Mathematics Question and Answer for Exams
A sum becomes 5 times of itself in 3 years at compound interest (interest is compounded annually). In how many years will the sum becomes 125 times of itself?
(A) 9
(B) 6
(C) 8
(D) 12
Correct Answer : A
A sum become Rs. 10,650 in 5 years and Rs.11076 in 6 years at simple interest. What is the sum?
(A) Rs.8946
(B) Rs. 8740
(C) Rs. 8520
(D) Rs.8800
Correct Answer : C
A vacuum cleaner was marked at 30% above the cost price and a discount of 24% was given on its marked price. What is the profit/loss percentage?
(A) 4%
(B) 1.2%
(C) 6.25%
(D) 2.5%
Correct Answer : B
An article is sold at a profit of 20% of its cost price. If cost price and selling price reduces by Rs 10 and Rs. 5 respectively, then the percentage profit increased to 30%. Find the cost price?
(A) Rs. 80
(B) Rs. 50
(C) Rs. 75
(D) Rs. 60
Correct Answer : A
In an alloy, the ratio of copper and zinc is 7 : 6. If 1,450 gm. of zinc mixed with in 14 kg 300gm. of an alloy, then the ratio of copper and zinc will be
(A) 26:27
(B) 22: 23
(C) 23:26
(D) 25: 21
Correct Answer : B
A mixture contains milk and water in the ratio 5: 1. On adding 4 litres of water, the ratio of milk and water becomes 5: 2. What is the quantity of milk in the original mixture?
(A) 40 litre
(B) 36 litre
(C) 20 litre
(D) 24 litre
Correct Answer : C
The difference between simple interest and compound interest on Rs. 1200 for one year at the rate of 10 percent half-yearly is-
(A) 3
(B) 8.80
(C) 0
(D) 13.20
Correct Answer : A
Find the principal amount, the difference of which compound interest and simple interest for a period of 3 years at the rate of 10% per annum will be Rs 31-
(A) 1500
(B) 1100
(C) 1000
(D) 1200
Correct Answer : C
Two years ago the ratio of the ages of Nishu and Risu was 5 : 7 respectively. Four years hence the ratio of their ages will be 7 : 9 respectively. What is the present age of Risu?
(A) 12 years
(B) 23 years
(C) 16 years
(D) 14 years
Correct Answer : B
There is a difference of 8 years between the ages of Waqar and Naseema. When they were married 30 years ago. So 4 times Waqar's age was equal to 5 times Nasima's age. What is the sum of his present age?
(A) 134 Year
(B) 136 Year
(C) 132 Year
(D) 142 Year
Correct Answer : C