DAILY UPDATES MOCK TEST 117

1. If GOODNESS is coded as HNPCODTR then GREATNESS will be coded as:

HQZFBMFRT

HPFZUMERT

HQEZUMFTR

HQFZUMFRT

2. A merchant marked the price of an article by increasing its production cost by 40%. Now he allows 20% discount and gets a profit of Rs. 48 after selling it. The production cost is

Rs. 320

Rs. 360

Rs. 400

Rs. 440

Explanation

3. A does one-fifth of a work in a week. B finishes the same in a fortnight. B starts the work and works only for 3 days. Thereafter A completes the job. He will finish it in?

10 days

7 days

12 days

28 days

Explanation

4. Rs. 2420 were divided among A, B, C . so that A : B = 5 : 4 and B : C = 9 : 10 then C gets

680

800

900

950

Explanation

5. A can do a certain work in 12 days. B is 60% more efficient than A. How many days will B and A together take to do the same job ?

80/13

70/13

75/13

60/13

Explanation

6. In a regiment the ratio between the number of officers to soldiers was 3 : 31 before battle. In a battle 6 officers and 22 soldiers were killed and the ratio became 1 : 13, the number of officers in the regiment before battle was

31

38

21

28

Explanation

7. Find out the odd word/letters/ number/number pair from the given alternatives.

WT

SR

ED

KJ

Sol. –1 series, except WT (-3 series)

Explanation

Sol. –1 series, except WT (-3 series)

8. Five friends are standing in a line. Nishu is taller than Riya but shorter than Pooja. Amrita is the shortest. Riya is shorter than Nishu but taller than Nikita. Who is the second tallest?

Amrita

Pooja

Riya

Nishu

Sol. Pooja > Nishu > Riya > Nikita > Amrita
Nishu is the second tallest.

Explanation

Sol. Pooja > Nishu > Riya > Nikita > Amrita
Nishu is the second tallest.

9. Select the odd word/letters/number/number pair from the given alternatives.

XAD

PRU

JLO

ACF

Sol.
+2, +3 series except XAD.

Explanation

Sol.
+2, +3 series except XAD.

10. Select the related word/letters/numbers from the given alternatives. AKU : ? : : CMW : DNX

BGL

BLQ

BGQ

BLV

Explanation

11. If FRISKED is coded as HTKUMGF, then how will SUN be coded as?

UWP

RGZ

KMJ

ZBF

Sol.
+2 Series

Explanation

Sol.
+2 Series

12. If BAPTISM is coded as DCRVKUO, then how will TIN be coded as?

VKP

EBC

FDF

CLS

Sol.
+ 2 series

Explanation

Sol.
+ 2 series

13. A series is given, with one term missing. Choose the correct alternative from the given ones that will complete the series. DF, GJ, KM, NQ, RT, ?

EI

UX

UV

XY

Explanation

14. In a certain code language, "TROUPE" is written as "GILFKV" and "ERUPTION" is written as "VIFKGRLM". How is "GENIUS" written in that code language?

TVMRFH

TVMRGH

VIKRGH

TUVHRH

Sol.
Pair of opposite letters.

Explanation

Sol.
Pair of opposite letters.

15. In the following question, correct the equation by interchanging two numbers. 5 + 3 ÷ 6 m 9 – 2 = 21

5 and 9

3 and 6

6 and 9

5 and 3

Sol.
5+3÷6×9 –2=21
5+6÷3×9–2=21
5+2×9–2=21
5+18–2=21
23–2=21
21=21

Explanation

Sol.
5+3÷6×9 –2=21
5+6÷3×9–2=21
5+2×9–2=21
5+18–2=21
23–2=21
21=21

16. In a certain code language, "ARMS" is written as "5467" and "LIAR" is written as "1254". How is "SMALL" written in that code language?

76521

76512

76511

76544

17. 49 kg of blended tea contain Assam and Darjeeling tea in the ratio 5 : 2. Then the quantity of Darjeeling tea is to be added to the mixture to make the ratio of Assam to Darjeeling tea 2 : 1 is

4.5 kg

3.5 kg

5 kg

6 kg

Explanation

18. A tank can be filled by pipe A in 2 hours and pipe B in 6 hours. At 10 A.M. pipe A was opened. At what time will the tank be filled if pipe B is opened at 11 A.M. ?

12.45 A.M.

5 P.M

11.45 A.M.

12 P.M.

Explanation

19. 2 men and 4 boys can do a piece of work in 10 days, while 4 men and 5 boys can do it in 6 days. Men and boys are paid wages according to their output. If the daily wage of a man is Rs. 40, then the ratio of daily wages of a man and a boy will be ?

5 : 3

5 : 2

7 : 4

7 : 3

Explanation

20. In what proportion must a grocer mix sugar Rs. 12 a kg and Rs. 7 a kg so as to make a mixture worth Rs. 8 a kg ?

7 : 12

1 : 4

2 : 3

12 : 7

Explanation

21. Find out the odd word/letters/ number/number pair from the given alternatives.

27

8

64

124

Sol.
3³ = 27, 2³ = 8
4³ = 64
124 is not a perfect cube.

Explanation

Sol.
3³ = 27, 2³ = 8
4³ = 64
124 is not a perfect cube.

22. Introducing a woman, a boy says, "She is the wife of my grandfather's son". My grandfather has only one child. How is the woman related to the boy?

Aunt

Wife

Mother

Cannot be determined

Explanation

23. If 'P' means '+', 'Q' means 'm', 'R' means '÷' and 'S' means '-', then 44 Q 9 R 12 S 6 Q 4 P 16 = ?

25

36

112

12

Explanation

24. In a certain code language, '+' represents 'x', '-' represents '+', 'x' represents '÷' and '÷' represents '-'. What is the answer to the following question? 45 x 5 – 24 + 3 ÷ 80 = ?

100

52

1

82

Sol.
45 × 5 – 24 + 3 ÷ 80
⇒45÷5+24×3-80
⇒9+72 –80
⇒81-80
= 1

Explanation

Sol.
45 × 5 – 24 + 3 ÷ 80
⇒45÷5+24×3-80
⇒9+72 –80
⇒81-80
= 1

25. The marked price of an article is 30% higher than the cost price. If a trader sells the articles allowing 10% discount to customer, then the gain percent will be

17

20

19

15

Explanation

26. In a certain code language, '+' represents 'x', '-' represents '+', 'x' represents '÷' and '÷' represents '-'. What is the answer to the following question? 9 + 3 – 72 x 6 ÷ 3 = ?

46

21

9

36

Sol.
9+3–72×6÷3
⇒9×3+72÷6-3
⇒27+12-3
⇒39-3
⇒36

Explanation

Sol.
9+3–72×6÷3
⇒9×3+72÷6-3
⇒27+12-3
⇒39-3
⇒36

27. In four consecutive prime numbers that are in ascending order, the product of the first three is 385 and that of the last three is 1001. The largest given prime number is?

11

13

17

19

Explanation

28. In a certain code language, " GLIDERS" is written as " ERSDGLI". How is " TOASTER" written in that code language?

TERSTAO

TESRTOA

TERSTOA

TERRTOA

Explanation

29. If "A" denotes "added to", "B" denotes "divided by", "C" denotes "multiplied by" and "D" denotes "subtracted from", then 87 B 3 C 4 A 4 D 50 = ?

65

75

70

80

Sol. 87 B 3 C 4 A 4 D 50
⇒ 87 ÷ 3 × 4 + 4 – 50
⇒ 29 × 4 + 4 – 50
⇒ 116 + 4 – 50
⇒ 120 – 50
⇒ 70

Explanation

Sol. 87 B 3 C 4 A 4 D 50
⇒ 87 ÷ 3 × 4 + 4 – 50
⇒ 29 × 4 + 4 – 50
⇒ 116 + 4 – 50
⇒ 120 – 50
⇒ 70

30. Find the odd word/letters/number from the given alternatives.

Time

Skill

Interest

Knowledge

Except opt. (a) all take time to develop.

Explanation

Except opt. (a) all take time to develop.

31. One morning, Raju walked towards the sun. After some time he turned left and again to his left. Which direction is he facing?

North

South

East

West

Explanation

32. M is son of P, Q is the grand-daughter of O, who is the husband of P. How is M related to O?

Son

Daughter

Mother

Father

Explanation

33. In a certain code language, '+' represents 'x', '-' represents '+', 'x' represents '÷' and '÷' represents '-'. What is the answer to the following question? 42 x 7 ÷ 7 + 9 – 62 = ?

5

87

22

2

Sol.
42 × 7 ÷ 7 + 9 – 62
⇒ 42 ÷ 7 – 7 × 9 + 62
⇒ 6 – 63 + 62
⇒ 68 – 63
⇒ 5

Explanation

Sol.
42 × 7 ÷ 7 + 9 – 62
⇒ 42 ÷ 7 – 7 × 9 + 62
⇒ 6 – 63 + 62
⇒ 68 – 63
⇒ 5

34. A and B started a business by investing Rs. 3,50,000 and Rs. 1,40,000 respectively. A gets 20% of the yearly profit for managing the business. Thereafter the profit is divided in the ratio of the capital. If A receives totally Rs. 38,000 more than B at the end of a year, then the total profit is?

Rs. 28,000

Rs. 2,80,000

Rs. 1,05,000

Rs. 70,000

Explanation

35. Select the related word/letters/numbers from the given alternatives. Words : Sentence : : Paragraph: ?

Typing

Essay

Letters

Phrase

Sentence is a set of words. In the same way, Essay is a set of paragraphs.

Explanation

Sentence is a set of words. In the same way, Essay is a set of paragraphs.

36. A series is given, with one term missing. Choose the correct alternative from the given ones that will complete the series. ACE, GJI, MQM, ?

SXQ

RWQ

SUQ

RXP

Explanation

37. Q5. Arrange the following words as per order in the dictionary. 1. Diffident 2. Difficult 3. Different 4. Diffidence

1, 2, 3, 4

3, 2, 4, 1

2, 1, 3, 4

3, 2, 1, 4

Explanation

38. A watch dealer pays 10% customs duty on a watch which costs Rs. 500 abroad. He desires to make a profit of 20% after giving a discount of 25% to the buyer. The market price should be

Rs. 950

Rs. 800

Rs. 880

Rs. 660

Explanation

39. Three containers have their volumes in the ratio 3 : 4 : 5. They are full of mixture of milk and water. The mixtures contain milk and water in the ratio of (4 : 1), (3 : 1) and (5 : 2) respectively. The contents of all these three containers are poured into a fourth container. The ratio of milk and water in the fourth

4 : 1

151 : 48

157 : 53

5 : 2

Explanation

40. A shopkeeper allows 20% discount on his advertised price and to make a profit of 25% on his outlay. What is the advertised price (in Rs.) on which he gains Rs. 6000 ?

36000

37500

39000

42500

Explanation

41. Among 132 examinees of a certain school, the ratio of successful to unsuccessful students is 9 : 2. Had 4 more students passed, then the ratio of successful to unsuccessful students will be

14 : 3

14 : 5

28 : 3

28 : 5

Explanation

42. Which one do you like?

Option 1

Option 2

Option 3

Option 4

43. A piece of paper is folded and punched as shown below in the question figures. From the given answer figures, indicate how it will appear when opened.

A

B

C

D

Ans.(b)

Explanation

Ans.(b)

44. After interchanging ÷ and m, 12 and 18, which one of the following equation becomes correct?

(90 × 18) ÷ 12 = 60

(18 × 6) ÷ 12 = 2

(72 ÷ 18) × 12 = 72

(12 × 6) ÷ 18 = 36

Sol.
(18 ÷ 6) × 12 = 36

Explanation

Sol.
(18 ÷ 6) × 12 = 36

45. Find out the odd word/letters/ number/number pair from the given alternatives.

5306

2147

4205

4308

Explanation

46. A wall clock gains 2 minutes in 12 hours, while a table clock loses 2 minutes every 36 hours. Both are set right at 12 noon on Tuesday. The correct time when both show the same time next would be?

12.30 at night, after 130 days

12 noon, after 135 days

1.30 at night, after 130 days

12 midnight, after 135 days

Explanation

47. A swimming pool has 3 drain pipes. The first two pipes A and B, operating Simultaneously, can empty the pool in half the time that C, the 3rd pipe, alone takes to empty it. Pipe A, working alone, takes half the time taken by pipe B. Together they take 6 hours 40 minutes to empty the pool. Time taken by pipe A to empty the pool, in hours, is?

15

10

30

7

Explanation

48. Select the odd word/letters/number/number pair from the given alternatives.

325

428

326

177

Sol.
4 × 2 = 8
1 × 7 = 7
3 × 2 =6
3 × 2 = 6 ≠ 5

Explanation

Sol.
4 × 2 = 8
1 × 7 = 7
3 × 2 =6
3 × 2 = 6 ≠ 5

49. Find the odd word/letters/number from the given alternatives.

CPA

REB

QUD

AOT

Except opt. (a), vowel come middle of the two ones.

Explanation

Except opt. (a), vowel come middle of the two ones.

50. There are five bells which start ringing together at intervals of 3, 6, 9, 12 and 15 seconds respectively. In 36 minutes, how many times will the bells ring simultaneously?

13

12

6

5

Explanation

Daily Updates Mock Test 117

1. If GOODNESS is coded as HNPCODTR then GREATNESS will be coded as:

2.

What first name or nickname would you like us to use?

2. A merchant marked the price of an article by increasing its production cost by 40%. Now he allows 20% discount and gets a profit of Rs. 48 after selling it. The production cost is

3. A does one-fifth of a work in a week. B finishes the same in a fortnight. B starts the work and works only for 3 days. Thereafter A completes the job. He will finish it in?

4. Rs. 2420 were divided among A, B, C . so that A : B = 5 : 4 and B : C = 9 : 10 then C gets

5. A can do a certain work in 12 days. B is 60% more efficient than A. How many days will B and A together take to do the same job ?

6. In a regiment the ratio between the number of officers to soldiers was 3 : 31 before battle. In a battle 6 officers and 22 soldiers were killed and the ratio became 1 : 13, the number of officers in the regiment before battle was

7. Find out the odd word/letters/ number/number pair from the given alternatives.

8. Five friends are standing in a line. Nishu is taller than Riya but shorter than Pooja. Amrita is the shortest. Riya is shorter than Nishu but taller than Nikita. Who is the second tallest?

9. Select the odd word/letters/number/number pair from the given alternatives.

10. Select the related word/letters/numbers from the given alternatives. AKU : ? : : CMW : DNX

11. If FRISKED is coded as HTKUMGF, then how will SUN be coded as?

12. If BAPTISM is coded as DCRVKUO, then how will TIN be coded as?

13. A series is given, with one term missing. Choose the correct alternative from the given ones that will complete the series. DF, GJ, KM, NQ, RT, ?

14. In a certain code language, "TROUPE" is written as "GILFKV" and "ERUPTION" is written as "VIFKGRLM". How is "GENIUS" written in that code language?

15. In the following question, correct the equation by interchanging two numbers. 5 + 3 ÷ 6 m 9 – 2 = 21

16. In a certain code language, "ARMS" is written as "5467" and "LIAR" is written as "1254". How is "SMALL" written in that code language?

17. 49 kg of blended tea contain Assam and Darjeeling tea in the ratio 5 : 2. Then the quantity of Darjeeling tea is to be added to the mixture to make the ratio of Assam to Darjeeling tea 2 : 1 is

18. A tank can be filled by pipe A in 2 hours and pipe B in 6 hours. At 10 A.M. pipe A was opened. At what time will the tank be filled if pipe B is opened at 11 A.M. ?

19. 2 men and 4 boys can do a piece of work in 10 days, while 4 men and 5 boys can do it in 6 days. Men and boys are paid wages according to their output. If the daily wage of a man is Rs. 40, then the ratio of daily wages of a man and a boy will be ?

20. In what proportion must a grocer mix sugar Rs. 12 a kg and Rs. 7 a kg so as to make a mixture worth Rs. 8 a kg ?

21. Find out the odd word/letters/ number/number pair from the given alternatives.

22. Introducing a woman, a boy says, "She is the wife of my grandfather's son". My grandfather has only one child. How is the woman related to the boy?

23. If 'P' means '+', 'Q' means 'm', 'R' means '÷' and 'S' means '-', then 44 Q 9 R 12 S 6 Q 4 P 16 = ?

24. In a certain code language, '+' represents 'x', '-' represents '+', 'x' represents '÷' and '÷' represents '-'. What is the answer to the following question? 45 x 5 – 24 + 3 ÷ 80 = ?

25. The marked price of an article is 30% higher than the cost price. If a trader sells the articles allowing 10% discount to customer, then the gain percent will be

26. In a certain code language, '+' represents 'x', '-' represents '+', 'x' represents '÷' and '÷' represents '-'. What is the answer to the following question? 9 + 3 – 72 x 6 ÷ 3 = ?

27. In four consecutive prime numbers that are in ascending order, the product of the first three is 385 and that of the last three is 1001. The largest given prime number is?

28. In a certain code language, " GLIDERS" is written as " ERSDGLI". How is " TOASTER" written in that code language?

29. If "A" denotes "added to", "B" denotes "divided by", "C" denotes "multiplied by" and "D" denotes "subtracted from", then 87 B 3 C 4 A 4 D 50 = ?

30. Find the odd word/letters/number from the given alternatives.

31. One morning, Raju walked towards the sun. After some time he turned left and again to his left. Which direction is he facing?

32. M is son of P, Q is the grand-daughter of O, who is the husband of P. How is M related to O?

33. In a certain code language, '+' represents 'x', '-' represents '+', 'x' represents '÷' and '÷' represents '-'. What is the answer to the following question? 42 x 7 ÷ 7 + 9 – 62 = ?

35. Select the related word/letters/numbers from the given alternatives. Words : Sentence : : Paragraph: ?

36. A series is given, with one term missing. Choose the correct alternative from the given ones that will complete the series. ACE, GJI, MQM, ?

37. Q5. Arrange the following words as per order in the dictionary. 1. Diffident 2. Difficult 3. Different 4. Diffidence

38. A watch dealer pays 10% customs duty on a watch which costs Rs. 500 abroad. He desires to make a profit of 20% after giving a discount of 25% to the buyer. The market price should be

40. A shopkeeper allows 20% discount on his advertised price and to make a profit of 25% on his outlay. What is the advertised price (in Rs.) on which he gains Rs. 6000 ?

41. Among 132 examinees of a certain school, the ratio of successful to unsuccessful students is 9 : 2. Had 4 more students passed, then the ratio of successful to unsuccessful students will be

42. Which one do you like?

43. A piece of paper is folded and punched as shown below in the question figures. From the given answer figures, indicate how it will appear when opened.

44. After interchanging ÷ and m, 12 and 18, which one of the following equation becomes correct?

45. Find out the odd word/letters/ number/number pair from the given alternatives.

46. A wall clock gains 2 minutes in 12 hours, while a table clock loses 2 minutes every 36 hours. Both are set right at 12 noon on Tuesday. The correct time when both show the same time next would be?

48. Select the odd word/letters/number/number pair from the given alternatives.

49. Find the odd word/letters/number from the given alternatives.

50. There are five bells which start ringing together at intervals of 3, 6, 9, 12 and 15 seconds respectively. In 36 minutes, how many times will the bells ring simultaneously?