A merchant sells an item at ₹504 making a profit. Had he bought it at 10% more and sold at ₹28 less, he would lose 10%. What is the cost price?

The correct answer is D: 480.81≈₹481. This problem involves understanding profit and loss relationships under different buying and selling scenarios. Step 1: Set Up Variables for Current Transaction Let the cost price be C. The merchant sells at ₹504 with some profit. $$\text{Selling Price} = ₹504$$ $$\text{Profit} = 504 - C$$ Step 2: S

Worker A completes a job in 15 days. Worker B completes the same job in 20 days. If they work together, how many days will it take?

The correct answer is C: 8.57 days. Combined rate = 1/15 + 1/20 = 7/60. Time = 60/7 ≈ 8.57 days

A man can complete a work in 12 days. A woman can complete it in 15 days. If they work together, in how many days will they complete it?

The correct answer is B: 6.67 days. Work rate combined = 1/12 + 1/15 = 5/60 + 4/60 = 9/60 = 3/20. Time = 20/3 ≈ 6.67 days

If a number is divisible by 9, which of the following must be true?

The correct answer is C: Both A and B. If a number is divisible by 9, then: (A) It must be divisible by 3 (since 9 = 3²). (B) Sum of its digits must be divisible by 9 (divisibility rule). Both A and B are true.

A train 150m long passes a platform 250m long completely in 16 seconds. What is the train's speed?

The correct answer is A: 56.25 km/h. Total distance = 150 + 250 = 400m. Speed = 400/16 = 25 m/s = 25 × 3.6 = 90 km/h. Wait, recalculating: 400m in 16s = 25 m/s = 90 km/h. Option should be different. Speed = 90 km/h but not in options. Using 16s: 400/16 = 25 m/s, 25×18/5 = 90. Rechecking: 400/16 = 25, 25×3.6 = 90 km/h

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Q.321 Medium HCF and LCM

A sum of ₹5000 becomes ₹6050 in 2 years at compound interest. What is the rate of interest?

A 9% p.a.

B 10% p.a.

C 11% p.a.

D 12% p.a.

Correct Answer: B. 10% p.a.

Explanation:

6050 = 5000(1+r/100)²; 1.21 = (1+r/100)²; 1+r/100 = 1.1; r = 10%

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Q.322 Medium HCF and LCM

The speed of a boat in still water is 50 km/hr. It covers a distance of 500 km upstream in 20 hours. What is the speed (in km/hr) of the stream?

A 20 km/h

B 25 km/h

C 30 km/h

D 40 km/h

Correct Answer: B. 25 km/h

Explanation:

When a boat travels upstream, it moves against the current, so its effective speed decreases. Use the relationship: $\text{Upstream Speed} = \text{Speed in still water} - \text{Stream speed}$

Step 1: Find the upstream speed from distance and time

Given: Distance = 500 km, Time = 20 hours

\text{Upstream Speed} = \frac{\text{Distance}}{\text{Time}} = \frac{500}{20} = 25\,\text{km/hr}

Step 2: Set up the upstream speed equation

Let $s$ = speed of the stream (in km/hr)

The boat's speed in still water is 50 km/hr, so:

\text{Upstream Speed} = 50 - s

Step 3: Solve for stream speed

From Steps 1 and 2:

\[25 = 50 - s\]

s = 50 - 25 = 25\,\text{km/hr}

Verification: Upstream speed = $50 - 25 = 25$ km/hr ✓

Distance covered in 20 hours = $25 \times 20 = 500$ km ✓

Answer: The speed of the stream is 25 km/hr (Option B)

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Q.323 Medium HCF and LCM

Two trains of length 150m and 100m are moving towards each other at 60 km/h and 40 km/h respectively. How long do they take to completely cross each other?

A 9 seconds

B 10 seconds

C 12 seconds

D 15 seconds

Correct Answer: A. 9 seconds

Explanation:

Relative speed = 60 + 40 = 100 km/h = 100×5/18 = 250/9 m/s; Total distance = 150+100 = 250m; Time = 250/(250/9) = 9 seconds

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Q.324 Medium HCF and LCM

The LCM and HCF of three numbers are 360 and 15 respectively. If the two numbers are 45 and 60, what is the third number?

A 120

B 108

C 96

D 144

Correct Answer: A. 120

Explanation:

When three numbers share a common HCF and LCM, we can use the fundamental property that for any number, both the HCF and LCM must divide it appropriately, and the product relationship: HCF × LCM = product of pairs.

Step 1: Verify the given numbers satisfy HCF and LCM conditions

For numbers 45 and 60:

\text{HCF}(45, 60) = 15 \quad \text{and} \quad \text{LCM}(45, 60) = 180

Both must divide the LCM of all three numbers (360) and be divisible by the HCF (15). ✓

Step 2: Use the property relating HCF, LCM, and numbers

For any three numbers $a$, $b$, $c$ with HCF $h$ and LCM $l$:

- Each number must be a multiple of HCF: $a = 15m_1$, $b = 15m_2$, $c = 15m_3$

- The LCM of all three must equal 360

For 45 and 60: $45 = 15 \times 3$ and $60 = 15 \times 4$

Step 3: Find prime factorizations in terms of HCF multiples

45 = 15 \times 3 = 3 \times 5 \times 3 = 3^2 \times 5

60 = 15 \times 4 = 3 \times 5 \times 2^2 = 2^2 \times 3 \times 5

360 = 2^3 \times 3^2 \times 5

The third number $c$ must satisfy:

- $\text{HCF}(45, 60, c) = 15 = 3 \times 5$ (so $c$ must have exactly $3^1 \times 5^1$ as factors)

- $\text{LCM}(45, 60, c) = 360 = 2^3 \times 3^2 \times 5$

Step 4: Determine the third number

From LCM, the third number must contribute the $2^3$ factor (since 45 and 60 together only have $2^2$).

Let $c = 2^a \times 3^b \times 5^d \times \ldots$

For HCF to be exactly 15: we need $b = 1$ and $d = 1$

For LCM to be 360: we need $a = 3$ (the maximum power of 2)

c = 2^3 \times 3 \times 5 = 8 \times 15 = 120

Verification: $\text{HCF}(45, 60, 120) = 15$ ✓ and $\text{LCM}(45, 60, 120) = 360$ ✓

Answer: The third number is $120$ (Option A)

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Q.325 Medium HCF and LCM

A man sells an article at 20% profit. If he had sold it at ₹60 more, the profit would be 30%. Find the cost price.

A ₹600

B ₹500

C ₹400

D ₹480

Correct Answer: A. ₹600

Explanation:

Let CP = x; At 20% profit: SP = 1.2x; At 30% profit: SP = 1.3x; 1.3x - 1.2x = 60; 0.1x = 60; x = 600

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Q.326 Medium HCF and LCM

A principal of ₹8000 becomes ₹9261 in 3 years at compound interest. Find the rate p.a.

A 5% p.a.

B 6% p.a.

C 7.5% p.a.

D 8% p.a.

Correct Answer: A. 5% p.a.

Explanation:

For compound interest, the amount formula is $A = P\left(1 + \frac{r}{100}\right)^n$, where $P$ is principal, $r$ is rate p.a., and $n$ is time in years.

Step 1: Identify given values

P = ₹8000, \quad A = ₹9261, \quad n = 3 \text{ years}, \quad r = ?

Step 2: Apply the compound interest formula

9261 = 8000\left(1 + \frac{r}{100}\right)^3

Step 3: Isolate the rate term

\left(1 + \frac{r}{100}\right)^3 = \frac{9261}{8000} = 1.157625

Step 4: Take the cube root

1 + \frac{r}{100} = \sqrt[3]{1.157625} = 1.05

Step 5: Solve for rate

\frac{r}{100} = 1.05 - 1 = 0.05

r = 5\% \text{ p.a.}

Verification: $8000 \times (1.05)^3 = 8000 \times 1.157625 = 9261$ ✓

Answer: The rate is $5\% \text{ p.a.}$ (Option A)

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Q.327 Medium HCF and LCM

Pipe A fills a tank in 20 hours, Pipe B in 30 hours. If A is open for 10 hours and then B is also opened, how much time for B alone to fill the remaining?

A 15 hours

B 12.5 hours

C 10 hours

D 18 hours

Correct Answer: A. 15 hours

Explanation:

A fills in 10 hrs = 10/20 = 1/2 tank; Remaining = 1/2; Combined rate = 1/20 + 1/30 = 5/60 = 1/12; Time for half = (1/2)/(1/12) = 6 hours. Hmm, not in options. Reread: B alone for remaining = (1/2)/(1/30) = 15 hours

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Q.328 Medium Percentage

A train travels 240 km in 4 hours. Due to congestion, its speed reduces by 25%. How long will it take to cover 180 km at reduced speed?

A 4 hours

B 3.5 hours

C 4.5 hours

D 5 hours

Correct Answer: A. 4 hours

Explanation:

To solve this problem, we need to find the original speed, calculate the reduced speed, and then determine the time needed to cover the reduced distance.

Step 1: Calculate Original Speed

The train travels 240 km in 4 hours, so we divide distance by time to find speed.

\text{Original Speed} = \frac{\text{Distance}}{\text{Time}} = \frac{240}{4} = 60 \text{ km/h}

Step 2: Calculate Reduced Speed

The speed reduces by 25%, so the new speed is 75% of the original speed.

\text{Reduced Speed} = 60 \times \left(1 - \frac{25}{100}\right) = 60 \times \frac{75}{100} = 45 \text{ km/h}

Step 3: Calculate Time for 180 km at Reduced Speed

Using the formula Time = Distance ÷ Speed, we find how long it takes to cover 180 km.

\text{Time} = \frac{\text{Distance}}{\text{Reduced Speed}} = \frac{180}{45} = 4 \text{ hours}

The train will take 4 hours to cover 180 km at the reduced speed.

Original speed of the train:

Speed=

4

240

=60 km/h

Speed reduced by 25%:

Reduced speed=60−25% of 60

=60−15=45 km/h

Time to cover 180 km at reduced speed:

Time=

45

180

=4 hours

Therefore, the train will take:

Answer: (A) 4 hours

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Q.329 Medium HCF and LCM

A shopkeeper marks goods at 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:

MP = 1.4×CP; SP = 1.4×CP × 0.85 = 1.19×CP; Profit% = 19%

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Q.330 Medium HCF and LCM

A man invests ₹10,000 at 15% SI for 2 years. He then invests the entire amount (principal + SI) for next 3 years at 12% CI. Find total amount after 5 years.

A ₹18,264.06

B ₹17,850.40

C ₹19,420.30

D ₹20,125.50

Correct Answer: A. ₹18,264.06

Explanation:

This problem involves two sequential investments: first at simple interest, then the accumulated amount at compound interest.

Step 1: Calculate Simple Interest for first 2 years

Using the Simple Interest formula $SI = \frac{P \times R \times T}{100}$:

SI = \frac{10,000 \times 15 \times 2}{100} = \frac{300,000}{100} = ₹3,000

Step 2: Find Amount after 2 years

\[A_1 = P + SI = 10,000 + 3,000 = ₹13,000\]

This amount becomes the principal for the next investment.

Step 3: Apply Compound Interest for next 3 years

Using the Compound Interest formula $A = P\left(1 + \frac{R}{100}\right)^T$:

A_2 = 13,000 \times \left(1 + \frac{12}{100}\right)^3

A_2 = 13,000 \times (1.12)^3

Step 4: Calculate final amount

(1.12)^3 = 1.12 \times 1.12 \times 1.12 = 1.404928

A_2 = 13,000 \times 1.404928 = ₹18,264.064 \approx ₹18,264.06

Answer: The total amount after 5 years is ₹18,264.06 (Option A)

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