Maths MCQs

The marked price of  an article is Rs 550. It is sold for Rs 317.90, after giving three successive discounts of 15%, x% and 20% on its marked  price.

The marked price of  an article is Rs 550. It is sold for Rs 317.90, after giving three successive discounts of 15%, x% and 20% on its marked  price. If it is sold by giving a single discount of 2x%, then its selling price (in Rs) will be : Options a) 340b) 385c) 495d) 484 Solution As […]

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A certain sum of money doubles itself in 6 years. How much time (in years) will it take to become five times of itself at the same rate?

A certain sum of money doubles itself in 6 years. How much time (in years) will it take to become five times of itself at the same rate? Options a) 30b) 24c) 35d) 28 Solution As per questionA certain sum of money doubles itself in 6 years Amount = 2 x PTime = 6 years

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If the average of two numbers is 13 and the square root of their product is 12, then the difference between the numbers is:

If the average of two numbers is 13 and the square root of their product is 12, then the difference between the numbers is: Options:a) 8b) 18c) 10d) 12 Solution: Let the two numbers are = a and bAverage of number = a+b =26Product = a x b =144 Formula = and Put the value

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A sum of Rs 73,500 is divided among A, B, C and D in the ratio 3 : 7 : 9 : 11, respectively, What is the sum of the shares of A and D?

A sum of Rs 73,500 is divided among A, B, C and D in the ratio 3 : 7 : 9 : 11, respectively, What is the sum of the shares of A and D? Options a) Rs. 34,300b) Rs. 39,200c) Rs. 24,500d) Rs. 29,400 Solution As per question Amount = 73500A : B :

A sum of Rs 73,500 is divided among A, B, C and D in the ratio 3 : 7 : 9 : 11, respectively, What is the sum of the shares of A and D? Read More »

The difference between the height and the radius of a solid cylinder is 23 cm. The total surface area of the cylinder is 1628 cm22,The height and the radius of the cylinder, respectively, are (π=22/7) :

The difference between the height and the radius of a solid cylinder is 23 cm. The total surface area of the cylinder is 1628 cm22,The height and the radius of the cylinder, respectively, are π= : Options a) 33 cm , 10 cmb) 30 cm , 7 cmc) 32 cm , 09 cmd) 28 cm

The difference between the height and the radius of a solid cylinder is 23 cm. The total surface area of the cylinder is 1628 cm22,The height and the radius of the cylinder, respectively, are (π=22/7) : Read More »

The number of years taken for a sum of Rs 5,000 to become Rs 5,832 at a rate of 16% per annum compounded half yearly, will be: 

The number of years taken for a sum of Rs 5,000 to become Rs 5,832 at a rate of 16% per annum compounded half yearly, will be:  Options a) 1.5 yearsb) yearsc) 2 yearsd) 1 years Solution As per question P = 5000A = 5832R = 16% Rate half yearly (r) = = 8%Number of

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A shopkeeper sold an article at a gain of 20%. Had he bought it for 20% less than the original cost and sold it for Rs 10 less,

A shopkeeper sold an article at a gain of 20%. Had he bought it for 20% less than the original cost and sold it for Rs 10 less, he would have gained 25%. Then the Cost Price of the article is: Options:a) Rs 45b) Rs 60c) Rs 50d) Rs 40 Solution Assume Cost Price (CP)

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