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100 | Question: A clock shows the time as 9 a.m. If the minute hand gains 5 minutes every hour, how many minutes will the clock gain by 5 p.m.?
Options: ['A)30 min', 'B)35 min', 'C)45 min', 'D)40 min', 'E)55 min']
Answer: | Question: A clock shows the time as 9 a.m. If the minute hand gains 5 minutes every hour, how many minutes will the clock gain by 5 p.m.?
Options: ['A)30 min', 'B)35 min', 'C)45 min', 'D)40 min', 'E)55 min']
Answer: there are 8 hours in between 9 a.m. to 5 p.m.
8*5=40 minutes.
ANSWER:D<|endoftext|> | aqua_rat |
101 | Question: At a Supermarket a certain item has increased from 72 cents per pound to 78 cents per pound. What is the % increase in the cost of item?
Options: ['A)6.33%', 'B)7.22%', 'C)8.33%', 'D)8%', 'E)7%']
Answer: | Question: At a Supermarket a certain item has increased from 72 cents per pound to 78 cents per pound. What is the % increase in the cost of item?
Options: ['A)6.33%', 'B)7.22%', 'C)8.33%', 'D)8%', 'E)7%']
Answer: Percent change = (New Value- Old Value )/ old value x 100
=((78-72)/72)x100
= (6/72)*100
= 8.33%
There was... | aqua_rat |
102 | Question: How many positive 5-digit integers have the odd sum E of their digits?
Options: ['A)9*10^2', 'B)9*10^3', 'C)10^4', 'D)45*10^3', 'E)9*10^4']
Answer: | Question: How many positive 5-digit integers have the odd sum E of their digits?
Options: ['A)9*10^2', 'B)9*10^3', 'C)10^4', 'D)45*10^3', 'E)9*10^4']
Answer: We are looking at numbers between 10000 and 99999 both inclusive.
There are 90000 numbers.
Now for
10000 : sum of digits is odd;
10001 :sum of digits is even;
100... | aqua_rat |
103 | Question: There are different 15 circles. What is the number of the greatest possible points with which the circles intersect?
Options: ['A)390', 'B)100', 'C)110', 'D)180', 'E)210']
Answer: | Question: There are different 15 circles. What is the number of the greatest possible points with which the circles intersect?
Options: ['A)390', 'B)100', 'C)110', 'D)180', 'E)210']
Answer: Maximum points of intersection between n different circles = n*(n - 1) = 15*14 = 210
Answer: E<|endoftext|> | aqua_rat |
104 | Question: B completes a work in 9 days. A alone can do it in 10 days. If both work together, the work can be completed in how many days?
Options: ['A)3.75 days', 'B)4.73 days', 'C)5.75 days', 'D)6.75 days', 'E)7.73 days']
Answer: | Question: B completes a work in 9 days. A alone can do it in 10 days. If both work together, the work can be completed in how many days?
Options: ['A)3.75 days', 'B)4.73 days', 'C)5.75 days', 'D)6.75 days', 'E)7.73 days']
Answer: 1/9 + 1/10 = 19/90
90/19 = 4.73 days
ANSWER: B<|endoftext|> | aqua_rat |
105 | Question: A vessel is filled with liquid, 3 parts of which are water and 5 parts syrup. How much of the mixture must be drawn off and replaced with water so that the mixture may be half water and half syrup?
Options: ['A)1/3', 'B)1/4', 'C)1/5', 'D)1/7', 'E)1/8']
Answer: | Question: A vessel is filled with liquid, 3 parts of which are water and 5 parts syrup. How much of the mixture must be drawn off and replaced with water so that the mixture may be half water and half syrup?
Options: ['A)1/3', 'B)1/4', 'C)1/5', 'D)1/7', 'E)1/8']
Answer: Explanation:
Suppose the vessel initially contain... | aqua_rat |
106 | Question: A car is running at a speed of 96kmph. What distance will it cover in 14sec?
Options: ['A)378m', 'B)350m', 'C)380m', 'D)200m', 'E)250m']
Answer: | Question: A car is running at a speed of 96kmph. What distance will it cover in 14sec?
Options: ['A)378m', 'B)350m', 'C)380m', 'D)200m', 'E)250m']
Answer: Speed = 96kmph = 96*5/18 = 27 m/s
Distance covered in 14sec = 27*14 = 378m
Answer is A<|endoftext|> | aqua_rat |
107 | Question: The average of 6 observations is 11. A new observation is included and the new average is decreased by 1. The seventh observation is?
Options: ['A)4', 'B)3', 'C)5', 'D)6', 'E)7']
Answer: | Question: The average of 6 observations is 11. A new observation is included and the new average is decreased by 1. The seventh observation is?
Options: ['A)4', 'B)3', 'C)5', 'D)6', 'E)7']
Answer: Let seventh observation = X.
Then, according to the question we have
=> (66 + X) / 7 = 10
=> X = 4.
Hence, the seventh obse... | aqua_rat |
108 | Question: The population of a town increased from 1,75,000 to 2,62,500 in a decade. The average percent increase of population per year is :
Options: ['A)4.37%', 'B)5%', 'C)6%', 'D)8.75%', 'E)None of these']
Answer: | Question: The population of a town increased from 1,75,000 to 2,62,500 in a decade. The average percent increase of population per year is :
Options: ['A)4.37%', 'B)5%', 'C)6%', 'D)8.75%', 'E)None of these']
Answer: Solution
Increase in 10 year= (262500 - 175000) = 87500.
Increase% =( f87500/175000x 100 )% = 50%
∴ Requ... | aqua_rat |
109 | Question: If a + b = y and a - b = z , then 3ab =
can someone explain!
Options: ['A)(3y^2 - 3z^2)/4', 'B)(3z^2 - 3y^2)/4', 'C)3y+3z/2', 'D)3y - 3z/2', 'E)3y^2 - 3z^2/2']
Answer: | Question: If a + b = y and a - b = z , then 3ab =
can someone explain!
Options: ['A)(3y^2 - 3z^2)/4', 'B)(3z^2 - 3y^2)/4', 'C)3y+3z/2', 'D)3y - 3z/2', 'E)3y^2 - 3z^2/2']
Answer: plugging numbers is quite fast in this case:
Let
a=1
b=2
Then; y= 1+2=> 3 and z= 1-2=> -1
Question asks 3ab=.........
As our number 3ab= 3*1*2... | aqua_rat |
110 | Question: If two numbers are in the ratio 2:3. If 10 is added to both of the numbers then the ratio becomes 3:4 then find the smallest number?
Options: ['A)12', 'B)18', 'C)20', 'D)24', 'E)26']
Answer: | Question: If two numbers are in the ratio 2:3. If 10 is added to both of the numbers then the ratio becomes 3:4 then find the smallest number?
Options: ['A)12', 'B)18', 'C)20', 'D)24', 'E)26']
Answer: 2:3
2x + 10 : 3x + 10 = 3 : 4
4[2x + 10] = 3[3x + 10]
8x + 40 = 9x + 30
9x - 8x = 40 - 30
x = 10
Then smallest number i... | aqua_rat |
111 | Question: A batsman in his 12th innings makes a score of 65 and thereby increases his average by 2 runs. What is his average after the 12th innings if he had never been ‘not out’?
Options: ['A)42', 'B)43', 'C)44', 'D)45', 'E)46']
Answer: | Question: A batsman in his 12th innings makes a score of 65 and thereby increases his average by 2 runs. What is his average after the 12th innings if he had never been ‘not out’?
Options: ['A)42', 'B)43', 'C)44', 'D)45', 'E)46']
Answer: Let ‘x’ be the average score after 12 th innings
⇒ 12x = 11 × (x – 2) + 65
∴ x = 4... | aqua_rat |
112 | Question: In a division sum, the remainder is 6 and the divisor is 5 times the quotient and is obtained by adding 7 to the thrice of the remainder. The dividend is
Options: ['A)74', 'B)78', 'C)86', 'D)92', 'E)106']
Answer: | Question: In a division sum, the remainder is 6 and the divisor is 5 times the quotient and is obtained by adding 7 to the thrice of the remainder. The dividend is
Options: ['A)74', 'B)78', 'C)86', 'D)92', 'E)106']
Answer: Divisor = (6 * 3) + 7 = 25
5 * Quotient = 25
Quotient = 5.
Dividend = (Divisor * Quotient) + Rema... | aqua_rat |
113 | Question: The average weight of 8 person's increases by 2.5 kg when a new person comes in place of one of them weighing 55 kg. What might be the weight of the new person?
Options: ['A)70kg', 'B)75kg', 'C)80kg', 'D)85kg', 'E)90kg']
Answer: | Question: The average weight of 8 person's increases by 2.5 kg when a new person comes in place of one of them weighing 55 kg. What might be the weight of the new person?
Options: ['A)70kg', 'B)75kg', 'C)80kg', 'D)85kg', 'E)90kg']
Answer: Total weight increased = (8 x 2.5) kg = 20 kg.
Weight of new person = (55 + 20) k... | aqua_rat |
114 | Question: Amy has to visit towns B and C in any order. The roads connecting these towns with her home are shown on the diagram. How many different routes can she take starting from A and returning to A, going through both B and C (but not more than once through each) and not travelling any road twice on the same trip?
... | Question: Amy has to visit towns B and C in any order. The roads connecting these towns with her home are shown on the diagram. How many different routes can she take starting from A and returning to A, going through both B and C (but not more than once through each) and not travelling any road twice on the same trip?
... | aqua_rat |
115 | Question: Incomes of two companies A and B are in the ratio of 5 : 8. Had the income of company A been more by 25 lakh, the ratio of their incomes would have been 5 : 4. What is the income of company B?
Options: ['A)80 lakh', 'B)50 lakh', 'C)40 lakh', 'D)60 lakh', 'E)None of these']
Answer: | Question: Incomes of two companies A and B are in the ratio of 5 : 8. Had the income of company A been more by 25 lakh, the ratio of their incomes would have been 5 : 4. What is the income of company B?
Options: ['A)80 lakh', 'B)50 lakh', 'C)40 lakh', 'D)60 lakh', 'E)None of these']
Answer: Let the incomes of two compa... | aqua_rat |
116 | Question: The area of a triangle will be when a = 1m, b = 2m, c = 3m, a, b, c being lengths of respective sides.
Options: ['A)0 sq m', 'B)2 sq m', 'C)9 sq m', 'D)20 sq m', 'E)5 sq m']
Answer: | Question: The area of a triangle will be when a = 1m, b = 2m, c = 3m, a, b, c being lengths of respective sides.
Options: ['A)0 sq m', 'B)2 sq m', 'C)9 sq m', 'D)20 sq m', 'E)5 sq m']
Answer: S = (1 + 2 + 3)/2 = 3
=> No triangle exists
Answer: A<|endoftext|> | aqua_rat |
117 | Question: P and Q started a business investing Rs. 85,000 and Rs. 30,000 respectively. In what ratio the profit earned after 2 years be divided between P and Q respectively?
Options: ['A)17:6', 'B)17:0', 'C)17:4', 'D)17:2', 'E)17:3']
Answer: | Question: P and Q started a business investing Rs. 85,000 and Rs. 30,000 respectively. In what ratio the profit earned after 2 years be divided between P and Q respectively?
Options: ['A)17:6', 'B)17:0', 'C)17:4', 'D)17:2', 'E)17:3']
Answer: P:Q = 85000 : 30000
= 17:6.
Answer: A<|endoftext|> | aqua_rat |
118 | Question: A and B are playing mathematical puzzles. A asks B "which whole numbers, greater than one, can divide all the nine three digit numbers 111,222,333,444,555,666, 777,888 and 999?"
B immediately gave the desired answer. It was :-
Options: ['A)3, 37 and 119', 'B)3, 37 and 111', 'C)9, 37 and 111', 'D)3, 9 and 37',... | Question: A and B are playing mathematical puzzles. A asks B "which whole numbers, greater than one, can divide all the nine three digit numbers 111,222,333,444,555,666, 777,888 and 999?"
B immediately gave the desired answer. It was :-
Options: ['A)3, 37 and 119', 'B)3, 37 and 111', 'C)9, 37 and 111', 'D)3, 9 and 37',... | aqua_rat |
119 | Question: A 1200 m long train crosses a tree in 120 sec, how much time will I take to pass a platform 700 m long?
Options: ['A)277 Sec', 'B)190 Sec', 'C)187 Sec', 'D)286 Sec', 'E)215 Sec']
Answer: | Question: A 1200 m long train crosses a tree in 120 sec, how much time will I take to pass a platform 700 m long?
Options: ['A)277 Sec', 'B)190 Sec', 'C)187 Sec', 'D)286 Sec', 'E)215 Sec']
Answer: L = S*T
S= 1200/120
S= 10 m/Sec.
Total length (D)= 1900 m
T = D/S
T = 1900/10
T = 190 Sec
Answer:B<|endoftext|> | aqua_rat |
120 | Question: In how many different ways can the letters of the word ‘ARMOUM’ be arranged?
Options: ['A)200', 'B)210', 'C)230', 'D)250', 'E)360']
Answer: | Question: In how many different ways can the letters of the word ‘ARMOUM’ be arranged?
Options: ['A)200', 'B)210', 'C)230', 'D)250', 'E)360']
Answer: ARMOUR = 6 letter whereas R repeated twice 6! 6xSx4x3x2x1 => 360
E<|endoftext|> | aqua_rat |
121 | Question: Which digits should come in place of @ and # if the number 62684@# is divisible by both 8 and 5?
Options: ['A)4,0', 'B)0,4', 'C)4,4', 'D)0,0', 'E)None']
Answer: | Question: Which digits should come in place of @ and # if the number 62684@# is divisible by both 8 and 5?
Options: ['A)4,0', 'B)0,4', 'C)4,4', 'D)0,0', 'E)None']
Answer: Explanation :
Since the given number is divisible by 5, so 0 or 5 must come in place of #.
But, a number ending with 5 is never divisible by 8.
So, 0... | aqua_rat |
122 | Question: A train 125 m long passes a man, running at 1 km/hr in the same direction in which the train is going, in 10 sec. The speed of the train is?
Options: ['A)65 km/hr', 'B)17 km/hr', 'C)76 km/hr', 'D)50 km/hr', 'E)46 km/hr']
Answer: | Question: A train 125 m long passes a man, running at 1 km/hr in the same direction in which the train is going, in 10 sec. The speed of the train is?
Options: ['A)65 km/hr', 'B)17 km/hr', 'C)76 km/hr', 'D)50 km/hr', 'E)46 km/hr']
Answer: Speed of the train relative to man = 125/10 = 25/2 m/sec.
= 25/2 * 18/5 = 45 km/h... | aqua_rat |
123 | Question: A work which could be finished in 8 days was finished 3 days earlier after 10 more men joined. The number of men employed was?
Options: ['A)22', 'B)30', 'C)88', 'D)71', 'E)11']
Answer: | Question: A work which could be finished in 8 days was finished 3 days earlier after 10 more men joined. The number of men employed was?
Options: ['A)22', 'B)30', 'C)88', 'D)71', 'E)11']
Answer: x ------- 8
(x + 10) ---- 6
x * 8 = (x + 10)6
x = 30
\Answer: B<|endoftext|> | aqua_rat |
124 | Question: Each digit in the two-digit number G is halved to form a new two-digit number H. Which of the following could be the sum of G and H
Options: ['A)153', 'B)159', 'C)137', 'D)121', 'E)89']
Answer: | Question: Each digit in the two-digit number G is halved to form a new two-digit number H. Which of the following could be the sum of G and H
Options: ['A)153', 'B)159', 'C)137', 'D)121', 'E)89']
Answer: let the number be x, now x is halved => x/2..the question asks what is x?
x(number) + x/2 (half of that number) = so... | aqua_rat |
125 | Question: The product of two numbers is 2028 and their H.C.F. is 13. The number of such pairs is:
Options: ['A)9', 'B)2', 'C)7', 'D)8', 'E)1']
Answer: | Question: The product of two numbers is 2028 and their H.C.F. is 13. The number of such pairs is:
Options: ['A)9', 'B)2', 'C)7', 'D)8', 'E)1']
Answer: Let the numbers 13a and 13b.
Then, 13a x 13b = 2028
=>ab = 12.
Now, the co-primes with product 12 are (1, 12) and (3, 4).
[Note: Two integers a and b are said to be copr... | aqua_rat |
126 | Question: Renu can do a piece of work in 8 days, but with the help of her friend Suma , she can do it in 4 days. In what time Suma can do it alone?
Options: ['A)8', 'B)12', 'C)14', 'D)15', 'E)17']
Answer: | Question: Renu can do a piece of work in 8 days, but with the help of her friend Suma , she can do it in 4 days. In what time Suma can do it alone?
Options: ['A)8', 'B)12', 'C)14', 'D)15', 'E)17']
Answer: Renu’s one day’s work = 1/8
Suma’s one day’s work = 1/4 - 1/8 = 1/8
Suma can do it alone in 8 days.
ANSWER:... | aqua_rat |
127 | Question: There are 4 people who has to cross a stretch of 300 km. They normally run at a speed of 10 kmph. One
of them has a bike that travels at 50 kmph. The bike first takes one person alone and crosses the
stretch while the other two keep running. Then he comes back without wasting time and picks up
another person ... | Question: There are 4 people who has to cross a stretch of 300 km. They normally run at a speed of 10 kmph. One
of them has a bike that travels at 50 kmph. The bike first takes one person alone and crosses the
stretch while the other two keep running. Then he comes back without wasting time and picks up
another person ... | aqua_rat |
128 | Question: The security gate at a storage facility requires a Six-digit lock code. If the lock code must consist only of digits from 1 through 9, inclusive, with no repeated digits, and the first and last digits of the code must be odd, how many lock codes are possible?
Options: ['A)120', 'B)240', 'C)360', 'D)720', 'E)1... | Question: The security gate at a storage facility requires a Six-digit lock code. If the lock code must consist only of digits from 1 through 9, inclusive, with no repeated digits, and the first and last digits of the code must be odd, how many lock codes are possible?
Options: ['A)120', 'B)240', 'C)360', 'D)720', 'E)1... | aqua_rat |
129 | Question: If by selling an article for Rs.60, a person loses 1/7 of money, what would he have gained or lost % by selling it for Rs.77?
Options: ['A)5%', 'B)10%', 'C)20%', 'D)30%', 'E)45%']
Answer: | Question: If by selling an article for Rs.60, a person loses 1/7 of money, what would he have gained or lost % by selling it for Rs.77?
Options: ['A)5%', 'B)10%', 'C)20%', 'D)30%', 'E)45%']
Answer: Sol. CP - = EC7 = 70 1-7 6 77-70 % Profit = 100 = 10%
B<|endoftext|> | aqua_rat |
130 | Question: If a light flashes every 6 seconds, how many times will it flash in ¾ of an hour?
Options: ['A)451 times', 'B)638 times', 'C)838 times', 'D)436 times', 'E)435 times']
Answer: | Question: If a light flashes every 6 seconds, how many times will it flash in ¾ of an hour?
Options: ['A)451 times', 'B)638 times', 'C)838 times', 'D)436 times', 'E)435 times']
Answer: There are 60 minutes in an hour.
In ¾ of an hour there are (60 * ¾) minutes = 45 minutes.
In ¾ of an hour there are (60 * 45) seconds =... | aqua_rat |
131 | Question: Revenues were recorded for Store A and Store B over a period of three months. In the first month, Store A's revenues were $40,000 higher than Store B's revenues. In the second month, Store A's revenues were $6,000 higher than Store B's revenues. If Store A's average (arithmetic mean) monthly revenue for the t... | Question: Revenues were recorded for Store A and Store B over a period of three months. In the first month, Store A's revenues were $40,000 higher than Store B's revenues. In the second month, Store A's revenues were $6,000 higher than Store B's revenues. If Store A's average (arithmetic mean) monthly revenue for the t... | aqua_rat |
132 | Question: some digits were given like 0 2 2 3 3 4 4 then how many no will be there which is greater than 1 lac ,all numbers are distinct
Options: ['A)530', 'B)540', 'C)550', 'D)560', 'E)570']
Answer: | Question: some digits were given like 0 2 2 3 3 4 4 then how many no will be there which is greater than 1 lac ,all numbers are distinct
Options: ['A)530', 'B)540', 'C)550', 'D)560', 'E)570']
Answer: ( 6*6*5*4*3*2)/(2! *2!*2!)= 540 ways
ANSWER:B<|endoftext|> | aqua_rat |
133 | Question: A sum of money at simple interest amounts to Rs. 815 in 3 years and to Rs. 854 in 4 years. The sum is:
Options: ['A)600', 'B)698', 'C)675', 'D)688', 'E)900']
Answer: | Question: A sum of money at simple interest amounts to Rs. 815 in 3 years and to Rs. 854 in 4 years. The sum is:
Options: ['A)600', 'B)698', 'C)675', 'D)688', 'E)900']
Answer: 1 year = Rs. (854 - 815) = Rs. 39.
3 years = Rs.(39 x 3) = Rs. 117.
Principal = Rs. (815 - 117) = Rs. 698
ANSWER B<|endoftext|> | aqua_rat |
134 | Question: Each of the following equations has at least one solution EXCEPT D. Is it true?
Options: ['A)-2*-a = 2a', 'B)2*a = (–2)*-a', 'C)-4*a = -3-a', 'D)-3*a = -3-a', 'E)(–2)-a = –2-a']
Answer: | Question: Each of the following equations has at least one solution EXCEPT D. Is it true?
Options: ['A)-2*-a = 2a', 'B)2*a = (–2)*-a', 'C)-4*a = -3-a', 'D)-3*a = -3-a', 'E)(–2)-a = –2-a']
Answer: If we put a= 1 then
A. 2
B. 2
C. -4
E. -3
D. -3=-4 Not true<|endoftext|> | aqua_rat |
135 | Question: 10 people went to a hotel for combine dinner party 5 of them spent Rs. 20 each on their dinner and rest spent 4 more than the average expenditure of all the 10. What was the total money spent by them.
Options: ['A)1628.4', 'B)1534', 'C)1492', 'D)240', 'E)None of these']
Answer: | Question: 10 people went to a hotel for combine dinner party 5 of them spent Rs. 20 each on their dinner and rest spent 4 more than the average expenditure of all the 10. What was the total money spent by them.
Options: ['A)1628.4', 'B)1534', 'C)1492', 'D)240', 'E)None of these']
Answer: Solution: Let average expenditu... | aqua_rat |
136 | Question: If x is the product of the integers from 1 to 150, inclusive, and 5^y is a factor of x, what is the greatest possible value of y ?
Options: ['A)30', 'B)34', 'C)36', 'D)37', 'E)39']
Answer: | Question: If x is the product of the integers from 1 to 150, inclusive, and 5^y is a factor of x, what is the greatest possible value of y ?
Options: ['A)30', 'B)34', 'C)36', 'D)37', 'E)39']
Answer: It basically asks for the number of 5s in 150!
150/5 + 150/25 + 150/125 = 30 + 6 + 1. Hence 37
Answer: D.<|endoftext|> | aqua_rat |
137 | Question: Product M is produced by mixing chemical X and chemical Y in the ratio of 5 : 4. Chemical X is prepared by mixing two raw materials, A and B, in the ratio of 1 : 3. Chemical Y is prepared by mixing raw materials, B and C, in the ratio of 2 : 1. Then the final mixture is prepared by mixing 864 units of product... | Question: Product M is produced by mixing chemical X and chemical Y in the ratio of 5 : 4. Chemical X is prepared by mixing two raw materials, A and B, in the ratio of 1 : 3. Chemical Y is prepared by mixing raw materials, B and C, in the ratio of 2 : 1. Then the final mixture is prepared by mixing 864 units of product... | aqua_rat |
138 | Question: In a 4 person race, medals are awarded to the fastest 3 runners. The first-place runner receives a gold medal, the second-place runner receives a silver medal, and the third-place runner receives a bronze medal. In the event of a tie, the tied runners receive the same color medal. (For example, if there is a ... | Question: In a 4 person race, medals are awarded to the fastest 3 runners. The first-place runner receives a gold medal, the second-place runner receives a silver medal, and the third-place runner receives a bronze medal. In the event of a tie, the tied runners receive the same color medal. (For example, if there is a ... | aqua_rat |
139 | Question: X completes a work in 20 days and Y complete the same work in 30 days. If both of them work together, then the number of days required to complete the work will be?
Options: ['A)10 days.', 'B)12 days.', 'C)14 days.', 'D)8 days.', 'E)20 days.']
Answer: | Question: X completes a work in 20 days and Y complete the same work in 30 days. If both of them work together, then the number of days required to complete the work will be?
Options: ['A)10 days.', 'B)12 days.', 'C)14 days.', 'D)8 days.', 'E)20 days.']
Answer: If X can complete a work in x days and Y can complete the ... | aqua_rat |
140 | Question: A chair is bought for Rs.300/- and sold at Rs.420/- find gain or loss percentage
Options: ['A)15% loss', 'B)40% gain', 'C)25% gain', 'D)30% gain', 'E)35% gain']
Answer: | Question: A chair is bought for Rs.300/- and sold at Rs.420/- find gain or loss percentage
Options: ['A)15% loss', 'B)40% gain', 'C)25% gain', 'D)30% gain', 'E)35% gain']
Answer: Formula = (Selling price ~ Cost price)/Cost price * 100
= (450- 300)/300= 40% gain
B<|endoftext|> | aqua_rat |
141 | Question: What is the least number to be subtracted from 696 to make it a perfect square?
Options: ['A)1', 'B)16', 'C)20', 'D)71', 'E)60']
Answer: | Question: What is the least number to be subtracted from 696 to make it a perfect square?
Options: ['A)1', 'B)16', 'C)20', 'D)71', 'E)60']
Answer: The numbers less than 696 and are squares of certain numbers are 676, 625.
The least number that should be subtracted from 696 to make it perfect square = 696 - 676 = 20.
AN... | aqua_rat |
142 | Question: There are 8 books on a shelf, of which 2 are paperbacks and 6 are hardbacks. How many possible selections of 3 books from this shelf include at least one paperback?
Options: ['A)a) 40', 'B)b) 45', 'C)c) 36', 'D)d) 55', 'E)e) 60']
Answer: | Question: There are 8 books on a shelf, of which 2 are paperbacks and 6 are hardbacks. How many possible selections of 3 books from this shelf include at least one paperback?
Options: ['A)a) 40', 'B)b) 45', 'C)c) 36', 'D)d) 55', 'E)e) 60']
Answer: approach 1
at-least 1 paper back = total - no paper back
8c3-6c3 = 36
ap... | aqua_rat |
143 | Question: If a sum of money doubles itself in 20 years at simple interest, the ratepercent per annum is
Options: ['A)12', 'B)12.5', 'C)13', 'D)5', 'E)14']
Answer: | Question: If a sum of money doubles itself in 20 years at simple interest, the ratepercent per annum is
Options: ['A)12', 'B)12.5', 'C)13', 'D)5', 'E)14']
Answer: Explanation:
Let sum = x then Simple Interest = x
Rate = (100 * x) / (x * 20) = 5
Option D<|endoftext|> | aqua_rat |
144 | Question: In a fuel station the service costs $1.15 per car, every liter of fuel costs 0.4$. Assuming that you own 2 sports cars and 2 executive cars and all fuel tanks are empty. How much will it cost to fuel all cars together if a sports car tank is 32 liters and an executive car tank is 75% bigger?
Options: ['A)37.5... | Question: In a fuel station the service costs $1.15 per car, every liter of fuel costs 0.4$. Assuming that you own 2 sports cars and 2 executive cars and all fuel tanks are empty. How much will it cost to fuel all cars together if a sports car tank is 32 liters and an executive car tank is 75% bigger?
Options: ['A)37.5... | aqua_rat |
145 | Question: Choose the missing terms out of the given alternatives.
AZ, BY, CX, DW ?
Options: ['A)EF', 'B)GH', 'C)EV', 'D)DW', 'E)KN']
Answer: | Question: Choose the missing terms out of the given alternatives.
AZ, BY, CX, DW ?
Options: ['A)EF', 'B)GH', 'C)EV', 'D)DW', 'E)KN']
Answer: C
EV
The first letter moves one step forward. The second letter moves one step backward.
Answer is C<|endoftext|> | aqua_rat |
146 | Question: Company Z spent 1/4 of its revenues last year on marketing and 1/7 of the remainder on maintenance of its facilities. What fraction of last year’s original revenues did company Z have left after its marketing and maintenance expenditures?
Options: ['A)5/14', 'B)1/2', 'C)17/28', 'D)9/14', 'E)9/11']
Answer: | Question: Company Z spent 1/4 of its revenues last year on marketing and 1/7 of the remainder on maintenance of its facilities. What fraction of last year’s original revenues did company Z have left after its marketing and maintenance expenditures?
Options: ['A)5/14', 'B)1/2', 'C)17/28', 'D)9/14', 'E)9/11']
Answer: Tot... | aqua_rat |
147 | Question: A train 360 m long is running at a speed of 45 km/hr. In what time will it pass a bridge 140 m long?
Options: ['A)40 sec', 'B)42 sec', 'C)45 sec', 'D)48 sec', 'E)58 sec']
Answer: | Question: A train 360 m long is running at a speed of 45 km/hr. In what time will it pass a bridge 140 m long?
Options: ['A)40 sec', 'B)42 sec', 'C)45 sec', 'D)48 sec', 'E)58 sec']
Answer: Speed = 45 * 5/18 = 25/2 m/sec
Total distance covered = 360 + 140 = 500 m
Required time = 500 * 2/25 = 40 sec
ANSWER:A<|endoftext|> | aqua_rat |
148 | Question: What is the scope including 1/21+1/22+1/23+......+1/30?
Options: ['A)1/6~1/5', 'B)1/5~1/4', 'C)1/4~1/3', 'D)1/3~1/2', 'E)1/2~1']
Answer: | Question: What is the scope including 1/21+1/22+1/23+......+1/30?
Options: ['A)1/6~1/5', 'B)1/5~1/4', 'C)1/4~1/3', 'D)1/3~1/2', 'E)1/2~1']
Answer: For Maximum value : It should be less than 1/21 + 1/21 +1/21... 10 times = 10/21 ~ 1/2
For Minimum Value : It should be greater than 1/30+ 1/30+ 1/30 .. 10 times = 10/30 = 1... | aqua_rat |
149 | Question: Company A has 13 employees, 9 of whom belong to the union. If 5 people work any one shift, and the union contract specifies that at least 4 union members work each shift, then how many different combinations of employees might work any given shift?
Options: ['A)56', 'B)231', 'C)336', 'D)350', 'E)756']
Answer:... | Question: Company A has 13 employees, 9 of whom belong to the union. If 5 people work any one shift, and the union contract specifies that at least 4 union members work each shift, then how many different combinations of employees might work any given shift?
Options: ['A)56', 'B)231', 'C)336', 'D)350', 'E)756']
Answer:... | aqua_rat |
150 | Question: A bag contains 5 red, 2 green balls. 3 balls are drawn randomly. What is the probability that balls drawn contain exactly two green balls?
Options: ['A)1/7', 'B)2/9', 'C)3/11', 'D)4/17', 'E)2/3']
Answer: | Question: A bag contains 5 red, 2 green balls. 3 balls are drawn randomly. What is the probability that balls drawn contain exactly two green balls?
Options: ['A)1/7', 'B)2/9', 'C)3/11', 'D)4/17', 'E)2/3']
Answer: Total number of balls = 5+2 = 7
n(S) = 7C3 = 7*6*5 / 3*2 = 35
n(E) = 2C2* 5C1 = 5
Probability = 5/35 = 1/7... | aqua_rat |
151 | Question: A woman complete a journey in 20 hours. She travels first half of the journey at the rate of 21 km/hr and second half at the rate of 24 km/hr. Find the total journey in km.
Options: ['A)334 km.', 'B)216 km.', 'C)314 km.', 'D)448 km.', 'E)544 km.']
Answer: | Question: A woman complete a journey in 20 hours. She travels first half of the journey at the rate of 21 km/hr and second half at the rate of 24 km/hr. Find the total journey in km.
Options: ['A)334 km.', 'B)216 km.', 'C)314 km.', 'D)448 km.', 'E)544 km.']
Answer: 0.5x/21 + 0.5x/24 = 20
--> x/21 + x/24 = 40
--> x =448... | aqua_rat |
152 | Question: The average height in a group of 4 people is 175 cm. If the average height increased when 2 more people were added to the group, which of the following cannot be the heights of the two new people?
Options: ['A)179 cm and 172 cm', 'B)181 cm and 169 cm', 'C)173 cm and 178 cm', 'D)176 cm and 176 cm', 'E)174 cm a... | Question: The average height in a group of 4 people is 175 cm. If the average height increased when 2 more people were added to the group, which of the following cannot be the heights of the two new people?
Options: ['A)179 cm and 172 cm', 'B)181 cm and 169 cm', 'C)173 cm and 178 cm', 'D)176 cm and 176 cm', 'E)174 cm a... | aqua_rat |
153 | Question: The sum of the present ages of two persons A and B is 60. If the age of A is twice that of B, find the sum of their ages 5 years hence?
Options: ['A)70', 'B)55', 'C)60', 'D)65', 'E)80']
Answer: | Question: The sum of the present ages of two persons A and B is 60. If the age of A is twice that of B, find the sum of their ages 5 years hence?
Options: ['A)70', 'B)55', 'C)60', 'D)65', 'E)80']
Answer: A+B=60 A=2B
2B+B=60===>B=20
A=40
5 yrs ages 45 and 25
Sum of their ages = 70
ANSWER A<|endoftext|> | aqua_rat |
154 | Question: Find the number which when multiplied by 15 is increased by 196.
Options: ['A)14', 'B)20', 'C)26', 'D)28', 'E)30']
Answer: | Question: Find the number which when multiplied by 15 is increased by 196.
Options: ['A)14', 'B)20', 'C)26', 'D)28', 'E)30']
Answer: Let the number be x. Then, 15x - x = 196
<=> 14x = 196 <=> x = 14.
Answer :A<|endoftext|> | aqua_rat |
155 | Question: A number X equals 80% of the average of 5, 7, 14 and a number Y. If the average of X and Y is 26, the value of Y is?
Options: ['A)13', 'B)26', 'C)39', 'D)36', 'E)None of these']
Answer: | Question: A number X equals 80% of the average of 5, 7, 14 and a number Y. If the average of X and Y is 26, the value of Y is?
Options: ['A)13', 'B)26', 'C)39', 'D)36', 'E)None of these']
Answer: Average of 5, 7, 14 and Y = ( 5 + 7 + 14 + Y )/ 4
Therefore, X = 80% of ( 5 + 7 + 14 + y )/ 4
= (80/100) x (26 + Y)/4
=> X =... | aqua_rat |
156 | Question: A man covers a distance on scooter. Had he moved 3kmph faster he would have taken 40 min less. If he had moved 2kmph slower, he would have taken 40min more. The distance is.
Options: ['A)30 km', 'B)40 km', 'C)45 km', 'D)50 km', 'E)55 km']
Answer: | Question: A man covers a distance on scooter. Had he moved 3kmph faster he would have taken 40 min less. If he had moved 2kmph slower, he would have taken 40min more. The distance is.
Options: ['A)30 km', 'B)40 km', 'C)45 km', 'D)50 km', 'E)55 km']
Answer: Let distance = x m
Usual rate = y kmph
x/y – x/y+3 = 40/60 hr
2... | aqua_rat |
157 | Question: The number of livestock in a farm at the beginning of year 2000 was 130,000. During the year, the number increased by p%. During the next year 2001, there was a famine and the number decreased by q%. A census at the end of year 2001 revealed that the number of livestock in the farm was 130,000. Which of the f... | Question: The number of livestock in a farm at the beginning of year 2000 was 130,000. During the year, the number increased by p%. During the next year 2001, there was a famine and the number decreased by q%. A census at the end of year 2001 revealed that the number of livestock in the farm was 130,000. Which of the f... | aqua_rat |
158 | Question: If 3 men or 4 women can reap a field in 10 days how long will 5 men and 6 women take to reap it?
Options: ['A)19/60', 'B)9/60', 'C)2/3', 'D)5/18', 'E)6/24']
Answer: | Question: If 3 men or 4 women can reap a field in 10 days how long will 5 men and 6 women take to reap it?
Options: ['A)19/60', 'B)9/60', 'C)2/3', 'D)5/18', 'E)6/24']
Answer: Explanation:
3 men reap 1/10 field in 1 day
1 man reap 1/(3 x 10)
4 women reap 1/10 field in 1 day
1 woman reap 1/(10 x 4)
5 men and 6 women reap... | aqua_rat |
159 | Question: What is the greatest possible value of integer n if 100! is divisible by 15^n
Options: ['A)20', 'B)21', 'C)22', 'D)23', 'E)24']
Answer: | Question: What is the greatest possible value of integer n if 100! is divisible by 15^n
Options: ['A)20', 'B)21', 'C)22', 'D)23', 'E)24']
Answer: 15^n = 5^n * 3^n
Highest prime factor will be the limiting factor.
100/5 +100/25 =20+4 = 24
ANSWER:E<|endoftext|> | aqua_rat |
160 | Question: Find the invalid no.from the following series 15, 16, 34, 105, 424, 2124, 12756
Options: ['A)15', 'B)16', 'C)34', 'D)105', 'E)2124']
Answer: | Question: Find the invalid no.from the following series 15, 16, 34, 105, 424, 2124, 12756
Options: ['A)15', 'B)16', 'C)34', 'D)105', 'E)2124']
Answer: 2nd term = (1st term) * 1 + 1 = 15 *1 + 1 = 16.
3rd term = (2nd term) * 2 + 2 = 16 * 2 + 2 = 34
4th term = (3th term) *3 + 3 = 34 * 3 + 3 = 105
5th term = (4th term) * 4... | aqua_rat |
161 | Question: On Monday, a certain animal shelter housed 45 cats and dogs. By Friday, 1/5 of the cats and 1/4 of the dogs had been adopted; no new cats or dogs were brought to the shelter during this period. What is the greatest possible number of pets that could have been adopted from the animal shelter between Monday and... | Question: On Monday, a certain animal shelter housed 45 cats and dogs. By Friday, 1/5 of the cats and 1/4 of the dogs had been adopted; no new cats or dogs were brought to the shelter during this period. What is the greatest possible number of pets that could have been adopted from the animal shelter between Monday and... | aqua_rat |
162 | Question: A shopkeeper gave an additional 20 per cent concession on the reduced price after giving 30 per cent standard concession on an article. If Arun bought that article for 1,120, what was the original price?
Options: ['A)3,000', 'B)4,000', 'C)2,400', 'D)2,000', 'E)None of these']
Answer: | Question: A shopkeeper gave an additional 20 per cent concession on the reduced price after giving 30 per cent standard concession on an article. If Arun bought that article for 1,120, what was the original price?
Options: ['A)3,000', 'B)4,000', 'C)2,400', 'D)2,000', 'E)None of these']
Answer: Original price = 1120 × 1... | aqua_rat |
163 | Question: The total age of A and B is 10 years more than the total age of B and C. C is how many years younger than A.?
Options: ['A)16', 'B)12', 'C)10', 'D)20', 'E)10']
Answer: | Question: The total age of A and B is 10 years more than the total age of B and C. C is how many years younger than A.?
Options: ['A)16', 'B)12', 'C)10', 'D)20', 'E)10']
Answer: (A+B)-(B-C)=10
A-C=10
Answer is C<|endoftext|> | aqua_rat |
164 | Question: In an election between two candidates, 10% of votes are were declares invalid. First candidate got 3600 votes which were 60% of the total valid votes . The total number of votes enrolled in that election was:
Options: ['A)9000', 'B)98000', 'C)20000', 'D)11000', 'E)12000']
Answer: | Question: In an election between two candidates, 10% of votes are were declares invalid. First candidate got 3600 votes which were 60% of the total valid votes . The total number of votes enrolled in that election was:
Options: ['A)9000', 'B)98000', 'C)20000', 'D)11000', 'E)12000']
Answer: 100 % - 10 % = 90 %
54%-36%=1... | aqua_rat |
165 | Question: Find a 8 digit number that if multiplied by the number 9 or any of its multiplications products (18, 27, 36, 45,..) will result in the multiplication factor repeated (n) number of times.
Options: ['A)12345679', 'B)42345675', 'C)22347379', 'D)52345673', 'E)21345679']
Answer: | Question: Find a 8 digit number that if multiplied by the number 9 or any of its multiplications products (18, 27, 36, 45,..) will result in the multiplication factor repeated (n) number of times.
Options: ['A)12345679', 'B)42345675', 'C)22347379', 'D)52345673', 'E)21345679']
Answer: A
The number is: 12345679
12345679 ... | aqua_rat |
166 | Question: A and B invests Rs.3000 and Rs.7000 respectively in a business. If A doubles his capital after 6 months. In what ratio should A and B divide that year's profit?
Options: ['A)9:6', 'B)9:8', 'C)9:14', 'D)9:9', 'E)9:5']
Answer: | Question: A and B invests Rs.3000 and Rs.7000 respectively in a business. If A doubles his capital after 6 months. In what ratio should A and B divide that year's profit?
Options: ['A)9:6', 'B)9:8', 'C)9:14', 'D)9:9', 'E)9:5']
Answer: (3*6 + 6*6): (7*12)
54:84 => 9:14.Answer:C<|endoftext|> | aqua_rat |
167 | Question: A man saves 20% of his monthly salary. If an account of dearness of things he is to increase his monthly expenses by 20%, he is only able to save Rs. 200 per month. What is his monthly salary?
Options: ['A)5000', 'B)2889', 'C)2779', 'D)6257', 'E)5362']
Answer: | Question: A man saves 20% of his monthly salary. If an account of dearness of things he is to increase his monthly expenses by 20%, he is only able to save Rs. 200 per month. What is his monthly salary?
Options: ['A)5000', 'B)2889', 'C)2779', 'D)6257', 'E)5362']
Answer: Income = Rs. 100
Expenditure = Rs. 80
Savings = R... | aqua_rat |
168 | Question: A boat covers a certain distance downstream in 1 hour, while it comes back in 11â„2 hours. If the speed of the stream be 3 kmph, what is the speed of the boat in still water?
Options: ['A)31 kmph', 'B)16 kmph', 'C)19 kmph', 'D)15 kmph', 'E)14 kmph']
Answer: | Question: A boat covers a certain distance downstream in 1 hour, while it comes back in 11â„2 hours. If the speed of the stream be 3 kmph, what is the speed of the boat in still water?
Options: ['A)31 kmph', 'B)16 kmph', 'C)19 kmph', 'D)15 kmph', 'E)14 kmph']
Answer: Let the speed of the water in still water =x
Given ... | aqua_rat |
169 | Question: A and B invests Rs.4000 and Rs.6000 in a business. After 4 months, A withdraws three-fourth of his capital and 4 months later, B withdraws half of his capital. In what ratio should they share the profits at the end of the year?
Options: ['A)2:5', 'B)3:5', 'C)4:5', 'D)3:7', 'E)5:7']
Answer: | Question: A and B invests Rs.4000 and Rs.6000 in a business. After 4 months, A withdraws three-fourth of his capital and 4 months later, B withdraws half of his capital. In what ratio should they share the profits at the end of the year?
Options: ['A)2:5', 'B)3:5', 'C)4:5', 'D)3:7', 'E)5:7']
Answer: A : B
(4000*4)+(100... | aqua_rat |
170 | Question: 0.5, 0.55, 0.65, 0.8, ?
Options: ['A)0.7', 'B)0.9', 'C)0.95', 'D)1', 'E)2']
Answer: | Question: 0.5, 0.55, 0.65, 0.8, ?
Options: ['A)0.7', 'B)0.9', 'C)0.95', 'D)1', 'E)2']
Answer: The pattern is + 0.05, + 0.10, + 0.15, .....
Answer : D.<|endoftext|> | aqua_rat |
171 | Question: If 15 women or 10 men can complete a project in 55 days, in how many days will 5 women and 4 men working together complete the same project ?
Options: ['A)75', 'B)8', 'C)9', 'D)85', 'E)None of these']
Answer: | Question: If 15 women or 10 men can complete a project in 55 days, in how many days will 5 women and 4 men working together complete the same project ?
Options: ['A)75', 'B)8', 'C)9', 'D)85', 'E)None of these']
Answer: 15 W = 10 M
Now, 5W + 4M = 5W + 4×15/10W = 5W + 6W = = 11 W
If 15 women can complete the project in 5... | aqua_rat |
172 | Question: If n is a positive integer and n^2 is divisible by 450, then what is the largest positive integer that must divide n?
Options: ['A)10', 'B)20', 'C)30', 'D)40', 'E)50']
Answer: | Question: If n is a positive integer and n^2 is divisible by 450, then what is the largest positive integer that must divide n?
Options: ['A)10', 'B)20', 'C)30', 'D)40', 'E)50']
Answer: 450 = 2 * 3^2 * 5^2
If 450 divides n^2, then n must be divisible by 2 * 3 * 5 = 30
The answer is C.<|endoftext|> | aqua_rat |
173 | Question: Two pipes A and B can separately fill a cistern in 10 and 15 minutes respectively. A person opens both the pipes together when the cistern should have been was full he finds the waste pipe open. He then closes the waste pipe and in another 4 minutes the cistern was full. In what time can the waste pipe empty ... | Question: Two pipes A and B can separately fill a cistern in 10 and 15 minutes respectively. A person opens both the pipes together when the cistern should have been was full he finds the waste pipe open. He then closes the waste pipe and in another 4 minutes the cistern was full. In what time can the waste pipe empty ... | aqua_rat |
174 | Question: A certain club has 14 members, including Harry. One of the 14 members is to be chosen at random to be the president, one of the remaining 13 members is to be chosen at random to be the secretary, and one of the remaining 12 members is to be chosen at random to be the treasurer. What is the probability that Ha... | Question: A certain club has 14 members, including Harry. One of the 14 members is to be chosen at random to be the president, one of the remaining 13 members is to be chosen at random to be the secretary, and one of the remaining 12 members is to be chosen at random to be the treasurer. What is the probability that Ha... | aqua_rat |
175 | Question: Afreena walks 8 km towards East and then walks 13 km back, then she turns left and walks 4 km; then walks 5 km after turning left; she turns left again and walks 3 km. How far is she from the starting point ?
Options: ['A)3 km', 'B)2 km', 'C)1 km', 'D)6 km', 'E)7 km']
Answer: | Question: Afreena walks 8 km towards East and then walks 13 km back, then she turns left and walks 4 km; then walks 5 km after turning left; she turns left again and walks 3 km. How far is she from the starting point ?
Options: ['A)3 km', 'B)2 km', 'C)1 km', 'D)6 km', 'E)7 km']
Answer: Explanation:
From given details w... | aqua_rat |
176 | Question: A coed soccer team has W women and M men on the team. If 4 women and 2 men are added to the team roster, and if one person on the team is selected at random to serve as team captain, then the probability that the team captain will be a woman can be represented as
Options: ['A)(W + 4)/(W + M + 6)', 'B)(W + 4)/... | Question: A coed soccer team has W women and M men on the team. If 4 women and 2 men are added to the team roster, and if one person on the team is selected at random to serve as team captain, then the probability that the team captain will be a woman can be represented as
Options: ['A)(W + 4)/(W + M + 6)', 'B)(W + 4)/... | aqua_rat |
177 | Question: A man is 30 years older than his son. In two years, his age will be twice the age of his son. The present age of the son is
Options: ['A)14 years', 'B)28 years', 'C)20 years', 'D)22 years', 'E)None']
Answer: | Question: A man is 30 years older than his son. In two years, his age will be twice the age of his son. The present age of the son is
Options: ['A)14 years', 'B)28 years', 'C)20 years', 'D)22 years', 'E)None']
Answer: Solution
Let the son's present age be x years .Then, man's present age = (x+30)years.
Then ‹=›(x+3... | aqua_rat |
178 | Question: Chris mixed 3 pounds of raisins with 3 pounds of nuts. If a pound of nuts costs 3 times as much as a pound of raisins, then the total cost of the raisins was what fraction of the total cost of the mixture?
Options: ['A) 1/7', 'B) 1/5', 'C) 1/4', 'D) 1/3', 'E) 3/7']
Answer: | Question: Chris mixed 3 pounds of raisins with 3 pounds of nuts. If a pound of nuts costs 3 times as much as a pound of raisins, then the total cost of the raisins was what fraction of the total cost of the mixture?
Options: ['A) 1/7', 'B) 1/5', 'C) 1/4', 'D) 1/3', 'E) 3/7']
Answer: 1 lbs of raisin = $1
3 lbs of raisin... | aqua_rat |
179 | Question: If 2^(2w) = 8^(w−2), what is the value of w?
Options: ['A)3', 'B)6', 'C)9', 'D)12', 'E)15']
Answer: | Question: If 2^(2w) = 8^(w−2), what is the value of w?
Options: ['A)3', 'B)6', 'C)9', 'D)12', 'E)15']
Answer: 2^(2w) = 8^(w−2)
2^(2w) = 2^(3*(w−2))
2^(2w) = 2^(3w-6)
Let's equate the exponents as the bases are equal.
2w = 3w-6
w = 6
The answer is B.<|endoftext|> | aqua_rat |
180 | Question: A watch which gains uniformly is 2 minutes low at noon on Monday and is 4 min. 48 sec fast at 2 p.m. on the following Monday. When was it correct?
Options: ['A)2 p.m. on Tuesday', 'B)2 p.m. on Wednesday', 'C)3 p.m. on Thursday', 'D)1 p.m. on Friday', 'E)None']
Answer: | Question: A watch which gains uniformly is 2 minutes low at noon on Monday and is 4 min. 48 sec fast at 2 p.m. on the following Monday. When was it correct?
Options: ['A)2 p.m. on Tuesday', 'B)2 p.m. on Wednesday', 'C)3 p.m. on Thursday', 'D)1 p.m. on Friday', 'E)None']
Answer: Solution
Time from 12 p.m. on Monday to 2... | aqua_rat |
181 | Question: Otto and Han are driving at constant speeds in opposite directions on a straight highway. At a certain time they are driving toward each other and are 40 miles apart. One and a half hours later, they are again 40 miles apart, driving away from each other. If Otto drives at a speed of x miles per hour, then, i... | Question: Otto and Han are driving at constant speeds in opposite directions on a straight highway. At a certain time they are driving toward each other and are 40 miles apart. One and a half hours later, they are again 40 miles apart, driving away from each other. If Otto drives at a speed of x miles per hour, then, i... | aqua_rat |
182 | Question: The angle between two hands at 3.45 is
Options: ['A)110 degree', 'B)115 degree', 'C)112 1/2 degree', 'D)117 degree', 'E)157 1/2 degree']
Answer: | Question: The angle between two hands at 3.45 is
Options: ['A)110 degree', 'B)115 degree', 'C)112 1/2 degree', 'D)117 degree', 'E)157 1/2 degree']
Answer: theta degree=11/2m-30h
=11/2(45)-30(3)
=247.5-90
=157.5 or 157 1/2 degree
ANSWER:E<|endoftext|> | aqua_rat |
183 | Question: A jeep takes 4 hours to cover a distance of 620 Km. how much should the speed in Kmph be maintained to cover the same direction in 3/2th of the previous time?
Options: ['A)148 Kmph', 'B)152 Kmph', 'C)106 Kmph', 'D)103 Kmph', 'E)165 Kmph']
Answer: | Question: A jeep takes 4 hours to cover a distance of 620 Km. how much should the speed in Kmph be maintained to cover the same direction in 3/2th of the previous time?
Options: ['A)148 Kmph', 'B)152 Kmph', 'C)106 Kmph', 'D)103 Kmph', 'E)165 Kmph']
Answer: Time = 4
Distance = 620
3/2 of 4 hours = 4 * 3/2 = 6 Hours
Requ... | aqua_rat |
184 | Question: Find at what time between 8 and 9 o'clock will the hands of a clock be in the same straight line but not together.
Options: ['A)10x11/10', 'B)10x10/11', 'C)11x10/11', 'D)12x10/11', 'E)None']
Answer: | Question: Find at what time between 8 and 9 o'clock will the hands of a clock be in the same straight line but not together.
Options: ['A)10x11/10', 'B)10x10/11', 'C)11x10/11', 'D)12x10/11', 'E)None']
Answer: Solution
At 8 o'clock, the hour is at 8 and the minute hand is at 12,i.e. the two hands are 20 min. Spaces apar... | aqua_rat |
185 | Question: On Sunday morning, Pugsley and Wednesday are trading pet spiders. If Pugsley were to give Wednesday four of his spiders, Wednesday would then have four times as many spiders as Pugsley does. But, if Wednesday were to give Pugsley five of her spiders, Pugsley would now have five fewer spiders than Wednesday ha... | Question: On Sunday morning, Pugsley and Wednesday are trading pet spiders. If Pugsley were to give Wednesday four of his spiders, Wednesday would then have four times as many spiders as Pugsley does. But, if Wednesday were to give Pugsley five of her spiders, Pugsley would now have five fewer spiders than Wednesday ha... | aqua_rat |
186 | Question: To apply for the position of photographer at a local magazine, a photographer needs to include two or three photos in an envelope accompanying the application. If the photographer has pre-selected six photos representative of her work, how many choices does she have to provide the photos for the magazine?
Opt... | Question: To apply for the position of photographer at a local magazine, a photographer needs to include two or three photos in an envelope accompanying the application. If the photographer has pre-selected six photos representative of her work, how many choices does she have to provide the photos for the magazine?
Opt... | aqua_rat |
187 | Question: If x is an integer and y = 3x + 2, which of the following CANNOT be a divisor of y?
Options: ['A)4', 'B)5', 'C)6', 'D)7', 'E)8']
Answer: | Question: If x is an integer and y = 3x + 2, which of the following CANNOT be a divisor of y?
Options: ['A)4', 'B)5', 'C)6', 'D)7', 'E)8']
Answer: Just to add some more to Bunuel's explanation, if a number is a multiple of 3, it will be in a form:
n = 3*k, where k is an integer
And if a number is a multiple of 6, it wi... | aqua_rat |
188 | Question: A book store bought copies of a new book by a popular author, in anticipation of robust sales. The store bought 400 copies from their supplier, each copy at wholesale price W. The store sold the first 150 copies in the first week at 80% more than W, and then over the next month, sold a 100 more at 20% more th... | Question: A book store bought copies of a new book by a popular author, in anticipation of robust sales. The store bought 400 copies from their supplier, each copy at wholesale price W. The store sold the first 150 copies in the first week at 80% more than W, and then over the next month, sold a 100 more at 20% more th... | aqua_rat |
189 | Question: A committee of 2 people is to be selected out of 3 teachers and 4 preachers. If the committee is selected at random, what is the probability that the committee will be composed of at least 1 preacher?
Options: ['A)1/4', 'B)1/3', 'C)2/3', 'D)6/7', 'E)8/9']
Answer: | Question: A committee of 2 people is to be selected out of 3 teachers and 4 preachers. If the committee is selected at random, what is the probability that the committee will be composed of at least 1 preacher?
Options: ['A)1/4', 'B)1/3', 'C)2/3', 'D)6/7', 'E)8/9']
Answer: Total no of ways in which you can select a com... | aqua_rat |
190 | Question: If 73! has 16 zeroes at the end, how many zeroes will 80! have at the end?
Options: ['A)16', 'B)17', 'C)18', 'D)19', 'E)20']
Answer: | Question: If 73! has 16 zeroes at the end, how many zeroes will 80! have at the end?
Options: ['A)16', 'B)17', 'C)18', 'D)19', 'E)20']
Answer: Prime Factoring: you need a 2 and a 5 to make a 10 (a "zero"), and there are TONS of 2's so let's skip these and focus on the (rarer) 5s:
80! = 1*2*3*4*5*6...*78*79*80
Since the... | aqua_rat |
191 | Question: Mary's income is 60 percent more than Tim's income, and Tim's income is 40 percent less than Juan's income. What percent of Juan's income is Mary's income?
Options: ['A)124%', 'B)120%', 'C)96%', 'D)80%', 'E)64%']
Answer: | Question: Mary's income is 60 percent more than Tim's income, and Tim's income is 40 percent less than Juan's income. What percent of Juan's income is Mary's income?
Options: ['A)124%', 'B)120%', 'C)96%', 'D)80%', 'E)64%']
Answer: Juan's income = 100 (assume);
Tim's income = 60 (40 percent less than Juan's income);
Mar... | aqua_rat |
192 | Question: Y and Z start a business with Rs.3000 and Rs.6000 respectively. How should they share their profits at the end of one year?
Options: ['A)4:1', 'B)1:3', 'C)1:4', 'D)1:5', 'E)1:2']
Answer: | Question: Y and Z start a business with Rs.3000 and Rs.6000 respectively. How should they share their profits at the end of one year?
Options: ['A)4:1', 'B)1:3', 'C)1:4', 'D)1:5', 'E)1:2']
Answer: They should share the profits in the ratio of their investments.
The ratio of the investments made by Y and Z =
3000 : 6000... | aqua_rat |
193 | Question: If 100!/x is not an integer, which of the following could be the value of x?
Options: ['A)5^24', 'B)7^16', 'C)11^9', 'D)13^6', 'E)17^6']
Answer: | Question: If 100!/x is not an integer, which of the following could be the value of x?
Options: ['A)5^24', 'B)7^16', 'C)11^9', 'D)13^6', 'E)17^6']
Answer: he answer will be a number which doesn't completely divide 100!
No of 5's in 100! = 24
No of 7's in 100! = 16
No of 11's in 100! = 9
No of 13's in 100! = 7
No of 17'... | aqua_rat |
194 | Question: P is two years older than Q who is twice as old as R. The total of the ages of P, Q and R is 25. How old is Q?
Options: ['A)7.2 years', 'B)8.2 years', 'C)9.8 years', 'D)9.2 years', 'E)9.4 years']
Answer: | Question: P is two years older than Q who is twice as old as R. The total of the ages of P, Q and R is 25. How old is Q?
Options: ['A)7.2 years', 'B)8.2 years', 'C)9.8 years', 'D)9.2 years', 'E)9.4 years']
Answer: Let age of R =x. Then,
Age of Q =2x
Age of P =2+2x
Total age of P,Q and R =25
⇒(2+2x)+2x+x=25
⇒5x=23
⇒x=23... | aqua_rat |
195 | Question: A man can row with a speed of 20 kmph in still water. If the stream flows at 7 kmph, then the speed in downstream is?
Options: ['A)27', 'B)23', 'C)20', 'D)27', 'E)12']
Answer: | Question: A man can row with a speed of 20 kmph in still water. If the stream flows at 7 kmph, then the speed in downstream is?
Options: ['A)27', 'B)23', 'C)20', 'D)27', 'E)12']
Answer: M = 20
S = 7
DS = 20 + 7 = 27
Answer: D<|endoftext|> | aqua_rat |
196 | Question: A theater box office sold an average (arithmetic mean) of 65 tickets per staff member to a particular movie. Among the daytime staff, the average number sold per member was 75, and among the evening staff, the average number sold was 60. If there are no other employees, what was the ratio of the number of day... | Question: A theater box office sold an average (arithmetic mean) of 65 tickets per staff member to a particular movie. Among the daytime staff, the average number sold per member was 75, and among the evening staff, the average number sold was 60. If there are no other employees, what was the ratio of the number of day... | aqua_rat |
197 | Question: Present ages of Sameer and Anand are in the ratio of 5 : 4 respectively. Four years hence, the ratio of their ages will become 11 : 9 respectively. What is Anand's present age in years?
Options: ['A)A)24', 'B)B)89', 'C)C)67', 'D)D)32', 'E)E)45']
Answer: | Question: Present ages of Sameer and Anand are in the ratio of 5 : 4 respectively. Four years hence, the ratio of their ages will become 11 : 9 respectively. What is Anand's present age in years?
Options: ['A)A)24', 'B)B)89', 'C)C)67', 'D)D)32', 'E)E)45']
Answer: Let the present ages of Sameer and Anand be 5x years and... | aqua_rat |
198 | Question: If a man can cover 18 metres in one second, how many kilometres can he cover in 3 hours 45 minutes?
Options: ['A)288', 'B)162', 'C)878', 'D)168', 'E)243']
Answer: | Question: If a man can cover 18 metres in one second, how many kilometres can he cover in 3 hours 45 minutes?
Options: ['A)288', 'B)162', 'C)878', 'D)168', 'E)243']
Answer: 18 m/s = 12 * 18/5 kmph
3 hours 45 minutes = 3 3/4 hours = 15/4 hours
Distance = speed * time = 18 * 18/5 * 15/4 km = 243 km.
Answer: E<|endoftext|... | aqua_rat |
199 | Question: How many meaningful English words can be formed with the letters ESRO using each letter only once in each word?
Options: ['A)1', 'B)3', 'C)4', 'D)8', 'E)9']
Answer: | Question: How many meaningful English words can be formed with the letters ESRO using each letter only once in each word?
Options: ['A)1', 'B)3', 'C)4', 'D)8', 'E)9']
Answer: Explanation:
Meaningful words are ROSE, SORE and EROS.
Note the meaning of the words SORE and EROS with the help of dictionary.
Answer: B) Three<... | aqua_rat |
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