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In measuring the sides of a rectangular plot, one side is taken 5% in excess and the other 6% in deficit. The error percent in area calculated, of the plot, is ........
MAT - 2022
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A man’s petrol bill in July is Rs. 200. In August, the price of petrol increases by 10% and his consumption is reduced by 10%. Find his petrol bill in August.
MAT - 2022
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If each of the dimensions of a rectangle is increased by 100%, then the area is increased by?
MAT - 2022
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The tax on a commodity is diminished by 10% and its consumption increased by 10%. The effect on the revenue derived from it changes by \( K %\). Find the value of \( K \).
MAT - 2021
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What percent of selling price would be 34% of cost price if gross profit is 26% of the selling price?
MAT - 2021
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In measuring the sides of a rectangular plot, one side is taken 5% in excess and the other 6% in deficit. The error percent in area calculated, of the plot, is ______.
MAT - 2020
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A salesman's terms were changed from a flat commission of 5% on all his sales to a fixed salary of Rs. 1,000 plus 2.5% commission on all sales exceeding Rs. 4,000. If his remuneration, according to the new scheme, wasRs. 600 more than by the first scheme, what was his sales worth?
MAT - 2018
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A shopkeeper has two alternatives:
I Giving 2 successive discounts of 20% and 30%.
II. Giving 2 successive discounts of 39% and 15%.
Which of the following is true?
MAT - 2018
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A one-foot tall tree was planted on New Year's day. If there is a 10 per cent increase in its height every month with respect to the previous month, which of the following will be its height on All Fool's Day (April l)?
MAT - 2018
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The profit percentage earned by selling a watch for Rs. 820 is as much as the loss percentage incurred when it is sold for Rs. 650. What is the cost price of the watch?
MAT - 2018
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When 5 percent is lost in grinding wheat, a country has to import 20 million bags to make up of the loss. But when only 2 percent is lost, it has to import 15 million bags. What is the quantity of wheat which grows in the country in million bags?
MAT - 2012
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In a consumer preferences survey, 20% respondents opted for product A whereas 60% opted for product B. The remaining individuals were undecided. If the difference between those who opted for product B and those who were undecided is 720, how many individuals had been interviewed for the survey?
MAT - 2012
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Gauri went to the stationers and bought items worth Rs.25, out of which 30 paise went on sales tax on taxable purchases. If the tax rate was 6%, then what was the cost of the tax-free items?
MAT - 2012
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Shyam had three note books X, Y and Z. Of these, X had 120 pages, Y had 10% more and Z had 10% less. If he tore out 5%, 10% and 15% of pages in X, Y and Z respectively, then what percent of total pages did he tear out?
MAT - 2012
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The effective annual rate of interest corresponding to a nominal rate of 8
\(\%\)
per annum payable half yearly is
MAT - 2010
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Rs 5,887 is divided between Shyam and Ram, such that Shyam's share at the end of 9 years is equal to Ram's share at the end of 11 years, compounded annually at the rate of 5
\(\%\)
. The share of Shyam is
MAT - 2010
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A money lender lent out Rs 25,000 in two parts, one at 8
\(\%\)
and the other at 8.5
\(\%\)
. If the total annual income on the amount is Rs 2031.25, the money lent at 8
\(\%\)
is
MAT - 2010
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A person spends 40
\(\%\)
of his salary on his educational expenses. He spends 60
\(\%\)
of it in purchasing books and one-half of the remaining in purchasing stationery items. If he saves Rs 160 every month, which, is one-fourth of the balance after spending over books and stationery items, what is his monthly salary?
MAT - 2010
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In measuring the sides of a rectangular plot, one side is taken 5
\(\%\)
in excess and the other 6
\(\%\)
in deficit. The error percent in area calculated, of the plot, is
MAT - 2010
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The average sale of a car dealership was 15 cars per week. After a promotional scheme the average rale increased to 21 cars per week. The percentage increase in the sale of cars was
MAT - 2010
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A man ordered 4 pairs of black socks and some pairs of brown socks. The price of a black pair is double that of a brown pair. While preparing the bill, the clerk did a mistake and interchanged the number of black and brown pairs. This increased the bill by 50
\(\%\)
. The ratio of the number of black and brown pairs of socks in the original order was
MAT - 2010
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A trader owes a merchant Rs 10,028 due 1 year hence. The trader wants to settle the account after 3 months. If the rate of interest is
\(12\%\)
per annum, how much cash should he pay?
MAT - 2010
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A person invested some amount at the rate of 12
\(\%\)
simple interest and a certain amount at the rate of 10
\(\%\)
simple interest. He received yearly interest of Rs 130. But if he had interchanged the amounts invested, he would have received Rs 4 more as interest. How much did he invest at 12
\(\%\)
simple interest ?
MAT - 2010
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At a college entrance examination each candidate is admitted or rejected according to whether he has passed or failed the tests. Of the candidates who are really capable, 80% pass the tests and of the incapable, 25% pass the tests. Given that 40% of the candidates are really capable, then the proportion of capable college students is about
MAT - 2008
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In an examination, there were 2000 candidates, out of which 900 candidates were boys and the rest were girls. If 32% of the boys and 38% of the girls passed, then the total percentage of failed candidates is
MAT - 2008
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