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Q.161 Easy Numbers
A man invests Rs. 8000 at 12% p.a. simple interest for 18 months. What amount does he receive?
A Rs. 9440
B Rs. 9600
C Rs. 9680
D Rs. 10000
Correct Answer:  A. Rs. 9440
EXPLANATION

SI = (8000 × 12 × 1.5)/100 = 1440. Amount = 8000 + 1440 = Rs. 9440

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Q.162 Easy Numbers
If 45% of a number equals 180, what is 80% of that number?
A 240
B 300
C 320
D 360
Correct Answer:  C. 320
EXPLANATION

Number = 180/0.45 = 400. So 80% of 400 = 320

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Q.163 Easy Numbers
A shopkeeper marks goods 40% above cost price and offers 15% discount. What is his profit percentage?
A 19%
B 25%
C 29%
D 35%
Correct Answer:  A. 19%
EXPLANATION

Profit % = [(140 × 85)/100 - 100] = [119 - 100] = 19%

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Q.164 Easy Numbers
The downstream speed of a boat is 20 km/h and upstream speed is 12 km/h. What is the boat's speed in still water?
A 14 km/h
B 16 km/h
C 18 km/h
D 20 km/h
Correct Answer:  B. 16 km/h
EXPLANATION

Boat speed = (Downstream + Upstream) / 2 = (20 + 12) / 2 = 32 / 2 = 16 km/h.

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Q.165 Easy Numbers
A train travels 200 km in 5 hours. What distance will it cover in 8 hours at the same speed?
A 280 km
B 300 km
C 320 km
D 340 km
Correct Answer:  C. 320 km
EXPLANATION

Speed = 200/5 = 40 km/h. Distance in 8 hours = 40 × 8 = 320 km.

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Q.166 Easy Numbers
A number's 35% is 105. What is 65% of that number?
A 195
B 225
C 245
D 275
Correct Answer:  A. 195
EXPLANATION

35% of x = 105. x = 105/0.35 = 300. 65% of 300 = 0.65 × 300 = 195.

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Q.167 Easy Numbers
A works twice as fast as B. If B takes 30 days to complete a work, how many days will both take together?
A 10 days
B 15 days
C 20 days
D 25 days
Correct Answer:  A. 10 days
EXPLANATION

B takes 30 days, so B's rate = 1/30. A works twice as fast, so A's rate = 2/30 = 1/15. Combined rate = 1/30 + 1/15 = 1/30 + 2/30 = 3/30 = 1/10. Time taken = 10 days.

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Q.168 Easy Numbers
If x% of 400 equals 20% of y, and y = 500, find x.
A 20
B 25
C 30
D 35
Correct Answer:  B. 25
EXPLANATION

x% of 400 = 20% of 500. (x/100) × 400 = 0.2 × 500. 4x = 100. x = 25.

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Q.169 Easy Numbers
A retailer marks goods at 60% above cost price and offers a 25% discount. What is his profit percentage?
A 15%
B 20%
C 25%
D 30%
Correct Answer:  B. 20%
EXPLANATION

Let CP = 100. MP = 160. After 25% discount, SP = 160 × 0.75 = 120. Profit = 120 - 100 = 20. Profit% = 20%.

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Q.170 Easy Numbers
A sum of Rs. 12,000 is invested at 10% p.a. compound interest. What will be the amount after 2 years?
A Rs. 14,520
B Rs. 14,000
C Rs. 13,200
D Rs. 15,000
Correct Answer:  A. Rs. 14,520
EXPLANATION

A = P(1 + R/100)^T = 12000(1.1)^2 = 12000 × 1.21 = 14,520.

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