question: If Rs.3250 be divided among Ram, Shyam and Mohan in the ratio of 1/2:1/3:1/4 then the share of each are?
Options:
(A) Ram = Rs.1500, Shyam = Rs.1000, Mohan = Rs.750
(B) Ram = Rs.7500, Shyam = Rs.1000, Mohan = Rs.750
(C) Ram = Rs.1500, Shyam = Rs.1000, Mohan = Rs.250
(D) Ram = Rs.1500, Shyam = Rs.1080, Mohan = Rs.750
(E) Ram = Rs.1500, Shyam = Rs.1002, Mohan = Rs.750
answer: Stream of consciousness: 1/2:1/3:1/4 = 6:4:3
Ram = 6/13 * 3250 = 1500
Shyam = 4/13 * 3250 = 1000
Mohan = 3/13 * 3250 = 750 The answer is (A).
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question: In what time a sum of money double itself at 8% per annum simple interest?
Options:
(A) 33 1/8%
(B) 33 1/3%
(C) 33 7/3%
(D) 32 1/3%
(E) 12 1/2%
answer: Stream of consciousness: P = (P*8*R)/100
R = 12 1/2% The answer is (E).
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question: Find the value of y from (12)^3 x 6^4 432 = y?
Options:
(A) 3484
(B) 3467
(C) 3567
(D) 4567
(E) 5184
answer: Stream of consciousness: Given Exp. = (12)3 x 64 = (12)3 x 64 = (12)2 x 62 = (72)2 = 5184
432 12 x 62 The answer is (E).
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question: A train running at the speed of 60 km/hr crosses a pole in 6 seconds. Find the length of the train.
Options:
(A) 110 meter
(B) 120 meter
(C) 100 meter
(D) 90 meter
(E) 105 meter
answer:
Stream of consciousness: Speed = 60*(5/18) m/sec = 50/3 m/sec
Length of Train (Distance) = Speed * Time
(50/3) * 6 = 100 meter The answer is (C).
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