1.A man has Rs.

480 in the denominations of one-rupee notes, five-rupee notes an

d ten-rupee notes. The number of notes of each denomination is equal. What is th
e total number of notes that he has ?
A.
45
B.
C.
75
D.
Answer & Explanation
Answer: Option D

60
90

Explanation:
Let number of notes of each denomination be x.
Then x + 5x + 10x = 480
16x = 480
x = 30.
Hence, total number of notes = 3x = 90.
2.A man has some hens and cows. If the number of heads be 48 and the number of f
eet equals 140, then the number of hens will be:
A.
22
B.
C.
24
D.
Answer & Explanation
Answer: Option D

23
26

Explanation:
Let the number of hens be x and the number of cows be y.
Then, x + y = 48 .... (i)
and 2x + 4y = 140

x + 2y = 70 .... (ii)

Solving (i) and (ii) we get: x = 26, y = 22.

The required answer = 26.

3.((469 + 174)2 - (469 - 174)2)/(469 x 174)

A.
2
B.
C.
295
D.
Answer & Explanation
Answer: Option B

= ?

4
643

Explanation:
Given exp. =

((a + b)2 - (a - b)2)/ab

=
4ab/ab
= 4 (where a = 469, b = 174.)
4.Seats for Mathematics, Physics and Biology in a school are in the ratio 5 : 7
: 8. There is a proposal to increase these seats by 40%, 50% and 75% respectivel
y. What will be the ratio of increased seats?
A.

2 : 3 : 4

B.

6 : 7 : 8

C.
6 : 8 : 9
Answer & Explanation
Answer: Option A

D.

None of these

Explanation:
Originally, let the number of seats for Mathematics, Physics and Biology be 5x,
7x and 8x respectively.
Number of increased seats are (140% of 5x), (150% of 7x) and (175% of 8x).
The required ratio = 7x :
14x : 21x : 28x

21x/2

: 14x

2 : 3 : 4.
5.The ratio of the number of boys and girls in a college is 7 : 8. If the percen
tage increase in the number of boys and girls be 20% and 10% respectively, what
will be the new ratio?
A.
8 : 9 B.
C.
21 : 22 D.
Answer & Explanation
Answer: Option C

17 : 18
Cannot be determined

Explanation:
Originally, let the number of boys and girls in the college be 7x and 8x respect
ively.
Their increased number is (120% of 7x) and (110% of 8x).
The required ratio =
42x/5 :
6.If 0.75 : x :: 5 : 8, then x is equal to:
A.
1.12
B.
C.
1.25
D.
Answer & Explanation
Answer: Option B

44x/5

= 21 : 22.

1.2
1.30

Explanation:
(x x 5) =
x =6/5 =
7.The sum
d that of

(0.75 x 8)
1.20
of three numbers is 98. If the ratio of the first to second is 2 :3 an
the second to the third is 5 : 8, then the second number is:

A.
20
B.
C.
48
D.
Answer: Option B

30
58

Explanation:
Let the three parts be A, B, C. Then,
A : B = 2 : 3 and B : C = 5 : 8
A : B : C = 10 : 15 : 24
B is 30
8.The fourth proportional to 5, 8, 15 is:

A.
18
B.
C.
19
D.
Answer & Explanation
Answer: Option B

24
20

Explanation:
Let the fourth proportional to 5, 8, 15 be x.
Then, 5 : 8 : 15 : x
5x = (8 x 15)
x =
(8 x 15)/5
= 24.
9.
In a bag, there are coins of 25 p, 10 p and 5 p in the ratio of 1 : 2 : 3. If th
ere is Rs. 30 in all, how many 5 p coins are there?
A.
50
B.
C.
150
D.
Answer & Explanation
Answer: Option C

100
200

Explanation:
Let the number of 25 p, 10 p and 5 p coins be x, 2x, 3x respectively.
Then, sum of their values = Rs. ( 25x/100 + (10*2x)/100 + (5*3x)/100 )=30
x=30
Hence, the number of 5 p coins = (3 x 50) = 150.
10.The ratio between the length and the breadth of a rectangular park is 3 : 2.
If a man cycling along the boundary of the park at the speed of 12 km/hr complet
es one round in 8 minutes, then the area of the park (in sq. m) is:
A.
15360 B.
C.
30720 D.
Answer & Explanation
Answer: Option B

153600
307200

Explanation:
Perimeter = Distance covered in 8 min. =
m.
Let length = 3x metres and breadth = 2x metres.

(12000 x 8)/60 m = 1600

Then, 2(3x + 2x) = 1600 or x = 160.

Length = 480 m and Breadth = 320 m.
Area = (480 x 320) m2 = 153600 m2.
11.An error 2% in excess is made while measuring the side of a square. The perce
ntage of error in the calculated area of the square is:
A.
2%
B.
C.
4%
D.
Answer & Explanation
Answer: Option D
Explanation:

2.02%
4.04%

2+2+(2*2)/100
4.04%
12.The percentage increase in the area of a rectangle, if each of its sides is i
ncreased by 20% is:
A.
40%
B.
42%
C.
44%
D.
46%
Answer & Explanation
Answer: Option C
20+20+(20*20)/100
44%
13.A towel, when bleached, was found to have lost 20% of its length and 10% of i
ts breadth. The percentage of decrease in area is:
A.
10%
B.
C.
20%
D.
Answer & Explanation
Answer: Option D

10.08%
28%

Explanation:
20+10-(20*10)/100
28%
14.What is the least number of squares tiles required to pave the floor of a roo
m 15 m 17 cm long and 9 m 2 cm broad?
A.
814
B.
C.
840
D.
Answer & Explanation
Answer: Option A

820
844

Explanation:
Length of largest tile = H.C.F. of 1517 cm and 902 cm = 41 cm.
Area of each tile = (41 x 41) cm2.
Required number of tiles =
(1517 x 902)/(41 x 41 )
= 814.
15.
The difference between the length and breadth of a rectangle is 23 m. If its per
imeter is 206 m, then its area is:
A.
1520 m2 B.
C.
2480 m2 D.
Answer & Explanation
Answer: Option D

2420 m2
2520 m2

Explanation:
We have: (l - b) = 23 and 2(l + b) = 206 or (l + b) = 103.
Solving the two equations, we get: l = 63 and b = 40.
Area = (l x b) = (63 x 40) m2 = 2520 m2.
16.A man complete a journey in 10 hours. He 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 jo
urney in km.
A.
220 km B.
C.
230 km D.
Answer & Explanation

224 km
234 km

Answer: Option B
Explanation:
((1/2)x/21)+((1/2)x/24)=10
x=(168*20/15)
224
17.The ratio between the speeds of two trains is 7 : 8. If the second train runs
400 km in 4 hours, then the speed of the first train is:
A.
70 km/hr
C.
84 km/hr
Answer & Explanation
Answer: Option D

B.
D.

75 km/hr
87.5 km/hr

Explanation:
Let the speed of two trains be 7x and 8x km/hr.
Then, 8x =
x =

(400/4)
(100/8)

= 100
= 12.5

Speed of first train = (7 x 12.5) km/hr = 87.5 km/hr.

18.
In covering a distance of 30 km, Abhay takes 2 hours more than Sameer. If Abhay
doubles his speed, then he would take 1 hour less than Sameer. Abhay's speed is:
A.
5 kmph B.
C.
6.25 kmph
Answer & Explanation
Answer: Option A

6 kmph
D.
7.5 kmph

Explanation:
Let Abhay's speed be x km/hr.
Then, (30/x) - (30/2x)
6x = 30

= 3

x = 5 km/hr.
19.A takes twice as much time as B or thrice as much time as C to finish a piece
of work. Working together, they can finish the work in 2 days. B can do the wor
k alone in:
A.
4 days B.
C.
8 days D.
Answer & Explanation
Answer: Option B

6 days
12 days

Explanation:
Suppose A, B and C take x,
ish the work.
Then,
(1/x
+
x = 12.

x/2

and

x/3

days respectively to fin

2/x

3/x)

1/2

So, B takes (12/2) = 6 days to finish the work.

20.A and B can complete a work in 15 days and 10 days respectively. They started
doing the work together but after 2 days B had to leave and A alone completed t
he remaining work. The whole work was completed in :

A.
8 days B.
C.
12 days D.
Answer & Explanation
Answer: Option C

10 days
15 days

Explanation:
((x+2)/15 + 2/10 )=1
(x+2)/15 = 4/5
x 10days
whole work completed in 10days + 2days
21.
A works twice as fast as B. If B can complete a work in 12 days independently, t
he number of days in which A and B can together finish the work in :
A.
4 days B.
C.
8 days D.
Answer & Explanation
Answer: Option A

6 days
18 days

Explanation:
Ratio of rates of working of A and B = 2 : 1.
So, ratio of times taken = 1 : 2.
B's 1 day's work = 1/12
Therefore A's 1 day's work =
1/6
(1/6 + 1/12 )
4 days
22.Twenty women can do a work in sixteen days. Sixteen men can complete the same
work in fifteen days. What is the ratio between the capacity of a man and a wom
an?
A.
3 : 4 B.
C.
5 : 3 D.
Answer & Explanation
Answer: Option B

4 : 3
Data inadequate

Explanation:
20*16 : 16*15
23.A and B can do a work in 8 days, B and C can do the same work in 12 days. A,
B and C together can finish it in 6 days. A and C together will do it in :
A.
4 days B.
C.
8 days D.
Answer & Explanation
Answer: Option C

6 days
12 days

Explanation:
(6*8*12)/(-96+48+72)
24.Pipes A and B can fill a tank in 5 and 6 hours respectively. Pipe C can empty
it in 12 hours. If all the three pipes are opened together, then the tank will
be filled in:
A.1
B.2
C.3
D.4

13/17
hours
8/11 hours
9/17 hours
1/2 hours

Answer & Explanation

Answer: Option C
Explanation:
Net part filled in 1 hour
=
17/60 .

(1/5

1/6

1/12)

The tank will be full in

60/17 hours i.e., 3 9/17
hours.
25.A hall is 15 m long and 12 m broad. If the sum of the areas of the floor and
the ceiling is equal to the sum of the areas of four walls, the volume of the ha
ll is:
A.
720
B.
C.
1200
D.
Answer & Explanation
Answer: Option C

900
1800

Explanation:
2(15 + 12) x h = 2(15 x 12)
h= 180/27
volume = 15*12*(20/3)
1200m3