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{ "label": [ "A", "B", "C", "D" ], "text": [ "1 : 2", "2 : 1", "2 : 3", "4 : 3" ] }
[ "D" ]
eight women can do a work in 10 days . ten men can complete the same work in 6 days . what is the ratio between the capacity of a man and a woman ?
"explanation : ( 8 ã — 10 ) women can complete the work in 1 day . â ˆ ´ 1 woman ' s 1 day ' s work = 1 / 80 ( 10 ã — 6 ) men can complete the work in 1 day . â ˆ ´ 1 man ' s 1 day ' s work = 1 / 60 so , required ratio = 1 / 80 : 1 / 60 = 4 : 3 answer : d"
MathQA
{ "label": [ "A", "B", "C", "D" ], "text": [ "36", "42", "40", "46" ] }
[ "C" ]
if p and q are positive integers each greater than 1 , and 17 ( p + 1 ) = 25 ( q + 1 ) , what is the least possible value of p + q ?
"17 ( p + 1 ) = 29 ( q + 1 ) - - > ( p + 1 ) / ( q + 1 ) = 29 / 17 - - > the least positive value of p + 1 is 25 , so the least value of p is 24 and the least positive value of q + 1 is 17 , so the least value of q is 16 - - > the least value of p + q is 24 + 16 = 40 . answer : c ."
MathQA
{ "label": [ "A", "B", "C", "D" ], "text": [ "rs . 90000", "rs . 36000", "rs . 50000", "rs . 45000" ] }
[ "A" ]
ajay spends 50 % of his monthly income on household items , 25 % of his monthly income on buying cloths , 15 % of his monthly income on medicines and saves the remaining amount which is rs . 9000 . find his monthly income .
savings 10 % - 9000 expenditure 90 % - 81000 total - 90000 answer : a
MathQA
{ "label": [ "A", "B", "C", "D" ], "text": [ "1 / 1000", "1 / 506", "253 / 500", "253 / 1000" ] }
[ "A" ]
( 753 x 753 + 247 x 247 - 753 x 247 ) / ( 753 x 753 x 753 + 247 x 247 x 247 ) = ?
given exp . = ( a ^ 2 + b ^ 2 - ab ) / ( a ^ 3 + b ^ 3 ) = 1 / ( a + b ) = 1 / ( 753 + 247 ) = 1 / 1000 answer : a
MathQA
{ "label": [ "A", "B", "C", "D" ], "text": [ "19 %", "10 %", "21 %", "16 %" ] }
[ "C" ]
weights of two friends ram and shyam are in the ratio 6 : 5 . if ram ' s weight is increased by 10 % and total weight of ram and shyam become 82.8 kg , with an increases of 15 % . by what percent did the weight of shyam has to be increased ?
"solution : given ratio of ram and shayam ' s weight = 6 : 5 hence , ( x - 15 ) / ( 15 - 10 ) = 6 / 5 or , x = 21 % . answer : option c"
MathQA
{ "label": [ "A", "B", "C", "D" ], "text": [ "475", "234", "289", "345" ] }
[ "A" ]
jaclyn buys $ 20 000 worth of debentures in a company . she earns 9.5 % p . a . simple interest , paid to her quarterly ( that is , every 3 months ) . if the agreed period of the debenture was 18 months : calculate the amount of interest jaclyn will earn for each quarter
"explanation : i = ( p x r x t ) / 100 = 30000 * 9.5 / 100 * ( 18 / 12 ) ^ 1 / 6 = 475 answer : a"
MathQA
{ "label": [ "A", "B", "C", "D" ], "text": [ "6 : 5", "9 : 25", "5 : 6", "25 : 9" ] }
[ "C" ]
two interconnected , circular gears travel at the same circumferential rate . if gear a has a diameter of 60 centimeters and gear b has a diameter of 50 centimeters , what is the ratio of the number of revolutions that gear a makes per minute to the number of revolutions that gear b makes per minute ?
"same circumferential rate means that a point on both the gears would take same time to come back to the same position again . hence in other words , time taken by the point to cover the circumference of gear a = time take by point to cover the circumference of gear b time a = 2 * pi * 25 / speed a time b = 2 * pi * 30...
MathQA
{ "label": [ "A", "B", "C", "D" ], "text": [ "64 : 65", "65 : 64", "19 : 65", "65 : 19" ] }
[ "D" ]
3 bottles contain equal mixtures of spirit and water in the ratio 6 : 1 , 5 : 2 and 3 : 1 respectively . if all the solutions are mixed together , the ratio of spirit to water in the final mixture will be
given that all bottles contain equal amount of mixture say v . so in the first vessel - > water : spirit = 1 / 7 : 6 / 7 in the second bottle - > 2 / 7 : 5 / 7 in the third bottle - > l / 4 : 3 / 4 . hence , the final ratio is = ( ( 6 / 7 ) + ( 5 / 7 ) + ( 3 / 4 ) ) / ( ( 1 / 7 ) + ( 2 / 7 ) + ( 1 / 4 ) ) = 65 / 19 ans...
MathQA
{ "label": [ "A", "B", "C", "D" ], "text": [ "- 2", "- 1", "- 1 / 3", "0" ] }
[ "A" ]
line m lies in the xy - plane . the y - intercept of line m is - 4 , and line m passes through the midpoint of the line segment whose endpoints are ( 2 , 4 ) and ( 6 , - 8 ) . what is the slope of line m ?
"ans : a solution : line m goes through midpoint of ( 2 , 4 ) and ( 6 , - 8 ) . midpoint is ( 4 , - 2 ) as we can see that the y axis of intercept point is ( 0 , - 4 ) means line m is parallel to x axis slope m = - 2 ans : a"
MathQA
{ "label": [ "A", "B", "C", "D" ], "text": [ "20", "30", "38", "48" ] }
[ "B" ]
the sum of 3 numbers is 98 . if the ratio of the first to the second is 2 : 3 and that of the second to the third is 5 : 8 , then the second number is :
a : b = 2 : 3 = 2 × 5 : 3 × 5 = 10 : 15 and b : c = 5 : 8 = 5 × 3 : 8 × 3 = 15 : 24 therefore , a : b : c = 10 : 15 : 24 ∴ a : b : c = 10 : 15 : 24 let the number be 10 x , 15 x and 24 x . then , 10 x + 15 x + 24 x = 98 or 49 x = 98 or x = 2 ⇒ second number = 15 x = 15 × 2 = 30 answer b
MathQA
{ "label": [ "A", "B", "C", "D" ], "text": [ "1200", "120", "360", "200" ] }
[ "D" ]
average age of students of an adult school is 42 years . 120 new students whose average age is 32 years joined the school . as a result the average age is decreased by 4 years . find the number of students of the school after joining of the new students .
"explanation : let the original no . of students be x . according to situation , 42 x + 120 * 32 = ( x + 120 ) 36 ⇒ x = 80 so , required no . of students after joining the new students = x + 120 = 200 . answer : d"
MathQA
{ "label": [ "A", "B", "C", "D" ], "text": [ "18", "750", "24", "20" ] }
[ "D" ]
how many plants will be there in a circular bed whose outer edge measure 32 cms , allowing 4 cm 2 for each plant ?
"circumference of circular bed = 32 cm area of circular bed = ( 32 ) 2 ⠁ „ 4 ï € space for each plant = 4 cm 2 â ˆ ´ required number of plants = ( 32 ) 2 ⠁ „ 4 ï € ã · 4 = 20.36 = 20 ( approx ) answer d"
MathQA
{ "label": [ "A", "B", "C", "D" ], "text": [ "1200", "180", "360", "240" ] }
[ "B" ]
average age of students of an adult school is 44 years . 120 new students whose average age is 32 years joined the school . as a result the average age is decreased by 4 years . find the number of students of the school after joining of the new students .
"explanation : let the original no . of students be x . according to situation , 44 x + 120 * 32 = ( x + 120 ) 36 ⇒ x = 60 so , required no . of students after joining the new students = x + 120 = 180 answer : b"
MathQA
{ "label": [ "A", "B", "C", "D" ], "text": [ "rs . 11.81", "rs . 12", "rs . 12.25", "rs . 12.31" ] }
[ "A" ]
a fruit seller sells mangoes at the rate of rs . 9 per kg and thereby loses 20 % . at what price per kg , he should have sold them to make a profit of 5 % ?
"solution 85 : 9 = 105 : x x = ( 9 × 105 / 80 ) = rs . 11.81 hence , s . p per kg = rs . 11.81 answer a"
MathQA
{ "label": [ "A", "B", "C", "D" ], "text": [ "rs 625", "rs 300", "rs 350", "rs 375" ] }
[ "B" ]
the sale price of a trolley bag including the sale tax is rs . 420 . the rate of sale tax is 12 % . if the shopkeeper has made a profit of 25 % , the cost price of the trolley bag is :
explanation : 112 % of s . p . = 420 s . p . = rs . ( 420 x 100 / 112 ) = rs . 375 . c . p . = rs ( 100 / 125 x 375 ) = rs 300 answer : b
MathQA
{ "label": [ "A", "B", "C", "D" ], "text": [ "5600", "4600", "4094", "7200" ] }
[ "C" ]
how many bricks each measuring 20 cm x 13.25 cm x 8 cm , will be needed to build a wall 7 m x 8 m x 15.5 m
"explanation : no . of bricks = volume of the wall / volume of 1 brick = ( 700 x 800 x 15.5 ) / ( 20 x 13.25 x 8 ) = 4094 answer : c"
MathQA
{ "label": [ "A", "B", "C", "D" ], "text": [ "252", "280", "360", "450" ] }
[ "A" ]
the banker â € ™ s discount of a certain sum of money is rs . 42 and the true discount on the same sum for the same time is rs . 36 . the sum due is
"sol . sum = b . d . * t . d . / b . d . - t . d . = rs . [ 42 * 36 / 42 - 36 ] = rs . [ 42 * 36 / 6 ] = rs . 252 answer a"
MathQA
{ "label": [ "A", "B", "C", "D" ], "text": [ "rs . 432", "rs . 422", "rs . 419", "rs . 442" ] }
[ "C" ]
the true discount on a bill of rs . 2560 is rs . 360 . what is the banker ' s discount ?
"explanation : f = rs . 2560 td = rs . 360 pw = f - td = 2560 - 360 = rs . 2200 true discount is the simple interest on the present value for unexpired time = > simple interest on rs . 2200 for unexpired time = rs . 360 banker ' s discount is the simple interest on the face value of the bill for unexpired time = simple...
MathQA
{ "label": [ "A", "B", "C", "D" ], "text": [ "35.24", "36.16", "36.24", "36.46" ] }
[ "D" ]
the mean of 50 observations was 36 . it was found later that an observation 46 was wrongly taken as 23 . the corrected new mean is
"solution correct sum = ( 36 x 50 + 46 - 23 ) = 1823 . â ˆ ´ correct mean = 1823 / 50 = 36.46 . answer d"
MathQA
{ "label": [ "A", "B", "C", "D" ], "text": [ "420", "700", "220", "500" ] }
[ "D" ]
a fruit seller had some oranges . he sells 40 % oranges and still has 300 oranges . how many oranges he had originally ?
"explanation : he sells 40 % of oranges and still there are 300 oranges remaining = > 60 % of oranges = 300 ⇒ ( 60 × total oranges ) / 100 = 300 ⇒ total oranges / 100 = 5 ⇒ total oranges = 5 × 100 = 500 answer : option d"
MathQA
{ "label": [ "A", "B", "C", "D" ], "text": [ "8500", "8900", "8600", "6970" ] }
[ "C" ]
the difference between the place values of 9 and 4 in the number 529435 is
sol . = ( place value of 9 ) – ( place value of 4 ) = ( 9000 - 400 ) = 8600 answer c
MathQA
{ "label": [ "A", "B", "C", "D" ], "text": [ "rs . 3000", "rs . 3600", "rs . 2400", "rs . 4000" ] }
[ "B" ]
p , q and r have rs . 9000 among themselves . r has two - thirds of the total amount with p and q . find the amount with r ?
"let the amount with r be rs . r r = 2 / 3 ( total amount with p and q ) r = 2 / 3 ( 9000 - r ) = > 3 r = 18000 - 2 r = > 5 r = 18000 = > r = 3600 . answer : b"
MathQA
{ "label": [ "A", "B", "C", "D" ], "text": [ "22000", "27000", "16071", "16789" ] }
[ "C" ]
sheela deposits rs . 4500 in bank savings account . if this is 28 % of her monthly income . what is her monthly income in ?
"explanation : 28 % of income = rs . 4500 100 % of income = 4500 x 100 / 28 = rs . 16071 answer : c"
MathQA
{ "label": [ "A", "B", "C", "D" ], "text": [ "rs 4462.50", "rs . 8032.50", "rs . 8900", "rs . 8925" ] }
[ "D" ]
a sum fetched a total simple interest of rs . 4016.25 at the rate of 9 p . c . p . a . in 5 years . what is the sum ?
"solution principal = rs . ( 100 * 4016.25 / 9 * 5 ) = rs . ( 401625 / 45 ) = rs . 8925 answer d"
MathQA
{ "label": [ "A", "B", "C", "D" ], "text": [ "3750", "3600", "7400", "7500" ] }
[ "A" ]
vijay sells a cupboard at 16 % below cost price . had he got rs . 1200 more , he would have made a profit of 16 % . what is the cost price of the cupboard ?
"explanation : cost price = 1200 / ( 0.16 + 0.16 ) = 1200 / 0.32 = rs . 3750 answer a"
MathQA
{ "label": [ "A", "B", "C", "D" ], "text": [ "- 2", "- 1", "0", "2" ] }
[ "D" ]
if q = ( x – 5 ) ^ 2 + ( x + 1 ) ^ 2 – 6 , then y is least when x =
let us transform the formula : q = ( x – 5 ) ² + ( x + 1 ) ² – 6 = x ² – 10 x + 25 + x ² + 2 x + 1 – 6 = 2 x ² – 8 x + 20 = 2 × ( x ² – 4 x + 10 ) = 2 × ( ( x ² – 4 x + 4 ) + 6 ) = 2 × ( ( x – 2 ) ² + 6 ) any square is greater or equal 0 . therefore the formula possess the least value when ( x – 2 ) ² = 0 . x – 2 = 0 x...
MathQA
{ "label": [ "A", "B", "C", "D" ], "text": [ "750", "500", "800", "850" ] }
[ "B" ]
in an election between the two candidates , the candidates who gets 70 % of votes polled is winned by 200 vote ’ s majority . what is the total number of votes polled ?
"explanation : note : majority ( 40 % ) = difference in votes polled to win ( 70 % ) & defeated candidates ( 30 % ) 40 % = 70 % - 30 % 40 % - - - - - > 200 ( 40 * 5 = 200 ) 100 % - - - - - > 500 ( 100 * 5 = 500 ) answer : option b"
MathQA
{ "label": [ "A", "B", "C", "D" ], "text": [ "35 %", "25 %", "20 %", "30 %" ] }
[ "B" ]
a man ’ s wages were decreased by 50 % . again , the reduced wages were increased by 50 % . he has a loss of ?
here , x = - 50 and y = 50 therefore , the net % change in value = ( x + y + xy / 100 ) % = [ - 50 + 50 + ( - 50 x 50 ) / 100 ] % or - 25 % since the sign is negative , there is loss of 25 % answer : b
MathQA
{ "label": [ "A", "B", "C", "D" ], "text": [ "2.3 m", "4.6 m", "7.8 m", "9.2 m" ] }
[ "D" ]
the angle of elevation of a ladder leaning against a wall is 60 ° and the foot of the ladder is 4.6 m away from the wall . the length of the ladder is
solution let ab be the wall and bc be the ladder . then , < abc = 60 ° ac = 4.6 m . ; ac / bc = cos 60 ° = 1 / 2 ‹ = › bc = 2 × ac = ( 2 × 4.6 ) m = 9.2 m answer d
MathQA
{ "label": [ "A", "B", "C", "D" ], "text": [ "rs . 20.25", "rs . 22.50", "rs . 25", "rs . 42.75" ] }
[ "B" ]
the interest on a certain deposit at 4.5 % p . a . is rs . 202.50 in one year . how much will the additional interest in one year be on the same deposit at 5 % p . a . ?
"solution s . i . = rs . 202.50 , r = 4.5 % , t = 1 year . principal = rs . ( 100 x 202.50 / 4.5 x 1 ) = rs . 4500 . now , p = rs . 4500 , r = 5 % , t = 1 year . s . i . = rs . ( 4500 x 5 x 1 / 1000 = rs . 225 . ∴ difference in interest = rs . ( 225 - 202.50 ) = rs . 22.50 . answer b"
MathQA
{ "label": [ "A", "B", "C", "D" ], "text": [ "rs . 49.17", "rs . 51.03", "rs . 56", "rs . 55.33" ] }
[ "C" ]
if 10 litres of an oil of rs . 50 per litres be mixed with 5 litres of another oil of rs . 68 per litre then what is the rate of mixed oil per litre ?
"50 * 10 = 500 68 * 5 = 340 840 / 15 = 56 answer : c"
MathQA
{ "label": [ "A", "B", "C", "D" ], "text": [ "2200", "2240", "1600", "1354" ] }
[ "B" ]
the true discount on a bill due 9 months hence at 16 % per annum is rs . 240 . the amount of the bill is
"explanation : let p . w . be rs . x . then , s . i . on rs . x at 16 % for 9 months = rs . 240 . x ã — 16 ã — ( 9 / 12 ) ã — ( 1 / 100 ) = 240 or x = 2000 . p . w . = rs . 2000 . sum due = p . w . + t . d . = rs . ( 2000 240 ) = rs . 2240 . answer : b"
MathQA
{ "label": [ "A", "B", "C", "D" ], "text": [ "250", "276", "280", "295" ] }
[ "D" ]
a library has an average of 570 visitors on sundays and 240 on other days . the average number of visitors per day in a month of 30 days beginning with a sunday is :
"since the month begins with sunday , to there will be five sundays in the month average required = ( 570 x 5 + 240 x 25 ) / 30 ) = 295 answer : option d"
MathQA
{ "label": [ "A", "B", "C", "D" ], "text": [ "80 kmph", "69 kmph", "70 kmph", "90 kmph" ] }
[ "B" ]
a train travels 210 km in 3 hours and 270 km in 4 hours . find the average speed of train .
"as we know that speed = distance / time for average speed = total distance / total time taken thus , total distance = 210 + 270 = 480 km thus , total speed = 7 hrs or , average speed = 480 / 7 or , 69 kmph . answer : b"
MathQA
{ "label": [ "A", "B", "C", "D" ], "text": [ "99.33 km", "133.33 km", "125.33 km", "156.66 km" ] }
[ "B" ]
when a train moves at an average speed of 100 kmph it reaches its destination on time . when its average speed becomes 80 kmph , then it reaches its destination 20 minutes late . find the length of journey rounded to two decimal places .
sol . difference between timings = 20 min = 1 / 3 hr . let the length of journey be x km . then , x / 80 - x / 100 = 1 / 3 â ‡ ” 5 x - 4 x = 133.33 â ‡ ” x = 133.33 km . answer b
MathQA
{ "label": [ "A", "B", "C", "D" ], "text": [ "144 mins", "140 mins", "136 mins", "152 minw" ] }
[ "D" ]
one pipe can fill a tank three times as fast as another pipe . if together the two pipes can fill the tank in 38 minutes , then the slower pipe alone will be able to fill the tank in
"explanation : let the slower pipe alone fill the tank in x minutes then faster will fill in x / 3 minutes . part filled by slower pipe in 1 minute = 1 / x part filled by faster pipe in 1 minute = 3 / x part filled by both in 1 minute = 1 / x + 3 / x = 1 / 38 = > 4 / x = 1 / 38 x = 38 ∗ 4 = 152 mins option d"
MathQA
{ "label": [ "A", "B", "C", "D" ], "text": [ "143", "150", "123.75", "140.55" ] }
[ "C" ]
if a number x is 10 % less than another number y and y is 10 % more than 125 , then x is equal to
solution y = 125 + 10 % of 125 = 125 + 12.50 = 137.50 . x = 137.50 - 10 % of 137.50 = 137.50 - 13.75 = 123.75 . answer c
MathQA
{ "label": [ "A", "B", "C", "D" ], "text": [ "0.1602", "0.001602", "1.6021", "0.01602" ] }
[ "B" ]
16.02 ã — 0.0001 = ?
"16.02 ã — 0.0001 = 0.001602 the answer is b ."
MathQA
{ "label": [ "A", "B", "C", "D" ], "text": [ "10", "100", "1000000", "10000" ] }
[ "C" ]
( 1000 ) 7 ÷ ( 10 ) 15 = ?
"explanation : = ( 103 ) 7 / ( 10 ) 15 = ( 10 ) 21 / ( 10 ) 15 = 10 ( 6 ) = 1000000 option c"
MathQA
{ "label": [ "A", "B", "C", "D" ], "text": [ "20000", "6000", "8000", "10000" ] }
[ "A" ]
a person spends 40 % of his salary on food , 25 % on house rent , 15 % on entertainment and 5 % on conveyance . if his savings at the end of the month is rs . 3000 , then his salary per month in rupees is :
"total expenditure = 40 + 25 + 15 + 5 = 85 % saving = ( 100 - 85 ) = 15 % 15 / 100 × salary = 3000 , salary = 20000 rs . answer : a"
MathQA
{ "label": [ "A", "B", "C", "D" ], "text": [ "88888888", "888888888", "898989898", "9999999998" ] }
[ "B" ]
( 12345679 x 72 ) = ?
"explanation : 12345679 x 72 = 12345679 x ( 70 + 2 ) = 12345679 x 70 + 12345679 x 2 = 864197530 + 24691358 = 888888888 answer : option b"
MathQA
{ "label": [ "A", "B", "C", "D" ], "text": [ "10 hours", "40 hours", "20 hours", "60 hours" ] }
[ "D" ]
if 36 men can do a piece of work in 25 hours , in how many hours will 15 men do it ?
"let the required number of hours be x . then , less men , more hours ( indirect proportion ) 15 : 36 : : 25 : x = ( 15 x x ) = ( 36 x 25 ) = ( 36 x 25 ) / 15 = 60 hence , 15 men can do it in 60 hours . answer is d ."
MathQA
{ "label": [ "A", "B", "C", "D" ], "text": [ "rs . 1200", "rs . 1300", "rs . 3500", "rs . 2000" ] }
[ "C" ]
a man invests rs . 7,000 at the rate of 5 % per annum . how much more should he invest at the rate of 8 % , so that he can earn a total of 6 % per annum ?
"explanation : interest on rs . 7000 at 5 % per annum = ( 7000 × 5 × 1 ) / 100 = rs . 350 let his additional investment at 8 % = x interest on rs . x at 8 % per annum = ( x × 8 × 1 ) / 100 = 2 x / 25 . to earn 6 % per annum for the total , interest = ( 7000 + x ) × 6 × 1 / 100 . = > 350 + 2 x / 25 = ( 7000 + x ) × 6 × ...
MathQA
{ "label": [ "A", "B", "C", "D" ], "text": [ "0.003", "0.015", "0.25", "0.005" ] }
[ "B" ]
double of quarter of 3 percent written as a decimal is :
"explanation : solution : ( 2 ) * ( 1 / 4 ) * 3 % = 2 * ( 1 / 4 * 3 / 100 ) = 0.015 . answer : b"
MathQA
{ "label": [ "A", "B", "C", "D" ], "text": [ "960", "990", "1,200", "920" ] }
[ "B" ]
the profit earned by selling an article for 872 is equal to the loss incurred when the same article is sold for 448 . what should be the sale price of the article for making 50 per cent profit ?
"let the profit or loss be x and 872 – x = 448 + x or , x = 424 ⁄ 2 = 212 \ cost price of the article = 872 – x = 448 + x = 660 \ sp of the article = 660 × 150 ⁄ 100 = 990 answer b"
MathQA
{ "label": [ "A", "B", "C", "D" ], "text": [ "50", "60", "80", "320" ] }
[ "A" ]
a number exceeds 20 % of itself by 40 . the number is ?
answer ∵ a - 20 % of a = 40 ⇒ a - a / 5 = 40 ⇒ 4 a / 5 = 40 ∴ a = ( 5 x 40 ) / 4 = 50 . correct option : a
MathQA
{ "label": [ "A", "B", "C", "D" ], "text": [ "10", "910", "1001", "1911" ] }
[ "A" ]
the maximum number of students among them 890 pens and 630 pencils can be distributed in such a way that each student gets the same number of pens and same number of pencils is :
"explanation : required number of students = h . c . f of 890 and 630 = 10 . answer : a"
MathQA
{ "label": [ "A", "B", "C", "D" ], "text": [ "48 kg", "49 kg", "50 kg", "51 kg" ] }
[ "C" ]
the price of rice is reduced by 2 % . how many kilograms of rice can now be bought for the money which was sufficient to buy 49 kg of rice earlier ?
sol . let the original price be rs . 100 per kg . money required to buy 49 kg of rice = rs . ( 100 x 49 ) = rs . 4900 . new price = rs . 98 per kg . ∴ quantity of rice bought = [ 4900 / 98 ] kg = 50 kg . answer c
MathQA
{ "label": [ "A", "B", "C", "D" ], "text": [ "rs . 3000", "rs . 4991", "rs . 5991", "rs . 6001" ] }
[ "B" ]
a grocer has a sale of rs . 6345 , rs . 6927 , rs . 6855 , rs . 7230 and rs . 6562 for 5 consecutive months . how much sale must he have in the sixth month so that he gets an average sale of rs . 6500 ?
"sol . total sale for 5 months = rs . ( 6435 + 6927 + 6855 + 7230 + 6562 ) = rs . 34009 . ∴ required sale = rs . [ ( 6500 x 6 ) - 34009 ] = rs . ( 39000 - 34009 ) = rs . 4991 . answer b"
MathQA
{ "label": [ "A", "B", "C", "D" ], "text": [ "1767", "1800", "1812", "1890" ] }
[ "A" ]
given a number , there is an algorithm described here to find it ' s sum and number of factors . for example , let us take the number 1225 ?
solving for 1225 = 52 × 72 sum of divisors = ( ap + 1 – 1 ) / ( a – 1 ) × ( bq + 1 – 1 ) / ( b – 1 ) here a = 5 , b = 7 prime factors p = 2 and q = 2 sum of divisors = ( 53 – 1 ) / ( 5 – 1 ) × ( 73 – 1 ) / ( 7 – 1 ) = ( 124 / 4 ) × ( 342 / 6 ) = ( 31 × 57 ) = 1767 option a
MathQA
{ "label": [ "A", "B", "C", "D" ], "text": [ "rs . 500", "rs . 1500", "rs . 2000", "rs . 2400" ] }
[ "D" ]
a sum of money is to be distributed among a , b , c , d in the proportion of 5 : 2 : 4 : 3 . if c gets rs . 1200 more than d , what is b ' s share ?
"let the shares of a , b , c and d be rs . 5 x , rs . 2 x , rs . 4 x and rs . 3 x respectively . then , 4 x - 3 x = 1200 x = 1200 . b ' s share = rs . 2 x = rs . ( 2 x 1200 ) = rs . 2400 . answer = d"
MathQA
{ "label": [ "A", "B", "C", "D" ], "text": [ "5 hours", "4 hours", "3 hours", "2 hours" ] }
[ "D" ]
a boat can travel with a speed of 22 km / hr in still water . if the speed of the stream is 5 km / hr , find the time taken by the boat to go 54 km downstream
"explanation : speed of the boat in still water = 22 km / hr speed of the stream = 5 km / hr speed downstream = ( 22 + 5 ) = 27 km / hr distance travelled downstream = 54 km time taken = distance / speed = 54 / 27 = 2 hours . answer : option d"
MathQA
{ "label": [ "A", "B", "C", "D" ], "text": [ "400", "430", "435", "405" ] }
[ "C" ]
sum of the numbers from 1 to 29 is
explanation : sum of first n natural numbers = 1 + 2 + 3 + . . . . . n = n ( n + 1 ) / 2 substitute n = 29 . so s 20 = 29 ã — 30 / 2 = 435 correct option : c
MathQA
{ "label": [ "A", "B", "C", "D" ], "text": [ "1360", "637.5", "1600", "1800" ] }
[ "B" ]
the simple interest and the true discount on a certain sum for a given time and at a given rate are rs . 85 and rs . 75 respectively . the sum is :
"sol . sum = s . i . * t . d . / ( s . i ) - ( t . d . ) = 85 * 75 / ( 85 - 75 ) = rs . 637.5 . answer b"
MathQA
{ "label": [ "A", "B", "C", "D" ], "text": [ "rs . 7000", "rs . 8200", "rs . 8500", "rs . 9000" ] }
[ "B" ]
the salary of a , b , c , d , e is rs . 9000 , rs . 5000 , rs . 11000 , rs . 7000 , rs . 9000 per month respectively , then the average salary of a , b , c , d , and e per month is
"answer average salary = 9000 + 5000 + 11000 + 7000 + 9000 / 5 = rs . 8200 correct option : b"
MathQA
{ "label": [ "A", "B", "C", "D" ], "text": [ "rs . 80", "rs . 115.20", "rs . 120", "rs . 125.40" ] }
[ "B" ]
a invested some money in 10 % stock at 96 . if b wants to invest in an equally good 12 % stock , he must purchase a stock worth of :
explanation : for an income of rs . 10 , investment = rs . 96 . for an income of rs . 12 , investment = ( 96 / 10 x 12 ) = 115.20 answer : b
MathQA
{ "label": [ "A", "B", "C", "D" ], "text": [ "1100", "800", "1400", "1200" ] }
[ "B" ]
a , band c enter into partnership . a invests 3 times as much as b and b invests two - third of what c invests . at the end of the year , the profit earned is rs . 4400 . what is the share of b ?
let c ' s capital = rs . x . then , b ' s capital = rs . ( 2 / 3 ) x a ’ s capital = rs . ( 3 x ( 2 / 3 ) . x ) = rs . 2 x . ratio of their capitals = 2 x : ( 2 / 3 ) x : x = 6 : 2 : 3 . hence , b ' s share = rs . ( 4400 x ( 2 / 11 ) ) = rs . 800 . answer is b
MathQA
{ "label": [ "A", "B", "C", "D" ], "text": [ "2 / 3", "3 / 5", "4 / 7", "5 / 9" ] }
[ "D" ]
the denominator of a fraction is 1 less than twice the numerator . if the numerator and denominator are both increased by 1 , the fraction becomes 3 / 5 . find the fraction ?
let the numerator and denominator of the fraction be ' n ' and ' d ' respectively . d = 2 n - 1 ( n + 1 ) / ( d + 1 ) = 3 / 5 5 n + 5 = 3 d + 3 5 n + 5 = 3 ( 2 n - 1 ) + 3 = > n = 5 d = 2 n - 1 = > d = 9 hence the fraction is : 5 / 9 answer : d
MathQA
{ "label": [ "A", "B", "C", "D" ], "text": [ "rs . 190", "rs . 17", "rs . 1.70", "rs . 4.25" ] }
[ "A" ]
if 0.5 % of a = 95 paise , then the value of a is ?
"answer ∵ 0.5 / 100 of a = 95 / 100 ∴ a = rs . ( 95 / 0.5 ) = rs . 190 correct option : a"
MathQA
{ "label": [ "A", "B", "C", "D" ], "text": [ "10000", "20000", "25000", "22235" ] }
[ "A" ]
sheela deposits rs . 2500 in bank savings account . if this is 25 % of her monthly income . what is her monthly income in ?
explanation : 25 % of income = rs . 2500 100 % of income = 2500 x 100 / 25 = rs . 10000 answer : a
MathQA
{ "label": [ "A", "B", "C", "D" ], "text": [ "99.6", "96.2", "97.5", "98.2" ] }
[ "D" ]
what is the cp of rs 100 stock at 2 discount , with 1 / 5 % brokerage ?
"explanation : use the formula , cp = 100 â € “ discount + brokerage % cp = 100 - 2 + 1 / 5 98.2 thus the cp is rs 98.2 . answer d"
MathQA
{ "label": [ "A", "B", "C", "D" ], "text": [ "20,412", "19,780", "19,680", "19,380" ] }
[ "A" ]
sonika bought a v . c . r . at the list price of 18,900 . if the rate of sales tax was 8 % , find the amount she had to pay for purchasing the v . c . r .
"sol . list price of v . c . r . = 18,900 rate of sales tax = 8 % ∴ sales tax = 8 % of 18,900 = 8 ⁄ 100 × 18500 = 1512 so , total amount which sonika had to pay for purchasing the v . c . r . = 18,900 + 1512 = 20,412 . answer a"
MathQA
{ "label": [ "A", "B", "C", "D" ], "text": [ "rs . 1178", "rs . 820", "rs . 990", "rs . 1385" ] }
[ "A" ]
average monthly income of a family of 4 earning members was rs . 782 . one of the earning members died and therefore , the average income came down to rs 650 . the income of the deceased was ?
"answer income of the deceased = total income of 4 members - total income of remaining 3 members . = 782 x 4 - 650 x 3 rs . = 1178 rs . correct option : a"
MathQA
{ "label": [ "A", "B", "C", "D" ], "text": [ "5", "0.05", "0.5", "50" ] }
[ "B" ]
0.0005 ? = 0.01
"explanation : required answer = 0.0005 / 0.01 = 0.05 / 1 = 0.05 . answer : option b"
MathQA
{ "label": [ "A", "B", "C", "D" ], "text": [ "84 m", "28 m", "120 m", "137 m" ] }
[ "B" ]
22 cubic centimetres of silver is drawn into a wire 1 mm in diameter . the length of the wire in metres will be :
"sol . let the length of the wire b h . radius = 1 / 2 mm = 1 / 20 cm . then , 22 / 7 * 1 / 20 * 1 / 20 * h = 22 ⇔ = [ 22 * 20 * 20 * 7 / 22 ] = 2800 cm = 28 m . answer b"
MathQA
{ "label": [ "A", "B", "C", "D" ], "text": [ "91", "910", "1001", "1911" ] }
[ "A" ]
the maximum numbers of students among them 1001 pens and 910 pencils can be distributed in such a way that each student gets the same number of pens and same number of pencils is
"olution required number of students . = h . c . f of 1001 and 910 . ‹ = › 91 . answer a"
MathQA
{ "label": [ "A", "B", "C", "D" ], "text": [ "rs . 880", "rs . 890", "rs . 895", "rs . 900" ] }
[ "D" ]
if the compound interest on a certain sum of money for 3 years at 10 % per annum be rs . 993 , what would be the simple interest ?
let p = principal a - amount we have a = p ( 1 + r / 100 ) 3 and ci = a - p atq 993 = p ( 1 + r / 100 ) 3 - p ? p = 3000 / - now si @ 10 % on 3000 / - for 3 yrs = ( 3000 x 10 x 3 ) / 100 = 900 / - answer : d .
MathQA
{ "label": [ "A", "B", "C", "D" ], "text": [ "rs . 34.38", "rs . 38.98", "rs . 37", "rs . 37.62" ] }
[ "D" ]
the present worth of a certain bill due sometime hence is rs . 800 and the true discount is rs . 36 . the banker ’ s discount is
"solution b . g = [ ( t . d ) ² / p . w ] = rs . ( 36 x 36 / 800 ) = rs . 1.62 b . d given , t . d = 36 = ( t . d + b . g ) = rs . ( 36 + 1.62 ) = rs . 37.62 . answer d"
MathQA
{ "label": [ "A", "B", "C", "D" ], "text": [ "80 m", "100 m", "90 m", "180 m" ] }
[ "C" ]
two trains travel in opposite directions at 36 kmph and 45 kmph and a man sitting in slower train passes the faster train in 4 seconds . the length of the faster train is
solution relative speed = ( 36 + 45 ) km / hr = ( 81 x 5 / 18 ) m / sec = ( 45 / 2 ) m / sec length of the train = ( 45 / 2 x 4 ) m = 90 m . answer c
MathQA
{ "label": [ "A", "B", "D", "E" ], "text": [ "32", "37", "60", "50" ] }
[ "D" ]
set x consists of 15 integers and has median of 20 and a range of 20 . what is the value of the greatest possible integer that can be present in the set ?
"note that both median and range do not restrict too many numbers in the set . range is only concerned with the smallest and greatest . median only cares about the middle . quick check of each option starting from the largest : ( e ) 50 range of 20 means the smallest integer will be 30 . so 20 can not lie in between an...
MathQA
{ "label": [ "A", "B", "C", "D" ], "text": [ "33.33 %", "25 %", "75 %", "53.85 %" ] }
[ "D" ]
if x is less than y by 35 % then y exceed x by :
"using formula ( x / ( 100 - x ) * 100 ) where x is percentage decrease ( here it is 35 % ) = > 35 / ( 100 - 35 ) * 100 = 53.85 % answer : d"
MathQA
{ "label": [ "A", "B", "C", "D" ], "text": [ "5", "4.15", "4.25", "5.5" ] }
[ "B" ]
excluding stoppages , the speed of a bus is 48 kmph and including stoppages , it is 45 kmph . for how many minutes does the bus stop per hour ?
"due to stoppages , it covers 314 km less . time taken to cover 3 km = ( ( 3 / 48 ) ã — 60 ) = 4.15 min . option ( b ) is correct"
MathQA
{ "label": [ "A", "B", "C", "D" ], "text": [ "67 %", "80 %", "90 %", "100 %" ] }
[ "A" ]
in a certain store , the profit is 320 % of the cost . if the cost increases by 40 % but the selling price remains constant , approximately what percentage of the selling price is the profit
explanation : let c . p . = rs . 100 . then , profit = rs . 320 , s . p . = rs . 420 . new c . p . = 140 % of rs . 100 = rs . 140 new s . p . = rs . 420 . profit = rs . ( 420 - 140 ) = rs . 280 required percentage = ( 280 / 420 ) * 100 = 66.67 % ( approx ) = 67 % answer : a
MathQA
{ "label": [ "A", "B", "C", "D" ], "text": [ "40", "44", "48", "55" ] }
[ "D" ]
in a can , there is a mixture of milk and water in the ratio 4 : 5 . if it is filled with an additional 10 litres of milk the can would be full and ratio of milk and water would become 6 : 5 . find the capacity of the can ?
"let the capacity of the can be t litres . quantity of milk in the mixture before adding milk = 4 / 9 ( t - 10 ) after adding milk , quantity of milk in the mixture = 6 / 11 t . 6 t / 11 - 10 = 4 / 9 ( t - 10 ) 10 t = 990 - 440 = > t = 55 . answer : d"
MathQA
{ "label": [ "A", "B", "C", "D" ], "text": [ "84", "94", "83", "72" ] }
[ "A" ]
the sum of digits of a two digit number is 12 , the difference between the digits is 4 . find the number
"description : = > x + y = 12 , x - y = 4 adding these 2 x = 16 = > x = 8 , y = 4 . thus the number is 84 answer a"
MathQA
{ "label": [ "A", "B", "C", "D" ], "text": [ "76 kg", "80 kg", "85 kg", "97 kg" ] }
[ "D" ]
the average weight of 10 persons increases by 3.2 kg when a new person comes in place of one of them weighing 65 kg . what might be the weight of the new person ?
"solution total weight increased = ( 10 x 3.2 ) kg = 32 kg . weight of new person = ( 65 + 32 ) kg = 97 kg . answer d"
MathQA
{ "label": [ "A", "B", "C", "D" ], "text": [ "250", "305", "280", "285" ] }
[ "B" ]
a library has an average of 630 visitors on sundays and 240 on other days . the average number of visitors per day in a month of 30 days beginning with a sunday is :
"since the month begins with sunday , to there will be five sundays in the month average required = ( 630 x 5 + 240 x 25 / 30 ) = 305 answer : option b"
MathQA
{ "label": [ "A", "B", "C", "D" ], "text": [ "rs 1000", "rs 1515", "rs 1525", "rs 1250" ] }
[ "A" ]
the sale price of a trolley bag including the sale tax is rs . 1232 . the rate of sale tax is 10 % . if the shopkeeper has made a profit of 12 % , the cost price of the trolley bag is :
"explanation : 110 % of s . p . = 1232 s . p . = rs . ( 1232 x 100 / 110 ) = rs . 1120 . c . p . = rs ( 100 / 112 x 1120 ) = rs 1000 answer : a"
MathQA
{ "label": [ "A", "B", "C", "D" ], "text": [ "21000", "30000", "32000", "34000" ] }
[ "A" ]
a & b started a partnership business . a ' s investment was thrice the investment of b and the period of his investment was two times the period of investments of b . if b received rs 3000 as profit , what is their total profit ?
"explanation : suppose b ' s investment = x . then a ' s investment = 3 x suppose bs period of investment = y , then a ' s period of investment = 2 y a : b = 3 x * 2 y : xy = 6 : 1 total profit * 1 / 7 = 3000 = > total profit = 3000 * 7 = 21000 . answer : option a"
MathQA
{ "label": [ "A", "B", "C", "D" ], "text": [ "2160", "2350", "2000", "2300" ] }
[ "B" ]
after spending rs . 5000 on rent , rs . 1500 on milk , rs . 4500 on groceries , rs . 2500 on childrens education rs . 2000 on petrol and rs . 5650 on miscellaneous expenses , mr . kishore saved 10 % of his monthly salary . how much did he save in rs . ?
explanation : total exp = 5000 + 1500 + 4500 + 2500 + 2000 + 5650 = 21150 exp in % = 100 - 10 = 90 % , 21150 = 90 % saving = 10 % = 21150 x 10 / 90 = rs . 2350 answer : b
MathQA
{ "label": [ "A", "B", "C", "D" ], "text": [ "0.045388", "4.5388", "0.051872", "473.88" ] }
[ "C" ]
[ ( 3.242 x 16 ) / 100 ] = ?
"answer multiplying 3.242 x 16 = 5.1872 now divide 5.1872 by 100 so , 5.1872 ÷ 100 = 0.051872 ∴ shift the decimal two places to the left as 100 correct option : c"
MathQA
{ "label": [ "A", "B", "C", "D" ], "text": [ "0", "2", "3", "5" ] }
[ "A" ]
what is the unit digit in [ ( 6273 ) ^ 1793 x ( 625 ) ^ 317 x ( 341 ) ^ 491 ] ?
unit digit in ( 6374 ) ^ 1793 = unit digit in ( 4 ) ^ 1793 = unit digit in [ ( 4 ^ 2 ) ^ 896 x 4 ] = unit digit in ( 6 x 4 ) = 4 unit digit in ( 625 ) ^ 317 = unit digit in ( 5 ) ^ 317 = 5 unit digit in ( 341 ) ^ 491 = unit digit in ( 1 ) ^ 491 = 1 required digit = unit digit in ( 4 x 5 x 1 ) = 0 answer is 0
MathQA
{ "label": [ "A", "B", "C", "D" ], "text": [ "4586970843", "4686970743", "4690910862", "4586870843" ] }
[ "C" ]
calculate 469138 x 9999 = ?
"answer 469138 x 9999 = 469138 x ( 10000 - 1 ) = 4691380000 - 469138 = 4690910862 . option : c"
MathQA
{ "label": [ "A", "B", "C", "D" ], "text": [ "rs . 175", "rs . 92", "rs . 112.50", "rs . 116.50" ] }
[ "A" ]
a 14 % stock yields 8 % . the market value of the stock is :
"solution to obtain rs . 8 , investment = rs . 100 . to obtain rs . 14 , investment = rs . ( 100 / 8 x 14 ) = rs . 175 ∴ market value of rs . 100 stock = rs . 175 answer a"
MathQA
{ "label": [ "A", "B", "C", "D" ], "text": [ "rs . 55.50", "rs . 67.50", "rs . 86.50", "rs . 87.50" ] }
[ "D" ]
the sides of a rectangular field are in the ratio 3 : 4 . if the area of the field is 7500 sq . m , the cost of fencing the field @ 25 paise per metre is
"solution let length = ( 3 x ) metres and breadth = ( 4 x ) metres . then , 3 x × 4 x = 7500 ⇔ 12 x 2 = 7500 ⇔ x 2 = 625 ⇔ x = 25 . so , length = 75 m and breadth = 100 m . perimeter = [ 2 ( 75 + 100 ) ] m = 350 m . ∴ cost of fencing = rs . ( 0.25 × 350 ) = rs . 87.50 . answer d"
MathQA
{ "label": [ "A", "B", "C", "D" ], "text": [ "- 3", "1", "- 1 / 3", "0" ] }
[ "B" ]
line m lies in the xy - plane . the y - intercept of line m is - 2 , and line m passes through the midpoint of the line segment whose endpoints are ( 2 , 4 ) and ( 6 , - 10 ) . what is the slope of line m ?
"ans : b solution : line m goes through midpoint of ( 2 , 4 ) and ( 6 , - 10 ) . midpoint is ( 4 , - 3 ) as we can see that the y axis of intercept point is ( 0 , - 2 ) means line m is parallel to x axis slope m = 1 ans : b"
MathQA
{ "label": [ "A", "B", "C", "D" ], "text": [ "210", "280", "560", "450" ] }
[ "C" ]
the banker â € ™ s discount of a certain sum of money is rs . 80 and the true discount on the same sum for the same time is rs . 70 . the sum due is
"sol . sum = b . d . * t . d . / b . d . - t . d . = rs . [ 80 * 70 / 80 - 70 ] = rs . [ 80 * 70 / 10 ] = rs . 560 answer c"
MathQA
{ "label": [ "A", "B", "C", "D" ], "text": [ "rs . 7070", "rs . 5991", "rs . 6020", "rs . 6850" ] }
[ "A" ]
a grocer has a sale of rs . 5420 , rs . 5660 , rs . 6200 , rs . 6350 and rs . 6500 for 5 consecutive months . find the sale he should have in the sixth month , so that he gets an average sale of rs . 6200 ?
"explanation : total sale for 5 months = rs . ( 5420 + 5660 + 6200 + 6350 + 6500 ) = rs . 30,130 therefore , required sale = rs . [ ( 6200 * 6 ) – 30,130 ] = rs . ( 37200 – 30,130 ) = rs . 7070 answer a"
MathQA
{ "label": [ "A", "B", "C", "D" ], "text": [ "rs . 150.50", "rs . 154.75", "rs . 156.25", "rs . 1093.75" ] }
[ "D" ]
the present worth of rs . 1183 due in 2 years at 4 % per annum compound interest is
"solution present worth = rs . [ 1183 / ( 1 + 4 / 100 ) ² ] = rs . ( 1183 x 25 / 26 x 25 / 26 ) = rs . 1093.75 answer d"
MathQA
{ "label": [ "A", "B", "C", "D" ], "text": [ "120,60", "240,120", "280,90", "220,140" ] }
[ "B" ]
a third of arun â € ™ s marks in mathematics exceed a half of his marks in english by 20 . if he got 360 marks in two subjects together how many marks did he got in english ?
"let arun â € ™ s marks in mathematics and english be x and y then ( 1 / 3 ) x - ( 1 / 2 ) y = 20 2 x - 3 y = 120 â € ¦ â € ¦ > ( 1 ) x + y = 360 â € ¦ â € ¦ . > ( 2 ) solving ( 1 ) and ( 2 ) x = 240 and y = 120 answer is b ."
MathQA
{ "label": [ "A", "B", "C", "D" ], "text": [ "180000", "138800", "658560", "116740" ] }
[ "A" ]
600 x 223 + 600 x 77 = ?
"= 600 x ( 223 + 77 ) ( by distributive law ) = 600 x 300 = 180000 answer is a"
MathQA
{ "label": [ "A", "B", "C", "D" ], "text": [ "4550", "5000", "0.5", "4000" ] }
[ "A" ]
5000 - 4500 ÷ 10.00 = ?
"answer given expression = 5000 - 4500 ÷ 10.00 = 5000 - 450 = 4550 correct option : a"
MathQA
{ "label": [ "A", "B", "C", "D" ], "text": [ "5 kg", "2.4 kg", "2.5 kg", "10 kg" ] }
[ "A" ]
fresh grapes contain 90 % by weight while dried grapes contain 20 % water by weight . what is the weight of dry grapes available from 40 kg of fresh grapes ?
"the weight of non - water in 20 kg of fresh grapes ( which is 100 - 90 = 10 % of whole weight ) will be the same as the weight of non - water in x kg of dried grapes ( which is 100 - 20 = 80 % of whole weight ) , so 40 â ˆ — 0.1 = x â ˆ — 0.8 - - > x = 5 answer : a"
MathQA
{ "label": [ "A", "B", "C", "D" ], "text": [ "150", "450", "750", "800" ] }
[ "A" ]
a and b undertake to do a piece of work for rs . 1200 . a alone can do it in 6 days while b alone can do it in 8 days . with the help of c , they finish it in 3 days . find the share of c .
"c ' s 1 day ' s work = 1 / 3 - ( 1 / 6 + 1 / 8 ) = 24 a : b : c = ratio of their 1 day ' s work = 1 / 6 : 1 / 8 : 1 / 24 = 4 : 3 : 1 . a ’ s share = rs . ( 1200 * 4 / 8 ) = rs . 600 , b ' s share = rs . ( 1200 * 3 / 8 ) = rs . 450 c ' s share = rs . [ 1200 - ( 300 + 225 » ) = rs . 150 . answer is a"
MathQA
{ "label": [ "A", "B", "C", "D" ], "text": [ "0.003", "0.0005", "0.25", "0.02" ] }
[ "D" ]
double of quarter of 4 percent written as a decimal is :
explanation : solution : ( 2 ) * ( 1 / 4 ) * 4 % = 2 * ( 1 / 4 * 1 / 100 ) = 0.02 . answer : d
MathQA
{ "label": [ "A", "B", "C", "D" ], "text": [ "rs . 16241.875", "rs . 15041.85", "rs . 15401.875", "rs . 15041.875" ] }
[ "D" ]
a sum fetched a total simple interest of rs . 6016.75 at the rate of 8 p . c . p . a . in 5 years . what is the sum ?
"explanation : principal = rs 100 x 6016.75 / 8 x 5 = rs . 601675 / 40 = rs . 15041.875 answer : option d"
MathQA
{ "label": [ "A", "B", "C", "D" ], "text": [ "200 km", "180 km", "160 km", "220 km" ] }
[ "B" ]
a boat takes 19 hours for travelling downstream from point a to point b and coming back to a point c midway between a and b . if the velocity of the stream is 4 km / h and the speed of the boat in still water is 14 km / h , what is the distance between a and b ?
"speed of boat for downstream = 14 + 4 = 18 km / hr speed of boat for upstream = 14 – 4 = 10 km / hr distance = x x / 18 + ( x / 2 ) / 10 = 19 x = 180 km answer : b"
MathQA
{ "label": [ "A", "B", "C", "D" ], "text": [ "15", "16", "30", "31" ] }
[ "D" ]
6 bells commence tolling together and toll at the intervals of 24 , 68 , 1012 seconds resp . in 60 minutes how many times they will toll together .
explanation : lcm of 2 - 4 - 6 - 8 - 10 - 12 is 120 seconds , that is 2 minutes . now 60 / 2 = 30 adding one bell at the starting it will 30 + 1 = 31 answer : option d
MathQA
{ "label": [ "A", "B", "C", "D" ], "text": [ "600", "700", "840", "900" ] }
[ "C" ]
if 4 ( p ' s capital ) = 6 ( q ' s capital ) = 10 ( r ' s capital ) , then out of the total profit of rs 4340 , r will receive
explanation : let p ' s capital = p , q ' s capital = q and r ' s capital = r then 4 p = 6 q = 10 r = > 2 p = 3 q = 5 r = > q = 2 p / 3 r = 2 p / 5 p : q : r = p : 2 p / 3 : 2 p / 5 = 15 : 10 : 6 r ' s share = 4340 * ( 6 / 31 ) = 140 * 6 = 840 . answer : option c
MathQA
{ "label": [ "A", "B", "C", "D" ], "text": [ "rs . 18000", "rs . 20000", "rs . 25600", "rs . 32000" ] }
[ "C" ]
10 percent of ram ' s monthly salary is equal to 8 percent of shyam ' s monthly salary . shyam ' s monthly salary is twice abhinav ' s monthly salary . if abhinav ' s annual salary is rs . 1.92 lakhs , find ram ' s monthly salary ?
let the monthly salaries of ram and shyam be rs . r and rs . s respectively . 10 / 100 r = 8 / 100 s r = 4 / 5 s monthly salary of abhinav = ( 1.92 lakhs ) / 12 = rs . 0.16 lakhs s = 2 ( 0.16 lakhs ) = 0.32 lakhs r = 4 / 5 ( 0.32 lakhs ) = rs . 25600 answer : c
MathQA