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A and B together can do a work in 12 days. B and C together can do it in 15 days. A and C together can do it in 20 days. How long will A alone take to complete the work?
A 28 days
B 30 days
C 32 days
D 35 days
Correct Answer:  B. 30 days
EXPLANATION

A+B = 1/12, B+C = 1/15, A+C = 1/20. Adding all: 2(A+B+C) = 1/12 + 1/15 + 1/20 = 5/60 + 4/60 + 3/60 = 12/60 = 1/5. So A+B+C = 1/10. A = (A+B+C) - (B+C) = 1/10 - 1/15 = 3/30 - 2/30 = 1/30. A alone takes 30 days

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A person deposits Rs. 5000 in a bank at 6% per annum for 3 years at compound interest. What is the compound interest earned?
A Rs. 935.46
B Rs. 955.08
C Rs. 965.44
D Rs. 975.20
Correct Answer:  B. Rs. 955.08
EXPLANATION

Amount = 5000(1.06)³ = 5000 × 1.191016 = 5955.08. CI = 5955.08 - 5000 = 955.08

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If a² + b² = 13 and ab = 6, what is the value of (a + b)²?
A 25
B 36
C 49
D 64
Correct Answer:  A. 25
EXPLANATION

(a+b)² = a² + b² + 2ab = 13 + 2(6) = 13 + 12 = 25

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If x³ = 729, what is the value of x?
A 7
B 8
C 9
D 10
Correct Answer:  C. 9
EXPLANATION

x = ∛729 = 9 (since 9 × 9 × 9 = 729)

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The average age of 8 people is 35 years. If one person of age 45 leaves the group, what is the new average age?
A 32.14 years
B 33.57 years
C 34.2 years
D 35.5 years
Correct Answer:  B. 33.57 years
EXPLANATION

Total age of 8 people = 8 × 35 = 280 years. After removal: total = 280 - 45 = 235. New average = 235/7 = 33.57 years

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A rectangular field has length 80 m and breadth 60 m. What is the cost of fencing it at Rs. 25 per meter?
A Rs. 6,500
B Rs. 7,000
C Rs. 7,500
D Rs. 8,000
Correct Answer:  B. Rs. 7,000
EXPLANATION

Perimeter = 2(80 + 60) = 280 m. Cost = 280 × 25 = Rs. 7,000

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If (x + 2)² = 36, what is the value of x?
A 4 or -8
B 4 or 6
C 6 or -6
D -4 or 8
Correct Answer:  A. 4 or -8
EXPLANATION

Taking square root: x + 2 = ±6. So x = 4 or x = -8

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The speed of a boat in still water is 12 km/h. If the speed of the current is 3 km/h, what is the speed downstream?
A 14 km/h
B 15 km/h
C 16 km/h
D 18 km/h
Correct Answer:  B. 15 km/h
EXPLANATION

Speed downstream = Speed in still water + Speed of current = 12 + 3 = 15 km/h

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A shopkeeper sells an item at a loss of 12%. If the cost price is Rs. 500, what is the selling price?
A Rs. 425
B Rs. 430
C Rs. 440
D Rs. 450
Correct Answer:  C. Rs. 440
EXPLANATION

Selling Price = Cost Price × (1 - Loss%) = 500 × (1 - 0.12) = 500 × 0.88 = Rs. 440

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What is the compound interest on Rs. 8000 for 1.5 years at 10% per annum, compounded half-yearly?
A Rs. 1,261
B Rs. 1,210
C Rs. 1,240
D Rs. 1,200
Correct Answer:  A. Rs. 1,261
EXPLANATION

Rate per half-year = 5%. Number of half-years = 3. Amount = 8000(1.05)³ = 8000 × 1.157625 = 9261. CI = 9261 - 8000 = 1261

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