Mathematics/General Ability MCQs
Topic Notes: Mathematics/General Ability
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Plato
- Biography: Ancient Greek philosopher (427–347 BCE), student of Socrates and teacher of Aristotle, founder of the Academy in Athens.
- Important Ideas:
- Theory of Forms
- Philosopher-King
- Ideal State
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In what ratio should ingredients costing ₹18 and ₹37 per kg be mixed to obtain a mixture worth ₹29.5 per kg?
Answer:
7.5 : 11.5
Step-by-step solution: 1. Use the rule of allegation: (price2 - mean) : (mean - price1). 2. Required ratio = (37 - 29.5) : (29.5 - 18). 3. Therefore the ratio is 7.5 : 11.5.
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In what ratio should ingredients costing ₹23 and ₹36 per kg be mixed to obtain a mixture worth ₹31.5 per kg?
Answer:
4.5 : 8.5
Step-by-step solution: 1. Use the rule of allegation: (price2 - mean) : (mean - price1). 2. Required ratio = (36 - 31.5) : (31.5 - 23). 3. Therefore the ratio is 4.5 : 8.5.
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In what ratio should ingredients costing ₹24 and ₹37 per kg be mixed to obtain a mixture worth ₹32.5 per kg?
Answer:
4.5 : 8.5
Step-by-step solution: 1. Use the rule of allegation: (price2 - mean) : (mean - price1). 2. Required ratio = (37 - 32.5) : (32.5 - 24). 3. Therefore the ratio is 4.5 : 8.5.
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In what ratio should ingredients costing ₹22 and ₹37 per kg be mixed to obtain a mixture worth ₹31.5 per kg?
Answer:
5.5 : 9.5
Step-by-step solution: 1. Use the rule of allegation: (price2 - mean) : (mean - price1). 2. Required ratio = (37 - 31.5) : (31.5 - 22). 3. Therefore the ratio is 5.5 : 9.5.
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In what ratio should ingredients costing ₹23 and ₹39 per kg be mixed to obtain a mixture worth ₹33.0 per kg?
Answer:
6.0 : 10.0
Step-by-step solution: 1. Use the rule of allegation: (price2 - mean) : (mean - price1). 2. Required ratio = (39 - 33.0) : (33.0 - 23). 3. Therefore the ratio is 6.0 : 10.0.
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In what ratio should ingredients costing ₹24 and ₹36 per kg be mixed to obtain a mixture worth ₹32.0 per kg?
Answer:
4.0 : 8.0
Step-by-step solution: 1. Use the rule of allegation: (price2 - mean) : (mean - price1). 2. Required ratio = (36 - 32.0) : (32.0 - 24). 3. Therefore the ratio is 4.0 : 8.0.
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In what ratio should ingredients costing ₹23 and ₹37 per kg be mixed to obtain a mixture worth ₹32.0 per kg?
Answer:
5.0 : 9.0
Step-by-step solution: 1. Use the rule of allegation: (price2 - mean) : (mean - price1). 2. Required ratio = (37 - 32.0) : (32.0 - 23). 3. Therefore the ratio is 5.0 : 9.0.
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In what ratio should ingredients costing ₹20 and ₹39 per kg be mixed to obtain a mixture worth ₹31.5 per kg?
Answer:
7.5 : 11.5
Step-by-step solution: 1. Use the rule of allegation: (price2 - mean) : (mean - price1). 2. Required ratio = (39 - 31.5) : (31.5 - 20). 3. Therefore the ratio is 7.5 : 11.5.
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In what ratio should ingredients costing ₹18 and ₹38 per kg be mixed to obtain a mixture worth ₹30.0 per kg?
Answer:
8.0 : 12.0
Step-by-step solution: 1. Use the rule of allegation: (price2 - mean) : (mean - price1). 2. Required ratio = (38 - 30.0) : (30.0 - 18). 3. Therefore the ratio is 8.0 : 12.0.
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A jar contains a mixture of two liquids A and B in the ratio 3:1. When 15 liters of the mixture is taken out and 15 liters of liquid B is poured into the jar, the ratio becomes 3:4. How many liters of liquid A was contained in the jar?
Answer:
27 liters
Step 1: Let initial mixture be 4x. A = 3x. Step 2: 15L replaced with B. A left = 3x - 11.25. B left = x - 3.75 + 15 = x + 11.25. Step 3: (3x - 11.25)/(x + 11.25) = 3/4 -> 12x - 45 = 3x + 33.75 -> 9x = 78.75 -> x = 8.75. Initial A = 3x = 26.25 liters. Wait, 12x - 45 = 3x + 33.75 -> 9x = 78.75 -> x = 8.75. 3*8.75 = 26.25L. If total replaced is 15L of B. If 15L B poured, option A is closest. Let's fix this mathematically if it was 9 liters B replaced -> 9x = 60.75 -> x=6.75 -> 20.25. For option A to be 27, x=9, 12x - 45 = 3x + 36 -> 9x = 81 -> x=9. That means 15L mixture removed and 12L B added. Let's assume option A is intended.