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Fractions

medium
Mathematics

1095/1168 when expressed in simplest form is:

Correct answer: D

A
13/16
B
15/16
C
17/26
D
25/26
Correct
Explanation and memory cue

To simplify 1095/1168, we find the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 1095 and 1168, which is 43. Dividing numerator and denominator by 43 gives 25/26, making option D correct.

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Geometry and Mensuration

medium
Mathematics

A solid consists of a circular cylinder with an exactly fitting right circular cone placed on top. The height of the cone is h. If the total volume of the solid is three times the volume of the cone, then the height of the cylinder is ___________.

Correct answer: C

A
2h
B
4h
C
2h/3
Correct
D
3h/2
Explanation and memory cue

Let the radius of the base be r. The volume of the cone is 13πr2h. Let the height of the cylinder be H. The volume of the cylinder is πr2H. The total volume of the solid is the sum of the volumes of the cylinder and the cone: πr2H+13πr2h. According to the problem, this total volume is three times the volume of the cone, so: πr2H+13πr2h=3×13πr2h=πr2h Dividing both sides by πr2 gives: H+13h=h Solving for H: H=h−13h=23h Therefore, the height of the cylinder is 23h, which corresponds to option C.

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Number Theory, HCF and LCM

easy
Mathematics

Find the highest common factor of 36 and 84.

Correct answer: C

A
4
B
6
C
12
Correct
D
18
Explanation and memory cue

The highest common factor (HCF) of 36 and 84 is 12, as 12 is the largest number that divides both 36 and 84 without leaving a remainder.

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Geometry and Mensuration

medium
Mathematics

If the length, breadth, and height of a cuboid are in the ratio 6:5:4 and the total surface area is 33300 cm², then the length, breadth, and height in centimeters are, respectively?

Correct answer: D

A
90, 85, 60
B
85, 75, 60
C
90, 75, 70
D
90, 75, 60
Correct
Explanation and memory cue

Given the ratio 6:5:4, let the dimensions be 6x, 5x, and 4x. The total surface area of a cuboid is 2(lb + bh + hl). Substituting, 2(6x*5x + 5x*4x + 6x*4x) = 33300, which simplifies to 2(30x^2 + 20x^2 + 24x^2) = 33300, or 2(74x^2) = 33300, so 148x^2 = 33300, giving x^2 = 225, and x = 15. Therefore, length = 6*15 = 90 cm, breadth = 5*15 = 75 cm, height = 4*15 = 60 cm, matching option D.

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Geometry and Mensuration

easy
Mathematics

The curved surface area of a sphere is 64π cm². Find its radius.

Correct answer: B

A
1 cm
B
2 cm
Correct
C
4 cm
D
3 cm
Explanation and memory cue

The curved surface area of a sphere is given by 4πr². Given 64π = 4πr², dividing both sides by 4π gives r² = 16, so r = 4 cm. However, the options provided do not include 4 cm as the correct radius for 64π surface area. Rechecking the calculation: 4πr² = 64π implies r² = 16, so r = 4 cm, which matches option C. Therefore, the original correct_answer 'C' is correct. The explanation was missing and is now provided. Difficulty is set to easy as this is a straightforward calculation.

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Number Theory, HCF and LCM

medium
Mathematics

What is the least number which, when doubled, is exactly divisible by 12, 18, 21, and 30?

Correct answer: B

A
196
B
630
Correct
C
1260
D
2520
Explanation and memory cue

The question asks for the least number which, when doubled, is exactly divisible by 12, 18, 21, and 30. This means that twice the number must be a common multiple of these numbers. The least common multiple (LCM) of 12, 18, 21, and 30 is 1260. Therefore, 2 × number = 1260, so number = 1260 ÷ 2 = 630. Among the options given, 630 corresponds to option B, making it the correct answer.

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Ratio, Proportion and Partnership

easy
Mathematics

Two cylinders have the same height. Their radii are in the ratio 1:3. If the volume of the first cylinder is 40 cc, find the volume of the second cylinder.

Correct answer: A

A
360 cc
Correct
B
60 cc
C
300 cc
D
36 cc
Explanation and memory cue

The volume of a cylinder is proportional to the square of its radius when the height is constant. Given the radii ratio 1:3, the volume ratio is 1²:3² = 1:9. Since the first cylinder's volume is 40 cc, the second's volume is 40 × 9 = 360 cc.

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Number Theory, HCF and LCM

medium
Mathematics

Three numbers which are co-prime to each other are such that the product of the first two is 551 and that of the last two is 1073. The sum of the three numbers is ___________?

Correct answer: C

A
75
B
81
C
85
Correct
D
89
Explanation and memory cue

Let the three co-prime numbers be a, b, and c. Given a*b = 551 and b*c = 1073. Since the numbers are co-prime in pairs, b must be 1 (the only common factor). Then a = 551 and c = 1073. The sum is 551 + 1 + 1073 = 1625, which is not among the options, so this suggests b is not 1. Instead, factorize 551 = 19 * 29 and 1073 = 29 * 37. Since the numbers are co-prime in pairs, the common factor between the two products is 29, so b = 29, a = 19, and c = 37. Sum = 19 + 29 + 37 = 85, which corresponds to option C.

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Ratio, Proportion and Partnership

easy
Mathematics

Find the ratio of the curved surfaces of two cylinders of the same height if their radii are in the ratio 1:2.

Correct answer: A

A
1:2
Correct
B
2:1
C
1:4
D
4:1
Explanation and memory cue

The curved surface area of a cylinder is given by 2πrh. Since the heights are the same and the radii are in the ratio 1:2, the curved surface areas are in the ratio 1×h : 2×h, which simplifies to 1:2.

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Geometry and Mensuration

easy
Mathematics

The area of the cardboard (in cm²) needed to make a box of size 25 cm × 15 cm × 8 cm will be ___________?

Correct answer: A

A
1390 cm2
Correct
B
695 cm2
C
1280 cm2
D
1220 cm2
Explanation and memory cue

The surface area of a rectangular box (cuboid) is calculated using the formula 2(lw + lh + wh), where l, w, and h are the length, width, and height respectively. For the box with dimensions 25 cm × 15 cm × 8 cm, the surface area is 2(25×15 + 25×8 + 15×8) = 2(375 + 200 + 120) = 2(695) = 1390 cm². Therefore, the area of cardboard needed to make the box is 1390 cm², which corresponds to option A.

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Number Theory, HCF and LCM

medium
Mathematics

Three numbers are in the ratio 3:4:5 and their L.C.M is 2400. Their H.C.F is:

Correct answer: A

A
40
Correct
B
80
C
120
D
200
Explanation and memory cue

Let the three numbers be 3x, 4x, and 5x. Since 3, 4, and 5 have no common factors other than 1, the HCF of the three numbers is x. The LCM of 3, 4, and 5 is 60, so the LCM of the three numbers is 60x. Given that the LCM is 2400, we have 60x = 2400, which gives x = 40. Therefore, the HCF of the three numbers is 40.

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Geometry and Mensuration

medium
Mathematics

Calculate the number of bricks, each measuring 25 cm × 15 cm × 8 cm, required to construct a wall of dimensions 10 m × 4 m × 0.5 m when 10% of its volume is occupied by mortar.

Correct answer: C

A
4000
B
5000
C
6000
Correct
D
7000
Explanation and memory cue

The wall volume is calculated as 10 m × 4 m × 0.5 m = 20 m³. Since 10% of the volume is mortar, the volume occupied by bricks is 90% of 20 m³, which is 18 m³. Each brick measures 25 cm × 15 cm × 8 cm, which converts to 0.25 m × 0.15 m × 0.08 m = 0.003 m³ per brick. The number of bricks required is the brick volume divided by the volume of one brick: 18 m³ ÷ 0.003 m³ = 6,000 bricks. This matches option C. The initial confusion in the question's explanation about wall thickness being 5 m instead of 0.5 m was incorrect. The correct thickness is 0.5 m as stated in the question, leading to the correct answer of 6,000 bricks (option C).

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Space Diagonal

medium
Mathematics

What is the length of the longest pole which can be kept in a room 12 m long, 4 m broad, and 3 m high?

Correct answer: D

A
10 m
B
12 m
C
15 m
D
13 m
Correct
Explanation and memory cue

The longest pole that can be kept in the room corresponds to the space diagonal of the cuboid formed by the room's dimensions. Using the formula for the space diagonal d=l2+b2+h2, we get d=122+42+32=144+16+9=169=13 meters. Therefore, the longest pole is 13 meters long.

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Ratio, Proportion and Partnership

easy
Mathematics

The diameters of two spheres are in the ratio 1:2. What is the ratio of their surface areas?

Correct answer: B

A
1:2
B
1:4
Correct
C
2:1
D
4:1
Explanation and memory cue

The surface area of a sphere is proportional to the square of its diameter. Given the diameters are in ratio 1:2, the surface areas are in ratio 1²:2² = 1:4.

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Geometry and Mensuration

easy
Mathematics

If the height of a cone is increased by 100%, then its volume is increased by ___________.

Correct answer: A

A
100%
Correct
B
200%
C
300%
D
400%
Explanation and memory cue

The volume of a cone is given by (1/3)πr²h. If the height is increased by 100%, it doubles, so the new volume is twice the original volume, meaning a 100% increase.

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Geometry and Mensuration

medium
Mathematics

A river 2 m deep and 45 m wide is flowing at the rate of 3 km/h. What is the amount of water that runs into the sea per minute?

Correct answer: D

A
4500 m³
B
27000 m³
C
3000 m³
D
2700 m³
Correct
Explanation and memory cue

First, convert the flow speed from km/h to m/min: 3 km/h = 3000 m/60 min = 50 m/min. The cross-sectional area of the river is depth × width = 2 m × 45 m = 90 m². The volume flow per minute is area × speed = 90 m² × 50 m/min = 4500 m³/min. However, option A is 4500 m³, which matches this calculation. Therefore, correct answer is A, not D.

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Geometry and Mensuration

medium
Mathematics

The edges of three iron cubes are 6 cm, 8 cm, and 10 cm respectively. A new cube was made by melting them. Find the edge length of the new cube.

Correct answer: B

A
8 cm
B
12 cm
Correct
C
14 cm
D
10 cm
Explanation and memory cue

The volume of each cube is the cube of its edge length: 6³ = 216 cm³, 8³ = 512 cm³, and 10³ = 1000 cm³. The total volume after melting is 216 + 512 + 1000 = 1728 cm³. The edge of the new cube is the cube root of 1728, which is 12 cm.

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Geometry and Mensuration

medium
Mathematics

A room is 6 meters 24 centimeters in length and 4 meters 32 centimeters in width. Find the least number of square tiles of equal size required to cover the entire floor of the room.

Correct answer: C

A
110
B
124
C
96
Correct
D
117
Explanation and memory cue

First, convert the room dimensions to centimeters: length = 624 cm, width = 432 cm. The largest square tile size that can exactly cover the floor is the greatest common divisor (GCD) of 624 and 432, which is 48 cm. The number of tiles needed is (624/48) × (432/48) = 13 × 9 = 117 tiles. However, since 117 is option D, and the calculation confirms 117 tiles, the correct answer is D, not C. Therefore, the original correct_answer 'D' is correct. The explanation clarifies the method to find the least number of square tiles.

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Geometry and Mensuration

medium
Mathematics

A brick measures 20 cm × 10 cm × 7.5 cm. How many bricks will be required for a wall measuring 25 m × 2 m × 0.75 m?

Correct answer: A

A
24000
Correct
B
23000
C
22000
D
25000
Explanation and memory cue

First, convert all dimensions to the same unit (cm). The wall volume is 2500 cm * 200 cm * 75 cm = 37,500,000 cm³. The brick volume is 20 cm * 10 cm * 7.5 cm = 1500 cm³. Dividing the wall volume by the brick volume gives 37,500,000 / 1500 = 25,000 bricks. However, this calculation assumes no mortar gaps. The options given suggest the closest correct answer is 25,000, which corresponds to option D. But since the calculation matches 25,000 exactly, the correct answer should be D, not A. Therefore, the original correct_answer 'D' is correct. The explanation clarifies the calculation steps.

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Number Theory, HCF and LCM

medium
Mathematics

A gardener was asked to plant flowers in rows containing an equal number of plants. He tried to plant 6, 8, 10, and 12 plants in each row, but 5 plants were left over in each case. When he planted 13 plants in each row, no plants were left over. Find the total number of plants he has.

Correct answer: D

A
245
B
125
C
485
D
845
Correct
Explanation and memory cue

The number of plants leaves a remainder of 5 when divided by 6, 8, 10, and 12, but is divisible by 13. The least common multiple (LCM) of 6, 8, 10, and 12 is 120. The number of plants is therefore 120k + 5. Checking multiples of 120 plus 5 for divisibility by 13, 845 (120*7 + 5) is divisible by 13, so the number of plants is 845.

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Geometry and Mensuration

easy
Mathematics

Find the ratio between the total surface areas of a sphere and a hemisphere.

Correct answer: B

A
3:4
B
4:3
Correct
C
3:1
D
1:3
Explanation and memory cue

The total surface area of a sphere is given by the formula 4πr². A hemisphere is half of a sphere, but its total surface area includes both the curved surface area and the base (a circle). The curved surface area of a hemisphere is half that of the sphere, i.e., 2πr², and the base area is πr². Therefore, the total surface area of a hemisphere is 3πr². The ratio of the total surface area of a sphere to that of a hemisphere is 4πr² : 3πr², which simplifies to 4:3. Hence, the correct ratio is 4:3, corresponding to option B.

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Geometry and Mensuration

medium
Mathematics

The area of the floor of a room is 20 m², that of the longer wall is 15 m², and that of the shorter wall is 12 m². Find the volume of the cube with the same volume as the room.

Correct answer: C

A
450 m³
B
100 m²
C
60 m³
Correct
D
400 m³
Explanation and memory cue

Given the floor area (length × width) = 20 m², longer wall area (length × height) = 15 m², and shorter wall area (width × height) = 12 m², we can find the dimensions of the room. Let length = L, width = W, and height = H. From the equations: L × W = 20, L × H = 15, and W × H = 12. Multiplying all three gives (L × W × H)² = 20 × 15 × 12 = 3600, so L × W × H = 60 m³, which is the volume of the room. The question asks for the volume of the cube with the same volume as the room, so the cube's volume is also 60 m³. Therefore, the correct answer is option C (60 m³).

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Number Theory, HCF and LCM

medium
Mathematics

The L.C.M of two numbers is 495 and their H.C.F is 5. If the sum of the numbers is 100, then their difference is___________?

Correct answer: A

A
10
Correct
B
46
C
70
D
90
Explanation and memory cue

Given the LCM (495) and HCF (5) of two numbers and their sum (100), we can find the numbers using the relationships: product = HCF × LCM = 5 × 495 = 2475, and sum = 100. Let the numbers be a and b. Then a + b = 100 and ab = 2475. Using the formula for difference: (a - b)^2 = (a + b)^2 - 4ab = 100^2 - 4 × 2475 = 10000 - 9900 = 100, so a - b = 10. Therefore, the difference between the two numbers is 10, which corresponds to option A.

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Geometry and Mensuration

easy
Mathematics

A room is 15 m long, 4 m broad, and 3 m high. Find the cost of whitewashing its four walls at 50 paise per m².

Correct answer: B

A
Rs.60
B
Rs.57
Correct
C
Rs.55
D
Rs.52
Explanation and memory cue

The area of the four walls of a rectangular room is calculated using the formula: Area = 2 × height × (length + breadth). Here, length = 15 m, breadth = 4 m, and height = 3 m. So, the area = 2 × 3 × (15 + 4) = 2 × 3 × 19 = 114 m². The cost of whitewashing is given as 50 paise per m², which is Rs. 0.5 per m². Therefore, the total cost = 114 × 0.5 = Rs. 57. Hence, the correct answer is Rs. 57, which corresponds to option B.

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Number Theory, HCF and LCM

easy
Mathematics

Three numbers are in the ratio 1:2:3 and their H.C.F is 12. The numbers are___________?

Correct answer: D

A
4, 8, 12
B
5, 10, 15
C
10, 20, 30
D
12, 24, 36
Correct
Explanation and memory cue

The numbers are in the ratio 1:2:3, so let the numbers be 12x, 24x, and 36x. Since their H.C.F is 12, the common factor x must be 1. Therefore, the numbers are 12, 24, and 36.