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a ) 48 kmph , b ) 50 kmph , c ) 52 kmph , d ) 56 kmph , e ) 60 kmph
a
divide(432, divide(multiply(6, 3), 2))
a car takes 6 hours to cover a distance of 432 km . how much should the speed in kmph be maintained to cover the same direction in 3 / 2 th of the previous time ?
"time = 6 distence = 432 3 / 2 of 6 hours = 6 * 3 / 2 = 9 hours required speed = 432 / 9 = 48 kmph a"
a = 6 * 3 b = a / 2 c = 432 / b
a ) 901 , b ) 989 , c ) 990 , d ) 991 , e ) 1,001
a
subtract(add(const_1000, const_1000), multiply(add(const_1000, const_1000), const_0.5))
in a recent election , james received 5 percent of the 2,000 votes cast . to win the election , a candidate needed to receive more than 50 percent of the vote . how many additional votes would james have needed to win the election ?
"james = ( 5 / 100 ) * 2000 = 100 votes to win = ( 50 / 100 ) * total votes + 1 = ( 50 / 100 ) * 2000 + 1 = 1001 remaining voted needed to win election = 1001 - 100 = 901 answer : option a"
a = 1000 + 1000 b = 1000 + 1000 c = b * 0 d = a - c
a ) 6 , b ) 7 , c ) 8 , d ) 9 , e ) 10
a
add(floor(divide(subtract(subtract(40, 14), subtract(20, 5)), const_2)), 1)
the scoring system in a certain football competition goes as follows : 3 points for victory , 1 point for a draw , and 0 points for defeat . each team plays 20 matches . if a team scored 14 points after 5 games , what is the least number of the remaining matches it has to win to reach the 40 - point mark by the end of ...
"to get 40 points as end of season we need another 26 points or more from remaining 15 matches : option a = 6 * 3 + 9 * 1 = 27 hence option a - 6"
a = 40 - 14 b = 20 - 5 c = a - b d = c / 2 e = math.floor(d) f = e + 1
a ) 1245 , b ) 1345 , c ) 1455 , d ) 1577 , e ) 1665
e
multiply(divide(subtract(1390, 15), subtract(6, const_1)), 6)
find large number from below question the difference of two numbers is 1390 . on dividing the larger number by the smaller , we get 6 as quotient and the 15 as remainder
"let the smaller number be x . then larger number = ( x + 1390 ) . x + 1390 = 6 x + 15 5 x = 1375 x = 275 large number = 275 + 1390 = 1665 e"
a = 1390 - 15 b = 6 - 1 c = a / b d = c * 6
a ) 8 , b ) 10 , c ) 12 , d ) 14 , e ) 16
b
subtract(divide(subtract(105, 50), subtract(55, 50)), const_1)
for the past n days , the average ( arithmetic mean ) daily production at a company was 50 units . if today ' s production of 105 units raises the average to 55 units per day , what is the value of n ?
"the daily production was raised by 5 units for n days , which has a weighting of 5 n . 5 n = 105 - 55 = 50 n = 10 the answer is b ."
a = 105 - 50 b = 55 - 50 c = a / b d = c - 1
a ) 1 / 2 , b ) 1 / 3 , c ) 1 / 4 , d ) 1 / 5 , e ) 1 / 6
a
divide(subtract(add(5, const_100), subtract(const_100, 1)), subtract(subtract(const_100, 1), subtract(const_100, 13)))
a company sells pens and pencils . the revenue from pens in 2007 was up 5 % from 2006 . the revenue from pencils declined 13 % over the same period . overall revenue was down 1 % from 06 to 07 . what was the ratio of pencil revenue to pen revenue in 2006
let the revenue of pens be ' x ' let the revenue of pencils be ' y ' the revenue of pens up from 2006 by 5 % = > 105 % the revenue of pencils down from 2006 by 13 % = > 87 % overall revenue down by 1 % = > 99 % hence the ratio of pencils to pens = 6 / 12 = 1 / 2 answer : a
a = 5 + 100 b = 100 - 1 c = a - b d = 100 - 1 e = 100 - 13 f = d - e g = c / f
a ) 6 % , b ) 12 % , c ) 14 % , d ) 18.66 % , e ) 20 %
d
multiply(divide(subtract(add(multiply(9, 57), 21), subtract(750, 300)), subtract(750, 300)), const_100)
a family made a down payment of $ 300 and borrowed the balance on a set of encyclopedias that cost $ 750 . the balance with interest was paid in 9 monthly payments of $ 57 each and a final payment of $ 21 . the amount of interest paid was what percent of the amount borrowed ?
interest paid = 57 * 9 + 21 - 450 = 84 % off the balance = ( 84 / 450 ) * 100 = 18.66 % answer is d .
a = 9 * 57 b = a + 21 c = 750 - 300 d = b - c e = 750 - 300 f = d / e g = f * 100
a ) 30 , b ) 36 , c ) 42 , d ) 45 , e ) 50
d
divide(multiply(10, subtract(10, const_1)), const_2)
there are 10 teams in a certain league and each team plays each of the other teams exactly once . what is the total number of games played ?
"10 c 2 = 45 the answer is d ."
a = 10 - 1 b = 10 * a c = b / 2
['a ) 20 * ( sqr 2 - 1 )', 'b ) 8 * ( sqr 3 - 1 )', 'c ) 4 * ( sqr 7 - 1 )', 'd ) 12 * ( sqr 7 - 1 )', 'e ) none of these']
a
multiply(20, subtract(sqrt(const_2), const_1))
consider a quarter of a circle of radius 20 . let r be the radius of the circle inscribed in this quarter of a circle . find r .
i got 20 / ( sqr 2 + 1 ) and just forgot to multiply by ( sqr 2 - 1 ) . answer a
a = math.sqrt(2) b = a - 1 c = 20 * b
a ) 95 , b ) 99 , c ) 26 , d ) 73 , e ) none of the above
b
add(multiply(const_10, add(subtract(12, 5), const_1)), 5)
what two - digit number is less than the sum of the square of its digits by 12 and exceeds their doubled product by 5 ?
"let the digits be x and y . the number would be 10 x + y . we are given that 2 xy + 5 = 10 x + y = x ^ 2 y ^ 2 - 12 thus 2 xy + 5 = x ^ 2 + y ^ 2 - 12 x ^ 2 + y ^ 2 - 2 xy = 16 ( x - y ) ^ 2 = 16 ( x - y ) = 4 or - 4 substituting the values of ( x - y ) in the equation 2 xy + 5 = 10 x + y x comes out to be 1 or 9 . . ...
a = 12 - 5 b = a + 1 c = 10 * b d = c + 5
a ) 1 / 2 , b ) 2 / 3 , c ) 3 / 4 , d ) 4 / 5 , e ) 5 / 6
a
divide(add(multiply(const_2, const_2), multiply(const_3, const_2)), multiply(5, subtract(5, const_1)))
if x is to be chosen at random from the integers between 1 to 5 , inclusive , and y is to be chosen at random from the integers between 7 and 10 , inclusive , what is the probability that x + y will be even ?
x + y will be even if x and y are both even or both odd . p ( x and y are both even ) = 2 / 5 * 2 / 4 = 1 / 5 p ( x and y are both odd ) = 3 / 5 * 2 / 4 = 3 / 10 p ( x + y is even ) = 1 / 5 + 3 / 10 = 1 / 2 the answer is a .
a = 2 * 2 b = 3 * 2 c = a + b d = 5 - 1 e = 5 * d f = c / e
a ) 10 , b ) 11 , c ) 62 , d ) 14 , e ) 15
c
subtract(power(2, 2), 2)
if x ^ 2 + ( 1 / x ^ 2 ) = 8 , x ^ 4 + ( 1 / x ^ 4 ) = ?
"- > x ^ 4 + ( 1 / x ^ 4 ) = ( x ^ 2 ) ^ 2 + ( 1 / x ^ 2 ) ^ 2 = ( x ^ 2 + 1 / x ^ 2 ) ^ 2 - 2 x ^ 2 ( 1 / x ^ 2 ) = 8 ^ 2 - 2 = 62 . thus , the answer is c ."
a = 2 ** 2 b = a - 2
['a ) 5', 'b ) 10', 'c ) 15', 'd ) 20', 'e ) 25']
b
multiply(sqrt(subtract(power(divide(52, const_4), const_2), power(divide(24, const_2), const_2))), const_2)
the perimeter of a rhombus is 52 units . one of its diagonal is 24 units . what is its second diagonals length ?
when the perimeter of a triangle is 52 units each side is 13 units next , the diagonal of a rhombus bisect each other at 90 degree thus the half of the diagonal is 12 units now in a right angle triangle so formed , the perpendicular is 12 and the hypptenuse is 13 ( that is the side of the triangle ) finding the base ( ...
a = 52 / 4 b = a ** 2 c = 24 / 2 d = c ** 2 e = b - d f = math.sqrt(e) g = f * 2
a ) 4 , b ) 6 , c ) 10 , d ) 8 , e ) 13
a
subtract(multiply(40, divide(60, const_100)), multiply(divide(4, 5), 25))
how much is 60 % of 40 is greater than 4 / 5 of 25 ?
"60 / 100 ) * 40 Γ’ € β€œ ( 4 / 5 ) * 25 24 - 20 = 4 answer : a"
a = 60 / 100 b = 40 * a c = 4 / 5 d = c * 25 e = b - d
a ) 3 , b ) 6 , c ) 9 , d ) 12 , e ) 15
b
subtract(24, 18)
if x and y are integers , what is the least positive number of 24 x + 18 y ?
"24 x + 21 y = 6 ( 4 x + 3 y ) which will be a minimum positive number when 4 x + 3 y = 1 . 4 ( 1 ) + 3 ( - 1 ) = 1 then 6 ( 4 x + 3 y ) can have a minimum positive value of 6 . the answer is b ."
a = 24 - 18
a ) 5.2 minutes , b ) 5.21 minutes , c ) 5.25 minutes , d ) 5.28 minutes , e ) 6 minutes
d
divide(726, divide(add(multiply(4.5, const_1000), multiply(3.75, const_1000)), const_60))
the jogging track in a sports complex is 726 m in circumference . suresh and his wife start from the same point and walk in opposite direction at 4.5 km / hr and 3.75 km / hr respectively . they will meet for the first time in ?
let both of them meet after tt min 4500 m are covered by suresh in 60 m . in tt min he will cover 4500 t 604500 t 60 likewise , in tt min suresh ' s wife will cover 3750 t 603750 t 60 given , 4500 t 60 + 3750 t 60 = 7264500 t 60 + 3750 t 60 = 726 tt = 5.28 minutes option ( d ) is correct
a = 4 * 5 b = 3 * 75 c = a + b d = c / const_60 e = 726 / d
a ) 5 hours , b ) 4 hours , c ) 3 hours , d ) 2 hours , e ) 1 hours
d
divide(3, divide(add(multiply(divide(1, 30), const_60), divide(3, 3)), const_2))
a boatman goes 3 km against the current of the stream in 3 hour and goes 1 km along the current in 30 minutes . how long will it take to go 3 km in stationary water ?
"explanation : speed upstream = 3 / 3 = 1 km / hr speed downstream = 1 / ( 30 / 60 ) = 2 km / hr speed in still water = 1 / 2 ( 2 + 1 ) = 3 / 2 km / hr time taken to travel 3 km in still water = 3 / ( 3 / 2 ) = 6 / 3 = 2 hours answer : option d"
a = 1 / 30 b = a * const_60 c = 3 / 3 d = b + c e = d / 2 f = 3 / e
a ) 39 , b ) 27 , c ) 30 , d ) 26 , e ) 29
c
divide(add(add(20, 24), multiply(8, 2)), const_2)
the average age of 8 men increases by 2 years when two women are included in place of two men of ages 20 and 24 years . find the average age of the women ?
"20 + 24 + 8 * 2 = 60 / 2 = 30 answer : c"
a = 20 + 24 b = 8 * 2 c = a + b d = c / 2
a ) 66 , b ) 18 , c ) 16 , d ) 10 , e ) 15
a
divide(multiply(20, add(16, divide(1, 2))), multiply(add(2, divide(1, 2)), 2))
how many paying stones , each measuring 2 1 / 2 m * 2 m are required to pave a rectangular court yard 20 m long and 16 1 / 2 m board ?
"20 * 33 / 2 = 5 / 2 * 2 * x = > x = 66 answer : a"
a = 1 / 2 b = 16 + a c = 20 * b d = 1 / 2 e = 2 + d f = e * 2 g = c / f
a ) 6 % , b ) 14 % , c ) 20 % , d ) 140 % , e ) 43 %
d
multiply(divide(subtract(divide(add(30, 5), 150), divide(5, 50)), divide(5, 50)), const_100)
a corporation paid $ 5 million in federal taxes on its first $ 50 million of gross profits and then $ 30 million in federal taxes on the next $ 150 million in gross profits . by approximately what percent did the ratio of federal taxes to gross profits increase from the first $ 50 million in profits to the next $ 150 m...
difference in ratios = ( 30 / 150 ) - ( 5 / 50 ) = ( 5 / 50 ) % change = ( change ( 5 / 50 ) / original ratio ( 7 / 50 ) ) * 100 = 140 % answer - d
a = 30 + 5 b = a / 150 c = 5 / 50 d = b - c e = 5 / 50 f = d / e g = f * 100
a ) 13000 , b ) 7000 , c ) 10000 , d ) 5000 , e ) none of these
d
subtract(subtract(multiply(multiply(5, const_1000), const_100), add(multiply(75000, const_2), 75000)), subtract(subtract(multiply(divide(subtract(70, 1), 70), multiply(multiply(5, const_1000), const_100)), multiply(multiply(75000, const_2), divide(subtract(70, 1), 70))), 75000))
a textile manufacturing firm employees 70 looms . it makes fabrics for a branded company . the aggregate sales value of the output of the 70 looms is rs 5 , 00,000 and the monthly manufacturing expenses is rs 1 , 50,000 . assume that each loom contributes equally to the sales and manufacturing expenses are evenly sprea...
explanation : profit = 5 , 00,000 Γ’ Λ† ’ ( 1 , 50,000 + 75,000 ) = rs . 2 , 75,000 . since , such loom contributes equally to sales and manufacturing expenses . but the monthly charges are fixed at rs 75,000 . if one loan breaks down sales and expenses will decrease . new profit : - = > 500000 Γ£ β€” ( 69 / 70 ) Γ’ Λ† ’ 1500...
a = 5 * 1000 b = a * 100 c = 75000 * 2 d = c + 75000 e = b - d f = 70 - 1 g = f / 70 h = 5 * 1000 i = h * 100 j = g * i k = 75000 * 2 l = 70 - 1 m = l / 70 n = k * m o = j - n p = o - 75000 q = e - p
a ) 124 , b ) 125 , c ) 126 , d ) 127 , e ) 128
d
add(add(add(multiply(5, multiply(5, 4)), multiply(5, 4)), 5), 2)
there are 5 thieves , each loot a bakery one after the other such that the first one takes 1 / 2 of the total no . of the breads plus 1 / 2 of a bread . similarly 2 nd , 3 rd , 4 th and 5 fth also did the same . after the fifth one no . of breads remained are 3 . initially how many breads were there ?
let the number of breads initial be x you should go in reverse order as left bread is 3 i . e x = ? after 1 st person ate a = x - ( x / 2 ) - ( 1 / 2 ) i . e a = ( 2 x - x ) / 2 - ( 1 / 2 ) i . e a = ( x / 2 ) - ( 1 / 2 ) i . e a = ( 2 x - 2 ) / 4 i . e a = ( x - 1 ) / 2 like wise - - - - after 2 nd person ate b = ( a ...
a = 5 * 4 b = 5 * a c = 5 * 4 d = b + c e = d + 5 f = e + 2
a ) a ) 540 , b ) b ) 400 , c ) c ) 700 , d ) d ) 650 , e ) e ) 840
b
divide(multiply(260, const_100), subtract(const_100, 35))
in an examination 35 % of the students passed and 260 failed . how many students appeared for the examination ?
"let the number of students appeared be x then , 65 % of x = 260 65 x / 100 = 260 x = 260 * 100 / 65 = 400 answer is b"
a = 260 * 100 b = 100 - 35 c = a / b
a ) 6 days , b ) 4 days , c ) 5 days , d ) 15 days , e ) 10 days
c
divide(500, multiply(10, divide(400, multiply(8, 5))))
if 8 women can color 400 m long cloth in 5 days , then 10 women can color 500 m long cloth in ?
"the length of cloth painted by one woman in one day = 400 / 8 Γ— 5 = 10 m no . of days required to paint 500 m cloth by 10 women = 500 / 10 Γ— 10 = 5 days answer : c"
a = 8 * 5 b = 400 / a c = 10 * b d = 500 / c
a ) 4.7 , b ) 4.8 , c ) 4.3 , d ) 4.6 , e ) 4.9
d
divide(subtract(3.95, add(multiply(3.4, divide(const_2, 6)), multiply(3.85, divide(const_2, 6)))), divide(const_2, 6))
average of 6 numbers comes out to be 3.95 . average of two of the numbers is 3.4 while the average of other two is 3.85 . determine the average of the two numbers left .
explanation : in the given question we have taken average of 6 numbers taken 2 at a time which makes 3 numbers . = > 3.95 ( average of 1 st and 2 nd number ) = > 3.85 ( average of 3 rd and 4 th number ) = > 3.4 ( average of 5 th and 6 th number ) 3.95 = ( 3.4 + 3.85 + x ) / 3 x = 4.6 answer d
a = 2 / 6 b = 3 * 4 c = 2 / 6 d = 3 * 85 e = b + d f = 3 - 95 g = 2 / 6 h = f / g
a ) 80 kg , b ) 87 kg , c ) 90 kg , d ) 100 kg , e ) 110 kg
b
add(multiply(8, 4), 55)
the average weight of 8 person ' s increases by 4 kg when a new person comes in place of one of them weighing 55 kg . what might be the weight of the new person ?
"total weight increased = ( 8 x 4 ) kg = 32 kg . weight of new person = ( 55 + 32 ) kg = 87 kg . b )"
a = 8 * 4 b = a + 55
a ) 1000 , b ) 1050 , c ) 1060 , d ) 370 , e ) 380
b
subtract(multiply(speed(900, 18), 39), 900)
a 900 m long train crosses a platform in 39 sec while it crosses a signal pole in 18 sec . what is the length of the platform ?
"speed = 900 / 18 = 50 / 1 m / sec . let the length of the platform be x meters . then , ( x + 300 ) / 39 = 50 / 1 = > x = 1950 m . l = 1950 - 900 = 1050 answer : option b"
a = speed * ( b = a - 39
['a ) 154 cm 2', 'b ) 308 m 2', 'c ) 150 m 2', 'd ) 407 m 2', 'e ) none of these']
a
divide(multiply(power(14, const_2), const_pi), const_4)
a horse is tethered to one corner of a rectangular grassy field 40 m by 24 m with a rope 14 m long . over how much area of the field can it graze ?
area of the shaded portion = 1 ⁄ 4 Γ— Ο€ Γ— ( 14 ) 2 = 154 m 2 answer a
a = 14 ** 2 b = a * math.pi c = b / 4
a ) 70 , b ) 75 , c ) 67 , d ) 85 , e ) 90
c
divide(add(add(add(add(55, 67), 76), 82), 55), add(const_4, const_1))
reeya obtained 55 , 67 , 76 , 82 and 55 out of 100 in different subjects , what will be the average
"explanation : ( 55 + 67 + 76 + 82 + 55 / 5 ) = 67 option c"
a = 55 + 67 b = a + 76 c = b + 82 d = c + 55 e = 4 + 1 f = d / e
['a ) 1', 'b ) 2', 'c ) 4', 'd ) 8', 'e ) 16']
e
multiply(const_2, sqrt(power(8, const_2)))
a circular garden is surrounded by a fence of negligible width along the boundary . if the length of the fence is 1 / 8 of th area of the garden . what is the radius of the circular garden ?
as per the question - - width is negligible now , let l be the length of the fence = 2 pir l = 1 / 8 ( pir ^ 2 ) pir ^ 2 = 16 pir r = 16 answer : e
a = 8 ** 2 b = math.sqrt(a) c = 2 * b
a ) 20 % , b ) 25 % , c ) 30 % , d ) 33.33 % , e ) 40 %
d
multiply(subtract(divide(add(const_100, 60), add(const_100, 20)), const_1), const_100)
at the end of the first quarter , the share price of a certain mutual fund was 20 percent higher than it was at the beginning of the year . at the end of the second quarter , the share price was 60 percent higher than it was at the beginning of the year . what was the percent increase in the share price from the end of...
"another method is to use the formula for 2 successive percentage changes : total = a + b + ab / 100 60 = 20 + b + 20 b / 100 b = 33.33 answer ( d )"
a = 100 + 60 b = 100 + 20 c = a / b d = c - 1 e = d * 100
a ) 20 , b ) 31 , c ) 45 , d ) 90 , e ) 89
a
multiply(2, 15)
the class mean score on a test was 50 , and the standard deviation was 15 . if jack ' s score was within 2 standard deviations of the mean , what is the lowest score he could have received ?
"1 sd from the mean ranges from 35 to 65 , where 65 is within sd above the mean and 35 within 1 sd below the mean 2 sd = 15 twice = 30 from the the mean , which is 80 to 20 , where 80 is within 2 sd above the mean and 20 is within 2 sd below the mean . answer = a"
a = 2 * 15
['a ) 120 cm cube', 'b ) 110 cm cube', 'c ) 220 cm cube', 'd ) 430 cm cube', 'e ) 480 cm cube']
a
multiply(multiply(4, 6), 5)
find the area of a cuboid of length 4 cm , breadth 6 cm . and height 5 cm .
area of a cuboid = lxbxh = 4 cm x 6 cm x 5 cm = 120 cm cube answer : a
a = 4 * 6 b = a * 5
a ) 660 , b ) 680 , c ) 720 , d ) 760 , e ) 800
c
divide(multiply(divide(multiply(1800, const_2), const_3), const_3), add(const_2, const_3))
a man traveled a total distance of 1800 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 = 1800 km . distance traveled by plane = 600 km . distance traveled by bus = x distance traveled by train = 2 x / 3 x + 2 x / 3 + 600 = 1800 5 x / 3 = 1200 x = 720 km the answer is c ."
a = 1800 * 2 b = a / 3 c = b * 3 d = 2 + 3 e = c / d
a ) rs . 12250 , b ) rs . 13375 , c ) rs . 16750 , d ) rs . 15000 , e ) none of these
d
multiply(55000, inverse(add(add(divide(2, 3), multiply(divide(2, 3), 3)), const_1)))
a , b and c enter into a partnership . a invests 3 times as much as b invests and 2 / 3 of what c invests . at the end of the year , the profit earned is rs . 55000 . what is the share of c ?
explanation : let the investment of c be rs . x . the inverstment of b = rs . ( 2 x / 3 ) the inverstment of a = rs . ( 3 Γ— ( 2 / 3 ) x ) = rs . ( 2 x ) ratio of capitals of a , b and c = 2 x : 2 x / 3 : x = 6 : 2 : 3 c ' s share = rs . [ ( 3 / 11 ) Γ— 55000 ] = rs . 15000 answer : option d
a = 2 / 3 b = 2 / 3 c = b * 3 d = a + c e = d + 1 f = 1/(e) g = 55000 * f
a ) 12 , b ) 42 , c ) 44 , d ) 76 , e ) 84
c
subtract(multiply(add(5, const_1), add(20, 3)), multiply(20, 5))
the average runs of a cricket player of 5 innings was 20 . how many runs must he make in his next innings so as to increase his average of runs by 3 ?
"explanation : average after 6 innings = 23 required number of runs = ( 24 * 6 ) – ( 20 * 5 ) = 144 – 100 = 44 answer c"
a = 5 + 1 b = 20 + 3 c = a * b d = 20 * 5 e = c - d
a ) 7 , b ) 9 , c ) 11 , d ) can not be determined , e ) none of these
b
add(add(power(add(add(divide(subtract(subtract(20, const_10), const_2), const_4), const_2), const_2), const_2), power(add(add(add(divide(subtract(subtract(20, const_10), const_2), const_4), const_2), const_2), const_2), const_2)), add(power(divide(subtract(subtract(20, const_10), const_2), const_4), const_2), power(add...
the sum of three consecutive even numbers is 20 more than the first of these numbers . what is the middle number ?
"solution let the numbers be x , x + 2 and x + 4 . then , x + ( x + 2 ) + ( x + 4 ) = x + 20 ⇔ 2 x = 14 ⇔ x = 7 . ∴ middle number = x + 2 = 9 . answer b"
a = 20 - 10 b = a - 2 c = b / 4 d = c + 2 e = d + 2 f = e ** 2 g = 20 - 10 h = g - 2 i = h / 4 j = i + 2 k = j + 2 l = k + 2 m = l ** 2 n = f + m o = 20 - 10 p = o - 2 q = p / 4 r = q ** 2 s = 20 - 10 t = s - 2 u = t / 4 v = u + 2 w = v ** 2 x = r + w y = n + x
a ) 7000 , b ) 7029 , c ) 2778 , d ) 2800 , e ) 5000
e
divide(600, divide(multiply(subtract(18, 12), const_2), const_100))
a certain sum is invested at simple interest at 18 % p . a . for two years instead of investing at 12 % p . a . for the same time period . therefore the interest received is more by rs . 600 . find the sum ?
"let the sum be rs . x . ( x * 18 * 2 ) / 100 - ( x * 12 * 2 ) / 100 = 600 = > 36 x / 100 - 24 x / 100 = 600 = > 12 x / 100 = 600 = > x = 5000 . answer : e"
a = 18 - 12 b = a * 2 c = b / 100 d = 600 / c
a ) 25 , b ) 32 , c ) 36 , d ) 48 , e ) 62
e
add(add(divide(multiply(subtract(100, add(add(add(17, 10), 9), 20)), 3), const_4), 20), 9)
there are 100 freshmen at a particular college , all of whom must take at least one of the 3 core classes : art , biology , and calculus . of these freshmen , 17 take only biology , 10 take only calculus , 9 take all 3 classes , and 20 take art and exactly one of the other two core classes . if the number of freshmen w...
make a venn diagram to get a clear picture . look at the diagram : each letter represents only one color . b represents the people who take only art . d represents people who take only art and bio etc . d + f = 20 ( people who take art and one other class ) b = 3 e ( people who take only art is 3 times the people who t...
a = 17 + 10 b = a + 9 c = b + 20 d = 100 - c e = d * 3 f = e / 4 g = f + 20 h = g + 9
a ) 512 , b ) 656 , c ) 740 , d ) 896 , e ) 972
d
multiply(subtract(power(3, 4), 3), multiply(4, 4))
in how many ways can an answer key for a quiz be written if the quiz contains 4 true - false questions followed by 3 multiple - choice questions with 4 answer choices each , if the correct answers to all true - false questions can not be the same ?
"there are 2 ^ 4 = 16 possibilities for the true - false answers . however we need to remove two cases for tttt and ffff . there are 4 * 4 * 4 = 64 possibilities for the multiple choice questions . the total number of possibilities is 14 * 64 = 896 . the answer is d ."
a = 3 ** 4 b = a - 3 c = 4 * 4 d = b * c
a ) 228 , b ) 2000 , c ) 267 , d ) 270 , e ) 274
d
subtract(multiply(multiply(divide(72, const_3600), const_1000), 26), 250)
a goods train runs at the speed of 72 km / hr and crosses a 250 m long platform in 26 sec . what is the length of the goods train ?
"speed = 72 * 5 / 18 = 20 m / sec . time = 26 sec . let the length of the train be x meters . then , ( x + 250 ) / 26 = 20 x = 270 m . answer : d"
a = 72 / 3600 b = a * 1000 c = b * 26 d = c - 250
a ) 5 , b ) 6 , c ) 4 , d ) 3 , e ) 8
b
divide(52.416, 0.0168)
when 52416 is divided by 312 , the quotient is 168 . what will be the quotient when 52.416 is divided by 0.0168 ?
"for the 1 st no . there are 2 digits after decimal for the 2 nd no . there are 5 digits after decimal total no . of decimals = 7 req . no . of digits = ( n - 1 ) = ( 7 - 1 ) = 6 answer : b"
a = 52 / 416
a ) 299 , b ) 277 , c ) 276 , d ) 370 , e ) 281
d
subtract(multiply(multiply(divide(72, const_3600), const_1000), 26), 150)
a goods train runs at the speed of 72 km / hr and crosses a 150 m long platform in 26 sec . what is the length of the goods train ?
"speed = 72 * 5 / 18 = 20 m / sec . time = 26 sec . let the length of the train be x meters . then , ( x + 150 ) / 26 = 20 x = 370 m . answer : d"
a = 72 / 3600 b = a * 1000 c = b * 26 d = c - 150
a ) 19 , b ) 91 , c ) 41 , d ) 18 , e ) 14
a
subtract(add(floor(divide(subtract(76, 49), 3)), divide(subtract(76, 49), 2)), floor(divide(subtract(76, 49), multiply(2, 3))))
if w is the set of all the integers between 49 and 76 , inclusive , that are either multiples of 3 or multiples of 2 or multiples of both , then w contains how many numbers ?
"official solution : number of multiples of 3 step 1 . subtract the extreme multiples of 3 within the range ( the greatest is 75 , the smallest is 51 ) : 75 - 51 = 24 step 2 . divide by 3 : 24 / 3 = 8 step 3 . add 1 : 8 + 1 = 9 . so there are 9 multiples of 3 within the range : examples are 51 , 54 , 57 , 60 , etc . nu...
a = 76 - 49 b = a / 3 c = math.floor(b) d = 76 - 49 e = d / 2 f = c + e g = 76 - 49 h = 2 * 3 i = g / h j = math.floor(i) k = f - j
a ) 2 : 9 , b ) 2 : 5 , c ) 3 : 7 , d ) 2 : 0 , e ) 2 : 1
c
divide(subtract(10, 7), 7)
the ratio between the sale price and the cost price of an article is 10 : 7 . what is the ratio between the profit and the cost price of that article ?
"let c . p . = rs . 7 x and s . p . = rs . 10 x . then , gain = rs . 3 x required ratio = 3 x : 7 x = 3 : 7 answer : c"
a = 10 - 7 b = a / 7
a ) 20 sec , b ) 15 sec , c ) 30 sec , d ) 50 sec , e ) 1 min
a
divide(300, add(8, 7))
two cyclist start on a circular track from a given point but in opposite direction with speeds of 7 m / s and 8 m / s . if the circumference of the circle is 300 meters , after what time will they meet at the starting point ?
they meet every 300 / 7 + 8 = 20 sec answer is a
a = 8 + 7 b = 300 / a
a ) 315 , b ) 345 , c ) 325 , d ) 335 , e ) 400
e
multiply(multiply(const_100.0, divide(12, 1344)), 3)
what annual installment will discharge a debt of rs . 1344 due in 3 years at 12 % simple interest ?
"let each installment be rs . x then , ( x + ( ( x * 12 * 1 ) / 100 ) ) + ( x + ( ( x * 12 * 2 ) / 100 ) ) + x = 1344 = ( ( 28 x / 25 ) + ( 31 x / 25 ) + x ) = 1344 Γ― Ζ’ β€Ί ( 28 x + 31 x + 25 x ) = ( 1344 * 25 ) x = ( 1344 * 25 ) / 84 = rs . 400 . therefore , each installment = rs . 400 . answer is e ."
a = 12 / 1344 b = 100 * 0 c = b * 3
a ) 1 : 8 , b ) 1 : 4 , c ) 2 : 1 , d ) 4 : 1 , e ) 10 : 1
e
multiply(5, const_2)
city x has a population 5 times as great as the population of city y , which has a population twice as great as the population of city z . what is the ratio of the population of city x to the population of city z ?
"x = 5 y , y = 2 * z x : y , y : z 5 : 1 , 2 : 1 10 : 2 , 2 : 1 so , x : z = 10 : 1 ( e )"
a = 5 * 2
a ) 60 , b ) 50 , c ) 70 , d ) 55 , e ) 40
b
multiply(divide(8, add(subtract(multiply(const_3, const_4), 7), 11)), const_100)
a working mom wakes up every day at 7 am and goes to sleep at 11 pm . she works 8 hours a day . spends 2 hours working out at the gym . she spends 1.5 hours cooking dinner and doing dishes . she spends . 5 of an hour giving her daughter a bath . she spends 1 hour helping with homework and getting her daughter ready for...
8 + 2 + 1.5 + . 5 + 1 + . 5 + . 5 + 2 = 16 = total number of hours 8 / 16 = . 05 = 50 percemt the answer is b
a = 3 * 4 b = a - 7 c = b + 11 d = 8 / c e = d * 100
a ) 588 , b ) 674 , c ) 672 , d ) 960 , e ) none
a
multiply(subtract(divide(62, const_100), multiply(subtract(const_1, divide(60, const_100)), divide(50, const_100))), 1400)
in an office in singapore there are 60 % female employees . 50 % of all the male employees are computer literate . if there are total 62 % employees computer literate out of total 1400 employees , then the no . of female employees who are computer literate ?
"solution : total employees , = 1400 female employees , 60 % of 1400 . = ( 60 * 1400 ) / 100 = 840 . then male employees , = 560 50 % of male are computer literate , = 280 male computer literate . 62 % of total employees are computer literate , = ( 62 * 1400 ) / 100 = 868 computer literate . thus , female computer lite...
a = 62 / 100 b = 60 / 100 c = 1 - b d = 50 / 100 e = c * d f = a - e g = f * 1400
a ) 32 , b ) 33 , c ) 39 , d ) 40 , e ) 51
e
subtract(81, divide(81, add(const_1, divide(170, const_100))))
sales price is $ 81 , gross profit is 170 % of cost , what is the value of gross profit ?
"cost + profit = sales cost + ( 170 / 100 ) cost = 81 cost = 30 profit = 81 - 30 = 51 answer ( e )"
a = 170 / 100 b = 1 + a c = 81 / b d = 81 - c
a ) 2574 , b ) 2500 , c ) 1485 , d ) 1574 , e ) none of these
c
divide(17820, 12)
if the product of two numbers is 17820 and their h . c . f . is 12 , find their l . c . m .
"explanation : hcf * lcm = 17820 , because we know product of two numbers = product of hcf and lcm lcm = 17820 / 12 = 1485 option c"
a = 17820 / 12
a ) 10 , b ) 25 , c ) 35 , d ) 46 , e ) 50
b
subtract(divide(add(160, 20), const_4), 20)
thabo owns exactly 160 books , and each book is either paperback fiction , paperback nonfiction , or hardcover nonfiction . if he owns 20 more paperback nonfiction books than hardcover nonfiction books , and twice as many paperback fiction books as paperback nonfiction books , how many hardcover books nonfiction books ...
i think we can use double - matrix method and solve using only one variable . our goal is to find the number of hardcover nonfiction books . let that number be x . we are given that all 140 books are either paperback fiction , paperback nonfiction , or hardcover nonfiction . this implies that number of hardcover fictio...
a = 160 + 20 b = a / 4 c = b - 20
a ) - 4.5 . , b ) - 2 . , c ) - 1.7 . , d ) 3 . , e ) 2.5 .
c
multiply(21, 2)
if x + y = 2 x - 2 z , x - 2 y = 4 z and x + y + z = 21 , what is the value of y / z ?
given : x + y = 2 x - 2 z , - - > eq 1 x - 2 y = 4 z - - > eq 2 x + y + z = 21 - - > eq 3 . now we are asked to find the value of y / z . now let choose some option randomly , take c , which is 3 , i randomly chose this value as it is positive : ) y / z = 3 , this is the value we need to get . then y = 3 z - - eq 4 sub...
a = 21 * 2
a ) 400 , b ) 510 , c ) 500 , d ) none of these , e ) 506
a
divide(100, divide(25, const_100))
evaluate 100 / . 25
explanation : 100 / . 25 = 10000 / 25 = 400 option a
a = 25 / 100 b = 100 / a
a ) 5 kg , b ) 12,5 kg , c ) 25 kg , d ) 30 kg , e ) none
b
divide(const_100, divide(subtract(const_100, 20), 10))
the price of rice falls by 20 % . how much rice can be bought now with the money that was sufficient to buy 10 kg of rice previously ?
"solution : let rs . 100 be spend on rice initially for 10 kg . as the price falls by 20 % , new price for 10 kg rice , = ( 100 - 20 % of 100 ) = 80 new price of rice = 80 / 10 = rs . 8 per kg . rice can bought now at = 100 / 8 = 12,5 kg . answer : option b"
a = 100 - 20 b = a / 10 c = 100 / b
a ) 147 , b ) 142 , c ) 173 , d ) 144 , e ) 186
d
add(add(70, const_1), add(70, const_3))
what is the smallest integer that is the sum of 2 distinct prime integers , each greater than 70 ?
a prime number ( or a prime ) is a natural number greater than 1 that has no positive divisors other than 1 and itself . here are the first few prime numbers : 2 , 3 , 5 , 7 , 11 , 13 , 17 , 19 , 23 , 29 , 31 , 37 , 41 , 43 , 47 , 53 , 59 , 61 , 67 , 71 , 73 , 79 , 83 , 89 , 97 , 101 , 103 , 107 , 109 , 113 , 127 , 131...
a = 70 + 1 b = 70 + 3 c = a + b
a ) 24 , b ) 22 , c ) 16 , d ) 18 , e ) 20
c
add(add(4, 3), add(add(4, 4), 1))
for any integer k > 1 , the term β€œ length of an integer ” refers to the number of positive prime factors , not necessarily distinct , whose product is equal to k . for example , if k = 24 , the length of k is equal to 4 , since 24 = 2 Γ— 2 Γ— 2 Γ— 3 . if x and y are positive integers such that x > 1 , y > 1 , and x + 3 y ...
"we know that : x > 1 , y > 1 , and x + 3 y < 940 , and it is given that length means no of factors . for any value of x and y , the max no of factors can be obtained only if factor is smallest noall factors are equal . hence , lets start with smallest no 2 . 2 ^ 1 = 2 2 ^ 2 = 4 2 ^ 3 = 8 2 ^ 4 = 16 2 ^ 5 = 32 2 ^ 6 = ...
a = 4 + 3 b = 4 + 4 c = b + 1 d = a + c
a ) 18 , b ) 20 , c ) 22 , d ) 23 , e ) 24
b
divide(100, multiply(7, const_3.0))
how many 7 in between 1 to 100 ?
"7 , 17,27 , 37,47 , 57,67 , 70,71 , 72,73 , 74,75 , 76,77 ( two 7 ' s ) , 78,79 , 87,97 20 7 ' s between 1 to 100 answer : b"
a = 7 * 3 b = 100 / a
a ) 31.5 , b ) 28 , c ) 98 , d ) 37 , e ) 13
a
divide(162, add(const_2, const_pi))
the perimeter of a semi circle is 162 cm then the radius is ?
"36 / 7 r = 162 = > r = 31.5 answer : a"
a = 2 + math.pi b = 162 / a
a ) 22 hours , b ) 30 hours , c ) 44 hours , d ) 60 hours , e ) it can not be determined from the information above .
c
divide(const_1, divide(add(divide(const_1, 4), divide(const_1, 11)), 15))
together , 15 type a machines and 7 type b machines can complete a certain job in 4 hours . together 8 type b machines and 15 type c machines can complete the same job in 11 hours . how many hours r would it take one type a machine , one type b machine , and one type c machine working together to complete the job ( ass...
"say the rates of machines a , b and c are a , b , and c , respectively . together 15 type a machines and 7 type b machines can complete a certain job in 4 hours - - > 15 a + 7 b = 1 / 4 ; together 8 type b machines and 15 type c machines can complete the same job in 11 hours - - > 8 b + 15 c = 1 / 11 . sum the above :...
a = 1 / 4 b = 1 / 11 c = a + b d = c / 15 e = 1 / d
a ) 21 , b ) 22 , c ) 23 , d ) 25 , e ) 28
d
divide(subtract(add(add(28, 3), 28), subtract(11, 2)), subtract(11, subtract(11, 2)))
the cricket team of 11 members is 28 yrs old & the wicket keeper is 3 yrs older . if the ages ofthese 2 are excluded , the average age of theremaining players is 1 year less than the average age of the whole team . what is the average age of the team ?
"let the average age of the whole team be x years . 11 x - ( 28 + 31 ) = 9 ( x - 1 ) = > 11 x - 9 x = 50 = > 2 x = 50 = > x = 25 . so , average age of the team is 25 years . d"
a = 28 + 3 b = a + 28 c = 11 - 2 d = b - c e = 11 - 2 f = 11 - e g = d / f
a ) 3999 , b ) 7799 , c ) 2500 , d ) 5000 , e ) 2912
d
divide(multiply(400, const_100), 2)
a , b and c are partners . a receives 2 / 3 of profits , b and c dividing the remainder equally . a ' s income is increased by rs . 400 when the rate to profit rises from 5 to 7 percent . find the capital of b ?
"a : b : c = 2 / 3 : 1 / 6 : 1 / 6 = 4 : 1 : 1 x * 2 / 100 * 2 / 3 = 400 b capital = 30000 * 1 / 6 = 5000 . answer : d"
a = 400 * 100 b = a / 2
a ) 1 , b ) 2 , c ) 6 , d ) 7 , e ) 10
b
multiply(divide(divide(multiply(30, 30), const_100), 54), const_12)
a reduction of 30 % in the price of apples would enable a man to obtain 54 more for rs . 30 , what is reduced price per dozen ?
"b 30 * ( 30 / 100 ) = 9 - - - 54 ? - - - 12 = > rs . 2"
a = 30 * 30 b = a / 100 c = b / 54 d = c * 12
a ) $ 120 , b ) $ 135 , c ) $ 161 , d ) $ 165 , e ) $ 192
c
add(multiply(divide(subtract(350, 35), 5), 2), 35)
a certain psychologist charges $ 35 more for the first hour of therapy than for each additional hour . if the total charge to a patient who receives 5 hours of therapy is $ 350 , what is the total charge to a patient who receives only 2 hours of therapy ?
"let the charge for first hour = x + 35 then charge for each additional hour = x x + 35 + 4 x = 350 = > 5 x = 315 = > x = 63 total charge for patient for 3 hours of therapy = x + 35 + x = 2 x + 35 = 161 $ answer c"
a = 350 - 35 b = a / 5 c = b * 2 d = c + 35
a ) 75 . , b ) 85 . , c ) 90 . , d ) 94 . , e ) 100 .
b
multiply(subtract(80, divide(multiply(70, const_2), 6)), divide(6, const_4))
the average length of 6 ropes is 80 cm . if the average length of one third of the ropes measure to 70 cm , what is the average of the other ropes ?
edit : given ( x 1 + x 2 . . . + x 6 ) / 6 = 80 ( x 1 + x 2 . . . + x 6 ) = 480 - - > eq 1 . now given avg length of one third ropes is 70 . that means out 6 / 3 = 2 ropes . let the avg length of two ropes be ( x 1 + x 2 ) / 2 = 70 . ( x 1 + x 2 ) = 140 . - - > eq 2 . now we are asked to find the average of the remaini...
a = 70 * 2 b = a / 6 c = 80 - b d = 6 / 4 e = c * d
a ) 39.6 , b ) 43 , c ) 40 , d ) 38 , e ) 29
a
divide(add(add(subtract(44, const_10), const_100), add(subtract(44, const_10), const_100)), add(divide(add(subtract(44, const_10), const_100), 44), divide(add(subtract(44, const_10), const_100), 36)))
x and y are two towns . ganesh covers the distance from x to y at an average speed of 44 km / hr . however , he covers the distance from y to x at an average speed of 36 km / hr . his average speed during the whole journey in km / hr . is :
"solution : average speed = 2 xy / x + y = 2 * 44 * 36 / 44 + 36 = 39.6 answer : a"
a = 44 - 10 b = a + 100 c = 44 - 10 d = c + 100 e = b + d f = 44 - 10 g = f + 100 h = g / 44 i = 44 - 10 j = i + 100 k = j / 36 l = h + k m = e / l
a ) 5.26 , b ) 5.16 , c ) 5.61 , d ) 5.52 , e ) 5
a
multiply(divide(subtract(const_100, 95), 95), const_100)
if the cost price is 95 % of selling price then what is the profit percentage .
"selling price = rs 100 : then cost price = rs 95 : profit = rs 5 . profit = { ( 5 / 95 ) * 100 } % = 5.26 % answer is a ."
a = 100 - 95 b = a / 95 c = b * 100
a ) 65 % , b ) 50 % , c ) 22 % , d ) 18 % , e ) 8.5 %
b
multiply(divide(subtract(multiply(const_100, divide(20, const_100)), multiply(subtract(const_100, multiply(divide(const_1, const_4), const_100)), divide(10, const_100))), multiply(divide(const_1, const_4), const_100)), const_100)
one fourth of a solution that was 10 % sugar by weight was replaced by a second solution resulting in a solution that was 20 percent sugar by weight . the second solution was what percent sugar by weight ?
"say the second solution ( which was 1 / 4 th of total ) was x % sugar , then 3 / 4 * 0.1 + 1 / 4 * x = 1 * 0.20 - - > x = 0.5 . alternately you can consider total solution to be 100 liters and in this case you ' ll have : 75 * 0.1 + 25 * x = 100 * 0.20 - - > x = 0.5 . answer : b ."
a = 20 / 100 b = 100 * a c = 1 / 4 d = c * 100 e = 100 - d f = 10 / 100 g = e * f h = b - g i = 1 / 4 j = i * 100 k = h / j l = k * 100
a ) 50 , b ) 80 , c ) 100 , d ) 44 , e ) 250
d
multiply(divide(subtract(power(add(divide(multiply(20, 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 20 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 4.8 , so radius is 2.4 new area = 5.76 Ο€ increase in area is 1.76 Ο€ % increase in area = 1.76 / 4 * 100 so , % increase is 44 % answer will be ( d )"
a = 20 * 2 b = a / 1000 c = b + 3 d = c ** 2 e = d - 4 f = e / 4 g = f * 100
a ) 82 m , b ) 32 m , c ) 27 m , d ) 26 m , e ) 76 m
b
divide(add(add(sqrt(subtract(power(8, const_2), power(2, const_2))), 2), add(sqrt(subtract(power(8, const_2), power(2, const_2))), 2)), 2)
what is the perimeter of a square field whose diagonal is 8 √ 2 ?
"4 a = 32 m answer : b"
a = 8 ** 2 b = 2 ** 2 c = a - b d = math.sqrt(c) e = d + 2 f = 8 ** 2 g = 2 ** 2 h = f - g i = math.sqrt(h) j = i + 2 k = e + j l = k / 2
a ) 55287 , b ) 29887 , c ) 27768 , d ) 55053 , e ) 17191
d
add(multiply(120, 456), 333)
in a division sum , the quotient is 120 , the divisor 456 and the remainder 333 , find the dividend ?
"explanation : 120 * 456 + 333 = 55053 answer : d"
a = 120 * 456 b = a + 333
a ) 10 / 30 , b ) 20 / 30 , c ) 1 , d ) 5 / 30 , e ) 15 / 30
a
divide(multiply(const_5, const_2), 30)
what is the probability that a number selected from number 1 to 30 is prime number , when each of the given numbers is equally likely to be selected ?
x = { 2,3 , 5,7 , 11,13 , 17,19 , 23,29 } n ( x ) = 10 n ( s ) = 30 hence required probability = n ( x ) / n ( s ) = 10 / 30 option a is answer
a = 5 * 2 b = a / 30
a ) 40 , b ) 60 , c ) 96 , d ) 120 , e ) 240
c
divide(8.00, subtract(divide(1.00, 4), divide(0.50, 3)))
a grocer purchased a quantity of bananas at 3 pounds for $ 0.50 and sold the entire quantity at 4 pounds for $ 1.00 . how many pounds did the grocer purchase if the profit from selling the bananas was $ 8.00 ?
"cost price of 1 pound of bananas = 0.5 / 3 = 1 / 6 selling price of 1 pound of bananas = 1 / 4 profit per pound = ( 1 / 4 - 1 / 6 ) = ( 1 / 12 ) total profit is given as 8 ( 1 / 12 ) * x = 8 x = 96 answer : c"
a = 1 / 0 b = 0 / 50 c = a - b d = 8 / 0
a ) 27 , b ) 36 , c ) 42 , d ) 22 , e ) 147
d
multiply(divide(48, 112), 53)
the volume of a certain substance is always directly proportional to its weight . if 48 cubic inches of the substance weigh 112 ounces , what is the volume , in cubic inches , of 53 ounces of this substance ?
"112 ounces of a substance has a volume of 48 cubic inches 53 ounces of a substance has a volume of ( 48 / 112 ) * 53 = 22 cubic inches answer d"
a = 48 / 112 b = a * 53
a ) 1 : 1 , b ) 3 : 1 , c ) 2 : 3 , d ) 3 : 2 , e ) 3 : 4
a
divide(subtract(27, 22), subtract(22, 17))
two trains running in opposite directions cross a man standing on the platform in 27 seconds and 17 seconds respectively . if they cross each other in 22 seconds , what is the ratio of their speeds ?
let the speed of the trains be x and y respectively length of train 1 = 27 x length of train 2 = 17 y relative speed = x + y time taken to cross each other = 22 s = ( 27 x + 17 y ) / ( x + y ) = 22 = ( 27 x + 17 y ) / = 22 ( x + y ) = 5 x = 5 y = x / y = 5 / 5 = 1 / 1 i . e 1 : 1 answer : a
a = 27 - 22 b = 22 - 17 c = a / b
a ) 156 , b ) 162 , c ) 317 , d ) 324 , e ) 325
c
add(multiply(floor(divide(680, 50)), multiply(const_12, const_2)), floor(divide(subtract(680, multiply(floor(divide(680, 50)), 50)), 5.30)))
roses can be purchased individually for $ 5.30 , one dozen for $ 36 , or two dozen for $ 50 . what is the greatest number of roses that can be purchased for $ 680 ?
"buy as many $ 50 deals as possible . we can by 650 / 50 = 13 two dozen roses , thus total of 13 * 24 = 312 roses . we are left with 680 - 650 = $ 30 . we can buy 30 / 5.3 = ~ 5 roses for that amount . total = 312 + 5 = 317 . answer : c ."
a = 680 / 50 b = math.floor(a) c = 12 * 2 d = b * c e = 680 / 50 f = math.floor(e) g = f * 50 h = 680 - g i = h / 5 j = math.floor(i) k = d + j
a ) rs . 6000 , b ) rs . 8000 , c ) rs . 7500 , d ) rs . 6500 , e ) rs . 8500
b
divide(subtract(14000, multiply(14000, divide(80, const_100))), subtract(subtract(add(const_1, const_1), divide(80, const_100)), divide(85, const_100)))
the salaries of a and b together is rs . 14000 . a spend 80 % of his salary and b spends 85 % of his salary . what is the salary of b if their savings are equal ?
let the salaries of a and b are x and y respectively x + y = 14000 savings of a = 20 x / 100 = savings of b = 15 y / 100 x = ΒΎ y 3 / 4 y + y = 14000 , 7 y / 4 = 14000 , y = 8000 answer : b
a = 80 / 100 b = 14000 * a c = 14000 - b d = 1 + 1 e = 80 / 100 f = d - e g = 85 / 100 h = f - g i = c / h
a ) 3 . , b ) 4 . , c ) 5 . , d ) 7 . , e ) 8 .
d
divide(divide(divide(120, 4), const_2), const_3)
how many of the positive divisors q of 120 are also multiples of 4 not including 120 ?
"4 , 8,12 , 20,24 , 40,60 . ( 7 ) is the answer other way : factors of 120 = 2 ^ 3 * 3 * 5 separate 2 ^ 2 ( which means 4 ) now , calculate the number of other factors . q = 2 * 3 * 5 = total positive factors are 2 * 2 * 2 = 8 this 8 factors include 120 so subtract 1 from 8 ans is 7 = d"
a = 120 / 4 b = a / 2 c = b / 3
a ) 10,300 , b ) 10,030 , c ) 1,353 , d ) 1,352 , e ) 1,349
e
subtract(458,600, add(add(multiply(const_2, const_100), multiply(add(const_3, const_4), const_10)), const_2))
how many integers between 323,700 and 458,600 have tens digit 1 and units digit 3 ?
"there is one number in hundred with 1 in the tens digit and 3 in the units digit : 13 , 113 , 213 , 313 , . . . the difference between 323,700 and 458,600 is 458,600 - 323,700 = 134,900 - one number per each hundred gives 134,900 / 100 = 1,349 numbers . answer : e ."
a = 2 * 100 b = 3 + 4 c = b * 10 d = a + c e = d + 2 f = 458 - 600
a ) 0 , b ) 1 / 12 , c ) 2 / 15 , d ) 1 / 10 , e ) 2 / 10
b
multiply(divide(1, 6), divide(subtract(1, divide(2, 3)), divide(2, 3)))
two equally sized jugs full of water are each emptied into two separate unequally sized empty jugs , x and y . now , jug x is 1 / 6 full , while jug y is 2 / 3 full . if water is poured from jug x into jug y until jug y is filled , what fraction of jug x then contains water ?
"suppose the water in each jug is l liters cx x ( 1 / 6 ) = l cx = 6 l liters cx is capacity of x cy x ( 2 / 3 ) = l cy = 3 l / 2 liters cy is capacity of y now , y is 3 l / 2 - l empty = l / 2 empty so , we can put only l / 2 water in jug y from jug x jug x ' s remaining water = l - l / 2 = l / 2 fraction of x which c...
a = 1 / 6 b = 2 / 3 c = 1 - b d = 2 / 3 e = c / d f = a * e
a ) 1361 , b ) 1376 , c ) 1363 , d ) 1364 , e ) 1365
b
divide(multiply(51, add(51, 11)), 12)
11 + 12 + 13 + . . . 51 + 52 + 53 = ?
"sum = 11 + 12 + 13 + . . . 51 + 52 + 53 sum of n consecutive positive integers starting from 1 is given as n ( n + 1 ) / 2 sum of first 53 positive integers = 53 * 54 / 2 sum of first 10 positive integers = 11 * 10 / 2 sum = 11 + 12 + 13 + . . . 51 + 52 + 53 = 53 * 54 / 2 - 11 * 10 / 2 = 1376 answer : b"
a = 51 + 11 b = 51 * a c = b / 12
a ) 7.6 % , b ) 7.7 % , c ) 11.32 % , d ) 11.91 % , e ) 7.8 %
d
multiply(const_100, divide(subtract(multiply(52, subtract(const_100, 1)), multiply(46, const_100)), multiply(46, const_100)))
a man buys 52 pens at marked price of 46 pens from a whole seller . if he sells these pens giving a discount of 1 % , what is the profit percent ?
"explanation : let marked price be re . 1 each c . p . of 52 pens = rs . 46 s . p . of 52 pens = 99 % of rs . 52 = rs . 51.48 profit % = ( profit / c . p . ) x 100 profit % = ( 5.48 / 46 ) x 100 = 11.91 % answer : d"
a = 100 - 1 b = 52 * a c = 46 * 100 d = b - c e = 46 * 100 f = d / e g = 100 * f
a ) 172 , b ) 160 , c ) 150 , d ) 180 , e ) 120
d
multiply(divide(50, const_1000), const_3600)
express 50 mps in kmph ?
"25 * 18 / 5 = 180 kmph answer : d"
a = 50 / 1000 b = a * 3600
a ) 250 , b ) 125 , c ) 500 , d ) 100 , e ) 80
a
multiply(250, const_1)
the total price of a kilogram each of shimla apples and red delicious apples is 250 rupees more than the total price of a kilogram each of red delicious apples and fuji apples . fuji apples is how much cheaper than shimla apples ?
( shimla + red delicious ) - ( red delicious + fuji ) = 250 shimla - fuji = 250 answer : a
a = 250 * 1
a ) 82.1 sec . , b ) 12.4 sec , c ) 19.1 sec . , d ) 17.1 sec . , e ) 42.1 sec .
b
divide(add(110, 138), multiply(72, const_0_2778))
how long does a train 110 m long running at the speed of 72 km / hr takes to cross a bridge 138 m length ?
speed = 72 * 5 / 18 = 20 m / sec total distance covered = 110 + 138 = 248 m . required time = 248 / 20 = 12.4 sec . answer : b
a = 110 + 138 b = 72 * const_0_2778 c = a / b
a ) 3 , b ) 4 , c ) 5 , d ) 6 , e ) 7
c
divide(6, 11)
what is the 25 th digit to the right of the decimal point in the decimal form of 6 / 11 ?
"explanation : to determine the greatest possible number of members , first recognize that each member had to contribute the lowest amount given . build an inequality for the individual contributions and the total amount collected , with n = the number of members in the club , and solve for n . 12 n ≀ 599 n ≀ 49 11 / 1...
a = 6 / 11
a ) $ 490 , b ) $ 500 , c ) $ 510 , d ) $ 520 , e ) $ 530
b
subtract(590, multiply(subtract(815, 590), divide(2, 5)))
a sum of money lent out at s . i . amounts to a total of $ 590 after 2 years and to $ 815 after a further period of 5 years . what was the initial sum of money that was invested ?
"s . i for 5 years = $ 815 - $ 590 = $ 225 the s . i . is $ 45 / year s . i . for 2 years = $ 90 principal = $ 590 - $ 90 = $ 500 the answer is b ."
a = 815 - 590 b = 2 / 5 c = a * b d = 590 - c
a ) 21 , b ) 22 , c ) 23 , d ) 24 , e ) 25
d
add(add(7, const_10), const_10)
if 5 < x < 9 and y = x + 7 , what is the greatest possible integer value of x + y ?
"x + y = x + x + 7 = 2 x + 7 we need to maximize this value and it needs to be an integer . 2 x is an integer when the decimal of x is . 0 or . 5 the largest such value is 8.5 then x + y = 8.5 + 15.5 = 24 . the answer is d ."
a = 7 + 10 b = a + 10
a ) 18 / 35 , b ) 16 / 35 , c ) 14 / 35 , d ) 13 / 35 , e ) 12 / 35
a
divide(multiply(choose(4, divide(4, const_2)), choose(4, divide(4, const_2))), choose(8, 4))
there are 8 students . 4 of them are men and 4 of them are women . if 4 students are selected from the 8 students . what is the probability that the number of men is equal to that of women ?
men = women means 2 men 2 women total such combinations = 4 c 2 * 4 c 2 = 4 ! / 2 ! . 2 ! * 4 ! / 2 ! . 2 ! = 6 * 6 total combinations = 8 c 4 = 8 * 7 * 6 * 5 / 4 * 3 * 2 * 1 = 70 so probability = 36 / 70 = 18 / 35 hence a
a = 4 / 2 b = math.comb(4, a) c = 4 / 2 d = math.comb(4, c) e = b * d f = math.comb(8, 4) g = e / f
a ) 10 sec , b ) 20 sec , c ) 25 sec , d ) 30 sec , e ) 35 sec
b
divide(200, multiply(const_0_2778, 36))
how many seconds will a train 200 meters long running at the rate of 36 kmph take to pass a certain telegraph post ?
distance = length of train = 200 meters speed = 36 kmph = 36 * 5 / 18 = 10 m / s required time = 200 / 10 = 20 sec answer is b
a = const_0_2778 * 36 b = 200 / a
a ) 50 , b ) 96 , c ) 100 , d ) 125 , e ) 250
b
multiply(divide(subtract(power(add(divide(multiply(40, 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 40 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 5.6 , so radius is 2.8 new area = 7.84 Ο€ increase in area is 3.84 Ο€ % increase in area = 3.84 / 4 * 100 so , % increase is 96 % answer will be ( b )"
a = 40 * 2 b = a / 1000 c = b + 3 d = c ** 2 e = d - 4 f = e / 4 g = f * 100
a ) $ 1865 , b ) $ 2087 , c ) $ 2217 , d ) $ 2431 , e ) $ 2662
d
divide(multiply(multiply(11000, divide(3315, divide(multiply(15000, 8), const_100))), 8), const_100)
a , b and c enter into a partnership by investing $ 11000 , $ 15000 and $ 23000 respectively . at the end of 8 months , b receives $ 3315 as his share . find the share of a .
the ratio of capital of a , b and c = 11000 : 15000 : 23000 = 11 : 15 : 23 a ' s share = ( 11 / 15 ) * 3315 = $ 2431 the answer is d .
a = 15000 * 8 b = a / 100 c = 3315 / b d = 11000 * c e = d * 8 f = e / 100
a ) 42 , b ) 49 , c ) 56 , d ) 63 , e ) 70
c
divide(divide(multiply(800, 35), const_100), 5)
a reduction of 35 % in the price of oil enables a house wife to obtain 5 kgs more for rs . 800 , what is the reduced price for kg ?
800 * ( 35 / 100 ) = 280 - - - - 5 ? - - - - 1 = > rs . 56 answer : c
a = 800 * 35 b = a / 100 c = b / 5
a ) 16 , b ) 90 , c ) 112 , d ) 128 , e ) 142
b
multiply(2, divide(90, add(2, 16)))
water consists of hydrogen and oxygen , and the approximate ratio , by mass , of hydrogen to oxygen is 2 : 16 . approximately how many grams of oxygen are there in 90 grams of water ?
"solution : we are given that the ratio of hydrogen to oxygen in water , by mass , is 2 : 16 . using our ratio multiplier we can re - write this as 2 x : 16 x . we can now use these expressions to determine how much oxygen is in 90 grams of water . 2 x + 16 x = 90 18 x = 90 x = 5 since x is 5 , we know that there are 1...
a = 2 + 16 b = 90 / a c = 2 * b
a ) 9 , b ) 10 , c ) 11 , d ) 3 , e ) 13
d
divide(6, divide(6, 3))
suppose 3 monkeys take 3 minutes to eat 3 bananas . how many monkeys would it take to eat 6 bananas in 6 minutes ?
"one monkey takes 3 min to eat 1 banana , so in 6 mins 1 monkey will eat 2 bananas , so for 6 bananas in 6 min we need 6 / 2 = 3 monkeys answer : d"
a = 6 / 3 b = 6 / a
a ) 1.5 , b ) 2.5 , c ) 3 , d ) 4.5 , e ) 5
b
divide(divide(subtract(add(50, 50), 50), subtract(50, 40)), const_2)
a dessert recipe calls for 50 % melted chocolate and 50 % raspberry puree to make a particular sauce . a chef accidentally makes 15 cups of the sauce with 40 % melted chocolate and 60 % raspberry puree instead . how many cups of the sauce does he need to remove and replace with pure melted chocolate to make the sauce t...
we have 15 cups of sauce with 4040 choc and 6060 rasb cups of choc = 0.4 βˆ— 15 = 6 cups of rasb = 0.6 βˆ— 15 = 9 now let say we removed x cup of original mix and replaced with x cups of choc . therefore final number of cups of choc = 6 βˆ’ 0.4 x + x now this number of cup should be 50 % of total = 15 / 2 = 7.5 therefore 6 βˆ’...
a = 50 + 50 b = a - 50 c = 50 - 40 d = b / c e = d / 2
a ) 3 , b ) 4 , c ) 6 , d ) 12 , e ) 8
e
multiply(multiply(2, add(const_1, const_1)), add(const_1, const_1))
if x and y are both odd prime numbers andx < y , then how many different positive integer factors does 2 xyhave ?
"x and y are both odd prime numbers - it means either x or y is not 2 and since prime numbers have only two factors - 1 and the number itself x and y each will have ( 1 + 1 ) = 2 factors hence 2 xy will have ( 1 + 1 ) ( 1 + 1 ) ( 1 + 1 ) = 8 factors e is the answer"
a = 1 + 1 b = 2 * a c = 1 + 1 d = b * c
a ) 336 , b ) 366 , c ) 330 , d ) 660 , e ) 770
a
subtract(negate(60), multiply(subtract(6, 24), divide(subtract(6, 24), subtract(1, 6))))
1 , 6 , 24 , 60 , 120 , 210 , ___ ?
"it follow the pattern like this . . 2 ^ 3 - 2 = 6 3 ^ 3 - 3 = 24 4 ^ 3 - 4 = 60 5 ^ 3 - 5 = 120 6 ^ 3 - 6 = 210 so . . . 7 ^ 3 - 7 = 336 answer : a"
a = negate - (
a ) 10 , b ) 15 , c ) 20 , d ) 25 , e ) 30
c
multiply(divide(2, add(1, 2)), 30)
there are 30 students in a classroom . the ratio of the # of girls to boys was 1 : 2 , how many boys are there ?
# of girls = x # of boys = 2 x x + 2 x = 30 3 x = 30 x = 30 / 3 = 10 boys = 2 x = 2 * 10 = 20 answer : c
a = 1 + 2 b = 2 / a c = b * 30