options
stringlengths
37
300
correct
stringclasses
5 values
annotated_formula
stringlengths
7
727
problem
stringlengths
5
967
rationale
stringlengths
1
2.74k
program
stringlengths
10
646
a ) 5 / 10 , b ) 9 / 10 , c ) 7 / 10 , d ) 6 / 10 , e ) 4 / 10
c
subtract(const_1, multiply(add(divide(const_1, 10), divide(const_1, 20)), 2))
p is able to do a piece of work in 20 days and q can do the same work in 10 days . if they can work together for 2 days , what is the fraction of work left ?
"explanation : amount of work p can do in 1 day = 1 / 20 amount of work q can do in 1 day = 1 / 10 amount of work p and q can do in 1 day = 1 / 20 + 1 / 10 = 3 / 20 amount of work p and q can together do in 2 days = 2 Γ— ( 3 / 20 ) = 3 / 10 fraction of work left = 1 – 3 / 10 = 7 / 10 answer : option c"
a = 1 / 10 b = 1 / 20 c = a + b d = c * 2 e = 1 - d
a ) 2 , b ) 3 , c ) 4 , d ) 5 , e ) 6
c
divide(subtract(70, multiply(5, 2)), add(10, 5))
carina has 70 ounces of coffee divided into 5 - and 10 - ounce packages . if she has 2 more 5 - ounce packages than 10 - ounce packages , how many 10 - ounce packages does she have ?
"lets say 5 and 10 ounce packages be x and y respectively . given that , 5 x + 10 y = 70 and x = y + 2 . what is the value of y . substituting the x in first equation , 5 y + 10 + 10 y = 70 - > y = 60 / 15 . = 4 c"
a = 5 * 2 b = 70 - a c = 10 + 5 d = b / c
a ) 33 kg , b ) 31 kg , c ) 32 kg , d ) 36 kg , e ) 35 kg
e
subtract(add(multiply(42, const_2), multiply(43, const_2)), multiply(45, const_3))
the average weight of a , b and c is 45 kg . if the average weight of a and b be 42 kg and that of b and c be 43 kg , then the weight of b is :
"let a , b , c represent their respective weights . then , we have : a + b + c = ( 45 x 3 ) = 135 . . . . ( i ) a + b = ( 42 x 2 ) = 84 . . . . ( ii ) b + c = ( 43 x 2 ) = 86 . . . . ( iii ) adding ( ii ) and ( iii ) , we get : a + 2 b + c = 170 . . . . ( iv ) subtracting ( i ) from ( iv ) , we get : b = 35 b ' s weight = 35 kg . e"
a = 42 * 2 b = 43 * 2 c = a + b d = 45 * 3 e = c - d
a ) 51 , b ) 45 , c ) 65 , d ) 78 , e ) 64
a
add(40, 11)
john found that the average of 15 numbers is 40 . if 11 is added to each number then the mean of number is ?
"( x + x 1 + . . . x 14 ) / 15 = 40 51 option a"
a = 40 + 11
a ) 3 , b ) 6.5 , c ) 5.5 , d ) 4 , e ) 3.75
e
divide(subtract(divide(100, 8), divide(75, 15)), const_2)
a boat goes 100 km downstream in 8 hours , and 75 km upstream in 15 hours . the speed of the stream is ?
"100 - - - 10 ds = 12.5 ? - - - - 1 75 - - - - 15 us = 5 ? - - - - - 1 s = ( 12.5 - 5 ) / 2 = 3.75 kmph . answer : e"
a = 100 / 8 b = 75 / 15 c = a - b d = c / 2
a ) 884 , b ) 890 , c ) 892 , d ) 910 , e ) 945
a
subtract(1000, subtract(add(divide(1000, 11), divide(1000, 30)), divide(1000, multiply(11, 30))))
what is the number of integers from 1 to 1000 ( inclusive ) that are divisible by neither 11 nor by 30 ?
"normally , i would use the method used by bunuel . it ' s the most accurate . but if you are looking for a speedy solution , you can use another method which will sometimes give you an estimate . looking at the options ( most of them are spread out ) , i wont mind trying it . ( mind you , the method is accurate here since the numbers start from 1 . ) in 1000 consecutive numbers , number of multiples of 11 = 1000 / 11 = 90 ( ignore decimals ) in 1000 consecutive numbers , number of multiples of 35 = 1000 / 35 = 28 number of multiples of 11 * 35 i . e . 385 = 1000 / 385 = 2 number of integers from 1 to 1000 that are divisible by neither 11 nor by 35 = 1000 - ( 90 + 28 - 2 ) { using the concept of sets here ) = 884 think : why did i say the method is approximate in some cases ? think what happens if the given range is 11 to 1010 both inclusive ( again 1000 numbers ) what is the number of multiples in this case ? a"
a = 1000 / 11 b = 1000 / 30 c = a + b d = 11 * 30 e = 1000 / d f = c - e g = 1000 - f
a ) 288 , b ) 564 , c ) 877 , d ) 278 , e ) 178
b
add(multiply(divide(60, subtract(21, 26)), 26), multiply(divide(60, subtract(21, 26)), 21))
two passenger trains start at the same hour in the day from two different stations and move towards each other at the rate of 26 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 = 26 + 21 = 47 t = 12 d = 47 * 12 = 564 answer : b"
a = 21 - 26 b = 60 / a c = b * 26 d = 21 - 26 e = 60 / d f = e * 21 g = c + f
a ) 5 , b ) 10 , c ) 11 , d ) 20 , e ) 30
b
divide(multiply(25268, 11), 25268)
what is the smallest no . which must be added to 25268 so as to obtain a sum which is divisible by 11 ?
"for divisibility by 11 , the difference of sums of digits at even and odd places must be either zero or divisible by 11 . for 25268 , difference = ( 2 + 2 + 8 ) - ( 5 + 6 ) = 12 - 11 = 1 . the units digit is at odd place . so we add 10 to the number = > 25268 + 10 = 25278 now , ( 2 + 2 + 8 ) - ( 5 + 7 ) = 12 - 12 = 0 = > 25268 is also divisible by 11 b"
a = 25268 * 11 b = a / 25268
a ) 22 sec , b ) 16 sec , c ) 17 sec , d ) 39 sec , e ) 12 sec
d
multiply(divide(455, multiply(63, const_1000)), const_3600)
a train 455 m long , running with a speed of 63 km / hr will pass a tree in ?
"speed = 63 * 5 / 18 = 35 / 2 m / sec time taken = 455 * 2 / 35 = 39 sec answer : d"
a = 63 * 1000 b = 455 / a c = b * 3600
a ) 28 % , b ) 40 % , c ) 64.8 % , d ) 76.5 % , e ) 72 %
d
add(multiply(divide(divide(15, const_100), subtract(1, divide(1, 10))), const_100), 2)
the price of an item is discounted 10 percent on day 1 of a sale . on day 2 , the item is discounted another 10 percent , and on day 3 , it is discounted an additional 15 percent . the price of the item on day 3 is what percentage of the sale price on day 1 ?
"original price = 100 day 1 discount = 10 % , price = 100 - 10 = 90 day 2 discount = 10 % , price = 90 - 9 = 81 day 3 discount = 15 % , price = 81 - 12.15 = 68.85 which is 68.85 / 90 * 100 of the sale price on day 1 = ~ 76.5 % answer d"
a = 15 / 100 b = 1 / 10 c = 1 - b d = a / c e = d * 100 f = e + 2
a ) 520 , b ) 288 , c ) 820 , d ) 740 , e ) 720
b
divide(divide(multiply(120, 4), add(const_1, divide(const_2, const_3))), const_2)
an aeroplane covers a certain distance at a speed of 120 kmph in 4 hours . to cover the same distance in 1 2 / 3 hours , it must travel at a speed of :
"distance = ( 240 x 5 ) = 480 km . speed = distance / time speed = 480 / ( 5 / 3 ) km / hr . [ we can write 1 2 / 3 hours as 5 / 3 hours ] required speed = ( 480 x 3 / 5 ) km / hr = 288 km / hr answer b ) 288 km / hr"
a = 120 * 4 b = 2 / 3 c = 1 + b d = a / c e = d / 2
a ) 33 , b ) 38 , c ) 27 , d ) 40 , e ) 48
c
subtract(subtract(add(3, multiply(3, subtract(subtract(add(multiply(const_2, 5), 10), 5), 3))), const_10), const_1)
the present age of a father is 3 years more than 3 times the age of his son . 5 years hence , father ' s age will be 10 years more than twice the age of the son . find the present age of the father .
if the present age be x years . father ' s will be ( 3 x + 3 ) years . . so , ( 3 x + 3 + 5 ) = 2 ( x + 3 ) + 10 or , x = 8 so the fathers present age = ( 3 x + 3 ) = ( 3 * 8 + 3 ) years = 27 years . . answer : option c
a = 2 * 5 b = a + 10 c = b - 5 d = c - 3 e = 3 * d f = 3 + e g = f - 10 h = g - 1
a ) 100 , b ) 360 , c ) 120 , d ) 200 , e ) 150
b
multiply(12, 20)
the h . c . f . of two numbers is 12 and their l . c . m . is 600 . if one of the number is 20 , find the other ?
"other number = 12 * 600 / 20 = 360 answer is b"
a = 12 * 20
a ) 632 , b ) 732 , c ) 832 , d ) 850 , e ) 902
b
add(4, reminder(4, 12))
what is the next no . 4 12 84
"3 ^ 0 + 3 = 4 3 ^ 2 + 3 = 12 3 ^ 4 + 3 = 84 3 ^ 6 + 3 = 732 answer : b"
a = 4 + reminder
a ) 12 , b ) 13 , c ) 14 , d ) 15 , e ) 16
c
subtract(add(multiply(11, const_2), 3), add(2, 9))
x and y are positive integers . when x is divided by 9 , the remainder is 2 , and when x is divided by 7 , the remainder is 4 . when y is divided by 11 , the remainder is 3 , and when y is divided by 13 , the remainder is 12 . what is the least possible value of y - x ?
"when x is divided by 9 , the remainder is 2 : so , the possible values of x are : 2 , 11 , 21 , 29 , etc . when x is divided by 7 , the remainder is 4 : so , the possible values of x are : 4 , 11,18 , . . . stop . since both lists include 11 , the smallest possible value of x is 11 . when y is divided by 11 , the remainder is 3 : so , the possible values of y are : 3 , 14 , 25 , etc . when y is divided by 13 , the remainder is 12 : so , the possible values of y are : 12 , 25 , . . . stop . since both lists include 25 , the smallest possible value of y is 25 since the smallest possible values of x and y are 11 and 25 respectively , the smallest possible value of y - x is 14 . so , c is the correct answer to the original question ."
a = 11 * 2 b = a + 3 c = 2 + 9 d = b - c
a ) $ 1.40 , b ) $ 2.40 , c ) $ 3.315 , d ) $ 4.40 , e ) $ 5.40
c
multiply(subtract(const_1, multiply(divide(add(const_100, 22), const_100), divide(const_1, const_2))), 8.50)
at joes steakhouse the hourly wage for a chef is 22 % greater than that of a dishwasher , and the hourly wage of a dishwasher is half as much as the hourly wage of a manager . if a managers wage is $ 8.50 per hour , how much less than a manager does a chef earn each hour ?
"manager wages per hour = $ 8.50 dishwasher wages per hour = half of manager ' s wages . = 1 / 2 ( $ 8.50 ) = = > $ 4.25 chef wages per hour = 22 % greater than dishwasher wages - - > 22 % of $ 4.25 = ( 22 * ( $ 4.25 ) ) / 100 - - > ( $ 93.5 ) / 100 - - > $ 0.935 therefore , chef wages per hour = $ 4.25 + $ 0.935 = = > $ 5.185 difference of wages between manager and chef = $ 8.50 - $ 5.185 = = > $ 3.315 answer : c"
a = 100 + 22 b = a / 100 c = 1 / 2 d = b * c e = 1 - d f = e * 8
a ) $ 1250 , b ) $ 700 , c ) $ 1350 , d ) $ 900 , e ) $ 1000
b
multiply(subtract(10000, 2000), multiply(subtract(const_1, divide(const_1, 10)), divide(const_1, 10)))
if xerox paper costs 5 cents a sheet and a buyer gets 10 % discount on all xerox paper one buys after the first 2000 papers and 20 % discount after first 10000 papers , how much will it cost to buy 15000 sheets of xerox paper ?
30 sec approach - solve it using approximation 15000 sheet at full price , 5 cent = 750 15000 sheet at max discount price , 4 cent = 600 your ans got to be between these two . ans b it is .
a = 10000 - 2000 b = 1 / 10 c = 1 - b d = 1 / 10 e = c * d f = a * e
a ) 108 , b ) 80 , c ) 128 , d ) 135 , e ) 143
b
multiply(divide(subtract(18, divide(36, 18)), divide(36, 18)), add(divide(subtract(18, divide(36, 18)), divide(36, 18)), divide(36, 18)))
if the sum of two positive integers is 18 and the difference of their squares is 36 , what is the product of the two integers ?
"let the 2 positive numbers x and y x + y = 18 - - 1 x ^ 2 - y ^ 2 = 36 = > ( x + y ) ( x - y ) = 36 - - 2 using equation 1 in 2 , we get = > x - y = 2 - - 3 solving equation 1 and 3 , we get x = 10 y = 8 product = 10 * 8 = 80 answer b"
a = 36 / 18 b = 18 - a c = 36 / 18 d = b / c e = 36 / 18 f = 18 - e g = 36 / 18 h = f / g i = 36 / 18 j = h + i k = d * j
a ) 110 , b ) 120 , c ) 186 , d ) 140 , e ) 150
c
divide(add(42, 23), divide(35, const_100))
a candidate appearing for an examination has to secure 35 % marks to pass paper i . but he secured only 42 marks and failed by 23 marks . what is the maximum mark for paper i ?
"he secured 42 marks nd fail by 23 marks so total marks for pass the examinatn = 65 let toal marks x x * 35 / 100 = 65 x = 186 answer : c"
a = 42 + 23 b = 35 / 100 c = a / b
a ) 13 , b ) 4 , c ) 5 , d ) 6 , e ) 7
b
subtract(subtract(divide(divide(50, const_2), const_2), const_10), const_10)
how many odd integers from 1 to 50 ( both inclusive ) have odd number of factors ?
"integers having odd number of factors will be perfect squares . odd numbers will have odd perfect squares . thus , the possible values for the perfect squares are : 1,9 , 25,49 and the corresponding integers are 1,3 , 5,7 ( more than 3 ) . thus b is the correct answer ."
a = 50 / 2 b = a / 2 c = b - 10 d = c - 10
a ) 55 , b ) 56 , c ) 57 , d ) 52 , e ) none of these
d
divide(rectangle_perimeter(90, 40), 5)
a rectangular plot measuring 90 metres by 40 metres is to be enclosed by wire fencing . if the poles of the fence are kept 5 metres apart , how many poles will be needed ?
"solution perimeter of the plot = 2 ( 90 + 40 ) = 260 m . ∴ number of poles = [ 260 / 5 ] = 52 m answer d"
a = rectangle_perimeter / (
a ) - 6 , b ) 1 , c ) - 2 , d ) - 3 , e ) 4
a
multiply(subtract(2, const_4), const_3)
find the value for x from below equation : x / 3 = - 2 ?
1 . multiply both sides by 3 : x * 3 / 3 = - 2 / 3 2 . simplify both sides : x = - 6 a
a = 2 - 4 b = a * 3
a ) 2 , b ) 4 , c ) 6 , d ) 8 , e ) 10
c
multiply(subtract(const_1, divide(4, 12)), 9)
dan can do a job alone in 12 hours . annie , working alone , can do the same job in just 9 hours . if dan works alone for 4 hours and then stops , how many hours will it take annie , working alone , to complete the job ?
"dan can complete 1 / 12 of the job per hour . in 4 hours , dan completes 4 ( 1 / 12 ) = 1 / 3 of the job . annie can complete 1 / 9 of the job per hour . to complete the job , annie will take 2 / 3 / 1 / 9 = 6 hours . the answer is c ."
a = 4 / 12 b = 1 - a c = b * 9
a ) 288 , b ) 48 , c ) 72 , d ) 972 , e ) 964
d
multiply(divide(const_4, 3), power(3, 3))
the measurement of a rectangular box with lid is 25 cmx 18 cmx 18 cm . find the volume of the largest sphere that can be inscribed in the box ( in terms of Ο€ cm 3 ) . ( hint : the lowest measure of rectangular box represents the diameter of the largest sphere )
"d = 18 , r = 9 ; volume of the largest sphere = 4 / 3 Ο€ r 3 = 4 / 3 * Ο€ * 9 * 9 * 9 = 972 Ο€ cm 3 answer : d"
a = 4 / 3 b = 3 ** 3 c = a * b
a ) 11 / 30 , b ) 31 / 60 , c ) 41 / 80 , d ) 51 / 120 , e ) 71 / 180
e
subtract(add(divide(5, 4), subtract(const_1, divide(const_3.0, 4))), divide(9, 5))
the probability that a computer company will get a computer hardware contract is 3 / 4 and the probability that it will not get a software contract is 5 / 9 . if the probability of getting at least one contract is 4 / 5 , what is the probability that it will get both the contracts ?
"let , a ≑ event of getting hardware contract b ≑ event of getting software contract ab ≑ event of getting both hardware and software contract . p ( a ) = 3 / 4 , p ( ~ b ) = 5 / 9 = > p ( b ) = 1 - ( 5 / 9 ) = 4 / 9 . a and b are not mutually exclusive events but independent events . so , p ( at least one of a and b ) = p ( a ) + p ( b ) - p ( ab ) . = > 4 / 5 = ( 3 / 4 ) + ( 4 / 9 ) - p ( ab ) . = > p ( ab ) = 71 / 180 . hence , the required probability is 71 / 180 . the answer is e ."
a = 5 / 4 b = 3 / 0 c = 1 - b d = a + c e = 9 / 5 f = d - e
a ) 3 minutes , b ) 4 minutes , c ) 4.2 minutes , d ) 6 minutes , e ) 12 minutes
c
divide(multiply(3, 10), add(speed(10, 10), speed(multiply(3, 10), 5)))
working alone at its constant rate , machine a produces x boxes in 10 minutes and working alone at its constant rate , machine b produces 3 x boxes in 5 minutes . how many minutes does it take machines a and b , working simultaneously at their respective constant rates , to produce 3 x boxes ?
"rate = work / time given rate of machine a = x / 10 min machine b produces 3 x boxes in 5 min hence , machine b produces 4 x boxes in 10 min . rate of machine b = 6 x / 10 we need tofind the combined time that machines a and b , working simultaneouslytakeat their respective constant rates let ' s first find the combined rate of machine a and b rate of machine a = x / 10 min + rate of machine b = 6 x / 10 = 7 x / 10 now combine time = combine work needs to be done / combine rate = 3 x / 7 x * 10 = 4.2 min ans : c"
a = 3 * 10 b = speed + ( c = 3 * 10 d = a / b
a ) 60 , b ) 120 , c ) 130 , d ) 140 , e ) 150
a
divide(add(102, 138), 4)
a student chose a number , multiplied it by 4 , then subtracted 138 from the result and got 102 . what was the number he chose ?
solution : let xx be the number he chose , then 4 β‹… x βˆ’ 138 = 102 4 x = 240 x = 60 answer a
a = 102 + 138 b = a / 4
a ) 1 kmph , b ) 4 kmph , c ) 3 kmph , d ) 2 kmph , e ) 1.9 kmph
b
divide(subtract(12, 4), const_2)
what is the speed of the stream if a canoe rows upstream at 4 km / hr and downstream at 12 km / hr
"sol . speed of stream = 1 / 2 ( 12 - 4 ) kmph = 4 kmph . answer b"
a = 12 - 4 b = a / 2
a ) 2 pm , b ) 9 pm , c ) 3 pm , d ) 8 pm , e ) 6 pm
c
subtract(multiply(3, const_12), divide(multiply(3, const_12), add(divide(3, 5), const_1)))
when asked what the time is , a person answered that the amount of time left is 3 / 5 of the time already completed . what is the time .
"a day has 24 hrs . assume x hours have passed . remaining time is ( 24 - x ) 24 βˆ’ x = 3 / 5 x β‡’ x = 15 time is 3 pm answer : c"
a = 3 * 12 b = 3 * 12 c = 3 / 5 d = c + 1 e = b / d f = a - e
a ) 6 min , b ) 8 min , c ) 7 min , d ) 9 min , e ) 1 min
d
divide(divide(const_4, add(const_2, const_3)), subtract(inverse(6), inverse(10)))
a water tank is three - fifths full . pipe a can fill a tank in 10 minutes and pipe b can empty it in 6 minutes . if both the pipes are open , how long will it take to empty or fill the tank completely ?
"the combined rate of filling / emptying the tank = 1 / 10 - 1 / 6 = - 1 / 15 since the rate is negative , the tank will be emptied . a full tank would take 15 minutes to empty . since the tank is only three - fifths full , the time is ( 3 / 5 ) * 15 = 9 minutes the answer is d ."
a = 2 + 3 b = 4 / a c = 1/(6) d = 1/(10) e = c - d f = b / e
a ) 19 : 1 , b ) 19 : 4 , c ) 19 : 8 , d ) 38 : 10 , e ) 38 : 2
d
divide(add(divide(multiply(62.5, 4), const_100), divide(multiply(87.5, 8), const_100)), add(subtract(4, divide(multiply(62.5, 4), const_100)), subtract(8, divide(multiply(87.5, 8), const_100))))
two vessels p and q contain 62.5 % and 87.5 % of alcohol respectively . if 4 litres from vessel p is mixed with 8 litres from vessel q , the ratio of alcohol and water in the resulting mixture is ?
"quantity of alcohol in vessel p = 62.5 / 100 * 4 = 5 / 2 litres quantity of alcohol in vessel q = 87.5 / 100 * 8 = 7 / 1 litres quantity of alcohol in the mixture formed = 5 / 2 + 7 / 1 = 19 / 2 = 9.50 litres as 12 litres of mixture is formed , ratio of alcohol and water in the mixture formed = 9.50 : 2.50 = 38 : 10 . answer : d"
a = 62 * 5 b = a / 100 c = 87 * 5 d = c / 100 e = b + d f = 62 * 5 g = f / 100 h = 4 - g i = 87 * 5 j = i / 100 k = 8 - j l = h + k m = e / l
a ) a ) 125 , b ) b ) 175 , c ) c ) 481 , d ) d ) 375 , e ) e ) 524
c
divide(multiply(divide(228, const_100), 1265), 6)
( 228 % of 1265 ) Γ· 6 = ?
"explanation : ? = ( 228 x 1265 / 100 ) Γ· 6 = 288420 / 600 = 481 answer : option c"
a = 228 / 100 b = a * 1265 c = b / 6
a ) 2178 lt , b ) 3697 lt , c ) 6583 lt , d ) 4370 lt , e ) 5548 lt
d
subtract(8100, divide(subtract(9100, multiply(add(const_1, divide(10, const_100)), 8100)), subtract(add(const_1, divide(15, const_100)), add(const_1, divide(10, const_100)))))
the first year , two cows produced 8100 litres of milk . the second year their production increased by 15 % and 10 % respectively , and the total amount of milk increased to 9100 litres a year . how many litres were milked from one cow ?
"let x be the amount of milk the first cow produced during the first year . then the second cow produced ( 8100 βˆ’ x ) litres of milk that year . the second year , each cow produced the same amount of milk as they did the first year plus the increase of 15 % 15 % or 10 % so 8100 + 15100 β‹… x + 10100 β‹… ( 8100 βˆ’ x ) = 9100 therefore 8100 + 320 x + 110 ( 8100 βˆ’ x ) = 9100 120 x = 190 x = 3800 therefore , the cows produced 3800 and 4300 litres of milk the first year , and 4370 and 4730 litres of milk the second year , = > one cow produced 4370 litres correct answer is d ) 4370 lt"
a = 10 / 100 b = 1 + a c = b * 8100 d = 9100 - c e = 15 / 100 f = 1 + e g = 10 / 100 h = 1 + g i = f - h j = d / i k = 8100 - j
a ) 138.9 cms , b ) 149.2 cms , c ) 168.6 cms , d ) 159.2 cms , e ) 142.5 cms
c
divide(add(multiply(169, 40), multiply(167, const_10)), 50)
the average height of 40 girls out of a class of 50 is 169 cm . and that of the remaining girls is 167 cm . the average height of the whole class is :
"explanation : average height of the whole class = ( 40 Γ— 169 + 10 Γ— 167 / 50 ) = 168.6 cms answer c"
a = 169 * 40 b = 167 * 10 c = a + b d = c / 50
a ) 1 / 7 , b ) 7 / 12 , c ) 1 / 2 , d ) 2 / 7 , e ) 2 / 3
d
divide(const_2, 7)
equal amount of water were poured into two empty jars of different capacities , which made one jar 1 / 7 full and other jar 1 / 6 full . if the water in the jar with lesser capacity is then poured into the jar with greater capacity , what fraction of the larger jar will be filled with water ?
"same amount of water made bigger jar 1 / 7 full , then the same amount of water ( stored for a while in smaller jar ) were added to bigger jar , so bigger jar is 1 / 7 + 1 / 7 = 2 / 7 full . answer : d ."
a = 2 / 7
a ) 1 , b ) 2 , c ) 3 , d ) 4 , e ) 5
c
divide(subtract(add(multiply(2, 5), 10), add(multiply(3, 2), 5)), subtract(multiply(2, 3), multiply(3, const_1)))
given f ( x ) = 3 x – 5 , for what value of x does 2 * [ f ( x ) ] – 10 = f ( x – 2 ) ?
"2 ( 3 x - 5 ) - 10 = 3 ( x - 2 ) - 5 3 x = 9 x = 3 the answer is c ."
a = 2 * 5 b = a + 10 c = 3 * 2 d = c + 5 e = b - d f = 2 * 3 g = 3 * 1 h = f - g i = e / h
a ) 14000 , b ) 14400 , c ) 19600 , d ) 14600 , e ) 14700
c
add(10000, multiply(divide(multiply(10000, 40), const_100), 2))
the population of a town is 10000 . it increases annually at the rate of 40 % p . a . what will be its population after 2 years ?
"formula : 10000 Γ— 140 / 100 Γ— 140 / 100 = 19600 answer : c"
a = 10000 * 40 b = a / 100 c = b * 2 d = 10000 + c
a ) none , b ) one , c ) two , d ) three , e ) four
a
add(1, 1)
for any integer n greater than 1 , # n denotes the product of all the integers from 1 to n , inclusive . how many prime numbers e are there between # 6 + 2 and # 6 + 6 , inclusive ?
"none is the answer . a . because for every k 6 ! + k : : k , because 6 ! : : k , since k is between 2 and 6 . a"
a = 1 + 1
a ) 5 , b ) 9 , c ) 16 , d ) 2 , e ) 42
d
subtract(multiply(multiply(multiply(784, 618), 917), 463), subtract(multiply(multiply(multiply(784, 618), 917), 463), add(const_4, const_4)))
the unit digit in the product ( 784 x 618 x 917 x 463 ) is :
"explanation : unit digit in the given product = unit digit in ( 4 x 8 x 7 x 3 ) = ( 672 ) = 2 d"
a = 784 * 618 b = a * 917 c = b * 463 d = 784 * 618 e = d * 917 f = e * 463 g = 4 + 4 h = f - g i = c - h
a ) 33 , b ) 45 , c ) 66 , d ) 80 , e ) 21
d
divide(volume_cylinder(divide(8, const_2), 5), const_pi)
the diameter of a cylindrical tin is 8 cm and height is 5 cm . find the volume of the cylinder ?
"r = 4 h = 5 Ο€ * 4 * 4 * 5 = 80 Ο€ cc answer : d"
a = 8 / 2 b = volume_cylinder / (
a ) 1 , b ) 7 . , c ) 2 . , d ) 3 , e ) 9
a
add(multiply(const_4, const_2), reminder(add(add(multiply(subtract(const_10, const_1), const_100), multiply(multiply(add(const_3, const_2), const_100), const_10)), multiply(add(const_12, add(const_3, const_2)), add(const_3, const_2))), 2))
whats the reminder when 54,879 , 856,985 , 421,547 , 895,689 , 874,525 , 826,547 is divided by 2
"a number ending in a 0 is divisible by 2 . given the obscene number , you should immediately be convinced that you will need to focus on a very small part of it . 54,879 , 856,985 , 421,547 , 895,689 , 874,525 , 826,547 = 54,879 , 856,985 , 421,547 , 895,689 , 874,525 , 826,540 + 7 the first number is divisible by 16 . you just have to find the remainder when you divide 5287 by 16 . that will be the remainder when you divide the original number by 2 . 7 / 16 gives remainder 1 . answer ( a )"
a = 4 * 2 b = 10 - 1 c = b * 100 d = 3 + 2 e = d * 100 f = e * 10 g = c + f h = 3 + 2 i = 12 + h j = 3 + 2 k = i * j l = g + k m = a + reminder
a ) 26 , b ) 19 , c ) 11 , d ) 8 , e ) 6
b
subtract(add(26, 30), subtract(45, 8))
each of the dogs in a certain kennel is a single color . each of the dogs in the kennel either has long fur or does not . of the 45 dogs in the kennel , 26 have long fur , 30 are brown , and 8 are neither long - furred nor brown . how many long - furred dogs are brown ?
"no of dogs = 45 long fur = 26 brown = 30 neither long fur nor brown = 8 therefore , either long fur or brown = 45 - 8 = 37 37 = 26 + 30 - both both = 19 answer b"
a = 26 + 30 b = 45 - 8 c = a - b
a ) 40 , b ) 3000 / 11 , c ) 5900 / 247 , d ) 2790 / 11 , e ) 2709 / 8
c
multiply(divide(subtract(multiply(108, 17), multiply(114, 13)), multiply(114, 13)), const_100)
a person bought 114 glass bowls at a rate of rs . 13 per bowl . he sold 108 of them at rs . 17 and the remaining broke . what is the percentage gain for a ?
"cp = 114 * 13 = 1482 and sp = 108 * 17 = 1836 gain % = 100 * ( 1836 - 1482 ) / 1482 = 5900 / 247 answer : c"
a = 108 * 17 b = 114 * 13 c = a - b d = 114 * 13 e = c / d f = e * 100
a ) 4 hours , b ) 5 hours , c ) 6 hours , d ) 7 hours , e ) 8 hours
d
divide(147, add(16, 5))
a boat can travel with a speed of 16 km / hr in still water . if the rate of stream is 5 km / hr , then find the time taken by the boat to cover distance of 147 km downstream .
"explanation : it is very important to check , if the boat speed given is in still water or with water or against water . because if we neglect it we will not reach on right answer . i just mentioned here because mostly mistakes in this chapter are of this kind only . lets see the question now . speed downstream = ( 16 + 5 ) = 21 kmph time = distance / speed = 147 / 21 = 7 hours option d"
a = 16 + 5 b = 147 / a
a ) 31 , b ) 36 , c ) 53 , d ) 58 , e ) none
c
add(38, const_1)
the average age of 38 students in a group is 14 years . when teacher Γ’ € β„’ s age is included to it , the average increases by one . what is the teacher Γ’ € β„’ s age in years ?
"sol . age of the teacher = ( 39 Γ£ β€” 15 Γ’ € β€œ 38 Γ£ β€” 14 ) years = 53 years . answer c"
a = 38 + 1
a ) 5 : 28 , b ) 5 : 19 , c ) 15 : 12 , d ) 5 : 13 , e ) 15 : 46
e
divide(subtract(sqrt(4761), 24), multiply(sqrt(4761), const_2))
the area of a square is 4761 sq cm . find the ratio of the breadth and the length of a rectangle whose length is twice the side of the square and breadth is 24 cm less than the side of the square .
"let the length and the breadth of the rectangle be l cm and b cm respectively . let the side of the square be a cm . a 2 = 4761 a = 69 l = 2 a and b = a - 24 b : l = a - 24 : 2 a = 45 : 138 = 15 : 46 answer : e"
a = math.sqrt(4761) b = a - 24 c = math.sqrt(4761) d = c * 2 e = b / d
a ) 1 / 4 , b ) 56 / 27 , c ) 2 , d ) 3 , e ) 4
c
multiply(multiply(const_2, divide(const_1, 28)), 28)
a positive integer n is a perfect number provided that the sum of all the positive factors of n , including 1 and n , is equal to 2 n . what is the sum of the reciprocals of all the positive factors of the perfect number 28 ?
soln : 28 = 1 * 28 2 * 14 4 * 7 sum of reciprocals = 1 + 1 / 28 + 1 / 2 + 1 / 14 + 1 / 4 + 1 / 7 = 56 / 28 = 2 answer : c
a = 1 / 28 b = 2 * a c = b * 28
a ) 72 sec , b ) 210 sec , c ) 192 sec , d ) 252 sec , e ) none
b
multiply(const_3600, divide(divide(add(200, 150), const_1000), subtract(46, 40)))
two trains 200 m and 150 m long are running on parallel rails at the rate of 40 kmph and 46 kmph respectively . in how much time will they cross each other , if they are running in the same direction ?
"solution relative speed = ( 46 - 40 ) kmph = 6 kmph = ( 6 x 5 / 18 ) m / sec = ( 30 / 18 ) m / sec time taken = ( 350 x 18 / 30 ) sec = 210 sec . answer b"
a = 200 + 150 b = a / 1000 c = 46 - 40 d = b / c e = 3600 * d
a ) $ 128,000 , b ) $ 120,000 , c ) $ 110,000 , d ) $ 139,000 , e ) $ 125,000
b
multiply(subtract(divide(multiply(subtract(const_100, const_10), const_1000), subtract(multiply(subtract(const_100, const_10), const_1000), multiply(multiply(const_0_25, const_100), const_1000))), const_1), const_100)
an employee ’ s annual salary was increased 50 % . if her old annual salary equals $ 80,000 , what was the new salary ?
"old annual salary = $ 80,000 salary increase = 50 % . original salary = $ 80,000 * 50 / 100 = $ 40,000 new salary = $ 80,000 + $ 40,000 = $ 120,000 hence b ."
a = 100 - 10 b = a * 1000 c = 100 - 10 d = c * 1000 e = const_0_25 * 100 f = e * 1000 g = d - f h = b / g i = h - 1 j = i * 100
a ) 2 / 15 , b ) 8 / 15 , c ) 3 / 11 , d ) 1 / 12 , e ) 1 / 15
e
subtract(const_1, multiply(8, add(divide(const_1, 15), divide(const_1, 20))))
a can do a job in 15 days and b in 20 days . if they work on it together for 8 days , then the fraction of the work that is left is ?
"a ' s 1 day work = 1 / 15 b ' s 1 day work = 1 / 20 a + b 1 day work = 1 / 15 + 1 / 20 = 7 / 60 a + b 8 days work = 7 / 60 * 8 = 14 / 15 remaining work = 1 - 14 / 15 = 1 / 15 answer is e"
a = 1 / 15 b = 1 / 20 c = a + b d = 8 * c e = 1 - d
a ) 1 : 20 , b ) 1 : 10 , c ) 1 : 8 , d ) 1 : 4 , e ) 6 : 11
b
divide(const_1, divide(20, const_2))
a dishonest milkman wants to make a profit on the selling of milk . he would like to mix water ( costing nothing ) with milk costing rs . 33 per litre so as to make a profit of 20 % on cost when he sells the resulting milk and water mixture for rs . 36 in what ratio should he mix the water and milk ?
cost needed to net a 20 % profit : ( 36 - x ) / x = . 2 x = 30 actual cost : 33 solution ( x = liters of water needed to be added to the 1 liter of milk ) : 33 / ( 1 + x ) = 30 x = 1 / 10 so to get the cost down to 30 milk : water 1 : 1 / 10 or ( 10 / 10 ) : ( 1 / 10 ) answer : b
a = 20 / 2 b = 1 / a
a ) 2.04 % , b ) 5.36 % , c ) 4.26 % , d ) 6.26 % , e ) 7.26 %
a
multiply(subtract(inverse(divide(980, multiply(multiply(add(const_4, const_1), const_2), const_100))), const_1), const_100)
a dishonest shopkeeper professes to sell pulses at the cost price , but he uses a false weight of 980 gm . for a kg . his gain is … % .
"his percentage gain is 100 * 20 / 980 as he is gaining 20 units for his purchase of 980 units . so 2.04 % . . answer : a"
a = 4 + 1 b = a * 2 c = b * 100 d = 980 / c e = 1/(d) f = e - 1 g = f * 100
a ) 20 , b ) 120 , c ) 360 , d ) 2400 , e ) 2820
d
divide(multiply(120, 400), 20)
if 20 % of a number = 400 , then 120 % of that number will be ?
"let the number x . then , 20 % of x = 400 x = ( 400 * 100 ) / 20 = 2000 120 % of x = ( 120 / 100 * 2000 ) = 2400 . answer : d"
a = 120 * 400 b = a / 20
a ) 2 , b ) 3 , c ) 4 , d ) 5 , e ) 6
a
divide(subtract(subtract(add(add(17, 18), 12), 4), 39), 2)
at a certain resort , each of the 39 food service employees is trained to work in a minimum of 1 restaurant and a maximum of 3 restaurants . the 3 restaurants are the family buffet , the dining room , and the snack bar . exactly 17 employees are trained to work in the family buffet , 18 are trained to work in the dining room , and 12 are trained to work in the snack bar . if 4 employees are trained to work in exactly 2 restaurants , how many employees are trained to work in all 3 restaurants ?
"39 = 17 + 18 + 12 - 4 - 2 x 2 x = 17 + 18 + 12 - 4 - 39 = 43 - 39 = 4 x = 2 a"
a = 17 + 18 b = a + 12 c = b - 4 d = c - 39 e = d / 2
a ) 50 hrs , b ) 60 hrs , c ) 70 hrs , d ) 80 hrs , e ) 100 hrs
e
divide(const_1, subtract(divide(const_1, 20), divide(const_1, 25)))
a cistern is filled by pipe a in 20 hours and the full cistern can be leaked out by an exhaust pipe b in 25 hours . if both the pipes are opened , in what time the cistern is full ?
"time taken to full the cistern = ( 1 / 20 - 1 / 25 ) hrs = 1 / 100 = 100 hrs answer : e"
a = 1 / 20 b = 1 / 25 c = a - b d = 1 / c
a ) 4.37 % , b ) 5 % , c ) 3 % , d ) 8.75 % , e ) none
c
add(multiply(divide(subtract(divide(subtract(subtract(subtract(multiply(multiply(const_10, const_1000), const_10), const_1000), const_1000), multiply(add(2, const_3), const_100)), multiply(add(multiply(add(const_3, const_4), const_10), add(2, const_3)), const_1000)), 1), const_10), const_100), const_4)
the population of a town increased from 1 , 75,000 to 2 , 27,500 in a decade . the average percent increase of population per year is
"solution increase in 10 years = ( 227500 - 175000 ) = 52500 . increase % = ( 52500 / 175000 Γ£ β€” 100 ) % = 30 % . required average = ( 30 / 10 ) % = 3 % . answer c"
a = 10 * 1000 b = a * 10 c = b - 1000 d = c - 1000 e = 2 + 3 f = e * 100 g = d - f h = 3 + 4 i = h * 10 j = 2 + 3 k = i + j l = k * 1000 m = g / l n = m - 1 o = n / 10 p = o * 100 q = p + 4
a ) - 1466 , b ) 2801 , c ) - 2801 , d ) - 2071 , e ) none of them
a
multiply(subtract(const_1, const_2), subtract(multiply(54, 29), 100))
- 54 x 29 + 100 = ?
given exp . = - 54 x ( 30 - 1 ) + 100 = - ( 54 x 30 ) + 54 + 100 = - 1620 + 154 = - 1466 answer is a
a = 1 - 2 b = 54 * 29 c = b - 100 d = a * c
a ) 60 , b ) 30 , c ) 15 , d ) 75 , e ) 100
c
divide(subtract(multiply(divide(50, const_100), 100), 47), divide(20, const_100))
if 50 % of 100 is greater than 20 % of a number by 47 , what is the number ?
"explanation : 50 / 100 * 100 - 20 / 100 * x = 47 50 - 20 / 100 * x = 47 3 = 20 / 100 * x 3 * 100 / 20 = x 15 = x answer : option c"
a = 50 / 100 b = a * 100 c = b - 47 d = 20 / 100 e = c / d
a ) 2520 , b ) 1800 , c ) 2700 , d ) 10800 , e ) none of these
a
multiply(multiply(divide(270, 6), 4), 14)
running at the same constant rate , 6 identical machines can produce a total of 270 bottles per minute . at this rate , how many bottles could 14 such machines produce in 4 minutes ?
"solution let the required number of bottles be x . more machines , more bottles ( direct proportion ) more minutes , more bottles ( direct proportion ) Γ’ Λ† Β΄ 6 Γ£ β€” 1 Γ£ β€” x = 14 Γ£ β€” 4 Γ£ β€” 270 Γ’ ‑ ” x = 14 x 4 x 270 / 6 = 2520 . answer a"
a = 270 / 6 b = a * 4 c = b * 14
a ) 37.5 , b ) 75 , c ) 100 , d ) 150 , e ) 90
e
divide(subtract(multiply(12, const_2), 6), subtract(subtract(subtract(const_1, divide(20, const_100)), multiply(subtract(const_1, divide(20, const_100)), divide(const_1, const_4))), multiply(const_2, divide(20, const_100))))
a tank holds x gallons of a saltwater solution that is 20 % salt by volume . one fourth of the water is evaporated , leaving all of the salt . when 6 gallons of water and 12 gallons of salt are added , the resulting mixture is 33 1 / 3 % salt by volume . what is the value of x ?
nope , 150 . i can only get it by following pr ' s backsolving explanation . i hate that . original mixture has 20 % salt and 80 % water . total = x out of which salt = 0.2 x and water = 0.8 x now , 1 / 4 water evaporates and all salt remains . so what remains is 0.2 x salt and 0.6 x water . now 12 gallons salt is added and 6 gallons of water is added . so salt now becomes - > ( 0.2 x + 12 ) and water - - > ( 0.6 x + 6 ) amount of salt is 33.33 % of total . so amount of water is 66.66 % . so salt is half of the volume of water . so ( 0.2 x + 12 ) = ( 0.6 x + 6 ) / 2 = > 0.4 x + 24 = 0.6 x + 6 - > 0.2 x = 18 solving , x = 90 answer : e
a = 12 * 2 b = a - 6 c = 20 / 100 d = 1 - c e = 20 / 100 f = 1 - e g = 1 / 4 h = f * g i = d - h j = 20 / 100 k = 2 * j l = i - k m = b / l
a ) 325 , b ) 425 , c ) 625 , d ) 700 , e ) none of these
c
divide(250, divide(2, 5))
there are 250 female managers in a certain company . find the total number of female employees in the company , if 2 / 5 of all the employees are managers and 2 / 5 of all male employees are managers .
as per question stem 2 / 5 m ( portion of men employees who are managers ) + 250 ( portion of female employees who are managers ) = 2 / 5 t ( portion of total number of employees who are managers ) , thus we get that 2 / 5 m + 250 = 2 / 5 t , or 2 / 5 ( t - m ) = 250 , from here we get that t - m = 625 , that would be total number of female employees and the answer ( c )
a = 2 / 5 b = 250 / a
a ) 6999 , b ) 7000 , c ) 7001 , d ) 7002 , e ) 7003
b
subtract(15000, multiply(divide(8, 15), 15000))
income and expenditure of a person are in the ratio 15 : 8 . if the income of the person is rs . 15000 , then find his savings ?
"let the income and the expenditure of the person be rs . 15 x and rs . 8 x respectively . income , 15 x = 15000 = > x = 1000 savings = income - expenditure = 15 x - 8 x = 7 x = 7 ( 1000 ) so , savings = rs . 7000 . answer : b"
a = 8 / 15 b = a * 15000 c = 15000 - b
a ) 66 , b ) 74 , c ) 78 , d ) 98 , e ) none of these
d
subtract(multiply(78, 6), multiply(74, 5))
ashok secured average of 78 marks in 6 subjects . if the average of marks in 5 subjects is 74 , how many marks did he secure in the 6 th subject ?
"explanation : number of subjects = 6 average of marks in 6 subjects = 78 therefore total marks in 6 subjects = 78 * 6 = 468 now , no . of subjects = 5 total marks in 5 subjects = 74 * 5 = 370 therefore marks in 6 th subject = 468 – 370 = 98 answer d"
a = 78 * 6 b = 74 * 5 c = a - b
a ) 16 km , b ) 10 km , c ) 12 km , d ) 24 km , e ) 25 km
d
multiply(3, 4)
a man performs 1 / 2 of the total journey by rail , 1 / 3 by bus and the remaining 4 km on foot . his total journey is
"explanation : let the journey be x km then , 1 x / 2 + 1 x / 3 + 4 = x 5 x + 24 = 6 x x = 24 km answer : option d"
a = 3 * 4
a ) $ 3,000 , b ) $ 1,350 , c ) $ 1,725 , d ) $ 2,050 , e ) $ 2,250
a
divide(multiply(divide(multiply(add(add(multiply(const_3, const_100), multiply(8, const_10)), const_4), const_1000), multiply(multiply(8, 10), 12)), 7.5), const_1000)
a hat company ships its hats , individually wrapped , in 8 - inch by 10 - inch by 12 - inch boxes . each hat is valued at $ 7.50 . if the company ’ s latest order required a truck with at least 384,000 cubic inches of storage space in which to ship the hats in their boxes , what was the minimum value of the order ?
number of boxes = total volume / volume of one box = 384,000 / ( 8 * 10 * 12 ) = 400 one box costs 7.50 , so 400 box will cost = 400 * 7.5 = 3000 a is the answer
a = 3 * 100 b = 8 * 10 c = a + b d = c + 4 e = d * 1000 f = 8 * 10 g = f * 12 h = e / g i = h * 7 j = i / 1000
a ) 12 , b ) 11 , c ) 13 , d ) 15 , e ) 16
b
add(multiply(3, 2), 5)
if p / q = 3 / 5 , then 2 p + q = ?
"let p = 3 , q = 5 then 2 * 3 + 5 = 11 so 2 p + q = 11 . answer : b"
a = 3 * 2 b = a + 5
a ) 5 , b ) 9 , c ) 25 , d ) 30 , e ) 75
e
multiply(5, divide(100, add(5, 5)))
fred and sam are standing 100 miles apart and they start walking in a straight line toward each other at the same time . if fred walks at a constant speed of 5 miles per hour and sam walks at a constant speed of 5 miles per hour , how many miles has sam walked when they meet ?
"relative distance = 100 miles relative speed = 5 + 5 = 10 miles per hour time taken = 100 / 10 = 15 hours distance travelled by sam = 15 * 5 = 75 miles = e"
a = 5 + 5 b = 100 / a c = 5 * b
a ) 4 , b ) 8 , c ) 12 , d ) 16 , e ) 18
b
multiply(subtract(const_3, 1), divide(36, subtract(add(multiply(const_10, 2), 1), add(const_10, 2))))
the difference between a two digit number and the number obtained by interchanging the digits is 36 . what is the difference between the sum and the difference of the digits of the number if the ratio between the digits of the number is 1 : 2 ?
sol . since the number is greater than the number obtained on reversing the digits , so the ten ' s is greater than the unit ' s digit . let the ten ' s and units digit be 2 x and x respectively . then , ( 10 Γ— 2 x + x ) - ( 10 x + 2 x ) = 36 ⇔ 9 x = 36 ⇔ x = 4 . ∴ required difference = ( 2 x + x ) - ( 2 x - x ) = 2 x = 8 . answer b
a = 3 - 1 b = 10 * 2 c = b + 1 d = 10 + 2 e = c - d f = 36 / e g = a * f
a ) 23 , b ) 78 , c ) 27 , d ) 61 , e ) 41
e
add(40, divide(multiply(5, 12), divide(180, 3)))
40 + 5 * 12 / ( 180 / 3 ) = ?
"explanation : 40 + 5 * 12 / ( 180 / 3 ) = 40 + 5 * 12 / ( 60 ) = 40 + ( 5 * 12 ) / 60 = 40 + 1 = 41 . answer : e"
a = 5 * 12 b = 180 / 3 c = a / b d = 40 + c
a ) 743 , b ) 155 , c ) 852 , d ) 741 , e ) 785
b
divide(subtract(13787, 14), 89)
on dividing 13787 by a certain number , we get 89 as quotient and 14 as remainder . what is the divisor ?
"divisor * quotient + remainder = dividend divisor = ( dividend ) - ( remainder ) / quotient ( 13787 - 14 ) / 89 = 155 answer ( b )"
a = 13787 - 14 b = a / 89
a ) 20 liters , b ) 30 liters , c ) 50 liters , d ) 60 liters , e ) none of these
d
subtract(multiply(divide(multiply(60, 2), add(2, 1)), 2), subtract(60, divide(multiply(60, 2), add(2, 1))))
in a mixture 60 litres , the ra Ι΅ o of milk and water 2 : 1 . if the this ra Ι΅ o is to be 1 : 2 , then the quanity of water to be further added is
explanation : quantity of milk = 60 * ( 2 / 3 ) = 40 liters quantity of water = 60 - 40 = 20 liters answer : d
a = 60 * 2 b = 2 + 1 c = a / b d = c * 2 e = 60 * 2 f = 2 + 1 g = e / f h = 60 - g i = d - h
a ) 17 inches , b ) 20 inches , c ) 15 inches , d ) 18 inches , e ) 19 inches
b
divide(add(multiply(6, const_12), 8), 4)
a scale 6 ft . 8 inches long is divided into 4 equal parts . find the length of each part
"explanation : total length of scale in inches = ( 6 * 12 ) + 8 = 80 inches length of each of the 4 parts = 80 / 4 = 20 inches answer : b"
a = 6 * 12 b = a + 8 c = b / 4
a ) 12 % , b ) 16 % , c ) 20.18 % , d ) 82 % , e ) 23 %
c
multiply(divide(subtract(64900, add(42000, 12000)), add(42000, 12000)), const_100)
ramu bought an old car for rs . 42000 . he spent rs . 12000 on repairs and sold it for rs . 64900 . what is his profit percent ?
"total cp = rs . 42000 + rs . 12000 = rs . 54000 and sp = rs . 64900 profit ( % ) = ( 64900 - 54000 ) / 54000 * 100 = 20.18 % answer : c"
a = 42000 + 12000 b = 64900 - a c = 42000 + 12000 d = b / c e = d * 100
a ) 2 , b ) 4 , c ) 8 , d ) 49 , e ) 32
d
add(subtract(79, add(add(add(15, 10), 5), 3)), 3)
there are 79 people that own pets . 15 people own only dogs , 10 people own only cats , 5 people own only cats and dogs , 3 people own cats , dogs and snakes . how many total snakes are there ?
lets assign variables to all the areas in venn diagram of three . three different units are dog , cat , snake = total = 79 only dog = d = 15 only cat = c = 10 only snake = s exactly dog and cat = 5 exactly dog and snake = x exactly cat and snake = y all three = 3 so 79 = 15 + 10 + 5 + 3 + x + y + s we need to know total snakes = x + y + s + 3 = 49 answer : d
a = 15 + 10 b = a + 5 c = b + 3 d = 79 - c e = d + 3
a ) 240 , b ) 280 , c ) 320 , d ) 360 , e ) 400
d
divide(multiply(divide(multiply(900, const_2), const_3), const_3), add(const_2, const_3))
a man traveled a total distance of 900 km . he traveled one - third of the whole trip by plane and the distance traveled by train is two - thirds of the distance traveled by bus . if he traveled by train , plane and bus , how many kilometers did he travel by bus ?
"total distance traveled = 900 km . distance traveled by plane = 300 km . distance traveled by bus = x distance traveled by train = 2 x / 3 x + 2 x / 3 + 300 = 900 5 x / 3 = 600 x = 360 km the answer is d ."
a = 900 * 2 b = a / 3 c = b * 3 d = 2 + 3 e = c / d
a ) 52 : 56 , b ) 52 : 53 , c ) 52 : 50 , d ) 22 : 56 , e ) 51 : 53
e
divide(add(const_100, 2), add(const_100, 6))
the cash difference between the selling prices of an article at a profit of 2 % and 6 % is rs . 3 . the ratio of the two selling prices is ?
"let c . p . of the article be rs . x . then , required ratio = 102 % of x / 106 % of x = 102 / 106 = 51 / 53 = 51 : 53 answer : e"
a = 100 + 2 b = 100 + 6 c = a / b
a ) 15 , b ) 50 , c ) 55 , d ) 35 , e ) 65
a
add(subtract(80, 60), subtract(50, 35))
in an it company , there are a total of 60 employees including 50 programmers . the number of male employees is 80 , including 35 male programmers . how many employees must be selected to guaranty that we have 3 programmers of the same sex ?
"you could pick 10 non - programmers , 2 male programmers , and 2 female programmers , and still not have 3 programmers of the same sex . but if you pick one more person , you must either pick a male or a female programmer , so the answer is 15 . a"
a = 80 - 60 b = 50 - 35 c = a + b
a ) 9.99 , b ) 3,615 , c ) 3.62 , d ) 4.62 , e ) 6.14
d
inverse(subtract(divide(subtract(const_1, multiply(inverse(20), const_2)), subtract(subtract(multiply(1, const_2), 6), const_2)), inverse(20)))
machine a takes 20 hours to complete a certain job and starts that job at 6 am . after four hour of working alone , machine a is joined by machine b and together they complete the job at 1 pm . how long would it have taken machine b to complete the job if it had worked alone for the entire job ?
"let us assume total job = 100 units a finishes 100 units in 20 hrs ( given ) hence a ( working rate ) = 5 units / hr now given that a works for 4 hr ( so 20 units done ) then a and b finish total work in 7 hours . hence a and b finish 80 units in 3 hours . of these 3 x 5 = 15 units were done by a . hence b did 65 units in 3 hours . hence b ( working rate ) = 65 / 3 units / hr hence b takes 100 x 3 / 65 = 4.62 hours to complete the job . answer d ."
a = 1/(20) b = a * 2 c = 1 - b d = 1 * 2 e = d - 6 f = e - 2 g = c / f h = 1/(20) i = g - h j = 1/(i)
a ) 7.5 hr , b ) 8 hr , c ) 8.57 hr , d ) 10 hr , e ) none of these
c
inverse(subtract(add(divide(const_1, 10), divide(const_1, 12)), divide(const_1, 15)))
two pipes can fill the cistern in 10 hr and 12 hr respectively , while the third empty it in 15 hr . if all pipes are opened simultaneously , then the cistern will be filled in
"solution : work done by all the tanks working together in 1 hour . 1 / 10 + 1 / 12 βˆ’ 1 / 15 = 7 / 60 hence , tank will be filled in 60 / 7 = 8.57 hour option ( c )"
a = 1 / 10 b = 1 / 12 c = a + b d = 1 / 15 e = c - d f = 1/(e)
a ) 100 , b ) 125 , c ) 150 , d ) 175 , e ) 200
b
divide(multiply(100, add(const_4, const_1)), const_2)
to fill a tank , 100 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 four - fifth of its present ?
"let the capacity of 1 bucket = x . then , the capacity of tank = 100 x . new capacity of bucket = 4 / 5 x therefore , required number of buckets = ( 100 x ) / ( 4 x / 5 ) = ( 100 x ) x 5 / 4 x = 500 / 4 = 125 answer is b ."
a = 4 + 1 b = 100 * a c = b / 2
a ) 3 sec , b ) 4 sec , c ) 5 sec , d ) 6 sec , e ) 7 sec
e
divide(65, multiply(32, const_0_2778))
in what time will a railway train 65 m long moving at the rate of 32 kmph pass a telegraph post on its way ?
"t = 65 / 32 * 18 / 5 = 7 sec answer : e"
a = 32 * const_0_2778 b = 65 / a
a ) s . 1518.8 , b ) s . 1327 , c ) s . 1328 , d ) s . 1397 , e ) s . 1927
a
multiply(subtract(rectangle_area(add(75, multiply(2.8, 2)), add(55, multiply(2.8, 2))), rectangle_area(75, 55)), 2)
a rectangular grass field is 75 m * 55 m , it has a path of 2.8 m wide all round it on the outside . find the area of the path and the cost of constructing it at rs . 2 per sq m ?
"area = ( l + b + 2 d ) 2 d = ( 75 + 55 + 2.8 * 2 ) 2 * 2.8 = > 759.4 759.4 * 2 = rs . 1518.8 answer : a"
a = 2 * 8 b = 75 + a c = 2 * 8 d = 55 + c e = rectangle_area - ( f = e * rectangle_area
a ) 125 / 990 , b ) 125 / 999 , c ) 125 / 900 , d ) 12 / 999 , e ) 12 / 990
b
divide(floor(multiply(0.125125, const_1000)), multiply(multiply(add(multiply(add(const_1, const_10), const_10), const_1), const_3), const_3))
the rational number for recurring decimal 0.125125 . . . . is :
0.125125 . . . = 0.125 = 125 / 999 answer is b .
a = 0 * 125125 b = math.floor(a) c = 1 + 10 d = c * 10 e = d + 1 f = e * 3 g = f * 3 h = b / g
a ) 3 and 7 , b ) 14 only , c ) 7 only , d ) 7 and 14 , e ) none
d
add(multiply(7, const_100), multiply(2, 7))
if n is a natural number , then ( 7 ( n 2 ) + 7 n ) is always divisible by :
"solution ( 7 n 2 + 7 n ) = 7 n ( n + 1 ) , which is always divisible by 7 and 14 both , since n ( n + 1 ) is always even . answer d"
a = 7 * 100 b = 2 * 7 c = a + b
a ) 8 , b ) 11 , c ) 12 , d ) 15 , e ) 16
b
divide(divide(divide(360, 4), const_2), const_3)
how many of the positive divisors of 360 are also multiples of 4 not including 360 ?
"360 = 2 ^ 5 * 3 * 5 = ( 4 ) * 2 * 3 ^ 2 * 5 besides ( 4 ) , the exponents of 2 , 3 , and 5 are 1 , 2 , and 1 . there are ( 1 + 1 ) ( 2 + 1 ) ( 1 + 1 ) = 12 ways to make multiples of 4 . we must subtract 1 because one of these multiples is 360 . the answer is b ."
a = 360 / 4 b = a / 2 c = b / 3
a ) 40 % , b ) 55.4 % , c ) 57 % , d ) 60 % , e ) 62 %
b
multiply(divide(11628, add(add(1136, 8236), 11628)), const_100)
3 candidates in an election and received 1136 , 8236 and 11628 votes respectively . what % of the total votes did the winning candidate gotin that election ?
"total number of votes polled = ( 1136 + 8236 + 11628 ) = 21000 so , required percentage = 11628 / 21000 * 100 = 55.4 % b"
a = 1136 + 8236 b = a + 11628 c = 11628 / b d = c * 100
a ) 10 days , b ) 30 days , c ) 20 days , d ) 60 days , e ) 40 days
d
inverse(add(divide(9, multiply(12, 81)), divide(12, multiply(20, 81))))
if 12 men or 20 women can do a piece of work in 81 days , then in how many days can 9 men and 12 women together do the work ?
"d 60 days given that 12 m = 20 w = > 3 m = 5 w 9 men + 12 women = 15 women + 12 women = 27 women 20 women can do the work in 81 days . so , 27 women can do it in ( 20 * 81 ) / 27 = 60 days ."
a = 12 * 81 b = 9 / a c = 20 * 81 d = 12 / c e = b + d f = 1/(e)
a ) 32.25 % , b ) 31.00 % , c ) 30.25 % , d ) 30.00 % , e ) 22.50 %
a
multiply(const_100, subtract(multiply(add(const_1, divide(15, const_100)), add(const_1, divide(15, const_100))), const_1))
increasing the original price of an article by 15 percent and then increasing the new price by 15 percent is equivalent to increasing the original price by
"you can do this by approximation , or with straight math by calculating 100 * 1.15 ^ 2 . or step by step : if you increase 100 by 15 % you ' ll get 115 , then if you increase 115 = 100 + 15 by 15 % again , 100 will gain 15 again and 15 will gain its 15 % which is 2.25 , so total gain is 15 + 2.25 = 17.25 - - > 115 + 17.25 = 132.25 . answer : a ."
a = 15 / 100 b = 1 + a c = 15 / 100 d = 1 + c e = b * d f = e - 1 g = 100 * f
a ) $ 0 , b ) $ 3 , c ) $ 4 , d ) $ 12 , e ) $ 16
e
subtract(multiply(divide(48, subtract(const_1, divide(40, const_100))), subtract(const_1, divide(20, const_100))), 48)
a merchant purchased a jacket for $ 48 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 sale ?
"actual cost = $ 48 sp = actual cost + mark up = actual cost + 40 % sp = 48 * 100 / 60 on sale sp = 80 / 100 ( 48 * 100 / 60 ) = 64 gross profit = $ 16 answer is e"
a = 40 / 100 b = 1 - a c = 48 / b d = 20 / 100 e = 1 - d f = c * e g = f - 48
a ) 6 , b ) 8 , c ) 10 , d ) 12 , e ) 16
b
divide(add(divide(96, 16), sqrt(add(multiply(multiply(divide(divide(96, 16), add(const_1, divide(50, const_100))), 4), const_4), power(divide(96, 16), const_2)))), const_2)
pascal has 96 miles remaining to complete his cycling trip . if he reduced his current speed by 4 miles per hour , the remainder of the trip would take him 16 hours longer than it would if he increased his speed by 50 % . what is his current speed o ?
let the current speed be x miles per hour . time taken if speed is 50 % faster ( i . e . 3 x / 2 = 1.5 x ) = 96 / 1.5 x time taken if speed is reduced by 4 miles / hr ( i . e . ( x - 4 ) ) = 96 / ( x - 4 ) as per question , 96 / ( x - 4 ) - 96 / 1.5 x = 16 solving this o we get x = 8 . b .
a = 96 / 16 b = 96 / 16 c = 50 / 100 d = 1 + c e = b / d f = e * 4 g = f * 4 h = 96 / 16 i = h ** 2 j = g + i k = math.sqrt(j) l = a + k m = l / 2
a ) 45 , b ) 50 , c ) 55 , d ) 60 , e ) 90
e
multiply(divide(multiply(divide(1, 12), const_3), divide(divide(1, 30), const_2)), 6)
in the standard formulation of a flavored drink the ratio by volume of flavoring to corn syrup to water is 1 : 12 : 30 . in the sport formulation , the ratio of flavoring to corn syrup is three times as great as in the standard formulation , and the ratio of flavoring to water is half that of the standard formulation . if a large bottle of the sport formulation contains 6 ounces of corn syrup , how many ounces of water does it contain ?
"f : c : w 1 : 12 : 30 sport version : f : c 3 : 12 f : w 1 : 60 or 3 : 180 so c : f : w = 12 : 3 : 180 c / w = 12 / 180 = 3 ounces / x ounces x = 6 * 180 / 12 = 90 ounces of water e"
a = 1 / 12 b = a * 3 c = 1 / 30 d = c / 2 e = b / d f = e * 6
a ) 2 / 3 , b ) 3 / 5 , c ) 3 / 4 , d ) 3 / 2 , e ) 5 / 2
d
divide(multiply(subtract(multiply(const_6, const_3), const_1), const_2), 100)
the probability that a number selected at random from the first 100 natural numbers is a composite number is ?
"explanation : the number of exhaustive events = 100 c ₁ = 100 . we have 25 primes from 1 to 100 . number of favourable cases are 75 . required probability = 75 / 50 = 3 / 2 . answer is d"
a = 6 * 3 b = a - 1 c = b * 2 d = c / 100
['a ) 50', 'b ) 80', 'c ) 100', 'd ) 143.36', 'e ) 250']
d
multiply(divide(subtract(power(add(divide(multiply(60, const_2), const_1000), const_3), const_2), const_4), const_4), const_100)
a circular logo is enlarged to fit the lid of a jar . the new diameter is 60 per cent larger than the original . by what percentage has the area of the logo increased ?
let old diameter be 4 , so radius is 2 old area = 4 Ο€ new diameter is 6.24 , so radius is 3.12 new area = 9.7344 Ο€ increase in area is 5.7344 Ο€ % increase in area = 5.7344 / 4 * 100 so , % increase is 143.36 % answer will be ( d )
a = 60 * 2 b = a / 1000 c = b + 3 d = c ** 2 e = d - 4 f = e / 4 g = f * 100
a ) rs 840 , b ) rs 1350 , c ) rs 1620 , d ) rs 1680 , e ) none of these
b
multiply(divide(multiply(9, 6), multiply(4, 10)), 1000)
if 4 men working 10 hours a day earn rs . 1000 per week , then 9 men working 6 hours a day will earn how much per week ?
explanation : ( men 4 : 9 ) : ( hrs / day 10 : 6 ) : : 1000 : x hence 4 * 10 * x = 9 * 6 * 1000 or x = 9 * 6 * 1000 / 4 * 10 = 1350 answer : b
a = 9 * 6 b = 4 * 10 c = a / b d = c * 1000
a ) 30 , 10 , b ) 25 , 5 , c ) 29 , 9 , d ) 35 , 15 , e ) 20,10
d
add(divide(add(multiply(5, 10), subtract(20, 10)), subtract(5, const_1)), 20)
the ages of two person differ by 20 years . if 10 years ago , the elder one be 5 times as old as the younger one , their present ages ( in years ) are respectively
"let their ages be x and ( x + 20 ) years . then , 5 ( x - 10 ) = ( x + 20 - 10 ) = > 4 x = 60 = > x = 15 their present ages are 35 years and 15 year . answer : d"
a = 5 * 10 b = 20 - 10 c = a + b d = 5 - 1 e = c / d f = e + 20
a ) $ 35,000 , b ) $ 40,000 , c ) $ 55,000 , d ) $ 65,000 , e ) $ 75,000
b
divide(add(multiply(multiply(multiply(const_3, const_3), const_10), multiply(const_100, const_10)), multiply(multiply(const_3, const_10), multiply(const_100, const_10))), add(75, 15))
a company has 15 managers and 75 associates . the 15 managers have an average salary of $ 90,000 . the 75 associates have an average salary of $ 30,000 . what is the average salary for the company ?
another method is to get ratios say 30000 = a and we know the # of people are in 1 : 5 ratio average = ( 3 a * 1 + a * 5 ) / 6 = 8 a / 6 = 40000 answer is b . $ 40,000
a = 3 * 3 b = a * 10 c = 100 * 10 d = b * c e = 3 * 10 f = 100 * 10 g = e * f h = d + g i = 75 + 15 j = h / i
a ) 358000 , b ) 368000 , c ) 357000 , d ) 358000 , e ) 367000
c
multiply(multiply(560000, subtract(const_1, divide(15, const_100))), divide(75, const_100))
in an election , candidate a got 75 % of the total valid votes . if 15 % of the total votes were declared invalid and the total numbers of votes is 560000 , find the number of valid vote polled in favour of candidate ?
"total number of invalid votes = 15 % of 560000 = 15 / 100 Γ— 560000 = 8400000 / 100 = 84000 total number of valid votes 560000 – 84000 = 476000 percentage of votes polled in favour of candidate a = 75 % therefore , the number of valid votes polled in favour of candidate a = 75 % of 476000 = 75 / 100 Γ— 476000 = 35700000 / 100 = 357000 answer : c"
a = 15 / 100 b = 1 - a c = 560000 * b d = 75 / 100 e = c * d
a ) - 7 , b ) - 4 , c ) - 3 , d ) 1 , e ) - 10
e
divide(subtract(10, add(power(7, 2), multiply(3, 7))), 7)
if 7 is one solution of the equation x ^ 2 + 3 x + k = 10 , where k is a constant , what is the other solution ?
"the phrase β€œ 7 is one solution of the equation ” means that one value of x is 7 . thus , we first must plug 7 for x into the given equation to determine the value of k . so we have 7 ^ 2 + ( 3 ) ( 7 ) + k = 10 49 + 21 + k = 10 70 + k = 10 k = - 60 next we plug - 60 into the given equation for k and then solve for x . x ^ 2 + 3 x – 60 = 10 x ^ 2 + 3 x – 70 = 0 ( x + 10 ) ( x - 7 ) = 0 x = - 10 or x = 7 thus , - 10 is the other solution . answer e ."
a = 7 ** 2 b = 3 * 7 c = a + b d = 10 - c e = d / 7
a ) 121 , b ) 3267 , c ) 363 , d ) 33 , e ) none of the above
c
lcm(power(add(const_10, const_1), const_2), divide(subtract(33, const_3), const_10))
if both 112 and 33 are factors of the number a * 43 * 62 * 1311 , then what is the smallest possible value of a ?
explanatory answer step 1 : prime factorize the given expression a * 43 * 62 * 1311 can be expressed in terms of its prime factors as a * 28 * 32 * 1311 step 2 : find factors missing after excluding ' a ' to make the number divisible by both 112 and 33 112 is a factor of the given number . if we do not include ' a ' , 11 is not a prime factor of the given number . if 112 is a factor of the number , 112 should have been in ' a ' 33 is a factor of the given number . if we do not include ' a ' , the number has only 32 in it . therefore , if 33 has to be a factor of the given number ' a ' has to contain 31 in it . therefore , ' a ' should be at least 112 * 3 = 363 if the given number has 112 and 33 as its factors . the smallest value that ` ` a ' ' can take is 363 . choice c is the correct answer .
a = 10 + 1 b = a ** 2 c = 33 - 3 d = c / 10 e = math.lcm(b, d)
a ) 4 / 5 , b ) 5 / 4 , c ) 3 / 2 , d ) 5 / 7 , e ) 3 / 5
e
divide(sqrt(9), sqrt(25))
two isosceles triangles have equal vertical angles and their areas are in the ratio 9 : 25 . find the ratio of their corresponding heights .
"we are basically given that the triangles are similar . in two similar triangles , the ratio of their areas is the square of the ratio of their sides and also , the square of the ratio of their corresponding heights . therefore , area / area = height ^ 2 / height ^ 2 = 9 / 25 - - > height / height = 3 / 5 . answer : e ."
a = math.sqrt(9) b = math.sqrt(25) c = a / b