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Speed

easy
Mathematics

Yalmaz can cover a distance of 400 metres in 2 minutes. Rayan can cover 1 km in 300 seconds. Find the ratio of their speeds.

A
2:5
B
4:3
C
1:2
D
1:1
Explanation and memory cue

Yalmaz's speed = 400 m / 120 s = 10/3 m/s. Rayan's speed = 1000 m / 300 s = 10/3 m/s. Both speeds are equal, so the ratio is 1:1. However, checking the calculations carefully: Yalmaz's speed = 400/120 = 3.33 m/s, Rayan's speed = 1000/300 = 3.33 m/s, so the ratio is indeed 1:1. The original correct answer was D (1:1), which is correct. The options are correct, but option B (4:3) is incorrect. Therefore, the correct answer remains D.

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Algebra

easy
Mathematics

If the sum of a number and its square is 182, what is the number?

A
15
B
26
C
28
D
13
Explanation and memory cue

The equation given is x + x² = 182, which can be rewritten as x² + x - 182 = 0. Factoring this quadratic gives (x + 14)(x - 13) = 0, so the solutions are x = 13 and x = -14. Among the options provided, 13 is the correct positive solution, which corresponds to option D.

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Direct Variation

medium
Mathematics

Find the value of x when y = 5, if x varies directly as 4y - 1 and x = 14 when y = 2.

A
38
B
35
C
10
D
28
Explanation and memory cue

Given that x varies directly as 4y - 1, we write x = k(4y - 1). Using the point (y=2, x=14), we find k: 14 = k(4*2 - 1) = k(8 - 1) = 7k, so k = 2. Then, for y=5, x = 2(4*5 - 1) = 2(20 - 1) = 2*19 = 38. However, 38 is option A, so the correct answer is A, not B. Rechecking calculations: 14 = k(7) => k=2, x=2(19)=38, which matches option A. Therefore, the original correct_answer 'A' is correct. The explanation was missing and is now provided. Difficulty is medium due to algebraic manipulation.

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Time & Distance

easy
Mathematics

How much time does a train 125 metres long running at 60 km/hr take to pass a pole?

A
6s
B
2.08s
C
7.5s
D
8s
Explanation and memory cue

The train's speed is 60 km/hr, which converts to 16.67 m/s (60 × 1000 / 3600 or 60 × 5/18). The time to pass a pole equals the length of the train divided by its speed: 125 m / 16.67 m/s ≈ 7.5 seconds. Therefore, the correct answer is option C (7.5s).

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Ratio

easy
Mathematics

A, B, C, and D divide a sum of money among themselves in the ratio 7:4:3:2. If D gets Rs. 500 less than A, find the total amount.

A
Rs.100
B
Rs.700
C
Rs.1600
D
Rs.2000
Explanation and memory cue

The money is divided in the ratio 7:4:3:2 among A, B, C, and D respectively. Let the common multiplier be x. Then A's share = 7x and D's share = 2x. Given that D gets Rs. 500 less than A, we have 7x - 2x = 500, which simplifies to 5x = 500, so x = 100. The total amount is the sum of all shares: (7 + 4 + 3 + 2) x = 16 x 100 = Rs. 1600. Therefore, the correct total amount is Rs. 1600, which corresponds to option C.

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Ratio

medium
Mathematics

The sum of three numbers is 98. If the ratio of the first to the second is 2 : 3 and that of the second to the third is 5 : 8, then the second number is: ___________?

A
20
B
30
C
48
D
58
Explanation and memory cue

Let the three numbers be x, y, and z. Given x : y = 2 : 3, so x = (2/3)y. Also, y : z = 5 : 8, so z = (8/5)y. The sum is x + y + z = 98, substituting gives (2/3)y + y + (8/5)y = 98. Finding a common denominator and solving for y yields y = 30.

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Ratio

medium
Mathematics

A bag contains 50 paise, 1 rupee, and 2 rupee coins in the ratio 2:5:8. If the total amount is Rs. 352, find the total number of coins in the bag.

A
160
B
200
C
250
D
240
Explanation and memory cue

Let the number of 50 paise, 1 rupee, and 2 rupee coins be 2x, 5x, and 8x respectively. The total amount is (0.5)(2x) + (1)(5x) + (2)(8x) = x + 5x + 16x = 22x rupees. Given total amount is Rs. 352, so 22x = 352, x = 16. Total coins = 2x + 5x + 8x = 15x = 15*16 = 240.

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Average Speed

medium
Mathematics

A car travels the first 160 km at 64 km/hr and the next 160 km at 80 km/hr. What is the average speed for the first 320 km of the tour?

A
70.24 km/hr
B
74.24 km/hr
C
71.11 km/hr
D
72.21 km/hr
Explanation and memory cue

The average speed is calculated by dividing the total distance by the total time. Total distance = 160 + 160 = 320 km. Time for first part = 160/64 = 2.5 hours; time for second part = 160/80 = 2 hours. Total time = 4.5 hours. Average speed = 320/4.5 ≈ 71.11 km/hr, which corresponds to option C. However, the calculation shows 71.11 km/hr, so option C is correct. The original correct_answer was C, but option D is 72.21 km/hr which is incorrect. Therefore, the original correct_answer C is correct, but option B has a typo with an extra space. The explanation was missing and is now added. Difficulty is medium because it requires calculation of average speed over different speeds.

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Time & Distance

medium
Mathematics

A person walking at 5/6th of his usual speed is 40 minutes late to his office. What is his usual travel time to his office?

A
3 hours 20 minutes
B
3 hours 15 minutes
C
3 hours 30 minutes
D
3 hours
Explanation and memory cue

Let the usual time be T. Walking at 5/6 speed means time taken is T × (6/5) = 1.2T. The delay is 40 minutes, so 1.2T - T = 40 minutes ⇒ 0.2T = 40 ⇒ T = 200 minutes = 3 hours 20 minutes. Hence, option A is correct.

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Percentage

easy
Mathematics

If x% of 200 = y% of 250, find the ratio y:x.

A
5:4
B
5:2
C
2:5
D
4:5
Explanation and memory cue

Given x% of 200 equals y% of 250, we have (x/100)*200 = (y/100)*250, which simplifies to 2x = 2.5y or 4x = 5y. Therefore, y:x = 4:5, matching option D.