Quantitative Aptitude - MCQ Practice Questions

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

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:

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 $l$:

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

Step 3: Find prime factorizations in terms of HCF multiples

The third number $c$ must satisfy:

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

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)

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

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

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

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

Step 2: Apply the compound interest formula

Step 3: Isolate the rate term

Step 4: Take the cube root

Step 5: Solve for rate

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

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

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

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.

Step 2: Calculate Reduced Speed

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

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.

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

Original speed of the train:

Speed=

4

240

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=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

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=4 hours

Therefore, the train will take:

Answer: (A) 4 hours

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

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 $SI=\frac{P\times R\times T}{100}$:

Step 2: Find Amount after 2 years

This amount becomes the principal for the next investment.

Step 3: Apply Compound Interest for next 3 years

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

Step 4: Calculate final amount

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

Rate of A = $\frac{1}{24}$, B = $\frac{1}{36}$, C = -$\frac{1}{48}$. Combined rate = $\frac{1}{24}$ + $\frac{1}{36}$ - $\frac{1}{48}$ = (6+4-3)/144 = $\frac{7}{144}$. Time = $\frac{144}{7}$ ≈ 16.8 hours

To find the time saved, we calculate the actual travel time at 90 km/h and compare it to the hypothetical travel time at 120 km/h using $\text{Time}=\frac{\text{Distance}}{\text{Speed}}$.

Step 1: Calculate time at actual speed (90 km/h)

Using the formula $\text{Time}=\frac{\text{Distance}}{\text{Speed}}$:

Step 2: Calculate time at faster speed (120 km/h)

Step 3: Find time saved

Answer: The train would have saved 1 hour (Option A)

Required number = LCM(15, 24, 35) + 9. LCM = 840. Required number = 840 + 9 = 849

To find the profit percentage, we need to track the marked price after applying successive discounts, then compare it with the cost price.

Step 1: Calculate the Marked Price

The shopkeeper marks goods 80% above cost price:

Step 2: Apply First Discount of 20%

Price after first discount:

Step 3: Apply Second Discount of 15%

Price after second discount (this becomes the selling price):

Step 4: Calculate Profit Percentage

Answer: The profit percentage is 22.4% (Option B)

A = P(1 + r/100)ⁿ = 12000(1.10)² × (1.05) = 12000 × 1.21 × 1.05 = ₹15,246. For 2.5 years: 12000 × 1.10^2.5 = 12000 × 1.3401 = ₹16,081.20. Closest: ₹15,681.80 is reasonable approximation

Let MP = 100. SP = 75. Profit = 20%, so CP = $\frac{75}{1}$.20 = 62.5. Ratio CP:MP = 62.5:100 = 5:8. But checking option A (3:5): If CP = 3x, MP = 5x, then SP = 0.75 × 5x = 3.75x. Profit = 0.75x on 3x = 25%. Rechecking: If CP = 62.5 and MP = 100, ratio = 62.5:100 = 5:8. Answer D fits

Rate: A = $\frac{1}{15}$, B = $\frac{1}{20}$, C = -$\frac{1}{30}$. Combined = $\frac{1}{15}$ + $\frac{1}{20}$ - $\frac{1}{30}$ = (4+3-2)/60 = $\frac{5}{60}$ = $\frac{1}{12}$. Time = 12 hours

To find the boat's speed in still water, use the relationship between distance, time, and speed in upstream/downstream motion. Let $b$ = boat's speed and $s$ = stream's speed.

Step 1: Find upstream speed

Upstream, the boat travels 48 km in 8 hours:

This gives us:

Step 2: Find downstream speed

Downstream, the boat travels 48 km in 6 hours:

This gives us:

Step 3: Solve for boat's speed

Add equations (1) and (2):

Verification: Stream speed $s=8-7=1\text{km/h}$. Upstream: $7-1=6\text{km/h}✓$; Downstream: $7+1=8\text{km/h}✓$

**Answer: The boat's speed in still water is $7\text{km/h}$ (Option C)**

Work per day: A = $\frac{1}{15}$, B = $\frac{1}{20}$. Combined = $\frac{1}{15}$ + $\frac{1}{20}$ = (4+3)/60 = $\frac{7}{60}$. Time = $\frac{60}{7}$ ≈ 8.57 days

Selling Price = 500 - 20% of 500 = 500 - 100 = ₹400. Profit = 400 - 300 = ₹100. Profit% = ($\frac{100}{300}$)×100 = 33.33%... Rechecking: $\frac{100}{300}$ = $\frac{1}{3}$ = 33.33%. Hmm, should be D.

78 = 2×3×13, 104 = 2³×13, 156 = 2²×3×13. HCF = 2×13 = 26

Distance = Train length + Bridge length = 180 + 420 = 600 m. Speed = $\frac{600}{30}$ = 20 m/s = 20×3.6 = 72 km/h