A sum of money is divided among Suresh, Ganesh, Vignesh and Mahesh in the ratio of 3 : 4 : 9 : 10 respectively. If the share of Vignesh is Rs.2,580/-more than the share of Ganesh, then what is the total amount of money of Suresh and Mahesh together ? a) Rs. 6,985/- b) Rs. 6,487/- c) Rs. 6,708/- d) Rs. 7,156/- e) Rs. 8,457/-

A sum of money is divided among Suresh, Ganesh, Vignesh and Mahesh in the ratio of 3 : 4 : 9 : 10 respectively. If the share of Vignesh is Rs.2,580/-more than the share of Ganesh, then what is the total amount of money of Suresh and Mahesh together ? a) Rs. 6,985/- b) Rs. 6,487/- c) Rs. 6,708/- d) Rs. 7,156/- e) Rs. 8,457/-
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According to the question, difference of ratio of Ganesh and Vignesh is 5

so, 1 ratio = 2580/5 = 516

Now, total ratio of Suresh + Mahesh = 13

So, total money = 13 × 516 = Rs. 6708

Answer: c)
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P and Q started a partnership business investing some amount in the ratio of 3:5. R joined them after six months with an amount equal to that of Q. In what proportion should the profit at the end of one year be distributed among P, Qand R? A.5 : 8 : 10 B.6 : 10 : 5 C.6 : 4 : 10 D.10 : 6 : 3

Description : P and Q started a partnership business investing some amount in the ratio of 3:5. R joined them after six months with an amount equal to that of Q. In what proportion should the profit at the end of one year be distributed among P, Qand R? A.5 : 8 : 10 B.6 : 10 : 5 C.6 : 4 : 10 D.10 : 6 : 3

Last Answer : Answer – B (6 : 10 : 5) Explanation – Let the initial investments of P and Q be 3a amd 5a. P : Q : R = (3a x 12) : (5a x 12) : (5a x 6) = 36 : 60 : 30 = 6 : 10 : 5.

Six bells commence tolling together and toll at intervals of 2, 4, 6, 8, 10 and 12 seconds respectively. In 30 minutes, how many times do they toll together? A.8 B.11 C.13 D.16 E.None of theseSix bells commence tolling together and toll at intervals of 2, 4, 6, 8, 10 and 12 seconds respectively. In 30 minutes, how many times do they toll together? A.8 B.11 C.13 D.16 E.None of these

Description : Six bells commence tolling together and toll at intervals of 2, 4, 6, 8, 10 and 12 seconds respectively. In 30 minutes, how many times do they toll together? A.8 B.11 C.13 D.16 E.None of these

Last Answer : Answer – D (16) Explanation – L.C.M. of 2, 4, 6, 8, 10, 12 is 120.So, the bells will toll together after every 120 seconds, i.e, 2 minutes.In 30 minutes, they will toll together 30/2 + 1 = 16

P and Q invest in a business in the ratio 3 : 2. If 5% of the total profit goes to charity and P’s share is Rs. 855, the total profit is: A.Rs. 1435 B.Rs. 1500 C.Rs. 1538 D.Rs. 1580

Description : P and Q invest in a business in the ratio 3 : 2. If 5% of the total profit goes to charity and P’s share is Rs. 855, the total profit is: A.Rs. 1435 B.Rs. 1500 C.Rs. 1538 D.Rs. 1580

Last Answer : Answer- B (Rs.1500) Explanation: Let the total profit be Rs. 100. After paying to charity, A’s share = Rs. 95 x 3/5 = Rs. 57. If A’s share is Rs. 57, total profit = Rs. 100. If A’s share Rs. 855, total profit =(100/57) x 855 = 1500.

Avinash, Bala and Chandran invested Rs.45,000/-, Rs. 70, 000/- and Rs. 90,000/- respectively to start a business. At the end of two years, they earned a profit of Rs.1,64,000/-. What will be Bala’s share in the profit? a) Rs.56, 000/- b) Rs.46, 000/- c) Rs. 50, 000/- d) Rs.75, 000/- e) None of these

Description : Avinash, Bala and Chandran invested Rs.45,000/-, Rs. 70, 000/- and Rs. 90,000/- respectively to start a business. At the end of two years, they earned a profit of Rs.1,64,000/-. What will be Bala’s share in the profit? a) Rs.56, 000/- b) Rs.46, 000/- c) Rs. 50, 000/- d) Rs.75, 000/- e) None of these

Last Answer : Profit sharing ratio of Avinash,Bala & Chandran = 45000 : 70000 : 90,000 = 45 : 70 : 90 = 9 : 14 : 18 Bala's share of profit after two year =Rs.164000 × 14 × 41 = Rs. 4000 ×14 = Rs. 56000 Answer: a)

Mr. Sachin spent 20% of his monthly income on food and 15% on children’s education. 40% of the remaining he spent on entertainment and transport together and 30% on the medical. He is left with an amount of Rs.8, 775/- after all these expenditures. What is Mr. Sachin’s monthly income ?

Description : Mr. Sachin spent 20% of his monthly income on food and 15% on children's education. 40% of the remaining he spent on entertainment and transport together and 30% on the medical. He is left with an amount of Rs.8, 775/- after ... 000/- b) Rs.46,000/- c) Rs.36, 000/- d) Rs.29,000/- e) None of these

Last Answer : Let the total income of Mr.Sachin be 100 According to question, 100 – 20 –15 = 65 × 60/100 × 70/100 = 27.3. 27.3 = 100 8775 = 100/27.3 × 8775 = Rs. 32142. Answer: e)

One alloy contains silver and copper in the ratio 5:1 and the other contains in the ratio 7:2 respectively. What weights of the 2 must be melted together, so as to make a 5 lb mass with 80% silver? A)5:3 B)3:2 C)2:3 D)2:5

Description : One alloy contains silver and copper in the ratio 5:1 and the other contains in the ratio 7:2 respectively. What weights of the 2 must be melted together, so as to make a 5 lb mass with 80% silver? A)5:3 B)3:2 C)2:3 D)2:5

Last Answer : B)3:2

A and B enter into a partnership. A contributes Rs. 16,000 and B Rs. 12,000. At the end of 6 months C joins them with a capital of Rs. 20,000. In what ratio should they divide their annual profit? a) 8:6:5 b) 4 :3 :5 c) 5:6:8 d) 5:3:4 e) 5:7:8

Description : A and B enter into a partnership. A contributes Rs. 16,000 and B Rs. 12,000. At the end of 6 months C joins them with a capital of Rs. 20,000. In what ratio should they divide their annual profit? a) 8:6:5 b) 4 :3 :5 c) 5:6:8 d) 5:3:4 e) 5:7:8

Last Answer : a) 8:6:5

The price of 10 chairs is equal to that of 4 tables. The price of 15 chairs and 2 tables together is Rs.4000. The total price of 12 chairs and 3 tables is: a) Rs.3750 b) Rs.3840 c) Rs.3500 d) Rs.3900 e) None of these

Description : The price of 10 chairs is equal to that of 4 tables. The price of 15 chairs and 2 tables together is Rs.4000. The total price of 12 chairs and 3 tables is: a) Rs.3750 b) Rs.3840 c) Rs.3500 d) Rs.3900 e) None of these

Last Answer : Cost of 4 tables =Cost of 10 chairs => Cost of 1 table =10 4=2.5 chairs =>15 chairs + 2 tables = Rs.4000 => 15 chairs + 2 2.5 chairs = Rs.4000 =>20 chairs =Rs.4000 => 1 chair = Rs.4000 20 = Rs ... of 12 chairs + cost of 3 tables =12 Rs.200 + 3 Rs.500 = Rs.2400 + Rs.1500=Rs.3900 Answer: d)

A and B walk around a circular track. They start at 8 a.m. from the same point in the opposite directions. A and B walk at a speed of 2 rounds per hour and 3 rounds per hour respectively. How many times shall they cross each other before 9.30 a.m.? A.15 B.8 C.7 D.10 E.None of these

Description : A and B walk around a circular track. They start at 8 a.m. from the same point in the opposite directions. A and B walk at a speed of 2 rounds per hour and 3 rounds per hour respectively. How many times shall they cross each other before 9.30 a.m.? A.15 B.8 C.7 D.10 E.None of these

Last Answer : Answer – C (7) Explanation – Relative speed = (2 + 3) = 5 rounds per hourSo, they cross each other 5 times in an hour and 2 times in half an hourHence, they cross each other 7 times before 9.30 a.m.

A man can do a piece of work in 10 days. With the help of a boy he can do the same piece of work in 8 days. If they get Rs. 11115 for the work then what will be the share of boys?

Description : A man can do a piece of work in 10 days. With the help of a boy he can do the same piece of work in 8 days. If they get Rs. 11115 for the work then what will be the share of boys? a) Rs.2223 b) Rs.2784 c) Rs.3163 d) Rs.3312 e) None of these

Last Answer : In one day boys can do = (1/8) – (1/10) = (5-4)/10 = 1/40 part so, boys can finish the work in 40 days. Now, Men’s share : Boy’s share = 40 : 10 = 4 : 1 Boys share = (11115 / 5) × 1 = Rs. 2223 Answer is: a)

Sum of Rs.118 was shared among 50 boys and girls,each girl receive Rs.2.60 and boy receive Rs.1.80.Find the number of girls. A) 15 B)25 C)30 D)35

Description : Sum of Rs.118 was shared among 50 boys and girls,each girl receive Rs.2.60 and boy receive Rs.1.80.Find the number of girls. A) 15 B)25 C)30 D)35

Last Answer : D)35

If six men working 8 hours a day earn Rs.840 per week, then 9 men working 6 hours per day will earn per week a) Rs. 940 b) Rs. 945 c) Rs. 1620 d) Rs. 1680 e) Rs. 1245

Description : If six men working 8 hours a day earn Rs.840 per week, then 9 men working 6 hours per day will earn per week a) Rs. 940 b) Rs. 945 c) Rs. 1620 d) Rs. 1680 e) Rs. 1245

Last Answer : b) Rs. 945

Ravi, Rakesh and Vijay invest in a partnership in the ratio 7/2, 4/3, 6/5 respectively. After 4 months, Ravi increases his share 50%. If the total profit at the and of one year be Rs. 32,400, then what is Rakesh's share in the profit? 1) Rs. 2000 2) Rs. 3000 3) Rs. 4000 4) Rs. 5000 5) Rs. 6000

Description : Ravi, Rakesh and Vijay invest in a partnership in the ratio 7/2, 4/3, 6/5 respectively. After 4 months, Ravi increases his share 50%. If the total profit at the and of one year be Rs. 32,400, then what is Rakesh's ... the profit? 1) Rs. 2000 2) Rs. 3000 3) Rs. 4000 4) Rs. 5000 5) Rs. 6000

Last Answer : 5) Rs. 6000

Profit earned by an corporation is distributed among total officers and clerks in the ratio of 7:5 respectively. If the number of officers is 60 and the number of clerks is 100 and the amount received by an each officer is Rs.35,000. What was the total amount of profit earned?

Description : Profit earned by an corporation is distributed among total officers and clerks in the ratio of 7:5 respectively. If the number of officers is 60 and the number of clerks is 100 and the amount received by an each officer is Rs.35,000. What was the total amount of profit earned?

Last Answer : The total amount distributed among 60 officers=35000*60 = 21,00,000  Let the total amount distributed to 100 clerks be ‘Y’  Then 21,00,000/Y = 7/5  Y = 15,00,000  Therefore total profit = 21,00,000 + 15,00,000 = 36 lakhs

In what ratio must a person mix three kinds of Oats costing him Rs 1.20,Rs 1.44 and Rs 1.74 per Kg so that the mixture may be worth Rs 1.41 per Kg? A)11:77:7 B) 11:45:7 C)25:45:8 D) 27:23:6

Description : In what ratio must a person mix three kinds of Oats costing him Rs 1.20,Rs 1.44 and Rs 1.74 per Kg so that the mixture may be worth Rs 1.41 per Kg? A)11:77:7 B) 11:45:7 C)25:45:8 D) 27:23:6

Last Answer : A)11:77:7