Quantitative Aptitude

1. A group of students prepared stuffed toys as part of their group activity. They spent Rs. 100 on velvet, Rs 5 on thread and needle and Rs. 27 on miscellaneous items. They made 30 toys, 50% of which were purchased by force by some senior students causing them a loss of 50%. At what % profit should they sell the remaining toys so as to gain 50% on their total cost?                                                               (2)

  1. (1) 100%
  2. (2) 150%
  3. (3) 75%
  4. (4) 60%
  5. (5) None of these

2. A pump can fill a tank with water in 2 hours. Because of a leak in the tank it was taking 7/3 hours to fill the tank. The leak can drain all the water off the tank in:                                                             (4)

  1. (1) 8 hours
  2. (2) 7 hours
  3. (3) 13/3 hours
  4. (4) 14 hours
  5. (5) None of these

3. A boat while travelling upstream covers a distance of 18 km at the speed of 3 km/h, whereas while travelling downstream it covers the same distance at a speed of 9 km/h. What is the speed of the boat in still water?     (5)

  1. (1) 3 km/h
  2. (2) 5 km/h
  3. (3) 7 km/h
  4. (4) Cannot be determined
  5. (5) None of these

4. Prakash, Sunil and Anil started a business jointly investing Rs.11 lakh, Rs. 16.5 lakh and Rs. 8.25 lakh respectively. The profit earned by them in the business at the end of 3 yr was Rs. 19.5 lakh. What will be the 50% of Anil’s share in the profit?                                                                            (2)

  1. (1) Rs. 4.5 lakh
  2. (2) Rs. 2.25 lakh
  3. (3) Rs. 2.5 lakh
  4. (4) Rs. 3.75 lakh
  5. (5) None of these

5. Mr. Giridhar spends 50% of his monthly income on household items and out of the remaining he spends 50% on transport, 25% on entertainment, 10% on sports and remaining amount of Rs. 900 is saved. What is Mr. Giridhar’s monthly income?                                                                   (2)

  1. (1) Rs. 6000
  2. (2) Rs. 12000
  3. (3) Rs. 9000
  4. (4) Can’t be determined
  5. (5) None of these