract(multiply(multiply(add(120, 80), const_0_2778), 9), 150)
add(n1,n2)|multiply(#0,const_0_2778)|multiply(n3,#1)|subtract(#2,n0)|
physics
the average age of 7 men increases by 3 years when two women are included in place of two men of ages 18 and 22 years . find the average age of the women ?
"explanation : 18 + 22 + 7 * 3 = 61 / 2 = 30.5 answer : a"
a ) 30.5 , b ) 26 , c ) 30 , d ) 18 , e ) 11
a
divide(add(add(18, 22), multiply(7, 3)), const_2)
add(n2,n3)|multiply(n0,n1)|add(#0,#1)|divide(#2,const_2)|
general
julie put half of her savings in a savings account that pays an annual simple interest and half in a savings account that pays an annual compound interest . after two years she earned $ 100 and $ 105 from the simple interest account and the compound interest account respectively . if the interest rates for both account...
"$ 100 for 2 years = $ 50 per year . extra $ 5 yearned with the compound interest is the percent yearned on percent . so , $ 5 is yearned on $ 50 , which means that the interest = 10 % . this on the other hand means that half of the savings = 50 * 10 = $ 500 . twice of that = $ 1,000 . answer : c ."
a ) 600 , b ) 720 , c ) 1000 , d ) 1200 , e ) 1440
c
divide(100, divide(multiply(const_2, subtract(105, 100)), 100))
subtract(n1,n0)|multiply(#0,const_2)|divide(#1,n0)|divide(n0,#2)|
gain
a walks at 4 kmph and 4 hours after his start , b cycles after him at 10 kmph . how far from the start does b catch up with a ?
"sol . suppose after x km from the start b catches up with a . then , the difference in the time taken by a to cover x km and that taken by b to cover x km is 4 hours . ∴ x / 4 - x / 10 = 4 or x = 26.7 km . answer b"
a ) 62.6 km , b ) 26.7 km , c ) 22.8 km , d ) 19.5 km , e ) none
b
multiply(4, 10)
multiply(n1,n2)|
physics
barbata invests $ 2400 in the national bank at 5 % . how much additional money must she invest at 10 % so that the total annual income will be equal to 6 % of her entire investment ?
"let the additional invested amount for 10 % interest be x ; equation will be ; 2400 + 0.05 * 2400 + x + 0.10 x = 2400 + x + 0.06 ( 2400 + x ) 0.05 * 2400 + 0.10 x = 0.06 x + 0.06 * 2400 0.04 x = 2400 ( 0.06 - 0.05 ) x = 2400 * 0.01 / 0.04 = 600 ans : b"
a ) 120 , b ) 600 , c ) 1000 , d ) 360 , e ) 240
b
divide(subtract(multiply(divide(6, const_100), 2400), multiply(2400, divide(5, const_100))), subtract(divide(10, const_100), divide(6, const_100)))
divide(n3,const_100)|divide(n1,const_100)|divide(n2,const_100)|multiply(n0,#0)|multiply(n0,#1)|subtract(#2,#0)|subtract(#3,#4)|divide(#6,#5)|
general
100 is increased by 50 % . find the final number .
"final number = initial number + 50 % ( original number ) = 100 + 50 % ( 100 ) = 100 + 50 = 150 . answer c"
a ) 100 , b ) 110 , c ) 150 , d ) 155 , e ) 160
c
add(100, multiply(100, divide(50, const_100)))
divide(n1,const_100)|multiply(n0,#0)|add(n0,#1)|
gain
two cyclist start from the same places in opposite directions . one is going towards north at 5 kmph and the other is going towards south 5 kmph . what time will they take to be 50 km apart ?
"to be ( 5 + 5 ) km apart , they take 1 hour to be 50 km apart , they take 1 / 10 * 50 = 5 hrs answer is d"
a ) 1 hr , b ) 2 hrs , c ) 3 hrs , d ) 5 hrs , e ) 6 hrs
d
divide(50, add(5, 5))
add(n0,n1)|divide(n2,#0)|
physics
what is the average ( arithmetic mean ) of the numbers 2 , 4 , 6 , 8 , 10 , 12 , 14 and 16 ?
"avg = sum of observations / number of observations avg = ( 2 + 4 + 6 + 8 + 10 + 12 + 14 + 16 ) / 8 = 9 answer is a"
a ) 9 , b ) 10 , c ) 15 , d ) 12 , e ) 14
a
divide(divide(multiply(add(2, 6), add(divide(subtract(6, 2), 2), const_1)), const_2), add(divide(subtract(6, 2), 2), const_1))
add(n0,n2)|subtract(n2,n0)|divide(#1,n0)|add(#2,const_1)|multiply(#0,#3)|divide(#4,const_2)|divide(#5,#3)|
general
a miniature roulette wheel is divided into 10 equal sectors , each bearing a distinct integer from 1 to 10 , inclusive . each time the wheel is spun , a ball randomly determines the winning sector by settling in that sector . if the wheel is spun two times , approximately what is the probability that the product of the...
the only way to have an odd product is if both integers are odd . p ( odd product ) = 1 / 2 * 1 / 2 = 1 / 4 p ( even product ) = 1 - 1 / 4 = 3 / 4 = 75 % the answer is b .
a ) 88 % , b ) 75 % , c ) 67 % , d ) 63 % , e ) 50 %
b
multiply(subtract(1, power(divide(divide(10, const_2), 10), const_2)), const_100)
divide(n0,const_2)|divide(#0,n0)|power(#1,const_2)|subtract(n1,#2)|multiply(#3,const_100)
general
when the number 2 y 31129 is exactly divisible by 11 , then what can be the smallest whole number in place of y ?
"the given number = 2 y 31129 sum of the odd places = 9 + 1 + 3 + 2 = 15 sum of the even places = 2 + 1 + y ( sum of the odd places ) - ( sum of even places ) = number ( exactly divisible by 11 ) 15 - ( 3 + y ) = divisible by 11 12 � y = divisible by 11 . y must be 1 , to make given number divisible by 11 . a"
a ) 1 , b ) 3 , c ) 4 , d ) 7 , e ) 8
a
subtract(2, 2)
subtract(n0,n0)|
general
a pet store holds cats and dogs . if the difference between the number of cats and the number of dogs is 17 . what could be the ratio of cats to dogs in the pet store ?
"say theratioof cats to dogs is a / b . then thenumberof cats would be ax and thenumberof dogs bx , for some positive integer x . we are told that ax - bx = 17 - - > x ( a - b ) = 17 . since 17 is a prime number it could be broken into the product of two positive multiples only in one way : x ( a - b ) = 1 * 17 . the a...
a ) 1 : 3 , b ) 1 : 4 , c ) 1 : 5 , d ) 2 : 5 , e ) 68 : 85
e
divide(multiply(17, const_4), add(multiply(17, const_4), 17))
multiply(n0,const_4)|add(n0,#0)|divide(#0,#1)|
other
in 2008 , the profits of company n were 10 percent of revenues . in 2009 , the revenues of company n fell by 20 percent , but profits were 15 percent of revenues . the profits in 2009 were what percent of the profits in 2008 ?
"x = profits r = revenue x / r = 0,1 x = 10 r = 100 2009 : r = 80 x / 80 = 0,15 = 15 / 100 x = 80 * 15 / 100 x = 12 12 / 10 = 1,2 = 120 % , answer c"
a ) 80 % , b ) 105 % , c ) 120 % , d ) 124.2 % , e ) 138 %
c
multiply(divide(multiply(15, subtract(const_1, divide(20, const_100))), 10), const_100)
divide(n3,const_100)|subtract(const_1,#0)|multiply(n4,#1)|divide(#2,n1)|multiply(#3,const_100)|
gain
a hall 36 m long and 15 m broad is to be paved with stones , each measuring 3 dm by 5 dm . the number of stones required is :
"area of the hall = 3600 * 1500 area of each stone = ( 30 * 50 ) therefore , number of stones = ( 3600 * 1500 / 30 * 50 ) = 3600 answer : a"
a ) 3600 , b ) 1800 , c ) 18 , d ) 18000 , e ) 1.8
a
divide(multiply(36, 15), divide(multiply(3, 5), const_100))
multiply(n0,n1)|multiply(n2,n3)|divide(#1,const_100)|divide(#0,#2)|
physics
the length of a rectangular plot is 20 metres more than its breadth . if the cost of fencing the plot @ rs . 26.50 per metre is rs . 6095 , what is the length of the plot in metres ?
"let length of plot = l meters , then breadth = l - 20 meters and perimeter = 2 [ l + l - 20 ] = [ 4 l - 40 ] meters [ 4 l - 40 ] * 26.50 = 6095 [ 4 l - 40 ] = 6095 / 26.50 = 230 4 l = 270 l = 270 / 4 = 67.5 meters . answer : c"
a ) 333 , b ) 200 , c ) 230 , d ) 276 , e ) 1999
c
subtract(divide(divide(6095, 26.50), const_2), multiply(const_2, 20))
divide(n2,n1)|multiply(n0,const_2)|divide(#0,const_2)|subtract(#2,#1)|
physics
jill has 28 gallons of water stored in quart , half - gallon , and one gallon jars . she has equal numbers of each size jar holding the liquid . what is the total number of water filled jars ?
let the number of each size of jar = wthen 1 / 4 w + 1 / 2 w + w = 28 1 3 / 4 w = 28 w = 16 the total number of jars = 3 w = 48 answer : c
a ) 3 , b ) 6 , c ) 48 , d ) 12 , e ) 14
c
multiply(divide(28, add(const_1, add(const_0_25, divide(const_1, const_2)))), const_3)
divide(const_1,const_2)|add(#0,const_0_25)|add(#1,const_1)|divide(n0,#2)|multiply(#3,const_3)|
general
the l . c . m of two numbers is 2310 and their h . c . f is 30 . if one number is 330 the other is
"the other number = l . c . m * h . c . f / given number = 2310 * 30 / 330 = 210 answer is c ."
a ) 330 , b ) 300 , c ) 210 , d ) 250 , e ) 350
c
divide(multiply(30, 2310), 330)
multiply(n0,n1)|divide(#0,n2)|
physics
a certain number when divided by 50 leaves a remainder 25 , what is the remainder if the same no . be divided by 15 ?
"explanation : 50 + 25 = 75 / 15 = 5 ( remainder ) b"
a ) 4 , b ) 5 , c ) 6 , d ) 8 , e ) 9
b
reminder(25, 15)
reminder(n1,n2)|
general
11 friends went to a hotel and decided to pay the bill amount equally . but 10 of them could pay rs . 60 each as a result 11 th has to pay rs . 50 extra than his share . find the amount paid by him .
explanation : average amount paid by 10 persons = rs . 60 increase in average due to rs . 50 paid extra by the 11 th men = rs . 50 / 10 = rs . 5 therefore , average expenditure of 11 friends = rs . 60 + rs . 5 = rs . 65 therefore , amount paid by the 11 th men = rs . 65 + rs . 50 = rs . 115 correct option : c
a ) 110 , b ) 111 , c ) 115 , d ) 123 , e ) none
c
add(50, divide(add(multiply(60, 10), 50), 10))
multiply(n1,n2)|add(n4,#0)|divide(#1,n1)|add(n4,#2)
general
at a certain zoo , the ratio of sea horse to penguins is 5 to 11 . if there are 85 more penguins than sea horses at the zoo , how many sea horses are there ?
5 / 11 = x / x + 85 5 * 85 = 6 x x = 70 d . 70
a ) 24 , b ) 36 , c ) 48 , d ) 70 , e ) 132
d
floor(multiply(divide(85, add(5, const_1)), 5))
add(n0,const_1)|divide(n2,#0)|multiply(n0,#1)|floor(#2)
other
speed of a boat in standing water is 9 kmph and the speed of the stream is 1.5 kmph . a man rows to place at a distance of 105 km and comes back to the starting point . the total time taken by him is :
"sol . speed upstream = 7.5 kmph ; speed downstream = 10.5 kmph . ∴ total time taken = [ 105 / 7.5 + 105 / 10.5 ] hours = 24 hours . answer b"
a ) 12 hours , b ) 24 hours , c ) 36 hours , d ) 48 hours , e ) none
b
add(divide(105, add(9, 1.5)), divide(105, subtract(9, 1.5)))
add(n0,n1)|subtract(n0,n1)|divide(n2,#0)|divide(n2,#1)|add(#2,#3)|
physics
what is the remainder when 7 ^ 700 is divided by 100 ?
"( 7 ^ 700 ) mod 100 = [ 7 ^ ( 2 * 350 ) ] mod 100 = [ 49 ^ 350 ] mod 100 = [ ( 50 - 1 ) ^ 350 ] mod 100 = [ { 350 c 349 } * 50 * ( - 1 ) ^ 349 + 350 c 350 * ( - 1 ) ^ 350 ] mod 100 = [ - 350 * 50 + 1 ] mod 100 = 1 mod 100 so , evidently , the remainder will be 1 . answer : a"
a ) 1 , b ) 2 , c ) 3 , d ) 4 , e ) 5
a
subtract(divide(100, const_2), multiply(7, 7))
divide(n2,const_2)|multiply(n0,n0)|subtract(#0,#1)|
general
a person bought 110 glass bowls at a rate of rs . 10 per bowl . he sold 100 of them at rs . 14 and the remaining broke . what is the percentage gain for a ?
"cp = 110 * 10 = 1100 and sp = 100 * 14 = 1400 gain % = 100 * ( 1400 - 1100 ) / 1100 = 300 / 11 answer : b"
a ) 40 , b ) 300 / 11 , c ) 243 / 7 , d ) 279 / 11 , e ) 279 / 8
b
multiply(divide(subtract(multiply(100, 14), multiply(110, 10)), multiply(110, 10)), const_100)
multiply(n2,n3)|multiply(n0,n1)|subtract(#0,#1)|divide(#2,#1)|multiply(#3,const_100)|
gain
the difference between a number and its two - fifth is 45 . what is the number ?
"explanation : let the number be x . x – ( 2 / 5 ) x = 45 ( 3 / 5 ) x = 45 x = 75 answer : e"
a ) 76 , b ) 56 , c ) 88 , d ) 66 , e ) 75
e
power(add(45, const_4), const_4)
add(n0,const_4)|power(#0,const_4)|
general
the ratio of numbers is 3 : 4 and their h . c . f is 4 . their l . c . m is :
"let the numbers be 3 x and 4 x . then their h . c . f = x . so , x = 4 . so , the numbers are 12 and 16 . l . c . m of 12 and 16 = 48 . answer : d"
a ) 12 , b ) 16 , c ) 24 , d ) 48 , e ) 98
d
lcm(multiply(3, 4), multiply(4, 4))
multiply(n0,n2)|multiply(n1,n2)|lcm(#0,#1)|
other
in the first m games of a team ' s season , the ratio of the team ' s wins to its losses was 3 : 1 . in the subsequent n games , the ratio of the team ´ s wins to losses was 2 : 3 . if m : n = 4 : 5 , what was the ratio of the team ' s wins to its losses for all m + n games ?
"m = 4 / 9 of total games n = 5 / 9 of total games wins = 3 / 4 * 4 / 9 + 2 / 5 * 5 / 9 = 3 / 9 + 2 / 9 = 5 / 9 losses = 1 - 5 / 9 = 4 / 9 the ratio of wins to losses is 5 : 4 . the answer is d ."
a ) 7 : 8 , b ) 9 : 2 , c ) 1 : 2 , d ) 5 : 4 , e ) 3 : 2
d
divide(add(3, 2), add(const_3.0, 1))
add(n0,n2)|add(n3,n1)|divide(#0,#1)|
general
a rainstorm increased the amount of water stored in state j reservoirs from 124 billion gallons to 138 billion gallons . if the storm increased the amount of water in the reservoirs to 82 percent of total capacity , approximately how many billion gallons of water were the reservoirs short of total capacity prior to the...
"since we need to find only an approximate value and the answer choices are quite widespread , then use : 80 % instead of 82 % ( notice that this approximation gives the bigger tank capacity ) ; 140 billion gallons instead of 138 billion gallons ( notice that this approximation also gives the bigger tank capacity ) ; 1...
a ) 9 , b ) 14 , c ) 25 , d ) 30 , e ) 44
e
divide(divide(multiply(138, const_100), 82), const_2)
multiply(n1,const_100)|divide(#0,n2)|divide(#1,const_2)|
general
for what value of x between − 6 and 6 , inclusive , is the value of x ^ 2 − 10 x + 16 the greatest ?
"we can see from the statement that two terms containing x , x ^ 2 will always be positive and - 10 x will be positive if x is - ive . . so the equation will have greatest value if x is - ive , and lower the value of x , greater is the equation . so - 6 will give the greatest value . . ans a"
a ) − 6 , b ) − 2 , c ) 0 , d ) 2 , e ) 6
a
subtract(add(power(negate(6), 2), 16), multiply(10, negate(6)))
negate(n0)|multiply(n3,#0)|power(#0,n2)|add(n4,#2)|subtract(#3,#1)|
general
a sum of money amounts to rs . 9800 after 5 years and rs . 12005 after 8 years at the same rate of simple interest . the rate of interest per annum is :
"explanation : s . i . for 3 years = rs . ( 12005 - 9800 ) = rs . 2205 . s . i . for 5 years = rs . = rs . 3675 principle = rs . ( 9800 - 3675 ) = rs . 6125 hence , rate = = 12 % answer : c ) 12 %"
a ) 22 , b ) 88 , c ) 12 , d ) 73 , e ) 29
c
multiply(divide(subtract(12005, 9800), subtract(multiply(9800, 8), multiply(5, 12005))), const_100)
multiply(n0,n3)|multiply(n1,n2)|subtract(n2,n0)|subtract(#0,#1)|divide(#2,#3)|multiply(#4,const_100)|
gain
how many seconds will a train 110 meters long take to cross a bridge 150 meters long if the speed of the train is 36 kmph ?
"d = 110 + 150 = 260 s = 36 * 5 / 18 = 10 mps t = 260 / 10 = 26 sec e"
a ) 28 sec , b ) 23 sec , c ) 24 sec , d ) 25 sec , e ) 26 sec
e
divide(add(150, 110), multiply(36, const_0_2778))
add(n0,n1)|multiply(n2,const_0_2778)|divide(#0,#1)|
physics
a teacher gave the same test to 3 history classes : a , b , and c . the average ( arithmetic mean ) scores for the 3 classes were 65 , 90 , and 77 , respectively . the ratio of the numbers of students in each class who took the test was 4 to 6 to 5 , respectively . what was the average score for the 3 classes combined ...
ratio is 4 : 6 : 5 , numbers are 4 x , 6 x , 5 x total scores of each class is ( 65 * 4 x + 6 x * 90 + 77 * 5 x ) = 260 x + 540 x + 385 x = 1185 x total number of students = 15 x average = 1185 x / 15 x = 79 e is the answer
a ) 74 , b ) 75 , c ) 76 , d ) 77 , e ) 79
e
divide(add(add(multiply(65, 4), multiply(90, 6)), multiply(77, 5)), add(add(4, 6), 5))
add(n5,n6)|multiply(n2,n5)|multiply(n3,n6)|multiply(n4,n7)|add(#1,#2)|add(n7,#0)|add(#4,#3)|divide(#6,#5)
general
a merchant purchased a jacket for $ 54 and then determined a selling price that equalled the purchase price of the jacket plus a markup that was 40 percent of the selling price . during a sale , the merchant discounted the selling price by 20 percent and sold the jacket . what was the merchant ’ s gross profit on this ...
"actual cost = $ 54 sp = actual cost + mark up = actual cost + 40 % sp = 54 * 100 / 60 on sale sp = 80 / 100 ( 54 * 100 / 60 ) = 72 gross profit = $ 18 answer is e"
a ) $ 0 , b ) $ 3 , c ) $ 4 , d ) $ 12 , e ) $ 18
e
subtract(multiply(divide(54, subtract(const_1, divide(40, const_100))), subtract(const_1, divide(20, const_100))), 54)
divide(n1,const_100)|divide(n2,const_100)|subtract(const_1,#0)|subtract(const_1,#1)|divide(n0,#2)|multiply(#4,#3)|subtract(#5,n0)|
gain
a distributor sells a product through an online store , which take a commission of 20 % of the price set by the distributor . the distributor obtains the product from a producer at the price of $ 19 per item . what is the price that the buyer observers online if the distributor wants to maintain a 20 % profit on the co...
"let x be the price that buyers see online . the distributor wants to receive 1.2 ( original price ) which should be 80 % of x . 1.2 ( 19 ) = 0.8 x x = 1.2 ( 19 ) / 0.8 = 1.5 ( 19 ) = $ 28.50 the answer is b ."
a ) $ 27.50 , b ) $ 28.50 , c ) $ 29.50 , d ) $ 30.50 , e ) $ 31.50
b
divide(add(multiply(divide(20, const_100), 19), 19), divide(subtract(const_100, 20), const_100))
divide(n0,const_100)|subtract(const_100,n0)|divide(#1,const_100)|multiply(n1,#0)|add(n1,#3)|divide(#4,#2)|
gain
three pipes of same capacity can fill a tank in 12 hours . if there are only two pipes of same capacity , the tank can be filled in ?
"the part of the tank filled by three pipes in one hour = 1 / 12 = > the part of the tank filled by two pipes in 1 hour = 2 / 3 * 1 / 12 = 1 / 18 . the tank can be filled in 18 hours . answer : a"
a ) 18 , b ) 8 , c ) 12 , d ) 6 , e ) 4
a
inverse(multiply(divide(const_2, const_3), divide(const_1, 12)))
divide(const_2,const_3)|divide(const_1,n0)|multiply(#0,#1)|inverse(#2)|
physics
what is the least number to be subtracted from 800 to make it a perfect square ?
"the numbers less than 800 and are squares of certain number is 784 . the least number that should be subtracted from 800 to make it perfect square = 800 - 784 = 16 . answer : b"
a ) 1 , b ) 16 , c ) 20 , d ) 71 , e ) 60
b
subtract(multiply(const_100, add(const_10, multiply(const_3, const_2))), 800)
multiply(const_2,const_3)|add(#0,const_10)|multiply(#1,const_100)|subtract(#2,n0)|
general
a train crosses a platform of 110 m in 15 sec , same train crosses another platform of length 250 m in 20 sec . then find the length of the train ?
"length of the train be â € ˜ x â € ™ x + 110 / 15 = x + 250 / 20 4 x + 440 = 3 x + 750 x = 310 m answer : d"
a ) 150 , b ) 88 , c ) 77 , d ) 310 , e ) 52
d
subtract(multiply(250, divide(15, divide(15, const_3))), multiply(110, divide(20, divide(15, const_3))))
divide(n1,const_3)|divide(n1,#0)|divide(n3,#0)|multiply(n2,#1)|multiply(n0,#2)|subtract(#3,#4)|
physics
bucket p has thrice the capacity as bucket q . it takes 80 turns for bucket p to fill the empty drum . how many turns it will take for both the buckets p and q , having each turn together to fill the empty drum ?
"explanation : let capacity of q = 1 litre . then , capacity of p = 3 litre . given that it takes 80 turns for bucket p to fill the empty drum . = > capacity of the drum = 80 × 3 = 240 litre . number of turns required if both p and q are used having each turn together 240 / 3 + 1 = 60 litre . answer : option c"
a ) 30 , b ) 45 , c ) 60 , d ) 80 , e ) 100
c
divide(const_1, add(divide(const_1, 80), divide(const_1, multiply(80, const_3))))
divide(const_1,n0)|multiply(n0,const_3)|divide(const_1,#1)|add(#0,#2)|divide(const_1,#3)|
other
a person travels equal distances with speeds of 3 km / hr , 4 km / hr and 5 km / hr and takes a total time of 47 minutes . the total distance ( in km ) is :
"sol . let the total distance be 3 x km . then , x / 3 + x / 4 + x / 5 = 47 / 60 ⇔ 47 x / 60 = 47 / 60 ⇔ x = 1 . ∴ total distance = ( 3 * 1 ) km = 3 km . answer c"
a ) 1 , b ) 2 , c ) 3 , d ) 4 , e ) 5
c
multiply(multiply(divide(divide(47, const_60), add(add(divide(const_1, 3), divide(const_1, 4)), divide(const_1, 5))), const_3), const_1000)
divide(n3,const_60)|divide(const_1,n0)|divide(const_1,n1)|divide(const_1,n2)|add(#1,#2)|add(#4,#3)|divide(#0,#5)|multiply(#6,const_3)|multiply(#7,const_1000)|
physics
weights of two friends ram and shyam are in the ratio 7 : 5 . if ram ' s weight is increased by 10 % and total weight of ram and shyam become 82.8 kg , with an increases of 15 % . by what percent did the weight of shyam has to be increased ?
"solution : given ratio of ram and shayam ' s weight = 7 : 5 hence , ( x - 15 ) / ( 15 - 10 ) = 7 / 5 or , x = 22 % . answer : option c"
a ) 19 % , b ) 10 % , c ) 22 % , d ) 16 % , e ) none
c
add(15, multiply(subtract(15, 10), divide(7, 5)))
divide(n0,n1)|subtract(n4,n2)|multiply(#0,#1)|add(n4,#2)|
gain
in town x , 90 percent of the population are employed , and 20 percent of the population are employed males . what percent of the employed people in town x are females ?
"total employed people 90 % , out of which 20 are employed males , hence 70 % are employed females . ( employed females ) / ( total employed people ) = 70 / 90 = 7 / 9 = 77 % answer : c ."
a ) 16 % , b ) 66 % , c ) 77 % , d ) 88 % , e ) 52 %
c
multiply(divide(subtract(90, 20), 90), const_100)
subtract(n0,n1)|divide(#0,n0)|multiply(#1,const_100)|
gain
the ages of two persons differ by 16 years . 6 years ago , the elder one was 3 times as old as the younger one . what are their present ages of the elder person ?
let present age of the elder person = x and present age of the younger person = x − 16 ( x − 6 ) = 3 ( x − 16 − 6 ) x − 6 = 3 x − 66 2 x = 60 x = 60 / 2 = 30 answer : option c
a ) 10 , b ) 20 , c ) 30 , d ) 40 , e ) 50
c
add(divide(add(multiply(3, 6), subtract(16, 6)), const_2), 16)
multiply(n1,n2)|subtract(n0,n1)|add(#0,#1)|divide(#2,const_2)|add(n0,#3)
general
how many positive integers less than 90 are multiples of 6 but not multiples of 9 ?
"the lcm of 6 and 9 is 18 . if x < 90 and x is divisible by 6 not by 9 - - > x is not divisible by 18 . from 1 - - > 90 , we have 5 numbers which is divisible by 18 : 18 , 36 , 54 , 72 , 90 . from 1 - - > 90 , we have ( 90 - 6 ) / 6 + 1 = 15 numbers divisible by 6 . therefore , our answer is 15 - 5 = 10 numbers . d"
a ) 4 , b ) 6 , c ) 8 , d ) 10 , e ) 12
d
divide(factorial(subtract(add(const_4, 6), const_1)), multiply(factorial(6), 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
two numbers are in the ratio of 6 : 8 . if 10 is subtracted from each , the new numbers are in the ratio 16 : 32 . find the smaller number .
"explanation : let the number be 6 x and 8 x . then , ( 6 x – 10 ) / ( 8 x – 10 ) = 1 / 2 2 ( 6 x – 10 ) = ( 8 x – 10 ) 12 x – 20 = 8 x – 10 4 x = 10 x = 2.5 the smaller number = ( 6 x 2.5 ) = 15 answer d"
a ) 22 , b ) 12 , c ) 38 , d ) 15 , e ) 17
d
subtract(multiply(multiply(subtract(multiply(32, 10), multiply(16, 10)), 6), divide(8, 6)), multiply(subtract(multiply(32, 10), multiply(16, 10)), 6))
divide(n1,n0)|multiply(n2,n4)|multiply(n2,n3)|subtract(#1,#2)|multiply(n0,#3)|multiply(#0,#4)|subtract(#5,#4)|
other
a cistern 7 m long and 5 m wide contains water up to a breadth of 1 m 40 cm . find the total area of the wet surface .
"explanation : area of the wet surface = 2 [ lb + bh + hl ] - lb = 2 [ bh + hl ] + lb = 2 [ ( 5 * 1.40 + 7 * 1.40 ) ] + 7 * 5 = 69 m square option a"
a ) 69 m sqaure , b ) 49 m sqaure , c ) 52 m sqaure , d ) 64 m sqaure , e ) none of these
a
add(multiply(const_2, add(multiply(add(divide(40, const_100), 1), 5), multiply(add(divide(40, const_100), 1), 7))), multiply(5, 7))
divide(n3,const_100)|multiply(n0,n1)|add(n2,#0)|multiply(n1,#2)|multiply(n0,#2)|add(#3,#4)|multiply(#5,const_2)|add(#6,#1)|
physics
in a mixture of 45 litres the ratio of milk to water is 4 : 1 . additional 9 litres of water is added to the mixture . find the ratio of milk to water in the resulting mixture .
"given that milk / water = 4 x / x and 4 x + x = 45 - - > x = 9 . thus milk = 4 x = 36 liters and water = x = 9 liters . new ratio = 36 / ( 9 + 9 ) = 36 / 18 = 2 / 1 . answer : a ."
a ) 2 / 1 , b ) 4 / 1 , c ) 2 / 3 , d ) 3 / 4 , e ) 3 / 2
a
divide(subtract(45, divide(45, add(4, 1))), add(divide(45, add(4, 1)), 9))
add(n1,n2)|divide(n0,#0)|add(n3,#1)|subtract(n0,#1)|divide(#3,#2)|
general
find the area of a rhombus one side of which measures 20 cm and one diagonal is 27 cm .
"explanation : let other diagonal = 2 x cm . since diagonals of a rhombus bisect each other at right angles , we have : ( 20 ) 2 = ( 12 ) 2 + ( x ) 2 = > x = √ ( 20 ) 2 – ( 12 ) 2 = √ 256 = 16 cm . _ i so , other diagonal = 32 cm . area of rhombus = ( 1 / 2 ) x ( product of diagonals ) = ( 1 / 2 × 27 x 32 ) cm 2 = 432 ...
a ) 600 cm 2 , b ) 500 cm 2 , c ) 400 cm 2 , d ) 432 cm 2 , e ) 100 cm 2
d
add(multiply(multiply(divide(const_1, const_2), 27), sqrt(subtract(multiply(multiply(20, 20), const_4), multiply(27, 27)))), 27)
divide(const_1,const_2)|multiply(n0,n0)|multiply(n1,n1)|multiply(n1,#0)|multiply(#1,const_4)|subtract(#4,#2)|sqrt(#5)|multiply(#3,#6)|add(n1,#7)|
geometry
on dividing a number by 56 , we get 28 as remainder . on dividing the same number by 8 , what will be the remainder ?
"number = 56 x + 28 ( ∵ since the number gives 28 as remainder on dividing by 56 ) = ( 7 × 8 × x ) + ( 3 × 8 ) + 4 hence , if the number is divided by 8 , we will get 4 as remainder . answer : c"
a ) 2 , b ) 3 , c ) 4 , d ) 5 , e ) 6
c
multiply(subtract(divide(power(28, const_2), 56), floor(divide(power(28, const_2), 56))), 56)
power(n1,const_2)|divide(#0,n0)|floor(#1)|subtract(#1,#2)|multiply(n0,#3)|
general
a man sells an article at a profit of 25 % . if he had bought it at 20 % less and sold it for rs . 10.50 less , he would have gained 30 % . find the cost of the article .
let c . p = 100 gain = 25 % s . p = 125 supposed c . p = 80 gain = 30 % s . p = ( 130 * 80 ) / 100 = 104 diff = ( 125 - 104 ) = 21 diff 21 when c . p = 100 then diff 10.50 when c . p = ( 100 * 10.50 ) / 21 = 50 answer : c
a ) 30 , b ) 40 , c ) 50 , d ) 60 , e ) 70
c
divide(multiply(10.5, const_100), subtract(add(25, const_100), divide(multiply(add(30, const_100), subtract(const_100, 20)), const_100)))
add(n0,const_100)|add(n3,const_100)|multiply(n2,const_100)|subtract(const_100,n1)|multiply(#1,#3)|divide(#4,const_100)|subtract(#0,#5)|divide(#2,#6)
gain
how many three - element subsets of { 5 , 6,7 , 8,9 } are there that do not contain the pair of elements 6 and 9 ?
"required subsets are = { 5 , 6,7 } , { 5 , 7,8 } , { 5 , 8,9 } , { 6 , 7,8 } , { 7 , 8,9 } = 5 answer : e"
a ) 1 , b ) 2 , c ) 3 , d ) 4 , e ) 5
e
subtract(6, const_4)
subtract(n3,const_4)|
general
if a lends rs . 1500 to b at 10 % per annum and b lends the same sum to c at 11.5 % per annum then the gain of b in a period of 3 years is ?
"( 1500 * 1.5 * 3 ) / 100 = > 67.5 answer : d"
a ) 112.5 , b ) 122.5 , c ) 132.5 , d ) 67.5 , e ) 212.5
d
subtract(divide(multiply(multiply(1500, 11.5), 3), const_100), divide(multiply(multiply(1500, 10), 3), const_100))
multiply(n0,n2)|multiply(n0,n1)|multiply(#0,n3)|multiply(n3,#1)|divide(#2,const_100)|divide(#3,const_100)|subtract(#4,#5)|
gain
a man sitting in a train which is traveling at 45 kmph observes that a goods train , traveling in opposite direction , takes 8 seconds to pass him . if the goods train is 340 m long , find its speed
"explanation : relative speed = 340 / 8 m / sec = ( ( 340 / 8 ) × ( 18 / 5 ) ) kmph = 153 kmph . speed of goods train = ( 153 - 45 ) kmph = 108 kmph answer : option c"
a ) 102 kmph , b ) 106 kmph , c ) 108 kmph , d ) 62 kmph , e ) 72 kmph
c
subtract(multiply(divide(340, 8), const_3_6), 45)
divide(n2,n1)|multiply(#0,const_3_6)|subtract(#1,n0)|
physics
if x and y are both odd prime numbers and x < y , how many distinct positive integer q factors does 2 xy have ?
since 2 xy prime q factors are x ^ 1 * y ^ 1 * 2 ^ 1 , its total number or factors must be ( 1 + 1 ) ( 1 + 1 ) ( 1 + 1 ) = 2 ^ 3 = 8 . thus , i think d would be the correct answer .
a ) 3 , b ) 4 , c ) 6 , d ) 8 , e ) 12
d
multiply(multiply(2, add(const_1, const_1)), add(const_1, const_1))
add(const_1,const_1)|multiply(n0,#0)|multiply(#0,#1)|
other
what is the sum of all possible solutions to | x - 5 | ^ 2 + | x - 5 | = 20 ?
"denote | x - 5 | as y : y ^ 2 + y = 20 - - > y = - 5 or y = 4 . discard the first solution since y = | x - 5 | , so it ' s an absolute value and thus can not be negative . y = | x - 5 | = 4 - - > x = 9 or x = - 1 . the sum = 10 answer : d ."
a ) - 1 , b ) 6 , c ) 7 , d ) 10 , e ) 14
d
add(add(const_4, 5), subtract(5, const_4))
add(n0,const_4)|subtract(n0,const_4)|add(#0,#1)|
general
how many integers k greater than 100 and less than 1100 are there such that if the hundreds and the unit digits of k are reversed , the resulting integer is k + 99 ?
"not sure if this is the shortest . . but this is how i did this there are 9 sets of integers with hundreds and units digits exchanged that satisfies k + 99 . 1 . 102 | 201 ( satisfies k + 99 , where k = 102 ) 2 . 203 | 302 ( satisfies k + 99 , where k = 203 ) 3 . . . . 4 . . . . 5 . . . . 6 . . . . 7 . 708 | 807 8 . 8...
a ) 50 , b ) 60 , c ) 70 , d ) 80 , e ) 90
e
multiply(const_10, subtract(const_10, const_2))
subtract(const_10,const_2)|multiply(#0,const_10)|
general