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Mathematics Mcqs

The sum of the digits of a two-digit number is 12. The difference of the digits is 6. Find the number?

The sum of the digits of a two-digit number is 12. The difference of the digits is 6. Find the number?

A. 93
B. 39
C. 75
D. 48
E. Either (a) or (b)
Explanation:
Let the two-digit number be 10a + b
a + b = 12 — (1)
If a>b, a – b = 6
If b>a, b – a = 6
If a – b = 6, adding it to equation (1), we get
2a = 18 => a =9
so b = 12 – a = 3
Number would be 93.
if b – a = 6, adding it to the equation (1), we get
2b = 18 => b = 9
a = 12 – b = 3.
Number would be 39.
There fore, Number would be 39 or 93.

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Mathematics Mcqs, Simple Equations

The tens digit of a two-digit number is two more than its unit digit. The two-digit number is 7 times the sum of the digits. Find the units digits?

The tens digit of a two-digit number is two more than its unit digit. The two-digit number is 7 times the sum of the digits. Find the units digits?

A. 1
B. 2
C. 3
D. 4
E. None of these
Explanation:
Let the two-digit number be 10a + b
a = b + 2 — (1)
10a + b = 7(a + b) => a = 2b
Substituting a = 2b in equation (1), we get
2b = b + 2 => b = 2
Hence the units digit is: 2.

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Mathematics Mcqs, Simple Equations

The cost of 2 chairs and 3 tables is Rs.1300. The cost of 3 chairs and 2 tables is Rs.1200. The cost of each table is more than that of each chair by__________?

The cost of 2 chairs and 3 tables is Rs.1300. The cost of 3 chairs and 2 tables is Rs.1200. The cost of each table is more than that of each chair by__________?

A. Rs.70
B. Rs.75
C. Rs.50
D. Rs.60
E. None of these
Explanation:
2C + 3T = 1300 — (1)
3C + 3T = 1200 — (2)
Subtracting 2nd from 1st, we get
-C + T = 100 => T – C = 100

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Mathematics Mcqs, Simple Equations

The denominator of a fraction is 1 less than twice the numerator. If the numerator and denominator are both increased by 1, the fraction becomes 3/5. Find the fraction?

The denominator of a fraction is 1 less than twice the numerator. If the numerator and denominator are both increased by 1, the fraction becomes 3/5. Find the fraction?

A. 2/3
B. 3/5
C. 4/7
D. 5/9
E. None of these
Let the numerator and denominator of the fraction be ‘n’ and ‘d’ respectively.
d = 2n – 1
(n + 1)/(d + 1) = 3/5
5n + 5 = 3d + 3
5n + 5 = 3(2n – 1) + 3 => n = 5
d = 2n – 1 => d = 9
Hence the fraction is : 5/9.

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Mathematics Mcqs, Simple Equations

The cost of 10 kg of apples is equal to the cost of 24 kg of rice. The cost of 6 kg of flour equals the cost of 2 kg of rice. The cost of each kg of flour is Rs.20.50. Find the total cost of 4 kg of apples, 3 kg of rice and 5 kg of flour?

The cost of 10 kg of apples is equal to the cost of 24 kg of rice. The cost of 6 kg of flour equals the cost of 2 kg of rice. The cost of each kg of flour is Rs.20.50. Find the total cost of 4 kg of apples, 3 kg of rice and 5 kg of flour?

A. Rs.849.40
B. Rs.877.40
C. Rs.901.60
D. Rs.815.20
E. None of these
Let the costs of each kg of apples and each kg of rice be Rs.a and Rs.r respectively.
10a = 24r and 6 * 20.50 = 2r
a = 12/5 r and r = 61.5
a = 147.6
Required total cost = 4 * 147.6 + 3 * 61.5 + 5 * 20.5
= 590.4 + 184.5 + 102.5 = Rs.877.40

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Mathematics Mcqs, Simple Equations

A question paper consists of five problems, each problem having three internal choices. In how many ways can a candidate attempt one or more problems?

A question paper consists of five problems, each problem having three internal choices. In how many ways can a candidate attempt one or more problems?

A. 63
B. 511
C. 1023
D. 15
Explanation:
Given that, the question paper consists of five problems. For each problem, one or two or three or none of the choices can be attempted.
Hence, the required number of ways = 45 – 1.
= 210 – 1 = 1024 – 1 = 1023

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Mathematics Mcqs, Permutations and Combinations

In a class there are 20 boys and 25 girls. In how many ways can a boy and a girl be selected?

In a class there are 20 boys and 25 girls. In how many ways can a boy and a girl be selected?

A. 400
B. 500
C. 600
D. 20
Explanation:
We can select one boy from 20 boys in 20 ways.
We select one girl from 25 girls in 25 ways
We select a boy and girl in 20 * 25 ways i.e., = 500 ways.

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Mathematics Mcqs, Permutations and Combinations

In how many ways can three consonants and two vowels be selected from the letters of the word “TRIANGLE”?

In how many ways can three consonants and two vowels be selected from the letters of the word “TRIANGLE”?

A. 25
B. 13
C. 40
D. 30
Explanation:
The word contains five consonants. Three vowels, three consonants can be selected from five consonants in ⁵C₃ ways, two vowels can be selected from three vowels in ³C₂ ways.
3 consonants and 2 vowels can be selected in ⁵C₂ . ³C₂ ways i.e., 10 * 3 = 30 ways.

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Mathematics Mcqs, Permutations and Combinations