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1.

Directions: In the following question, two statements are numbered as Quantity I and Quantity II. On solving these statements, we get quantities I and II respectively. Solve both quantities and choose the correct option.Quantity I: 5, 3, 4, 7.5, 17, ?Quantity II: 2, 4.5, 11, 30, ?, 1. Quantity I < Quantity II2. Quantity I > Quantity II3. Quantity I ≤ Quantity II4. Quantity I ≥ Quantity II5. Quantity I = Quantity II or relation cannot be established

Answer» Correct Answer - Option 1 : Quantity I < Quantity II

Calculation: 

Quantity I:

The logic behind the given series is as follows

5 × 0.5 + 0.5 = 3

3 × 1 + 1 = 4

 4 × 1.5 + 1.5 = 7.5

7.5 × 2 + 2 = 17

17 × 2.5 + 2.5 = ? = 45 

Quantity I = 45

Quantity II:

The logic behind the given series is as follows

2 × 1.5 + 1.5 = 4.5

4.5 × 2 + 2 = 11

11 × 2.5 + 2.5 = 30

30 × 3 + 3 = ? = 93

Quantity II = 93

Quantity I

Relation

Quantity II

45

93

 

∴ From the table, we can see that, Quantity I < Quantity II.

2.

Directions: In the following question, two statements are numbered as Quantity I and Quantity II. On solving these statements, we get quantities I and II respectively. Solve both quantities and choose the correct option.Quantity I: 5, 12, 26, 47, 75, ?Quantity II: 3, 3, 6, 18, 72, ?1. Quantity I > Quantity Ii2. Quantity I < Quantity Ii3. Quantity I = Quantity Ii4. Quantity I ≥ Quantity Ii5. Quantity I ≤ Quantity Ii

Answer» Correct Answer - Option 2 : Quantity I < Quantity Ii

Solving for Quantity I:

Considering the given series 5, 12, 26, 47, 75, ?

The logic of above series can be explained as,

5 + 7 = 12

12 + 14 = 26

26 + 21 = 47

47 + 28 = 75

75 + 35 = ?

⇒ ? = 110

∴ The value of ? is 110

Solving for Quantity II

Considering the given series 3, 3, 6, 18, 72, ?

The logic of above series can be explained as,

3 × 1 = 3

3 × 2 = 6

6 × 3 = 18

18 × 4 = 72

72 × 5 = ?

⇒ ? = 360

∴ The value of ? is 360

Quantity I < Quantity II

3.

The two-segment trapezoidal rule of integration is exact for integration at most ______ order polynomials.1. first2. second3. third4. fourth

Answer» Correct Answer - Option 1 : first

Concept:

  • The 2 segments trapezoidal rule for integration, is exactly for integrating at the most FIRST order of the polynomial.
  • The single segment trapezoidal rule is exact for at most a first-order polynomial. When it comes to the two-segment trapezoidal rule is also exact only for the same order of the polynomial, which is, a first-order polynomial.

Method of numerical integral and their order of the fitting polynomial:

Numerical integral

Order of fitting polynomial

Trapezoidal method

     First

Simpson’s 1/3 rule

     Second

Simpson’s 3/8 rule

     Third

Hence, the first option is correct.

4.

The method is which both sides of equations are multiplied by a non-zero constant is classified as1. Gaussian elimination method2. Gaussian inconsistent procedure3. Gaussian consistent procedure4. Gaussian substitute procedure

Answer» Correct Answer - Option 1 : Gaussian elimination method

Concept:

Gauss Elimination method:

  • It employs both sides of the equation to be multiplied by a non-zero constant. The matrix is then reduced to Upper Triangular Matrix to get the values of the respective variables.
  • The Gauss Elimination method used in linear and multilinear algebra, by a process of solving the system of simultaneous linear equation for one variable in term of the other variable and then substituting this expression to the remaining equations. Which results in a new system of equations and variables in which equations and variables are less than one to the previous one. This process is repeated until the expression is not reduced to only one variable.
  • This method can also be used to find the rank of a matrix, to calculate the determinant of a matrix, and to calculate the inverse of an invertible square matrix. 
5.

Floating-point form representation of a real number x is denoted by x = f × 10E in which ‘f’ is called1. Sign bit2. Exponent3. Partial derivative4. Mantissa

Answer» Correct Answer - Option 4 : Mantissa

Explanation:

Floating-Point form Representation of a real number:

This representation does not reserve a specific number of bits for the integer part or the fractional part. Instead, it reserves a certain number of bits for the number (called the mantissa or significand) and a certain number of bits to say where within that number the decimal place sits (called the exponent).

Important Point:

The floating number representation of a number has two parts:

  1. The first part represents a signed fixed-point number called the mantissa.
  2. The second part of designates the position of the decimal (or binary) point and is called the exponent.

The fixed-point mantissa may be a fraction or an integer. Floating -point is always interpreted to represent a number in the following form: M*re.

Only the mantissa ‘m’ and the exponent ‘e’ are physically represented in the register (including their sign). A floating-point binary number is represented in a similar manner except that using base 2 for the exponent. A floating-point number is said to be normalized if the most significant digit of the mantissa is 1.

6.

Directions: In the following question, two statements are numbered as Quantity I and Quantity II. On solving these statements, we get quantities I and II respectively. Solve both quantities and choose the correct option.A deck of 52 cards is shuffledQuantity I: Two cards are picked at random, what is the probability of choosing first cards between numbers 5 to 9 (include 5 and 9) and second card being greater than or equal to queen but less than ace.Quantity II: A card is picked at random, what is the probability of it being either from 1-5 (include 1 and 5) number or greater than a queen. 1. Quantity I ≥ Quantity II2. Quantity I ≤ Quantity II3. Quantity I > Quantity II4. Quantity I = Quantity II5. Quantity I < Quantity II

Answer» Correct Answer - Option 5 : Quantity I < Quantity II

Given:

First card drawn = 5 to 9

Second card drawn = greater than or equal to queen but less than ace

Two cards = either between 1-5 or greater than a queen

Calculation:

Quantity I :

Probability of card being in between 5 to 9 = (5 × 4)/52 (∵ 5 -9 = 5 and 4 colors so 20)

⇒ Probability of card being in between 5 to 9 = 5/13

Probability of card being greater than or equal to queen but less than ace = (2 × 4)/51

⇒ Probability of card being greater than or equal to queen but less than ace = 8/51

Required probability = (5/13) × (8/51)

⇒ required probability = 40/663

Quantity II :

Probability of card being from 1-5 = 20/52 (∵ 5 to 1 = 5 cards so 20 cards in total)

Probability of card being from 1-5 = 5/13

Probability of card greater than queen = (2 × 4)/52 (∵ only king and ace of all colors are greater than queen)

⇒ Probability of card greater than queen = 2/13

Required probability = (5/13) + (2/13)

⇒ required probability = 7/13

Quantity I < Quantity II

7.

Choose correct option from the followingQuantity I: On a certain sum of money difference between compound interest compounded every 6 month at 20% p.a. and simple interest at same rate of interest for one year is Rs 150 then calculate sum of moneyQuantity II: Calculate sum of money on which difference between compound interest and simple interest for period of three years at 20% p.a. rate of interest is Rs 1280 1. Quantity I ≥ Quantity II2. Quantity I ≤ Quantity II3. Quantity I < Quantity II4. Quantity I = Quantity II5. Quantity I > Quantity II

Answer» Correct Answer - Option 5 : Quantity I > Quantity II

Given:

20% p.a. = compounded bi yearly

Difference between compound interest and simple interest = Rs 150

20% p.a. = 3 years

C.I. – S.I. = 1280

Formula used:

Net effect formula for CI = x + y + (x × y)/100

Calculation:

Quantity I :

Compound Interest (Half yearly compounded) = 10% (∵ 20/2 = 10)

⇒ Effective rate of percentage = 10 + 10 + (100/100)

⇒ Effective rate of percentage = 21%

Simple interest = 20%

Now, C.I – S.I. = Rs 150

⇒ 1% of sum = Rs 150

⇒ Sum = 150 × 100

⇒ Sum = 15,000

Quantity II:

Compound interest for three years = 20%

⇒ Effective percentage rate of first and second year = 20 + 20 + (400/100)

⇒ Effective percentage = 44%

⇒ Effective percentage of previous an third year = 44 + 20 + (880/ 100)

⇒ Effective percentage = 72.8%

Simple interest for three years = 20 × 3

⇒ Simple interest for three years = 60%

Now, (72.8 – 60%) of sum = 1280

⇒ 12.8% of sum = 1280

⇒ sum = 1280 × 100/12.8

⇒ sum of money = Rs 10,000

∴ Quantity I > Quantity II
8.

Choose the correct option from followingQuantity I: On a mask SP is 425% more than the cost price. If cost price is increased by 5% then calculate new profit margin in percentage if selling price of mask remain the same.Quantity II: A company is offering 80% discount on the marked price because of which selling price is equal to cost price. Calculate percentage mark up.1. Quantity I ≥ Quantity II2. Quantity I ≤ Quantity II3. Quantity I > Quantity II4. Quantity I = Quantity II5. Quantity I< Quantity II

Answer» Correct Answer - Option 4 : Quantity I = Quantity II

Given:

Profit = 425%

C.P. = Increase is 5%

S.P. =Constant

Discount = 80% on mark up

Formula used :

Profit = S.P. – C.P.

Calculation:

Quantity I :

Assume the cost price = Rs 100

⇒ Selling price = 100 + 425

⇒ Selling price = 525

⇒ Profit from new C.P. increase = 525 – (100 + (0.05 × 100))

⇒ Profit from new C.P. increase = 525 – 105

⇒ Profit from new C.P. increase = 420%

⇒ New profit margin = (420/105) × 100

⇒ New profit margin % = 400%

Quantity II :

Let the marked price be Rs 100

Selling price = 100 – (0.80 × 100)

⇒ Selling price = 20

⇒ S.P. = C.P. = 20

⇒ Percentage markup = ((100 – 20)/20) × 100

⇒ Percentage markup = 400%

Quantity I = Quantity II

9.

Choose the correct option from the followingQuantity I: What is the compound interest available on principal amount of Rs 20,000 at the rate of 12.5% per annum for two years?Quantity II: If an amount of Rs 18,000 is divided in ratio of 5 : 4 wherein larger part is kept at simple interest of 20% for 3 years and smaller part at compound interest of 10% for two years. What is the interest earned by the person at the end of two years?1. Quantity I ≥ Quantity II2. Quantity I ≤ Quantity II3. Quantity I < Quantity II4. Quantity I = Quantity II5. Quantity I > Quantity II

Answer» Correct Answer - Option 3 : Quantity I < Quantity II

Given:

Quantity I : P = Rs 20,000

R = 12.5% (1/8)

T = 2 years

Quantity II : P = 18,000

Ratio = 5 : 4

Larger part at R = 20% for 3 years S.I.

Smaller part at R = 10% for two years C.I.

Formula used:

Simple interest : (P × R × T)/100

Compound interest : Amount = P (1 + (R/100))n

Where, n = Number of years, P = Principal Amount, R = Rate of Interest, A = Amount

Calculation:

Quantity I :

A = 15,000 × (1 + (1/8)) 2

⇒ A = 15,000 × (9/8) × (9/8)

⇒ A = 25312.5

⇒ I = 25312.5 – 20000

I = 5312.5

Quantity II :

P for S.I. = 5 × 18000/9

⇒ P for S.I. = 10000

⇒ S.I. = 10000 × 20 × 2/100 (∵ even though this sum is kept for three years question is asked for 2 years)

⇒ S.I. = 4000

P for C.I. = 8,000

⇒ A = 8000 × (1.10)2

⇒ A = 9680

⇒ I = 9680 – 8000

⇒ I = 1680

after two years person will earn interest of Rs 5680 (∵ 4000 + 1680 = 5680)

Quantity I < Quantity II

10.

A train of some length travelling at the speed of 108 km per hour can cross a pole on a platform in 25 seconds but at the speed of 90 km per hour it can cross a platform of x meters long in 40 seconds. Quantity I: What is the length of the train? Quantity II: What is the length of the platform?1. Quantity 1 > Quantity 22. Quantity 1 ≥ Quantity 23. Quantity 1 < Quantity 24. Quantity 1 ≤ Quantity 25. Quantity 1 = Quantity 2

Answer» Correct Answer - Option 1 : Quantity 1 > Quantity 2

Given:

Speed of train = 108 km/hr

Time to cross pole = 25s

At 90 km/hr time taken to cross platform of x meters = 40 seconds

Calculation:

108 km/hr = 30 m/s (∵ 108 × 5 / 18 = 30)

Quantity I:

The length of the train = 30 × 25 = 750 meters

Quantity II:

90 km/hr = 25 m/s

Let the length of the platform = x meters

⇒ (750 + x) = 25 × 40

⇒ 1000 m

⇒ x = 1000 – 750

⇒ x = 250 meters

Quantity I > Quantity II

11.

Mohan starts from a point A at 5 : 00 am at the speed of 20 km per hour and from the same point other Rohan starts at 8 : 00 am at the speed of 60 km per hour. Quantity I: If both meet each other at other point C and return immediately towards point A. How much total time the Mohan will take go and return immediately to the point A?Quantity II: 9 hours 1. Quantity 1 > Quantity 22. Quantity 1 ≥ Quantity 23. Quantity 1 < Quantity 24. Quantity 1 ≤ Quantity 25. Quantity 1 = Quantity 2

Answer» Correct Answer - Option 5 : Quantity 1 = Quantity 2

Given:

Speed of mohan = 20 km/hr initially

Speed of rohan = 60 km/hr

Formula used:

Distance = speed × time 

Calculation:

The distance travelled by Mohan in first 3 hours = 3 × 20 = 60 km 

⇒ the relative speed of X and Y = 60 – 20 = 40 km per hour 

⇒ 60 = 40 × y 

⇒ y = 1.5 hours 

⇒ It means after 1.5 hours the Rohan meets Mohan. 

Quantity I:

The total time taken by A to go and return immediately = 3 + 1.5 + 3 + 1.5

⇒ Total time taken = 9 hours 

Quantity II: 9 hours

∴ Quantity I = Quantity II
12.

Choose the correct option from the followingQuantity I: If A and B can do a piece of work in 10 days, B and C in 12 days and if all three are together then said work is done in 8 days. In how many days would C and A complete the work if working together?Quantity II: A can do a piece of work in 2/5th of work in 10 days and B can do 1/2 of the same work in 8 days. If both of them are working together then in how many days would the work get completed?1. Quantity I ≥ Quantity II2. Quantity I ≤ Quantity II3. Quantity I < Quantity II4. Quantity I = Quantity II5. Quantity I > Quantity II

Answer» Correct Answer - Option 5 : Quantity I > Quantity II

Given:

A + B = 10 days

B + C = 12 days

A + B + C = 8 days

2/5th of work by A = 10 days

1/2 of work by B = 8 days

Solution:

Quantity I :

2/ (A + B + C) = (1/(A + B)) + (1/(B + C)) + (1/C + A))

⇒ 2/ 8 = (1/ 10) + (1/12) + (1/x)

⇒ 1/ X = 1/4 – ((1/10) + (1/12))

⇒ 1/ X = 15/60 – (11/60)

⇒ 1/ X = 4/60

1/X = 1/15

⇒ X = 15 days

Quantity II :

A completes whole work = 10 × 5/2

⇒ A completes whole work = 25

B completes whole work = 16 (∵ 8 × 2 = 16)

⇒ 1/X = (1/25) + (1/16)

⇒ 1/X = 41/400

X = 400/41 = 9.75 days

Quantity I > Quantity II

13.

For the data,x    : 0 1 2f(x) : 8 5 6the value of \(\displaystyle\int_0^2 [f(x)]^2 dx\) by Trapezoidal rule will be:1. 922. 753. 1234. 42

Answer» Correct Answer - Option 2 : 75

Concept:

Trapezoidal rule is given by:

\(\mathop \smallint \limits_{\rm{a}}^{\rm{b}} {\rm{f}}\left( {\rm{x}} \right){\rm{dx}} = \frac{{\rm{h}}}{2}\left[ {{{\rm{y}}_{\rm{o}}} + {{\rm{y}}_{\rm{n}}} + 2\left( {{{\rm{y}}_1} + {{\rm{y}}_2} + {{\rm{y}}_3}{\rm{\;}} \ldots } \right)} \right]\)

\({\rm{Number\;of\;intervals(n)}} = \frac{{{\rm{b}} - {\rm{a}}}}{{\rm{h}}}{\rm{\;}}\)

where b is the upper limit, a is the lower limit, h is the step size.

Calculation:

Given:

x    : 0 1 2

f(x) : 8 5 6

[f(x)]2:64 25 36

From the above given data n = 2, y0 = 64, y1 = 25, y2 = 36, b = 2, a = 0

\(h = {(b-a)\over Number~ of ~intervals}={(2-0)\over 2}=1\)

By using the Trapezoidal rule we get:

\(\displaystyle\int_0^2 [f(x)]^2 dx={h\over2}[{y_0+y_2+2(y_1)}]={1\over 2}[64+36+2(25)]={150\over 2}=75\)

14.

Pawan can build a wall in x days and kasim can do the same build in 4x days. Quantity I: If both of them together complete half of the wall in 20 days then what is the value of x?Quantity II: If Pawan can build half of the wall at 25% of his efficiency in 35 days then what is the value of x? 1. Quantity 1 > Quantity 22. Quantity 1 ≥ Quantity 23. Quantity 1 < Quantity 24. Quantity 1 ≤ Quantity 25. Quantity 1 = Quantity 2

Answer» Correct Answer - Option 1 : Quantity 1 > Quantity 2

Given:

Pawan = x days

Kasim = 4x days

Formula used:

Work done in t1 and t2 days then, total work done = (1/t1) + (1/t2)

Calculation:

Quantity I: half of the work in 20 days therefore, the complete work in 20 × 2 = 40 days

⇒ (1/x) + (1/4x) = (1/40)

⇒ 5 × 40 = 4x

⇒ x = 50

Quantity II: Let P’s efficiency = a

⇒ then 25% of a = 0.25a

⇒ half of the work in 35 days then the complete work in 35 × 2 = 70 days

⇒ 0.25a efficiency he does work in 70 days

⇒ Total work = 70 × 0.25a

⇒ Total work = 17.5a units

⇒ at ‘a’ efficiency he will do work in 17.5a/a = 17.5 days

∴ Quantity I > Quantity II

15.

The average weight of 10 employees is 45 kg which is equal to two times of the average weight of 5 servants. Quantity I: What is the average weight of the 10 employees and 5 servants?Quantity II: 45 kg 1. Quantity 1 > Quantity 22. Quantity 1 ≥ Quantity 23. Quantity 1 < Quantity 24. Quantity 1 ≤ Quantity 25. Quantity 1 = Quantity 2

Answer» Correct Answer - Option 3 : Quantity 1 < Quantity 2

Given:

Avg weight of 10 employees = 45 kg = 2 × avg weight of 5 servants

Calculation:

Weight of 10 employees = 45 × 10

⇒ Weight of 10 employees = 450 kg

Weight of 5 servants = 45 × 5 / 2

⇒ Weight of 5 servants = 112.5 kg

⇒ The sum of the weight of 10 employees and 5 servants = 450 + 112.5

⇒ 562.5 kg

Quantity I:

Required average = 562.5 / 15 ≈ 37.5 kg

Quantity II: 45 kg

∴ Quantity I < Quantity II

16.

If the cost price of 100 notebooks is the same as the selling price of 80 notebooks, what is the percent gain?1. 15 %2. 30 %3. 25 %4. 20 %

Answer» Correct Answer - Option 3 : 25 %

Given:

Cost price of 100 notebooks = Selling price of 80 Note Books

Formula used:

\({\rm{Profit\;\% }} = \frac{{{\rm{Profit}}}}{{{\rm{Cost\;price}}}} × 100\)

Profit = Selling price(S.P.) - Cost Price(C.P.)

Calculation:

Let C.P. of 100 notebooks be 100x 

S.P. of 80 notebooks be 80x

C.P. × 100x = S.P. × 80x

⇒ C.P./S.P. = 80/100 = 4/5

Profit = 5 - 4 = 1

Profit % = (1/4) × 100 = 25%

∴ The percent Gain is 25%

17.

Find the average of 7 consecutive even numbers.Statement I. The sum of fourth number and the sixth number is 440.Statement II. The difference of the fifth and fourth number is 8.1. The statement I alone is sufficient to answer the question but, statement II alone is not sufficient.2. The statement II alone is sufficient to answer the question but, statement I alone is not sufficient.3. Both the statements I and II together are needed to answer the question.4. Either statement I alone or statement II alone is sufficient to answer the question.5. Neither statement I nor statement II is sufficient to answer the question.

Answer» Correct Answer - Option 1 : The statement I alone is sufficient to answer the question but, statement II alone is not sufficient.

Concept:

Average = Sum of terms/Number of terms

Statement I.

Let the 7 consecutive even numbers be (x – 6, x – 4, x – 2, x, x + 2, x + 4, x + 6)

Now, x + x + 4 = 440

⇒ 2x +4 = 440

⇒ x = 218 

Numbers = (218 – 6, 218 – 4, 218 – 2, 218, 218 + 2, 218 + 4, 218 + 6)

⇒ Numbers = 212, 214, 216, 218, 220, 222, 224

Average = Sum of terms/Number of terms

⇒ Average = (212 + 214 + 216 + 218 + 220 + 222 + 224)/7

⇒ Average = 1526/7 = 218

So, Statement I alone is sufficient to answer the question

Statement II.

The difference of the fifth and fourth number is 8.

(x + 2) – x = 8

Here the variable is cancelled out so, we can't find value of x.

So, statement II is not sufficient

 The statement I alone is sufficient to answer the question but, statement II alone is not sufficient.

18.

A person purchases 10 used generators at Rs. 2,000 each. Accessories of Rs. 5,000 were used to repair and paint the generators. He was able to sell 6 generators at Rs. 2,500 each but incurred a loss of 10% in the whole deal. Find the selling price of each generator and loss percentage on each generator of remaining generators.1. Rs 1500, 20%2. Rs 1875, 20%3. Rs 1500, 25%4. Rs 1875, 25%5. None of the above

Answer» Correct Answer - Option 4 : Rs 1875, 25%

Given:

C.P. = Rs. 2000

Accessories = Rs. 5000

6 generators S.P. = 2500

Formula used:

S.P. = C.P. + Gain

S.P. = C.P. – Loss

loss% = (Loss/C.P.) × 100

Calculation:

Total cost price = (10 × 2000) + 5000

⇒ Total cost price = 25000

Now, 6 generators at Rs. 2500

⇒ S.P. of 6 generators = 6 × 2500

⇒ S.P. of 6 generators = 15000

Loss of 10% in whole deal

⇒ Total S.P. = Total C.P. – loss

⇒ Total S.P. = 25000 – 2500

⇒ Total S.P. = 22500

⇒ Total S.P. = S.P. of 6 + S.P. of rest 4 generators

⇒ S.P. of 4 generators = 22500 – 15000

⇒ S.P. of 4 generators = 7500

⇒ S.P. of one generator = 7500/4

⇒ S.P. of one generator = 1875

S.P. = 1875 C.P. = 25000/10

⇒ Loss = 2500 – 1875

⇒ Loss = 625

⇒ Loss% = (625/2500) × 100

⇒ Loss% = 25%

Loss of 25% is incurred on remaining generators which were sold at Rs. 1875 each.

19.

Loss of 20% is observed if selling price of scarf is reduced by 50%. What is the initial profit percentage of this transaction?1. 25%2. 60%3. 75%4. 50%5. 30%

Answer» Correct Answer - Option 2 : 60%

Gain:

S.P. reduced by 50%

Loss = 20% after reduction

Formula used:

S.P. = C.P. + Gain

S.P. = C.P. – Loss

Gain% = (Gain/C.P.) × 100

Calculation:

Assume initial S.P. = 100

⇒ SP reduces = 100 – 50

⇒ Reduced SP = 50

Now, on this reduced S.P. 20% loss is observed

⇒ Reduced S.P. = 50, loss = 20%

⇒ S.P. = C.P. – Loss

Assume C.P. = X

⇒ 50 = X – (0.20 × X)

⇒ 50 = 0.80 X

⇒ (50/0.8) =X

⇒ X = 62.5

Now, Initial profit percentage

⇒ Profit% = ((100 – 62.5))/62.5) × 100

⇒ Profit% = (37.5/62.5) × 100

⇒ Profit% = 0.6 × 100

Initial profit% is 60%

20.

Age of Aman’s Sister and Aman are in ratio 5 : 7. If Age of Aman and his father is in ratio 1 : 2 and age of his father 3 years hence is 45. Find the Age of Aman’s sister.1. 15 years2. 18 years3. 20 years4. 22 years5. 10 years

Answer» Correct Answer - Option 1 : 15 years

Given:

Ratio of present age of Aman’s sister and Aman = 5 : 7

Ratio of present age of Aman and his father = 1 : 2

Calculation:

Present Age of his father = 45 – 3 = 42 years

So, present age of Aman = ½ × 42 = 21 years

As ratio of Aman’s sister and Aman = 5 : 7

⇒ so, age of Aman’s sister = 5/7 × 21 = 15 years
21.

The amount of profit earned by selling an object for ₹ 524 is equal to the amount of loss suffered by selling it for ₹ 452. What is the cost price of the object?1. ₹4802. ₹4883. ₹4854. ₹500

Answer» Correct Answer - Option 2 : ₹488

Given:

Selling price = Rs. 524 when profit is earned

Selling price = Rs. 452 when loss is suffered

Formula used:

Profit = selling price – cost price

Loss = cost price – selling price

Calculation:

Let the cost price be Rs. x

According to the question:

Profit earned on selling price of Rs. 524 = loss suffered on selling price of Rs. 452

⇒ Selling price (Rs. 524) – x = x – selling price (Rs. 452)

⇒ 524 – x = x – 452

⇒ x + x = 524 + 452

⇒ 2 x = 976

⇒ x = 976/2

⇒ x = 488

∴ The cost price of the object is Rs. 488.

22.

Present age of Raman and Aman are in ratio 4 : 3, 15 years hence if ratio of their age become 9 : 7. Find the age of Aman 3 year hence.1. 93 years2. 90 years3. 83 years4. 96 years5. 87 years

Answer» Correct Answer - Option 1 : 93 years

Given:

Ratio of present age = 4 : 3

Ratio after 15 years = 9 : 7

Calculation:

Let the age of Raman and Aman be 4x and 3x respectively

According to question

(4x + 15)/(3x + 15) = 9/7

28x + 105 = 27x + 135

x = 30

Present age of Aman = 3 × 30 = 90

⇒ Age of Aman after 3 years = 90 + 3 = 93 years

23.

The cost price of 8 boxes is equal to the selling price of 9 boxes. What is the profit or loss percentage in the transaction?1. 12.5% loss2. 12.5% profit3. 11.11% loss4. 11.11% profit

Answer» Correct Answer - Option 3 : 11.11% loss

Given:

The cost price of 8 box = the selling price of 9 box

Formula Used:

Loss percentage = {(C.P – S.P)/C.P} × 100

Calculation:

Let the C.P of each box be Rs 1

C.P of 9 boxes = Rs. 9

C.P of 8 boxes = Rs. 8

S.P of 9 boxes = Rs. 8

Loss at 9 boxes = Rs. (9 – 8) = Rs. 1

Loss % = 1/9 × 100 = 100/9 % = 11.11%

∴ Loss% is 11.11%
24.

A tap having a diameter d can empty a tank in 60 min. How long another tap having diameter 2d take to empty the same tank?1. 12 min2. 8 min3. 10 min4. 15 min5. None of these

Answer» Correct Answer - Option 4 : 15 min

Given:

A tap having a diameter d can empty a tank in 60 min

Calculation:

The area of a tap is proportional to Work done by pipe

When the diameter is double, then the area will be four times. So, will work four times faster

Hence required time taken to empty the tank = 60 × 1/4

⇒ 15 mins

∴ The required answer is 15 mins. 

25.

If the cost of 12 shirt is equal to the selling price of 8 shirt, the profit percentage in the transaction is?1. 20%2. 50%3. 40%4. 30%

Answer» Correct Answer - Option 2 : 50%

Given:

Cost of 12 shirts = Selling price of 8 shirts

Formula used:

Profit% = (Profit/CP) × 100%

Calculation:

Let the cost of 12 shirts be Rs. 12

SP of 8 shirts = Rs. 12

Cost of 8 shirts = Rs. 8

Gain = Rs. (12 – 8)

⇒ Rs. 4

Gain% = (4/8) × 100%

⇒ 50%

∴ The profit percentage in this transaction is 50%

26.

An inlet pipe can fill a tank in 4 hours and an outlet pipe can empty a tank in 3/7 of a tank in 3h. Find the time taken to fill the tank if they start working alternately.1. 125/8 hours2. 127/7 hours3. 121/9 hours4. 129/8 hours5. None of these

Answer» Correct Answer - Option 2 : 127/7 hours

Given:

Time taken by inlet pipe to fill the tank = 4 hours

Time taken by outlet pipe to empty 3/7 of a tank = 3 hours

Formula used:

Efficiency = Total work/Time taken

Calculation:

LCM of 4 and 7 = 28 = Total work

Efficiency of inlet pipe = 28/4 = 7 work

Efficiency of outlet pipe = 28/7 = 4 work

Work done in 2 hours = (7 – 4) = 3 work

Time taken to do 27 work = (2/3) × 27 hours

⇒ 18 hours

Time taken more to complete remaining 1 work = 1/7 hour

Total time taken = 18 + (1/7) hours

⇒ 127/7 hours

∴ The total time taken to fill the tank is 127/7 hours

27.

576ml of mixture contains milk and water in the ratio of 7 : 5 respectively. If 37.5% of the mixture is taken out and same quantity of water is added into the remaining mixture, then the ratio of milk to water in the resultant mixture ?1. 35 : 712. 35 : 413. 35 : 614. 25 : 615. None of these

Answer» Correct Answer - Option 3 : 35 : 61

Given:

The quantity of mixture is 576 ml.

The ratio of milk to water is 7 : 5.

37.5% of the mixture is taken out.

Calculation:

The ratio of milk to water is 7 : 5.

The quantity of mixture is 576 ml.

Then, the quantity of milk = 7/12 × 576 = 336 ml

The quantity of water = 5/12 × 576 = 240 ml

According to the question,

37.5% of the mixture is taken out.

The mixture taken out = 37.5/100 × 576 = 216 ml

Then, the milk taken out = 37.5/100 × 336 = 126ml

The water taken out = 37.5/100 × 240 = 90 ml

Remaining milk = 336 - 126 = 210 ml

Remaining water = 240 - 90 = 150 ml

The216 ml of water added in the remaining mixture.

Then, the resultant water = 216 + 150 = 366 ml

The ratio of resultant milk to water = 210 : 366 = 35 : 61

Therefore, the ratio of milk to water in the resultant mixture is 35 : 61.

28.

In 80 litres pure milk, 8 litres of milk is replaced by water if this process is repeated two times then what will be the ratio of milk and water in the final mixture?1. 81 ∶ 192. 19 ∶ 813. 63 ∶ 174. 17 ∶ 63

Answer» Correct Answer - Option 1 : 81 ∶ 19

Given:

Quantity of pure milk = 80 litres 

Quantity of milk removed and replaced by water = 8 litres

Formula used:

Amount of milk left = Initial amount × [1 – (Amount took out and replaced)/Initial amount]n 

Here n is the number of times the process repeated

Calculation:

Amount of milk left = 80 × [1 – 8/80]2 

⇒ 80 × (1 - 1/10)2

⇒ 80 × (9/10)2

⇒ 80 × (81/100) = 64.8 litres

Amount of water in the final mixture = 80 – 64.8 = 15.2 litres

The ratio of milk and water in the final mixture = 64.8 ∶ 15.2 = 81 ∶ 19

∴ The ratio of milk and water in the final mixture is 81 ∶ 19

29.

In a mixture of 80 litres, milk and water were in the ratio of 2 : 3. If 25% of the mixture is replaced with the same amount of milk, then what is the amount of milk in the final mixture?1. 44 litres2. 46 litres3. 54 litres4. 56 litres5. None of these

Answer» Correct Answer - Option 1 : 44 litres

Given:

Initial quantity of mixture = 80 litres

Ratio of milk and water in the initial mixture = 2 : 3

Amount of mixture replaced with milk = 25%

Concept used:

If a fraction of mixture is removed from the mixture, then the ratio of milk and water will be same as previous.

Calculations:

Amount of mixture replaced with milk = 25% × 80

⇒ 20 litres

After removing 20 litres,

Ratio of milk and water in the remaining mixture of 60 litres will be in the ratio of 2 : 3

Let amount of milk and water be 2x and 3x litres respectively.

⇒ 2x + 3x = 60

⇒ 5x = 60

⇒ x = 12

New amount of milk = 2x

⇒ 2 × 12

⇒ 24 litres

New amount of water = 3x

⇒ 3 × 12

⇒ 36 litres

New amount of water = 36 litres

After adding 20 litres of milk in the new mixture,

New amount of milk in the final mixture = 24 + 20

⇒ 44 litres

∴ The amount of milk in the final mixture is 44 litres.

30.

In a mixture, there is 63 litres of water and 77 litres of milk. Some quantity of mixture is taken out. After that 16 litres of water and 4 litres of milk are added in to the mixture, so that quantity of water and milk are same in the mixture. Find the total quantity of mixture when some amount of mixture taken out.1. 90 litres2. 130 litres3. 120 litres4. 100 litres5. 110 litres

Answer» Correct Answer - Option 3 : 120 litres

Given:

⇒ Total quantity of mixture = 63 + 77 = 140 litres

Let quantity of mixture taken out be a litres.

⇒ Percentage Quantity of water in mixture = 63/140 × 100 = 45%

⇒ Percentage quantity of alcohol in mixture = 77/140 × 100 = 55%

⇒ Quantity of water in mixture after addition =  63 - a × 45/100 + 16

⇒ Quantity of milk in mixture after addition = 77 - a × 55/100 + 4

Then,

⇒ 63 - a × 45/100 + 16 = 77 - a × 55/100 + 4

⇒ a = 20

∴ Total quantity of mixture after 20 litres of mixture taken out = 140 - 20 = 120 litres

31.

A mixture contains water and solution in the ratio of 2 : 3. When 30 litres of mixture is replaced by water then concentration of water becomes 58%. Find the difference between the quantity of water and solution after replacement.1. 24 litres2. 16 litres3. 10 litres4. 18 litres5. 20 litres

Answer» Correct Answer - Option 2 : 16 litres

Given:

Let quantity of water and solution be 2a litres and 3a litres respectively.

⇒ Quantity of water after replacement = 2a - 30 × 2/5 + 30 = 2a + 18

⇒ Quantity of solution after replacement = 3a - 30 × 3/5 = 3a - 18

Total quantity of mixture after replacement = 2a + 18 + 3a - 18 = 5a litres

Then,

⇒ (2a + 18)/5a × 100 = 58

⇒ 40a + 360 = 58a

⇒ a = 20

∴ Required difference = (2a + 18) - (3a - 18) = 16 litres

32.

Synthetic detergents are made from(A) Sodium stearate(B) Sodium salt of benzene sulphonic acid(C) Sodium salt of benzene carboxylic acid(D) Sodium palmitate

Answer»

(B) Sodium salt of benzene sulphonic acid

Synthetic detergents are made from sodium salt of benezene sulphonic acid

33.

A water tank appears shallower when it is viewed from top due to(A) rectilinear propagation of light(B) reflection(C) total internal reflection(D) refraction

Answer»

(D) refraction

This phenomenon is because of refraction of light. The lines of sight intersect at a higher position than where the actual rays originated. This causes the water to appear shallower than it really is

34.

An air capacitor is completely charged upto the energy U and removed from battery. Now distance between plates is increased slowly by an external agent. If work done by external agent is 3U then ratio of final separation between the plates to the initial separation :A. 5B. 4C. 3D. `1.5`

Answer» Correct Answer - B
Initially, `U=(q^(2))/(2C)=(q^(2))/(2KC_(0))`....(i)
When di-electric is pulled out,
then `U + 3U = (q^(2))/(2C_(0))`
`4U = (q^(2))/(2C_(0))`….(ii)
Then, (ii) & (i)
`rArr K = 4`.
35.

A dipole of dipole moment `vecp=phati` is kep at the centre of a circle of radius `r` as shown in the figure. The radius of the circle is very large in comparison to the distance between the two charges of the dipole. A & B are two points on the axis and C & D are two points on the equitorial line of the dipole if `V_(A),V_(B),V_(C)` and `V_(D)` are potentials at A,B,C and D respectively then, which of the following is correct?A. `V_(A)-V_(B)=0,V_(A)-V_(D)=(2kp)/(r^(2))`B. `V_(A)-V_(B)=0,V_(A)-V_(D)=(dp)/(r^(2))`C. `V_(A)-V_(B)=(2kp)/(r^(2)),V_(A)-V_(D)=(kp)/(r^(2))`D. `V_(A)-V_(B)=(2kp)/(r^(2)),V_(A)-V_(D)=(2kp)/(r^(2))`

Answer» Correct Answer - C
`V_(C)=V_(D)=0`
`V_(A)=(kp)/(r^(2))`
`V_(B)=(kp)/(r^(2))`
36.

In an electric field shown in figure, three equipotential figure, three equipotential surfaces are shown. If function are shown. If function of electric field is `E=2x^2Vm^(-1)`, and given that `V_1 - V_2 = V_2-V_3`, then we have A. `x_1 = x_2`B. `x_1gtx_2`C. `x_2gtx_1`D. data insufficient

Answer» Correct Answer - B
b. As `E` increasing along `x-`axis, same potential drop will occur for lesser values of distance. Hence `x_(2)ltx_(1)`.
37.

How did Parasurama realize that Kama was not a Brahmana?

Answer»

One day Parasurama was reclining with his head on Kama’s lap when a stinging worm burrowed into Kama’s thigh. Blood began to flow and the pain was terrible, but Kama bore it without tremor lest he should disturb the master’s sleep. Parasurama awoke and saw the blood which had poured from the wound. He said: “Dear pupil, you are not a brahmana. A kshatriya alone can remain unmoved under all bodily torments”.

38.

Electric dipole of moment `vecp = phati` is kept at a point (x,y) in an electric field `vecE = 4xy^2hati + 4x^2yhatj`. Find the force on the dipole.A. `4py^2`B. `4py(y^2 + 2x^2)^1//2`C. `4py^2 + 8pxy`D. `4py(y^2 + 4x^2)^1//2`

Answer» Correct Answer - D
d. `F_(x)=P_(x)(del(E_(x))/(delx))=p4y^(2),F_(y)=p_(x)(del)/(delx)(E_(y))=p8xy`
`F=sqrt(F_(x)^(2)+F_(y)^(2))=4pysqrt(y^(2)+4x^(2))`
39.

A charge Q is uniformly distributed in a dielectric sphere of radius R (having dielectric constant unity). This dielectric sphere is enclosed by a concentric spherical shell of radius 2R and having uniformly distributed charge 2Q. Which of the following graph correctly represents variation of electric field with distance r from the common centre? A. B. C. D.

Answer» Correct Answer - C
Use Gauses theorem.
Electric field inside uniformly distributed dielectric sphere
`E=r` (For `0ltrleR`)
Between the spheres
`Eprop(Q)/(r^(2))` (For `Rltrle2R`)
Outside the spheres
`E=(3Q)/(r^(2))` (For `2Rltr`)
40.

Describe the incident that made Parasurama realise that Kama was not a Brahmana?

Answer»

One day, when Parashurama was resting on Kama’s lap; it so happened that a bee stung Kama on the lower portion of his thigh. However, fearing that if he moved his legs, he would awaken Parashurama. Parashurama woke up and saw Kama bleeding. He asked Kama to tell the truth that whether he was a Brahmin or a Kshatriya. Kama addmitted that he was a Kshatriya.

41.

A 5 kg wheel is given an acceleration of 10 rad/sec2 by an applied torque of 2 N-m. Calculate its (a) moment of inertia and (b) radius of gyration.

Answer»

I = T/α = 2/10

I = 0.2 kgm2 

And I = MK2 

K = 0.2 m

42.

A tiny electric dipole of dipole moment `vecP = P_0hatj` is placed at point (l,0). There exists an electric field `vecE = 2ax^2hati + (2by^2 + 2cy)hatj`.A. Force on dipole is `2P_0ahati`.B. Force on dipole is `2P_0bhati`.C. Force on dipole is `2P_0chatj`.D. Force on dipole is `-2P_0chatj`.

Answer» Correct Answer - C
c. `Fx=Px(delE_(x))/(delX)=0`
`F_(Y)=P_(Y)=(delE_(Y))/(del_(Y))=P_(0)(4by+2c)`
`therefore F=2cP_(0)hatj`
43.

A steam engine delivers 5.4 × 108 J of work per minute and serves 3.6 × 109 J of heat per minute from its boiler. What is the efficiency of the engine? How much heat is wasted per minute.

Answer»

η = w/q1 = 5.4 x 10/3.6 x 109 = 15%

Q2 = Q1 – W 

= 36 × 108 – 5.4 × 108 

= 30.6 × 108 J

44.

Read the following statements: (A) Volume of the nucleus is directly proportional to the mass number. (B) Volume of the nucleus is independent of mass number. (C) Density of the nucleus is directly proportional to the mass number. (D) Density of the nucleus is directly proportional to the cube root of the mass number. (E) Density of the nucleus is independent of the mass number. Choose the correct option from the following options. (A) (A) and (D) only. (B) (A) and (E) only. (C) (B) and (E) only. (D) (A) and (C) only

Answer»

(B) (A) and (E) only. 

R ∝ A1/3

V = 4/3 πR3 ∝ A

Mass ∝ A 

So density is independent of A

45.

Terminal velocity of a sphere is directly proportional to.(a) r/2(b) rσ(c) r1(d) r2

Answer»

Correct option is (d) r2

v = \(\frac{2R^2(σ-ρ)g}{9η}\)

So, v ∝ r2

46.

Statement-1 : In an adiabatic process work done by gas w = \(\frac{nR\triangle T}{1-\gamma}\)Statement-2: If work is done on gas, temperature will increase(1) Statement-1 is True, Statement-2 is True (2) Statement-1 is False, Statement-2 is True(3) Statement-1 is True, Statement-2 is False(4) Statement-1 is False, Statement-2 is False.

Answer»

(1) Statement-1 is True, Statement-2 is True 

As w =  \(\frac{nR\triangle T}{1-\gamma}\) 

If w is negative so, \(\Delta\)T = +ve so temperature will rise.

47.

With what intention did the narrator remark that the girl had an interesting face?

Answer»

The narrator did not want the girl travelling with him to understand that he was totally blind. So to impress her and to let her think that he was not blind, he remarks that she had an interesting face. He wanted to hide his blindness.

48.

What prevented Ulysses from attacking the Cyclops with his sword?

Answer»

Ulysses drew his sword, and half resolved to thrust it with all his might in at the bosom of the sleeping monster, but wiser thought restrained him, because none but polyphemus himself could have removed that mass of stone which he had placed to guard the entrance of the cave.

49.

How did the poet make the poison tree grow?

Answer»

The speaker caressed and nursed his emotions towards his enemy. He kept imagining that his enemy would do him harm and he lived in suffering. This increased his agony and watered his emotions of anger against his enemy. He then put on a mask of friendship towards his enemy. He pretended to be good to him and smiled at him whenever he saw him.

50.

Change the following sentence to a compound and a complex sentence : Your absence disappointed us

Answer»

Compound : You were absent and we were disappointed 

Complex : We were disappointed because you were absent