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Maths & Logical Reasoning Test - 8 - Question 1

The sales of vehicles (in thousands) in different years is given below -

Which of the 5 vehicle saw minimum total sales when calculated for all 5 years?

Detailed Solution for Maths & Logical Reasoning Test - 8 - Question 1

Given:

Concepts used:

Minimum = Lowest total sales of the vehicles

Calculation:

Total sales of bike in all 5 years = (30 + 32 + 10 + 50 + 40) thousands

⇒1,62,000

Total sales of car in all 5 years = (20 + 35 + 28 + 40 + 27) thousands

⇒ 1,50,000

Total sales of bus in all 5 years = (45 + 50 + 35 + 42 + 20) thousands

⇒ 1,92,000

Total sales of bicycle in all 5 years = (50 + 21 + 34 + 33 + 60) thousands

⇒ 1,98,000

Total sales of auto rickshaw in all 5 years = (14 + 25 + 65 + 80 + 34) thousands

⇒ 2,18,000

Minimum = Lowest total sales of the vehicle in all years

⇒ Minimum sales = Sales of car = 1,50,000

∴ Minimum sale happened for cars when calculated for 5 years.

Maths & Logical Reasoning Test - 8 - Question 2

If so, then the value of (x, y, z are real numbers) will be

Detailed Solution for Maths & Logical Reasoning Test - 8 - Question 2

Given:

= a

Calculation:

= a

- 3 = a - 3

= a - 3

= a - 3

= 3 - a

∴ The value of will be 3 - a.

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Maths & Logical Reasoning Test - 8 - Question 3

A manufacturer sells a pen to a wholesaler at a profit of 18%, the wholesaler sells it to a retailer at a profit of 20%, the retailer sell it to a customer at profit of 25%, if the customer pays Rs. 35.40, the cost of the manufacturer is:

Detailed Solution for Maths & Logical Reasoning Test - 8 - Question 3

Calculation:

Let, the cost of the manufacturer = m

According to the question,

⇒ m × 1.18 × 1.2 × 1.25 = 35.4

⇒ m × 1.77 = 35.4

⇒ m = 20

∴ The cost of the manufacturere is Rs. 20.

Maths & Logical Reasoning Test - 8 - Question 4

Water is flowing at the speed of 5 m/sec through a pipe having 7 cm as its radius of cross section. How much time will it take to fill a cistern whose base area is (3 × 5) m2 and height is 1.54 m?

Detailed Solution for Maths & Logical Reasoning Test - 8 - Question 4

Given:

Water is flowing at the speed of 5 m/sec through a pipe having 7 cm as its radius of cross section

Tank with base area is (3 × 5) m2 and height is 1.54 m

Formula used:

Volume of a cuboid = Length × breadth × height

Volume of a cylinder = πr2h

Calculation:

Volume of the tank = 3 × 5 × (154/100)

= 231/10 m3

let t be the time it will fill the tank

Volume of the cylindrical pipe that fills the tank in t seconds = πr2h × t

= (22/7) × 0.07 × 0.07 × 5 × t ( 7 cm = 0.07 m )

(231/10) m3 = (22/7) × (7/100)× (7/100) × 5 × t

= t

t = 300 seconds

t = 5 min

Answer is 5 min.

Additional Information

Curved surface area of the cylinder = 2 π r h

Total surface area of the cylinder = 2 π r (h + r) [r is radius and h is height]

Maths & Logical Reasoning Test - 8 - Question 5

If tanθ + 3cotθ = 2√3, 0° < θ < 90°, then what is the value of cosec2θ?

Detailed Solution for Maths & Logical Reasoning Test - 8 - Question 5

GIVEN:

tanθ + 3cotθ = 2√3 Where ,0º <θ <90º

FORMULA USED :

hypotenuse2 = perpendicular2 + base2 where , hypotenuse =h , perpendicular =p , base =b

tanθ = p/b

cosecθ =h/p

cosθ = b/h

tanθ = sinθ/cosθ
cotθ = cosθ/ sinθ

CALCULATION :

tanθ + 3cotθ = 2√3

Now, /1

⇒ p = √3, , b= 1

⇒ h2 = p2 + b2

= (3+1) =4

⇒ h2 = 4

⇒ h= 2cm

Now, the value of = 4/3.

∴ The required value is 4/3.

Maths & Logical Reasoning Test - 8 - Question 6
What is 5% of 50% of 500?
Detailed Solution for Maths & Logical Reasoning Test - 8 - Question 6

Given:

5% of 50% of 500

Calculation:

5% of 50% of 500

⇒ ( × × 500)

= 12.5

∴ The required value is 12.5

Maths & Logical Reasoning Test - 8 - Question 7

A shopkeeper sells sugar at the cost price but uses a false weight of 900 g for one kg. His profit percent in the transaction is∶

Detailed Solution for Maths & Logical Reasoning Test - 8 - Question 7

Calculation:

Let the price of sugar be 1000 Rs/kg.

∴ Cost price of 900 g sugar = Rs. 900

Selling price of 900 g sugar is Rs.1000 because he 900 g sugar as 1 kg.

Profit percentage = (100/900) × 100

⇒ 11(1/9)%

Maths & Logical Reasoning Test - 8 - Question 8
Six boys can complete a piece of work in 42 hours. In how many hours will 14 boys complete the same piece of work?
Detailed Solution for Maths & Logical Reasoning Test - 8 - Question 8

Given:

Six boys can complete a piece of work in 42 hours.

Calculation:

According to the question,

⇒ 6 x 42 = 14 x H

⇒ H = 6 x 3 = 18 hours

∴ In 18 hours, 14 boys can complete the same piece of work.

Maths & Logical Reasoning Test - 8 - Question 9
P and Q can complete a work in 14 days and 21 days, respectively. They started doing the work but after 4 days P had to leave and Q alone completed the remaining work. The whole work was completed in how many days?
Detailed Solution for Maths & Logical Reasoning Test - 8 - Question 9

Given:

P and Q can complete a work in 14 days and 21 days, respectively.

They started doing the work but after 4 days

Q alone completed the remaining work.

Calculation:

Efficiency (work/day) Days Total Work

42/14 = 3 unit/days P -----> 14

42 = LCM of (14, 21)

42/21 = 2 unit/days Q -----> 21

One day work of P & Q = 3 + 2 = 5 unit

4 days work of P & Q = 5 × 4 = 20 unit

Remaining work = 42 - 20 = 22 unit

Time taken by Q to complete the required work = 22/2 = 11 days

Total time taken = (4 days work of P & Q) + 11 days work of Q

∴ The required time is 15 days.

Maths & Logical Reasoning Test - 8 - Question 10

Farah wants to make some profit by selling sugar. She tries various methods. Which of the following would yield maximum profit?

a) Selling sugar at 14.4%

b) Use 845g of weight instead of 1kg

c) Mix 13.34% impurities in sugar and selling at cost price

d) Increase the price by 6.4% and reduce weights by 6.4%

Detailed Solution for Maths & Logical Reasoning Test - 8 - Question 10

Let the cost price of 1kg of sugar be Rs. 100

⇒ Then cost price of 845g of sugar = (100/1000) ⨯ 845 = Rs. 84.5

If she adds 13.34% impurities then her cost price for 1kg = (100/1133.4) ⨯ 1000 = Rs. 88.23

If she reduces weight by 6.4%

⇒ Cost price of 936g of sugar = (100/1000) ⨯ 936 = Rs. 93.6

⇒ Selling price of 936g of sugar = 100 + 6.4 = Rs. 106.4

Maths & Logical Reasoning Test - 8 - Question 11

In ∆ABC, D and E are points on AB and AC respectively such that AD × AC = AE × AB. If ∠ADE = ∠ACB + 28° and ∠ABC = 76°, then ∠A = ?

Detailed Solution for Maths & Logical Reasoning Test - 8 - Question 11


AD × AC = AE × AB

In ∆ADE and ∆ABC

So, ∆ADE ∼ ∆ABC
∠ADE = ∠ABC = 76°
Given that, ∠ADE = ∠ACB + 28°
∠ACB = ∠ADE – 28° = 76° – 28° = 48°
In ∆ADE,
∠A = 180° – (∠ADE + ∠AED)
= 180° – (76° + 48°)
= 180° – 124°
= 56°
Hence, option A is correct.

Maths & Logical Reasoning Test - 8 - Question 12

The ratio of income of A to that of B is 3 : 4. A and B save Rs. 2,000 and Rs. 4,000 respectively. If the expenditure of A is 16.66% less than that of B, then the total income (in Rs.) of A and B is:

Detailed Solution for Maths & Logical Reasoning Test - 8 - Question 12

Le the income of A = 3k and B = 4k
A saves Rs. 2,000 and B saves Rs. 4,000
Exp. of A = 3k – 2,000 and Exp. of B = 4k – 4,000


18k – 12,000 = 20k – 20,000
k = 4,000
Total income of A and B = 7k = 7 × 4,000 = Rs. 28,000
Hence, option C is correct.

Maths & Logical Reasoning Test - 8 - Question 13

The sum of two numbers is equal to five times their difference. If the smaller number is 12, find the larger number.

Detailed Solution for Maths & Logical Reasoning Test - 8 - Question 13

Let, the larger number be z
According to the question,
z + 12 = 5 × (z – 12)
z + 12 = 5z – 60
4z = 72
z = 18
The larger number is 18.
Hence, Option C is correct.

Maths & Logical Reasoning Test - 8 - Question 14

A sum at a certain rate of simple interest becomes Rs. 5,450 in 2 years and Rs. 5,930 in 6 years. Find the compound interest (in Rs.) on the same sum at the rate of 20% per annum for 2 years.

Detailed Solution for Maths & Logical Reasoning Test - 8 - Question 14

Simple interest for 1 year

Principal = 5,450 – 120 × 2 = Rs. 5,210
Now, rate of interest for 2 years on CI

Therefore, CI for 2 years = 44% of 5,210 = Rs. 2,292.4
Hence, Option C is correct.

Maths & Logical Reasoning Test - 8 - Question 15

If sin Θ + cos Θ = √2 cos Θ , then the value of cos Θ – sin Θ will be :

Detailed Solution for Maths & Logical Reasoning Test - 8 - Question 15

1.sinΘ + 1. cos Θ = √2 cos Θ ........(i) given
Let 1.cos Θ – 1.sin Θ = p ..........(ii)
{ i.e. ax + by = m and bx – ay = n }
 from (i) and (ii),
(sin2Θ + cos2Θ) (12 + 12) = (√2 cos Θ)2 + p2
⇒ 1(2) = 2cos2Θ + p2
⇒ p2 = 2(1 – cos2Θ) = 2sin2Θ
⇒ p = √2 sin Θ
Hence, option C is correct.

Maths & Logical Reasoning Test - 8 - Question 16

A shopkeeper sells 20 shirts for a total of Rs. 17,500 and incurred a loss of 30%. If he wanted to make a profit of 25%, what should be the selling price of each shirt?

Detailed Solution for Maths & Logical Reasoning Test - 8 - Question 16




Hence, Option C is correct.

Maths & Logical Reasoning Test - 8 - Question 17

The question given below has two statements I and II. These statements may be either independent causes or maybe effects of independent causes or a common cause. One of these statements may be the effect of the other statement. Read both the statements and decide which of these answer choices correctly depicts the relationship between the two statements.

Statements:

I. Majority of the residents of the housing society participated in the dinner hosted by one of the members of the society.

II. Most of the people living in the housing society invite other members for the functions at their house.

Detailed Solution for Maths & Logical Reasoning Test - 8 - Question 17
Since most of the people in housing societies invite other members of the society for the functions carried out in their houses, people participate in these dinners to oblige each other. The first statement is seen as an effect of this action. Therefore, the second statement is the cause.
Maths & Logical Reasoning Test - 8 - Question 18

Select the option that is related to the fifth term in the same way as the second term is related to the first term and the fourth term is related to the third term.

COMPUTER : EOOPWTGR :: SHOWER : UHQWGR :: NEEDLE : ?

Detailed Solution for Maths & Logical Reasoning Test - 8 - Question 18

The logic followed here is:

For, COMPUTER : EOOPWTGR

For, SHOWER : UHQWGR

Similarly, for NEEDLE

Hence, the correct answer is "Option 4".

Maths & Logical Reasoning Test - 8 - Question 19

Four letter-clusters have been given, out of which three are alike in some manner and one is different. Select the letter-cluster that is different.

Detailed Solution for Maths & Logical Reasoning Test - 8 - Question 19

The logic followed here is - Atleast one vowel is repeated and no constant is repeated.

1) WUUQ - Vowel 'U' is repeated

2) AAKP - Vowel 'A' is repeated

3) NOYY - Vowel 'O' is not repeated

4) RIIM- Vowel 'I' is repeated

∴ Here, "NOYY" is different from other three alternatives as instead of vowel ,a consonant was repeated.

Hence, the correct answer is "NOYY".

Maths & Logical Reasoning Test - 8 - Question 20

Select the option in which the numbers are related in the same way as are the numbers of the following sets.

NOTE: Operations should be performed on the whole numbers, without breaking down the numbers into its constituent digits. E.g. 13-Operations on 13 such as adding /deleting /multiplying etc. to 13 can be performed. Breaking down 13 into 1 and 3 and then performing mathematical operations on 1 and 3 is not allowed)

(48, 8, 12)

(42, 6, 14)

Detailed Solution for Maths & Logical Reasoning Test - 8 - Question 20

The logic followed here is:

(1st number ÷ 2nd number) × 2 = 3rd number.

Now,

(48, 8, 12)

⇒ (48 ÷ 8) × 2

⇒ 6 × 2 = 12.

For (42, 6, 14)

⇒ (42 ÷ 6) × 2

⇒ 7 × 2 = 14.

Now, checking the options:

Option 3: (44, 22, 4)

⇒ (44 ÷ 22) × 2

⇒ 2 × 2 = 4.

Hence, the correct answer is "Option 3".

Maths & Logical Reasoning Test - 8 - Question 21

Select the option that is related to the fifth letter-cluster in the same way as the second letter-cluster is related to the first letter-cluster and the fourth letter-cluster is related to the third letter-cluster.

EXPLAIN : AEILNPX :: MEDICAL : AEICDLM :: PRIVACY : ?

Detailed Solution for Maths & Logical Reasoning Test - 8 - Question 21

The logic followed here is:

Logic: First Vowels are placed in order then Consonants is placed in Alphabetical order.

For, EXPLAIN : AEILNPX

For, MEDICAL : AEICDLM

Similarly, for PRIVACY :

Hence, the correct answer is "Option 2".

Maths & Logical Reasoning Test - 8 - Question 22

The question below consists of two statements 1 and 2. You have to decide whether the facts provided in the statements are sufficient to answer the question. Read both the statements and choose the correct option

Question: What will be the code for 'good'?

1. "All are very beauty" means 'Ka Ta Pa Ra'

2. "They are good" means Ya Ra Sa

Detailed Solution for Maths & Logical Reasoning Test - 8 - Question 22

1. "All are very beauty" means 'Ka Ta Pa Ra'

The code for 'good' cannot be obtained from the above statement as 'good' is not present in it.

2. "They are good" means Ya Ra Sa

The code for 'good' cannot be obtained from the above statement as the code for other words and 'good' are not specifically mentioned.

By combining statement I and II:

The code for good may be Ya or Sa.

So, The facts of both statements 1 and 2 together are not sufficient to answer the question.

Maths & Logical Reasoning Test - 8 - Question 23

Which of the following numbers will replace the question mark (?) in the given series?

382, 322, 272, 232, 202, ?

Detailed Solution for Maths & Logical Reasoning Test - 8 - Question 23

The logic followed here is : Decreasing consecutive multiples of 10.

Hence, "182" is the correct answer.

Maths & Logical Reasoning Test - 8 - Question 24

Select the option in which the numbers shares the same relationship in set as that shared by the numbers in the given set. (NOTE: Operations should be performed on the whole numbers, without breaking down the numbers into its constituent digits. E.g.13 - Operations on 13 such as adding /subtracting /multiplying etc. to 13 can be performed. Breaking down 13 into 1 and 3 and then performing mathematical operations on 1 and 3 is not allowed)

(14, 112, 6)

(17, 204, 5)

Detailed Solution for Maths & Logical Reasoning Test - 8 - Question 24

The logic followed here is:

Logic: 1st number × (1st number - 3rd number) = 2nd number.

Now,

For (14, 112, 6)

→ 14 × (14 - 6)

→ 14 × 8 = 112.

For (17, 204, 5)

→ 17 × (17 - 5)

→ 17 × 12 = 204.

Similarly, for (21, 189, 12)

→ 21 × (21 - 12)

→ 21 × 9 = 189.

Hence, the correct answer is "Option 1".

Maths & Logical Reasoning Test - 8 - Question 25

Select the set in which the numbers are related in the same way as are the numbers of the following set.

(72, 11, 60)

(48, 5, 32)

(NOTE : Operations should be performed on the whole numbers, without breaking down the numbers into its constituent digits. E.g. 13 – Operations on 13 such as adding /deleting /multiplying etc. to 13 can be performed. Breaking down 13 into 1 and 3 and then performing mathematical operations on 1 and 3 is NOT allowed)

Detailed Solution for Maths & Logical Reasoning Test - 8 - Question 25

The logic followed here is :-

1st + 3rd number = 2nd number × (1st - 3rd number)

(72, 11, 60)

72 + 60 = 11 × (72 - 60)

132 = 11 × 12

= 132 = 132.

For, (48, 5, 32)

48 + 32 = 5 × (48 - 32)

80 = 5 × 16

= 80 = 80.

Similarly, for (64, 15, 56)

64 + 56 = 15 × (64 - 56)

120 = 15 × 8

120 = 120.

Hence, the correct answer is "(64, 15, 56)".

Alternate Method

Second number = (First number ÷ (First number - Third number)) + (Third number ÷ (First number - Third number))

(72, 11, 60) → (72 ÷ (72 - 60)) + (60 ÷ (72 - 60)) = (72 ÷ 12) + (60 ÷ 12) = 6 + 5 = 11

And

(48, 5, 32) → (48 ÷ (48 - 32)) + (32 ÷ (48 - 32)) = (48 ÷ 16) + (32 ÷ 16) = 3 + 2 = 5

Similarly,

(64, 15, 56) → (64 ÷ (64 - 56)) + (56 ÷ (64 - 56)) = (64 ÷ 8) + (56 ÷ 8) = 8 + 7 = 15

Hence, the correct answer is "(64, 15, 56)".

Maths & Logical Reasoning Test - 8 - Question 26

Directions : In each question below is given a statement followed by two assumptions numbered I and II. You have to consider the statement and the following assumptions and decide which of the assumptions is implicit in the statement.

Statement : The interview wait period for US B1 (business) and B2 (tourist) visas globally is the highest in India, at close to 1,000 days. The current wait time for B1/B2 interview waiver cases is eight months in India due to consular staff shortage.

Assumptions :

I- There are a greater number of applications in US consulate of India than any other country.

II- US consulate of India does not want to hire more staff.

Detailed Solution for Maths & Logical Reasoning Test - 8 - Question 26

The statement implies that wait time is highest in India for visa interview process and visa waiver process which is mostly due to the shortage of the staff. Since, the reason is given as shortage of staff we cannot assume that there are greater number of applications in US consulate of India than any other country. Secondly, the reason that US consulate of India does not want to hire more staff is superfluous as there could be other reasons attached to the main idea.
Hence, option D is the correct answer.

Maths & Logical Reasoning Test - 8 - Question 27

Find the missing number from the given responses.

Detailed Solution for Maths & Logical Reasoning Test - 8 - Question 27

The numbers in the matrix follow the below-mentioned logic:
Column 1: (36, 18, 72)
36 × 6 – 18 × 8 = 72
Column 2: (24, 15, 24)
24 × 6 – 15 × 8 = 24
Similarly, in Column 3:
(?, 19, 16)
? × 6 – 19 × 8 = 16
? × 6 = 168
? = 28
Hence, Option C is correct.

Maths & Logical Reasoning Test - 8 - Question 28

Sweta starts walking from her office and walks 25 m straight in the west direction and then turns left and walks 15 m. She turns right and walks 12 m, then turns right and walks for 22 m. She finally turns right and walks for 14 m. How far has she travelled from her office (in m)?

Detailed Solution for Maths & Logical Reasoning Test - 8 - Question 28

Using the above information, we get the following diagram:

The total distance that she has covered from her office = 25 + 15 + 12 + 22 + 14 = 88 m
Hence, Option B is correct.

Maths & Logical Reasoning Test - 8 - Question 29

Directions: A piece of a paper is folded and cut as shown below in the Question Figures. Indicate how it will appear when opened:

Detailed Solution for Maths & Logical Reasoning Test - 8 - Question 29

Hence, option A is correct.

Maths & Logical Reasoning Test - 8 - Question 30

Directions: The following question consists of five figures marked 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5 called the Problem Figures. Select a figure from amongst the Answer Figures which will continue the same series as established by the five Problem Figures.

Detailed Solution for Maths & Logical Reasoning Test - 8 - Question 30

In each step, a increased stick follows a rule. The rule follows a develop which grow up bottom to top side and this process again starts after the end of this process.
Hence, option D is correct.

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