Arithmetic, number systems, percentages, ratios, profit and loss, time and work, algebra, geometry, mensuration, and trigonometry.
Ramya lent a certain sum of money at 4% simple interest to Seema and in 8 years the interest amounted to Rs. 3,400 less than the sum lent. Find the sum lent by Ramya to Seema.
Rs. 3,050
Rs. 6,100
Rs. 8,200
Rs. 5,000
Correct answer
Rs. 3,050
A and B can do a piece of work together in 10 days, B and C can do the same work together in 15 days, while C and A can do the same work together in 20 days. In how many days can A, B and C do the same work, working together?
\(\frac {60} {11}\) days
\(\frac {60} {13}\) days
\(\frac {120} {11}\) days
\(\frac {120} {13}\) days
Correct answer
\(\frac {60} {11}\) days
A survey was conducted to find out which genre of movies people liked the most. 1,200 people answered the survey. The following pie chart shows the result of that survey.
what is the number of people who liked science fiction?
100
200
150
230
Correct answer
100
A person bought an article and sold it at a loss of 15%. If he would have sold it for Rs. 50 more, he could have gained 10%. What was the original cost price of the article?
Rs. 260
Rs. 280
Rs. 160
Rs. 200
Correct answer
Rs. 260
There are a total of 60 students in a class and the ratio of the number of boys to that of the girls is 4 : 1, respectively. If 22 of the boys from this class are vegetarians, then find the number of non-vegetarian boys from the same class.
26
18
38
28
Correct answer
26
The male population of a city has increased by 20% from the previous year, while the female population has increased by 42.5%. If the total population of the city has increased by 30%, then the female population of the city was what percentage of male population in the previous year?
60%
80%
90%
70%
Correct answer
60%
15 kg of grapes, in which 90% of the content was water, were kept in sunlight. In presence of sunlight, the water content reduced to such an extent that now only 85% of the total weight of the grapes was water. Find the total reduced weight of the grapes.
10 kg
14 kg
13 kg
12 kg
Correct answer
10 kg
The following table shows the marks scored by 2 students in 5 different subjects.
| Student 1 | Student 2 | |
|---|---|---|
| Subject 1 | 40 | 30 |
| Subject 2 | 48 | 40 |
| Subject 3 | 36 | 35 |
| Subject 4 | 32 | 32 |
| Subject 5 | 44 | 43 |
N = Total marks of student 1 in subjects 1 and 4 taken together
M = Total marks of student 2 in subjects 3 and 5 taken together
What is the value of N : M?
12 : 13
44 : 31
44 : 39
17 : 19
Correct answer
12 : 13
The value of 30% of 3000 + \(\sqrt{289}\) - 897 is:
20
-29
41
62
Correct answer
20
The perimeter of an equilateral triangle is equal to the circumference of a circle. If each side of this equilateral triangle is 88 cm long, then what will be the length of the diameter of the circle mentioned above? [Use π = \(\frac{22} {7}\)]
21 cm
63 cm
84 cm
42 cm
Correct answer
21 cm
A sum of Rs. 2,400 is invested for 4 years at R% p.a, simple interest and the simple interest received is Rs. 1,152. Find the amount received after 3 years when the same sum is invested at (R + 8) % p.a, simple interest.
Rs. 3,260
Rs. 3,180
Rs. 2,880
Rs. 3,840
Correct answer
Rs. 3,260
The average of 8 numbers is 12. If a number Y is added to each of these 8 numbers, then the average becomes 16. What is the value of Y?
5
4
8
6
Correct answer
5
The average of 10 consecutive even numbers is 25. If the even number just preceding the smallest of the 10 given numbers is also included, then what will be the new average?
11
9
23
24
Correct answer
11
A bus starts from a bus station after every 30 minutes in the same direction. The speed of each bus is the same. Z is riding a bike in the opposite direction at a speed of 25 km/h. Z meets each bus in 20 minutes. What is the speed of each bus?
50 km/h
75 km/h
30 km/h
60 km/h
Correct answer
50 km/h
Fine the value of: (13 × 23) - \(\sqrt{(758 + \sqrt{676}}\) - (492 × 1 ÷ 7) + 15 × 33
413
403
423
433
Correct answer
413
If (6x + 5y) : (6x - 5y) = 11 : 5, then what is x : y?
20 : 9
12 : 5
15 : 8
18 : 11
Correct answer
20 : 9
A train can cover a certain distance in 3 hrs. If the track management is improved, an increase in the speed of the train by 10 km/h is possible, which can reduce the above journey time by 30 minutes. Find the initial speed of the train.
60 km/h
80 km/h
50 km/h
65 km/h
Correct answer
60 km/h
In an election between two candidates, one got 60% of the total valid votes, and 10% of the votes were invalid. If the total number of votes cast were 10800, what was the number of valid votes for the other candidate?
5832
4898
3888
4820
Correct answer
5832
The following bar graph shows the percentage increase in the price of crude oil on different days of a given week compared to its price on the previous day.
If the price of crude oil at the end of Friday was Rs. 44,800 per barrel, then what was the price (per barrel) of crude oil at the end of Thursday?
Rs. 44,000
Rs. 42,000
Rs. 42,500
Rs. 40,000
Correct answer
Rs. 44,000
A work can be completed by X men in 15 days. 10 more men join them after 3 days. The remaining work is now completed in 8 days. What is the value of X?
16
20
12
24
Correct answer
16
Solving previous year questions by topic helps identify recurring concepts, question patterns, and frequently asked sub-topics. Attempt each question, review the step-by-step explanation, and note down key formulas or facts for quick revision before the exam.