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Mathematics Mock Test - 6 - Question 1

Anita had to do a multiplication. Instead of taking 35 as one of the multipliers, she took 53. As a result, the product went up by 540. What is the new product?

Detailed Solution for Mathematics Mock Test - 6 - Question 1

Let us assume that the number with which Anita has to perform the multiplication is 'x'.

Instead of finding 35x, she calculated 53x.

The difference = 53x - 35x = 18x = 540

Therefore, x = 540/18 = 30

So, the new product = 30 x 53 = 1590.

Mathematics Mock Test - 6 - Question 2

In a four-digit number, the sum of the first 2 digits is equal to that of the last 2 digits. The sum of the first and last digits is equal to the third digit. Finally, the sum of the second and fourth digits is twice the sum of the other 2 digits. What is the third digit of the number?

Detailed Solution for Mathematics Mock Test - 6 - Question 2

Let the 4 digit no. be xyzw.
According to given conditions we have x + y = z + w, x + w = z, y + w = 2x + 2z.
With help of these equations, we deduce that y = 2w, z = 5x.
Now the minimum value x can take is 1 so z = 5 and the no. is 1854, which satisfies all the conditions. Hence option A.

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Mathematics Mock Test - 6 - Question 3

Rohan purchased some pens, pencils and erasers for his young brothers and sisters for the ensuing examinations. He had to buy atleast 11 pieces of each item in a manner that the number of pens purchased is more than the number of pencils, which is more than the number of erasers. He purchased a total of 38 pieces. If the number of pencils cannot be equally divided among his 4 brothers and sisters, how many pens did he purchase?

Detailed Solution for Mathematics Mock Test - 6 - Question 3
  • Different possibilities for the number of pencils = 12 or 13.
  • Since it cannot be divided into his 4 brothers and sisters, it has to be 13.
  • The number of erasers should be less than the number of pencils and greater than or equal to 11. So the number of erasers can be 11 or 12.
  • If the number of erasers is 12, then the number of pens = 38 - 13 - 12 = 13, which is not possible as the number of pens should be more than the number of pencils.
  • So the number of erasers = 11 and therefore the number of pens = 14 
Mathematics Mock Test - 6 - Question 4

Seema has joined a new Company after the completion of her B.Tech from a reputed engineering college in Chennai. She saves 10% of her income in each of the first three months of her service and for every subsequent month, her savings are Rs. 50 more than the savings of the immediate previous month. If her joining income was Rs. 3000, her total savings from the start of the service will be Rs. 11400 in:

Detailed Solution for Mathematics Mock Test - 6 - Question 4

Seema saved Rs. 900 in the first 3 months. She must saved Rs. (11400 – 900) = Rs. 10500 in the subsequent months.
The sequence will be of the form: 350 + 400 +……….. n terms = 10500

Solving, we get n = 15
The savings of Rs. 10500 is done in 15 months. Seema saved Rs. 11400 in 15+3 = 18 months.
Hence, option A is the correct answer.

Mathematics Mock Test - 6 - Question 5

In a group of people, 28% of the members are young while the rest are old. If 65% of the members are literates, and 25% of the literates are young, then the percentage of old people among the illiterates is nearest to

Detailed Solution for Mathematics Mock Test - 6 - Question 5

Let ‘x’ be the strength of group G. Based on the information, 0.65x constitutes of literate people {the rest 0.35x = illiterate}
Of this 0.65x , 75% are old people =(0.75)0.65x old literates.
The total number of old people in group G is 0.72x  {72% of the total}.
Thus, the total number of old people who are illiterate = 0.72x - 0.4875x = 0.2325x.
This is 
≈ 66& of the total number of illiterates.
Hence, Option C is the correct answer.

Mathematics Mock Test - 6 - Question 6

456 ÷ 24 * 38 – 958 + 364 = ?

Detailed Solution for Mathematics Mock Test - 6 - Question 6

19 * 38 – 958 + 364 = 128

Mathematics Mock Test - 6 - Question 7

There are 7 members in a family whose average age is 25 years. Ram who is 12 years old is the second youngest in the family. Find the average age of the family in years just before Ram was born?

Detailed Solution for Mathematics Mock Test - 6 - Question 7

In order to find the average age of the family before Ram was born, we need to know the age of the youngest member of the family. 
Since, we do not know the age of the youngest member, we can not calculate the total age of the family before Ram was born.
Hence, we can not calculate the answer with the given conditions.

Thus, D is the right choice.

Mathematics Mock Test - 6 - Question 8

The average marks of a group of 20 students on a test is reduced by 4 when the topper who scored 90 marks is replaced by a new student. How many marks did the new student have? 

Detailed Solution for Mathematics Mock Test - 6 - Question 8

Let initial average be x.
Then the initial total is 20x and the New average will be (x – 4),

The new total will be:
20(x – 4) = 20x – 80.

The reduction of 80 is created by the replacement. Hence, the new student has 80 marks less than the student he replaces. Hence, he must have scored 10 marks.

Short Cut:
The replacement has the effect of reducing the average marks for each of the 20 students by 4. Hence, the replacement must be 20 X 4 = 80 marks below the original.

Hence, answer = 10 marks

Mathematics Mock Test - 6 - Question 9

If the work done by p men in (p + 2) days is to the work done by (p + 4) men in (p – 1) days is in the ratio 1 : 1, then the value of p is:

Detailed Solution for Mathematics Mock Test - 6 - Question 9

Work done will be directly proportional to number of men and days.
So according to the question:

[(p)(p + 2)] / [(p + 4)(p - 1)] = 1/1 
p2 + 2p = p2 + 4p - p - 4
p = 4

Mathematics Mock Test - 6 - Question 10

A person going from Pondicherry to Ootacamond travels 120 km by steamer, 450 km by rail and 60 km by horse transit. The journey occupies 13 hours 30 minutes, and the speed of the train is three times that of the horse-transit and 1(1/2) times that of the steamer. Find the speed of the train.

Detailed Solution for Mathematics Mock Test - 6 - Question 10

To find the speed of the train, we first need to find the speed of the steamer and the speed of the horse transit. The total distance traveled is 120 km + 450 km + 60 km = 630 km, and the total time taken for the journey is 13.5 hours. Therefore, the average speed of the journey is 630 km / 13.5 hours = 46.67 km/hr.

Since the speed of the train is three times that of the horse-transit and 1.5 times that of the steamer, we can write the following equations:

t = 3h t = 1.5s

where t is the speed of the train, h is the speed of the horse transit, and s is the speed of the steamer. Solving these equations, we find that the speed of the horse transit is 23.01 km/hr and the speed of the train is 69.03 km/hr.

Therefore, the speed of the train is 69.03 km/hr. The correct answer is B

Mathematics Mock Test - 6 - Question 11

X can do a piece of work in 20 days. He worked at it for 5 days and then Y finished it in 15 days. In how many days can X and Y together finish the work?

Detailed Solution for Mathematics Mock Test - 6 - Question 11
  • X’s five day work = 5/20 = 1/4. Remaining work = 1 – 1/4 = 3/4.
  • This work was done by Y in 15 days. Y does 3/4th of the work in 15 days, he will finish the work in 15 × 4/3 = 20 days.  
  • X & Y together would take 1/20 + 1/20 = 2/20 = 1/10 i.e. 10 days to complete the work.

So Option C is correct

Mathematics Mock Test - 6 - Question 12

Find the roots of the quadratic equation: x2 + 2x - 15 = 0?

Detailed Solution for Mathematics Mock Test - 6 - Question 12

x2 + 5x - 3x - 15 = 0
⇒ x(x + 5) - 3(x + 5) = 0
⇒ (x - 3)(x + 5) = 0
⇒ x = 3 or x = -5.

Mathematics Mock Test - 6 - Question 13

If the roots of the equation 2x2 - 5x + b = 0 are in the ratio of 2:3, then find the value of b?

Detailed Solution for Mathematics Mock Test - 6 - Question 13

The Correct option is A: 3

Let the roots of the equation 2a and 3a respectively.
Sum of Roots: 2a + 3a = 5a = -(- 5/2) = 5/2 
⇒ a = 1/2
Product of the roots: 6a2 = b/2 
⇒ b = 12a2 = 3
Hence, the values are: a = 1/2, b = 3.

Mathematics Mock Test - 6 - Question 14

The number of solutions of the equation 2x + y = 40 where both x and y are positive integers and x <= y is:

Detailed Solution for Mathematics Mock Test - 6 - Question 14

y = 38 => x = 1

y = 36 => x = 2

y = 14 => x = 13

y = 12 => x = 14 => Cases from here are not valid as x > y.

Hence, there are 13 solutions.

Mathematics Mock Test - 6 - Question 15

If y2 + 3y – 18 ≥ 0, which of the following is true?

Detailed Solution for Mathematics Mock Test - 6 - Question 15

y2 + 3y - 18 ≥ 0

⇒ y2 + 6y - 3y - 180

⇒ y(y + 6) -3(y + 6) ≥ 0

⇒ (y - 3)(y + 6) ≥ 0

⇒ y ≥ 3andy ≤ - 6

Mathematics Mock Test - 6 - Question 16

A student is standing with a banner at the top of a 100 m high college building. From a point on the ground, the angle of elevation of the top of the student is 60° and from the same point, the angle of elevation of the top of the tower is 45°. Find the height of the student.

Detailed Solution for Mathematics Mock Test - 6 - Question 16

Let BC be the height of the tower and DC be the height of the student.
In rt. ΔABC,
AB = BC cot 45° = 100 m

In rt. ΔABD, AB = BD cot 60° = (BC + CD) cot 60° = (10 + CD) * (1 / √3)
∵ AB = 100 m
⇒ (10 + CD) * 1 / √3 = 100
⇒ (10 + CD) = 100√3
⇒ CD = 100√3 - 100 = 100 (1.732 - 1) = 100 x 0.732 = 73.2 m

Mathematics Mock Test - 6 - Question 17

3sinx + 4cosx + r is always greater than or equal to 0. What is the smallest value ‘r’ can to take?

Detailed Solution for Mathematics Mock Test - 6 - Question 17

Therefore, the answer is Option A.

Mathematics Mock Test - 6 - Question 18

Six bells commence tolling together and toll at intervals of 2, 4, 6, 8 10, and 12 seconds respectively. In 30 minutes, how many times do they toll together?

Detailed Solution for Mathematics Mock Test - 6 - Question 18

Mathematics Mock Test - 6 - Question 19

The product of two numbers is 4107. If the H.C.F. of these numbers is 37, then the greater number is:

Detailed Solution for Mathematics Mock Test - 6 - Question 19

Let the numbers be 37a and 37b.

Then, 37a x 37b = 4107

 ab = 3.

Now, co-primes with product 3 are (1, 3).

So, the required numbers are (37 x 1, 37 x 3) i.e., (37, 111).

 Greater number = 111.

Mathematics Mock Test - 6 - Question 20

By selling a cap for Rs. 29.75, a man gains 6.25%. What will be the CP of the cap? 

Detailed Solution for Mathematics Mock Test - 6 - Question 20

SP = 106.25% of the CP.
Thus, CP = 29.75/1.0625 = Rs. 28

So option D is correct

Mathematics Mock Test - 6 - Question 21

A man sells a TV set for Rs. 33000 and makes a profit of 10%. He sells another TV at a loss of 20%. If on the whole, he neither gains nor loses, find the selling price of the second TV set.

Detailed Solution for Mathematics Mock Test - 6 - Question 21

Let's denote the cost price of the first TV as CP1, the cost price of the second TV as CP2, and the selling price of the second TV as SP2.

The man makes a profit of 10% on the first TV, so we can write the selling price of the first TV as:

SP1 = CP1 + 10% of CP1
33000 = CP1 + 0.1 * CP1
33000 = 1.1 * CP1
CP1 = 33000 / 1.1
CP1 = 30000

He sells the second TV at a loss of 20%, so we can write the selling price of the second TV as:

SP2 = CP2 - 20% of CP2
SP2 = 0.8 * CP2

Since he neither gains nor loses on the whole, the total cost price equals the total selling price:

CP1 + CP2 = SP1 + SP2

We already know the values of CP1 and SP1, so we can substitute them in the equation:

30000 + CP2 = 33000 + SP2

We also know that SP2 = 0.8 * CP2, so we can substitute that as well:

30000 + CP2 = 33000 + 0.8 * CP2

Now, we can solve for CP2:

0.2 * CP2 = 3000
CP2 = 15000

Now that we have the cost price of the second TV, we can find its selling price using the relation we found earlier:

SP2 = 0.8 * CP2
SP2 = 0.8 * 15000
SP2 = 12000

So the selling price of the second TV set is Rs. 12000.

Mathematics Mock Test - 6 - Question 22

Q. How much time will it take for an amount of Rs. 900 to yield Rs. 81 as interest at 4.5% per annum of simple interest?

Detailed Solution for Mathematics Mock Test - 6 - Question 22

Given, P = Rs.900

SI = Rs.81

T = ?

R = 4.5%

Mathematics Mock Test - 6 - Question 23

Suresh for 2 years invested Rs. 500 in SBI. He also invested Rs. 300 in ICICI for 4 years. At the end he received Rs. 220 from both banks as simple interest. What must have been rate of interest? (assuming the rate of interest for both banks is same)

Detailed Solution for Mathematics Mock Test - 6 - Question 23

Simple Intrest = SI = PRT/100
Where P = Principal, R = Rate of intrest and T = time period
Total SI = SI from SBI and SI from ICICI
∴ 220 = (500 x R x 2)/100 + (300 x R x 4)/100
⇒ 220 = 10R + 12R
⇒ R = 10% = Rate of intrest

Mathematics Mock Test - 6 - Question 24

A die is rolled twice. What is the probability of getting a sum equal to 9?

Detailed Solution for Mathematics Mock Test - 6 - Question 24

Total number of outcomes possible when a die is rolled = 6 (∵ any one face out of the 6 faces)

  • Hence, total number of outcomes possible when a die is rolled twice, n(S) = 6 x 6 = 36

E = Getting a sum of 9 when the two dice fall = {(3,6), (4,5), (5,4), (6,3)}

  • Hence, n(E) = 4

Mathematics Mock Test - 6 - Question 25

John draws a card from a pack of cards. What is the probability that the card drawn is a card of black suit?

Detailed Solution for Mathematics Mock Test - 6 - Question 25

Total number of cards, n(S) = 52
Total number of black cards, n(E) = 26

Mathematics Mock Test - 6 - Question 26

Which of the following statements is not correct?

Detailed Solution for Mathematics Mock Test - 6 - Question 26
  • Since loga a = 1, so log10 10 = 1.
  • log (2 + 3) = log 5 and log (2 x 3) = log 6 = log 2 + log 3 
    ∴ log (2 + 3) ≠ log (2 x 3)
  • Since loga 1 = 0. so logio 1 = 0.
  • log (1 + 2 + 3) = log 6 
     log (1 x 2 x 3) = log 1 + log 2 + log 3=log (6). 

So. option (b) is incorrect.

Mathematics Mock Test - 6 - Question 27

If log10 7 = a, then is equal to :

Detailed Solution for Mathematics Mock Test - 6 - Question 27

⇒ - log10 (7 x 10)
⇒ - (log10 7 + log10 10)
⇒ - (a + 1)

Mathematics Mock Test - 6 - Question 28

A train passes a platform in 36 seconds. The same train passes a man standing on the platform in 20 seconds. If the speed of the train is 54 km/hr, The length of the platform is:

Detailed Solution for Mathematics Mock Test - 6 - Question 28

Mathematics Mock Test - 6 - Question 29

Find the value of a/b + b/a, if a and b are the roots of the quadratic equation x2 + 8x + 4 = 0?

Detailed Solution for Mathematics Mock Test - 6 - Question 29

Explanation:

a/b + b/a = (a2 + b2)/ab = (a2 + b2 + a + b)/ab 
= [(a + b)2 - 2ab]/ab
a + b = -8/1 = -8
ab = 4/1 = 4
Hence a/b + b/a = [(-8)2 - 2(4)]/4 = 56/4 = 14.

Mathematics Mock Test - 6 - Question 30

I. a2 - 9a + 20 = 0,
II. 2b2 - 5b - 12 = 0 to solve both the equations to find the values of a and b?

Detailed Solution for Mathematics Mock Test - 6 - Question 30

Explanation:

I. (a - 5)(a - 4) = 0
=> a = 5, 4
II. (2b + 3)(b - 4) = 0
=> b = 4, -3/2 => a ≥ b

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