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Direction( 1 – 5): The table below shows the number of employees in 5 companies, as well as the male to female ratio in these employees. Examine the table carefully and answer the questions that follow.

Companies Total employees Males : Females
A 720 5:3
B 690 13:10
C 740 16:21
D 1050 22:13
E 1230 2:1

Solution ( 1-5):-

Males in Company A = 720×5/8 = 450

Females in Company A = 720×3/8 = 270

Males in Company B = 690 × 13/23 = 390

Females in Company B = 690×10/23 = 300

Males in Company C = 740×16/37 = 320

Females in Company C = 740×21/37 = 420

Males in Company D = 1050 × 22/35 = 660

Females in Company D = 1050×13/35 = 390

Males in Company E = 1230 × 2/3 = 820

Females in Company E = 1230 × 1/3 = 410

1.Question

Find the ratio of males in company A and B together to females in company A and C together.

1. 25 ∶ 21
2. 15 ∶ 24
3. 23 ∶ 34
4. 18 ∶ 25
5. 28 ∶ 23

Answer:-5

Explanation:-

Total males in Company A & B =(450+390)=840

Total females in A & C = (270+420) = 690

Required ratio = 840 : 690 = 28 : 23

2.Question

Find the average number of employees working in companies A, B, D and E.
1. 922.5
2. 675
3. 1050.8
4. 580
5. 950

Answer:-1

Explanation:-

Total employees in Company A,B,C & D together

=(720+690+1050+1230)

= 3690

:. Required average= 3690/4 = 922.5
 

3. Question 

Females in company D is what per cent more than females in company A.

1. 70%
2. 30%
3. 44.44%
4. 60%
5. 25%

Answer:-3

Explanation:-

Require more percent = (390-270)/270 ×100 %

                                        = 400/9 %= 44.44 %
4.Question

Find the difference between the number of males in companies C and D together to females in companies B and E together.

1. 480
2. 250
3. 180
4. 270
5. 340

Answer:-4

Explanation:-

Total male in C & D = (320+660) = 980

Total female in B & E = (300+410) = 710

:. Required difference= (980 – 710) = 270
 

5. Question

If 90 males left the company ‘B’ and 200 new females took new recruit in company ‘B’ then find the percentage of females in the company now.

1. 60%
2. 62.5%
3. 40%
4. 33.33%
5. 75%

Answer:-2

Explanation:-

Now,

Male in Company B = (390-90) = 300

Female in Company B = (300+200) = 500

Total employees (male+female) in B =(300+500) = 800

:. Required percentage = 500/800 × 100 %

                                          = 125/2 % = 62.5%

Direction (06-15):- What will come in the place of the question mark in the following questions.
 

6.Question
(18)^7.9 × (3)^0.1 × (6)^0.1 ÷ {(3)^4 × (6)^4} = (18)^?
 

1. 8
2. 4
3. 3
4. 9
5. 5
 

Answer:-2
Explanation:-
 

(18)^7.9 × (3)^0.1 × (6)^0.1 ÷ {(3)^4 × (6)^4} = (18)^?
=> (18)^7.9 × (18)^0.1 ÷ (18)^4 = (18)^?
=> (18)^(7.9+0.1) × 1/(18)^4 = (18)^?
=> (18)^(8-4) = (18)^?
=> (18)^4 =(18)^?
:. ? = 4

7.Question
2-² × 4-³ ÷ 8-⁴ = 2^?

1. 12
2. 18
3. 20
4. -4
5. 4
Answer:-5
Explanation:-
2 -² × 4 -³ ÷ 8 -⁴ = 2^?
=> 2 -² × 2 -⁶ × 1/8 -⁴ = 2^?
=> 2 -⁸ × 1/2 -¹² = 2^?
=> 2 -⁸+¹² = 2^?
=> 2⁴ = 2^?
:. ? = 4

8.Question
18 ⅓ + 9 ⅔ − 10⅓ = 1⅔ + ?

1. 10
2. 15
3. 18
4. 16
5. None of these
 

Answer:-4
Explanation:-  
18 ⅓ + 9 ⅔ − 10⅓ = 1⅔ + ?   
=> 55/3 + 29/3 – 31/3 – 5/3 = ?
=> (55 + 29 -31 – 5)/3 = ?
=> 48/3 =?
:. ? = 16
 

9. Question
(? – 0.5) ÷ 0.4 = 150 ÷ 2

1. 20.5
2. 30.5
3. 29.5
4. 25.5
5. None of these
Answer:-2
Explanation:-. 
(? – 0.5) ÷ 0.4 = 150 ÷ 2  
=> (? – 0.5)/0.4 = 75
=> (? – 0.5) = 75 × 0.4  
=> ? – 0.5 = 30  
=> ? = 30+0.5
:. ? = 30.5

10.Question
√324 + 9² – 7² = 2 × (?)²
1. 25
2. 5
3. 10
4. 125
5. 20

Answer:-2
Explanation:-
√324 + 9² – 7² = 2 × (?)²
=> 18 + 81 – 49 = 2 × ?²
=> 50 =2× ?²
=> 50/2 = ?²  
=> ? = √25
:. ? = 5

11.Question
45% of 260 + 130% of 180 = ?  
1. 341
2. 351
3. 531
4. 331
5. 361

Answer:-2
Explanation:-
45% of 260 + 130% of 180 = ?  
=> 45/100 × 260 + 130/100 × 180 = ?
=> 117 + 234 = ?
:. ? = 351

12.Question
50% of 280 – (2/7) of 490 = 30 – ? 
1. 30
2. 20
3. 35
4. 40
5. 25
 

Answer:-1   
Explanation:-  
50% of 280 – (2/7) of 490 = 30 – ?  
=> 140 – 140 = 30 – ?  
:. ? = 30

13.Question
√1024 × 40 + (20)² + 0.5% of 9600 + 469 = (?)³
1. 14
2. 15
3. 21
4. 13
5. 19
 

Answer:-4
Explanation:-
√1024 × 40 + (20)² + 0.5% of 9600 + 469 = (?)³  
=> 32 × 40 + 400 + 48 + 469 = (?)³  
=> (?)³ = 2197
:. ? = 13

14.Question
90 × 20% of 105 ÷ 3 = ?

1. 630
2. 600
3. 615
4. 610
5. None of these
 

Answer:-1
Explanation:-. 
90 × 20% of 105 ÷ 3 = ?  
=> 90 × 21 ÷ 3 = ?   
=> 90 × 7 = ?
:. ? = 630

15.Question
433 + 514 – 787 – 8 × ?% of 320 = 0 
1. 6.25
2. 6
3. 6.5
4. 7.5
5. 5
 

Answer:- 1
Explanation:-
433 + 514 – 787 – 8 × ?% of 320 = 0
=> 947 – 787 – 8 × ?/100 × 320 = 0
=> 160 – (128 × ?)/5 = 0
=> 160 = (128 × ?)/5
=> 800 = 128 × ?
=> ? = 800/128
:. ? = 6.25

Direction ( 16 – 20): In each of the following number series, a wrong number is given, find out that number.
 

16.Question
23, 45, 89, 177, 363, 705

1. 177
2. 45
3. 89
4. 363
5. 705
Answer:-4
Explanation:-
(23 × 2) – 1 = 45  
(45 × 2) – 1 = 89
(89 × 2) – 1 = 177
(177 × 2) – 1 = 353
(353 × 2) – 1 = 705
 

17.Question
100800, 14400, 2400, 480, 240, 40

1. 40
2. 240
3. 14400
4. 480
5. 2400
 

Answer:- 2
Explanation:-
100800 × 1/7 = 14400
14400 × 1/6   = 2400  
2400 × 1/5 = 480  
480 × 1/4 = 120 
120 × 1/3 = 40

18.Question
540, 540, 270, 135, 22.5, 4.5
1. 540
2. 270
3. 22.5
4. 135
5. 4.5
 

Answer:-4
Explanation:-
540 × 1 = 540
540 × 1/2 = 270
270 × 1/3 = 90
90 × 1/4 = 22.5
22.5 × 1/5 = 4.5

19.Question 
38, 39, 43, 52, 70, 93, 129
1. 70
2. 52
3. 93
4. 129
5. 39
 

Answer:- 1
Explanation:-
38 + 1² = 39
39 + 2² = 43
43 + 3² = 52
52 + 4² = 68
68 + 5² = 93
93 + 6² = 129

20.Question
18, 35, 69, 136, 273, 345
1. 69
2. 35
3. 18
4. 136
5. 273
 

Answer:-4
Explanation:-
(18×2)-1 = 35
(35×2)-1 = 69
(69×2)-1 = 137
(137×2)-1 = 173
(173×2)-1 = 345

21.Question
Two pots contain an equal quantity of a mixture of Alcohol and water. The ratio of alcohol and water in these pots is 2 ∶ 3 and 4 ∶ 1, respectively. Radha mixed the content of the two pots together. Find the ratio of Alcohol and water in the new mixture.
1. 4 ∶ 3
2. 2 ∶ 3
3. 3 ∶ 2
4. 3 ∶ 4
5. None of these

Answer:-3
Explanation:-
Alcohol in pot 1 = 2/5
Water in pot 1 = 3/5
Alcohol in pot 2 = 4/5
Water in pot 2 = 1/5
Alcohol in new mixture = (2/5 + 4/5) = 6/5
Water in new mixture = ( 3/5 + 1/5 ) = 4/5
:. Ratio of alcohol and water in new mixture
= 6/5 : 4/5 
= 6 : 4
= 3 : 2

22.Question
The total population of a town is 2800 where the number of males is 720 more than that of females. If the number of males reduces by 40% and that of females increases by 20%, then find the new population of the town.

1. 2236
2. 2440
3. 2304
4. 2316
5. 2060
 

Answer :- 3
Explanation:-
Let, Number of female = x
Number of male = (x + 720)
so,
x +(x+720) = 2800
=> 2x = 2800 – 720
=> x = 2080/2
:. x = 1040
Number of female = 1040
Number of male = (1040+720) = 1760
According to question,
Number of Males at present = 1760 × (100-40)/100 = 1056 
Number of female at present = 1040 × (100+20)/100 = 1248
:. New population of the town = (1056+1248) = 2304

23.Question
The speed of a boat with the stream is 10 km/hr and while returning its speed becomes 6 km/hr. Find the speed of the boat in still water and the speed of the stream.

1. 8 km/hr and 2 km/hr
2. 7 km/hr and 3 km/hr
3. 6 km/hr and 2 km/hr
4. 9 km/hr and 1 km/hr
5. None of these

Answer :- 1
Explanation:- 
Downstream speed = 10 km/hr
Upstream speed = 6 km/hr
Applying formula,
Speed of boat = (downstream speed + upstream speed) / 2
                        = (10+6)/2 = 8 km/hr
Speed of stream = (downstream speed – upstream speed) / 2
                            = ( 10 – 6 )/2 = 2 km/hr

24. Question
Sanju, Suraj and Sanjay can complete a work in 12 days, 16 days and 24 days respectively. In how many days will the three of them do the same work together?

1. 16/3 days
2. 58/9 days
3. 6 days
4. 8 days
5. None of these
Answer:- 1
Explanation:-
LCM of  12, 16 & 24 = 48 ( total work)
Sanju’s 1 day work = 48/12 = 4
Suraj’s 1 day work = 48/16 = 3
Sanjay’s 1 day work = 48/24 = 2
1 day work Three of them = (4+3+2) = 9
:. Required time = 48/9 = 16/3 days

25. Question
The length of the two trains is 130 m and 150 m running at the speed of 52 km/hr and 74 km/hr, respectively on parallel tracks in opposite directions. In how many seconds will they cross each other?

1. 5
2. 8
3. 10
4. 12
5. None of these
Answer:- 2
Explanation:-
Since two trains are running in opposite directions, they have to cross their total length in their relative speed.
Relative speed of two trains = (52+74) = 126 km/hr
126 × 5/18 = 35 m/s
Total Length of two trains = ( 130+150) = 280 m
:. Required time = 280/35 = 8 s

26.Question
After 5 years, the ratio between ages of A and B will be 5 : 8 and after 8 years, the sum of ages will be 71 years. Find the present age of B.
1. 33 years
2. 32 years
3. 28 years
4. 40 years
5. 35 years
 

Answer:-5
Explanation:-
Let, After 5 years
Age of A = 5x
Age of B = 8x
Now, Present age of A = (5x – 5)
Present age of B = ( 8x – 5)
According to question,
(5x – 5) + 8 + ( 8x – 5) + 8 = 71
=> 13x – 10 + 16 = 71
=> 13x = 71 – 6
=> x = 65/13
:. x = 5
Thus, present age of B = ( 8x – 5) = (8×5 – 5) = 35 years

27.Question
Raj sells a cricket bat at a marked price of Rs. 500 at a discount of 10% and gives a ball costing Rs. 10 free with each bat. Still, he makes a profit of 25%, and the cost price of the bat is –

1. Rs. 410
2. Rs. 458
3. Rs. 352
4. Rs. 450
5. Rs. 420

Answer:- 3
Explanation:-
Selling price of bat = 500 × 90/100  –  10
                                = (450 – 10) = 440
Thus, Cost price = (440 × 100/125) = 352

28.Question
The sum of the radius and height of a cylinder is 19 m. The total surface area of the cylinder is 1,672 m2. What is the volume of the cylinder?

1. 3080 m3
2. 2940 m3
3. 3420 m3
4. 2860 m3
5. None of these
 

Answer:- 1
Explanation:-
Surface area of a cylinder = 2πr(r + h)
Where ,r = radius of the cylinder & h = height
According to the question,
2πr(r+h) = 1672
=> 2 × 22/7 × r × 19 = 1672
=> r = 1672 × 1/2 × 7/22 × 1/19
:. r = 14
Height + radius = 19
=> Height(h) + 14 = 19
:. h = 5 
Thus,volume of the cylinder = πr²h = 22/7 × 14² ×5 = 3080 m³.
 

29. Question
P is 10500, SI is 12% and T is 10 years. 1/3rd of interest earned from A invested in B for 5 years. Find the amount received from B after 5 years.

1. 7240
2. 5480
3. 6720
4. 2520
5. 6250
 

Answer :-3
Explanation:-
In case of A,
SI = (P×R×T)/100
   = (10500×12×10)/100
    = 12600
1/3 of 12600 = 1/3 × 12600 = 4200
In case of B,
SI = (P×R×T)/100
   = (4200 × 12 × 5)/100
   = 2520
Thus ,amount received from B 
= (Principal + SI) = (4200+2520) = 6720
 

30. Question
A, B and C started a business each investing 10000 Rs. Initially. After 6 months, C withdraws Rs.2000, A invests 2000 more and B invests 6000 more. At the end of year total profit was 50490 Rs. Find the share of B?

1. Rs. 19890
2. Rs. 28500
3. Rs. 24200
4. Rs. 21570
5. Rs. 20560

Answer:-1
Explanation:-
Profit ratio = Investment × time duration
Profit ratio of A,B & C 
= (10000 ×6 + 12000×6):( 10000×6 + 16000×6):(10000×6 + 8000×6)
=(60000 + 72000) : ( 60000 + 96000) : ( 60000 + 48000)
= 132000 : 156000 : 108000
= 33 : 39 : 27
= 11 : 13 : 9
Thus,B’s share = 50490 × 13/33  = 19890

31.Question
What is the probability of getting an even number when a die is thrown?
1. 1/6
2. 2/3
3. 1/2
4. 5/6
5. None of these
Answer:- 3
Explanation:-
When a dice is thrown, we will get total 6 outcomes 1,2,3,4,5 & 6.
Even outcomes are 2,4,6 that means even outcomes number = 3
We know,
Probability = number of events/total outcomes of the events
                   = 3/6 = 1/2

32.Question
A train starts from a place at 9 a.m. and arrives at the destination at 7 p.m. on the next day. If the speed of the train is 12.5 m/s. Find the distance travelled by train.

1. 1562 km
2. 1530 km
3. 1580 km
4. 1498 km
5. 1425 km
Answer:-2
Explanation:-
12.5 m/s = 12.5 ×18/5  km/hr = 45 km/hr
total time = (24 hr + 10 hr) = 34 hrs
We know, 
Distance = Speed × Time
               = 45 × 34 km
               = 1530 km
33. Question
A dishonest shopkeeper used to sell onions at Rs. 30/kg. If a customer bought 2 kg of onions. He gave 750g instead of 1 kg to a customer, find the shopkeeper’s actual profit percentage.

1. 5%
2. 10%
3. 25%
4. 33.33%
5. 50%
Answer:-4
Explanation:-
Selling price of 2 kg onion of the shopkeeper = 30×2 =rs. 60 
Actual weight received by customer =750×2 gm =1500 gm=1.5 kg
Price of 1.5 kg onion = 30 ×1.5 =Rs. 45 
Profit percentage of the shopkeeper 

= (60-45)/45 × 100%
= 15/45 × 100% 
= 33.33%
 

34. Question
Pipe A and B can fill the tank in 10 hours and 20 hours respectively whereas pipe C can empty the tank in 8 hours. If all the pipes are opened together at the same time, what is the time to fill the tank?

1. 45 hr
2. 36 hr
3. 40 hr
4. 27 hr
5. None of these
Answer:- 3
Explanation:-
A can fill in 1 hour = 1/10
B can fill in 1 hour = 1/20
C can empty in 1 hour = 1/8
the three pipes can fill the tank in 1 hour
= (1/10 + 1/20 – 1/8)
= 1/40
:. Time taken to fill the tank = 40/1 = 40 hours.
 

35. Question
Raju and Arun are two business partners. They invest their capital in the ratio 7 : 9. After 6 months, a third person Jitu joins them with a capital of two-third of that of Arun. After a year, the profit share of Raju was Rs 5600 then find the total profit.

1. 15200
2. 12400
3. 16400
4. 30400
5. 24600

Answer:- 1
Explanation:-
Let,
Investment of Raju = 7x
Investment of Arun = 9x
Investment of Jitu = 9x * 2/3 = 6x
We know, Profit  = investment × time
Profit ratio of Raju , Arun and Jitu = (7x*12)=84x ,(9x*12)=108x &  (6x *6)=36x
Total profit = (84x + 108x + 36x) = 228x
According to question,
84x =5600
=> x = 5600/84
:. x = 66.66
Thus,Total profit = 228x = 228 × 66.66 = 15200



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