IBPS Clerk Prelims: Quants Day 24

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1. x² = 4, 2y² – 13y + 20 = 0
   A) x > y
   B) x < y
   C) x ≥ y
   D) x ≤ y
   E) x = y or relationship cannot be determined
   
   Answer & Explanation

   B) x < y
   Explanation:
   x² = 4
   x = 2 , -2
   2y² – 13y + 20 = 0
   2y² – 8y – 5y +20 = 0
   2y(y-4) – 5(y-4) = 0
   y = 4, 5/2
   put on number line
   -2              2                   5/2                 4
   
   
2. 2x + 5y = 11, x – 20y = -8
   A) x > y
   B) x < y
   C) x ≥ y
   D) x ≤ y
   E) x = y or relationship cannot be determined
   
   Answer & Explanation

   A) x > y
   Explanation:
   To solve the equations, multiply 2nd equation by 2, and subtact both equations:
   2x + 5y = 11
   2x – 40y = -16
   On subtraction – 0x + 45y = 27
   y = 3/5
   now put y = 3/5 in any of the equations to find x, x= 4
   
   
3. 2x² + x – 36 = 0, y² + y – 6 = 0
   A) x > y
   B) x < y
   C) x ≥ y
   D) x ≤ y
   E) x = y or relationship cannot be determined
   
   Answer & Explanation

   E) x = y or relationship cannot be determined
   Explanation:
   2x² + x – 36 = 0
   2x² – 8x + 9x – 36 = 0
   x = 4 , -9/2
   y² + y – 6 = 0
   y = -3, 2
   put on number line
   -9/2              -3             2               4
   
   
4. x² – 5x = 0, 2y² – y – 3 = 0
   A) x > y
   B) x < y
   C) x ≥ y
   D) x ≤ y
   E) x = y or relationship cannot be determined
   
   Answer & Explanation

   E) x = y or relationship cannot be determined
   Explanation:
   x² – 5x = 0
   x(x-5) = 0
   x = 0, 5
   2y² – y – 3 = 0
   2y² +2y – 3y – 3 = 0
   y = -1, 3/2
   put on number line
   -1             0                 3/2                  5
   
   
5. 2x² – 9x + 4 = 0, 2y² + 7y – 4 = 0
   A) x > y
   B) x < y
   C) x ≥ y
   D) x ≤ y
   E) x = y or relationship cannot be determined
   
   Answer & Explanation

   C) x ≥ y
   Explanation:
   2x² – 9x + 4 = 0
   2x² – 8x – x + 4 = 0
   x = 4 , 1/2
   2y² + 7y – 4 = 0
   2y² + 8y – y – 4 = 0
   y = -4, 1/2
   put on number line
   -4                   1/2                  4
   
   
6. A mixture contains A and B in the ratio 5 : 3. 16 litres of the mixture is taken out and 16 litres of liquid B is poured in and after this the ratio of the amount of both liquids in the mixture is 15 : 17. Find the amount of liquid A present in the mixture.
   A) 24 litres
   B) 40 litres
   C) 30 litres
   D) 32 litres
   E) None of these
   
   Answer & Explanation

   B) 40 litres
   Explanation:
   Method of doing these type of questions when same quantity is taken out and poured in:
   Initial ratio = 5 : 3, 16 litres taken out
   Let total quantity = 5x+3x + 16 = 8x+16
   After pouring 16 litres of B, ratio is 15 : 17. So
   5x/(3x+16) = 15/17
   Solve, x = 6
   So total quantity = 8*6 + 16 = 64
   So A = 5/8 * 64 = 40 litres
   
   
   
7. A and B can complete a work in 10 days and 14 days respectively. Both start this work and A left after 4 days. B completes the remaining work in how many days?
   A) 9 days
   B) 9 4/5 days
   C) 5 3/5 days
   D) 4 2/5 days
   E) None of these
   
   Answer & Explanation

   D) 4 2/5 days
   Explanation:
   A+B)’s 1 day’s work = 1/10 + 1/14 = 12/70
   So work done in 4 days = 4 * 12/70 = 24/35
   Now A left.
   Work left = 1 – 24/35 = 11/35
   B does 1 work in 14 days so 11/35 work in 14 * 11/35 = 22/5 days
   
   
8. P and Q starts from point A to B 21 km away at the same time. P travels at 3 km/hr and Q at 4 km/hr. Q reaches point B and then returns towards point A and he meets P in between. Find the distance travelled by Q when he meets P.
   A) 20 km
   B) 24 km
   C) 22 km
   D) 18 km
   E) 26 km
   
   Answer & Explanation

   B) 24 km
   Explanation:
   Since both start at same time, when they meet they have travelled for same time
   Let both meet at point C and let BC = x, then A has travelled (21-x) km, and B has travelled (21+x) km
   Now times are same, so
   (21-x)/3 = (21+x)/4
   Solve, x = 3
   So B has travelled = 21+3
   
   
   
9. A man buys a certain number of marbles at 2 for a Rupee and the same number of marbles at 4 for a Rupee. He sells all of them at 6 for Rs 2. What is his gain/loss percent in the whole transaction?
   A) 11% loss
   B) 11 1/9% gain
   C) 13 1/9% gain
   D) 11 1/9% loss
   E) None of these
   
   Answer & Explanation

   D) 11 1/9% loss
   Explanation:
   Buys certain number at 2/Re, let b1 = 2. Buys certain number at 4/Re, let b2 = 4
   He sells 6 marbles for Rs 2, so this means he sells 3 marbles for Re 1, let s1 = 3
   Next we have a direct formula for it:
   Gain/loss % = [(2*b1*b2/s1(b1+b2s)) – 1] * 100
   Gain/loss % = [(2*2*4/3(2+4)) – 1] * 100 = [(8/9) – 1] * 100 = -100/9 %
   
   
   
10. At a certain rate of interest Rs 1000 becomes Rs 1320 in 4 years. Now the rate of interest is increased by 4% per annum. What will Rs 1000 amount to now?
    A) Rs 1440
    B) Rs 1480
    C) Rs 1280
    D) Rs 1400
    E) None of these
    
    Answer & Explanation

    B) Rs 1480
    Explanation:
    When rate increase by 4% fir 4 years, Increase in interest = (1000*4*4)/100 = Rs 160
    So increased amount = 1320+160