If a shopkeeper marks up goods by 40% and gives a discount of 20%, what is the net profit percentage?
Let CP = 100. Marked price = 140. After 20% discount: SP = 140 × 0.80 = 112. Profit = 12%
A man deposited Rs. 5000 at 8% per annum compound interest. What will be the amount after 2 years?
A = P(1 + R/100)^T = 5000(1 + 1008)^2 = 5000(1.08)^2 = 5000 × 1.1664 = 5832
In a mixture of 60 liters, the ratio of milk to water is 3:2. How much water is present?
Ratio = 3:2, so total parts = 5. Water = (52) × 60 = 24 liters
A work can be completed by 5 men in 12 days. How many days will it take for 8 men to complete the same work?
Work = 5 × 12 = 60 man-days. Time for 8 men = 860 = 7.5 days
What is 25% of 80% of 500?
80% of 500 = 400. 25% of 400 = 100
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If x^2 - 5x + 6 = 0, what are the values of x?
(x-2)(x-3) = 0, so x = 2 or x = 3
A number is increased by 30% and then decreased by 20%. What is the net change?
Let number = 100. After 30% increase = 130. After 20% decrease = 130 × 0.80 = 104. Net change = 4% increase
The sum of three consecutive numbers is 81. What is the middle number?
Let numbers be x-1, x, x+1. Sum = 3x = 81, so x = 27
If A : B = 2 : 3 and B : C = 4 : 5, what is A : B : C?
A:B = 2:3 (multiply by 4) = 8:12. B:C = 4:5 (multiply by 3) = 12:15. So A:B:C = 8:12:15
Look at this series: 2, 6, 12, 20, 30, ? What comes next?
Pattern: 1×2, 2×3, 3×4, 4×5, 5×6, 6×7 = 42
If all roses are flowers and all flowers are plants, then all roses are plants. This is an example of?
This follows a logical chain where conclusion follows necessarily from premises - this is deductive reasoning
A, B, C, D are four friends. A is taller than B. C is taller than D. B is taller than D. Who is the shortest?
From statements: A > B > D and C > D. D is shorter than all others, so D is shortest
Which number should replace the question mark? 3, 5, 9, 17, 33, ?
Pattern: 3×2-1=5, 5×2-1=9, 9×2-1=17, 17×2-1=33, 33×2-1=65
If COMPUTER is coded as DPNQVUFS, how is REASONING coded?
Each letter is shifted by +1 in alphabet. REASONING becomes SFBTPOJOH
In a code, FAST = 6-1-19-20. How would SHORT be coded?
Each letter is replaced by its position in alphabet (A=1, B=2... Z=26). SHORT = 19-8-15-18-20
Which word doesn't belong in this group: Apple, Banana, Carrot, Orange
Apple, Banana, and Orange are fruits. Carrot is a vegetable
Choose the word that is most similar in meaning to 'Benevolent':
Benevolent means kind and generous. Generous is the closest synonym
Find the word that is opposite in meaning to 'Ambiguous':
Ambiguous means unclear or doubtful. Clear is the opposite meaning
Complete the sentence: 'Despite his illness, he ___ to finish the project on time.'
The sentence requires past tense 'managed' to be grammatically correct
Identify the error in: 'The team were playing good football yesterday.'
'Good' should be 'well' when describing how something is done (adverb usage)
