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The smallest number which when divided by 20, 25, 35 and 40 leaves remainder 9 is ____.

  • A. 1994
  • B. 1494
  • C. 1349
  • D. 1496
Explanation:
LCM + remainder answers.

The smallest number which when increased by 1 is divisible by 12, 18, 24 and 32 is ____.

  • A. 1439
  • B. 1440
  • C. 1459
  • D. 1449
Explanation:
LCM − 1 = required number.

The smallest fraction which divides 6/7, 5/14 and 10/21 exactly is ____.

  • A. 30/7
  • B. 30/98
  • C. 60/147
  • D. 50/294
Explanation:
The LCM of the fractions is 30/7.

The slant height of a cone is 12 cm, and the radius is 4 cm. Find the curved surface area.

  • A. 74π cm²
  • B. 36π cm²
  • C. 48π cm²
  • D. 24π cm²
Explanation:
CSA = πrl = π×4×12.

The simple interest on Rs. 500 at 6% per annum from May 3 to July 15 is ____.

  • A. Rs. 8
  • B. Rs. 6
  • C. Rs. 4
  • D. Rs. 9
Explanation:
Time ≈ 73 days → SI = PRT/100.

The simple interest on Rs. 12000 for 5 years is Rs. 7200. Find the compound interest for the same period and rate.

  • A. Rs. 3502.80
  • B. Rs. 3052.40
  • C. Rs. 3054.80
  • D. Rs. 3052.80
Explanation:
Rate = 12%, apply the compound interest formula.

The simple interest and true discount on a certain sum for a given time at a given rate are Rs. 85 and Rs. 80, respectively. Find the sum.

  • A. Rs. 1800
  • B. Rs. 1450
  • C. Rs. 1360
  • D. Rs. 6800
Explanation:
Using the relation between SI and TD, the principal is Rs. 1360.

The simple interest on Rs. 49500 for 3 years is Rs. 17820. What is the compound interest on the same sum and time at the same rate?

  • A. Rs. 20043.94
  • B. Rs. 18654.81
  • C. Rs. 20264.46
  • D. Rs. 19612.41
Explanation:
First, find the rate from SI, then apply the CI formula to get Rs. 20043.94.

Side of square increases by 25%. Increase in area is ____.

  • A. 52.65%
  • B. 56.25%
  • C. 50.75%
  • D. 42.75%
Explanation:
Area ∝ side² → (1.25)².

A rhombus has a side of 26 m and a diagonal of 20 m. Find the area.

  • A. 529 m²
  • B. 240 m²
  • C. 260 m²
  • D. 480 m²
Explanation:
Use the diagonal relation.