SSC CHSL 2021 6th August Shift 3 - QA
If the simple interest on a certain sum of money borrowed for 4 years at 9.5% per annum exceeds the simple interest on the same sum for 3 years at 12.5% per annumby ₹225, then the sum borrowed is:
- A.
₹35,000
- B.
₹45,000
- C.
₹48,000
- D.
₹42,000
Answer: Option B
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Suman and Lata working together can complete a task in 8 days. If Lata can complete the same task in 12 days, then how many days will Suman take to complete the same task?
- A.
18
- B.
15
- C.
10
- D.
24
Answer: Option D
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The following pie chart represents the percentage-wise distribution of 300 students ofclass X in a schoolin six different sections A, B, C, D, E and F.
The given table shows the number of boys of class X in six different sections A, B, C, D, E and F.
The total number of boys in sections A, B and D together is what percentage more than the total number of girls in sections A. B and D together?
- A.
18%
- B.
30%
- C.
15%
- D.
20%
Answer: Option D
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If the adjacent sides of a rectangle whose perimeter is 60 cm are in the ratio 3 : 2, then what will be the area of the rectangle?
- A.
300 cm2
- B.
216 cm2
- C.
60 cm2
- D.
864 cm2
Answer: Option B
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The circumference of a circle is 'aπ' units and the area ofthe circle is bx’ square units. If a : b is equal to 4 5, then the radius of the circle is:
- A.
3 cm
- B.
2.5 cm
- C.
5 cm
- D.
2 cm
Answer: Option B
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If x + = 18 where x > 0, then the value of x2 + is:
- A.
78
- B.
83
- C.
85
- D.
81
Answer: Option B
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Study the given pie chart and answer the question that follows.
The pie chart shows the distribution (degree wise) of the number of computers sold by a shopkeeper during five months.
By what percentage is the total number of computers sold in February and March more than the number of computers sold in April and May (correct to one decimal place)?
- A.
11.5%
- B.
9.9%
- C.
10.6%
- D.
8.8%
Answer: Option B
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Mohan takes 2 hours more than Kishore to walk 63 km. If Mohan increases his speed by 50°, then he can makeit in 1 hour less than Kishore. How much time does Kishore take to walk 63 km?
- A.
7 hours
- B.
9 hours
- C.
6 hours
- D.
5 hours
Answer: Option A
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Points D, E and F are on the sides AB, BC and AC,respectively, of triangle ABC such that AE, BF and CD bisect ∠A, ∠B and ∠C, respectively. IfAB = 6 cm, BC = 7 cm and AC = 8 cm, then whatwill be the length of BE?
- A.
4 cm
- B.
3 cm
- C.
3.6 cm
- D.
3.5 cm
Answer: Option B
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The angle between the internal bisectors of two angles ∠B and ∠C of a triangle ABC is 125°, then the value of ∠A is:
- A.
65°
- B.
70°
- C.
72°
- D.
62°
Answer: Option B
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If 3 cot A = 4 tan A and A is an acute angle, then what will be the value of sec A?
- A.
- B.
- C.
- D.
Answer: Option A
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The present population of a village (males and females) is 7640. If the number of males increases by 25% and the number of females increases by 15%, then the population will become 9214. The difference between the present population of males and femalesin the village is:
- A.
820
- B.
960
- C.
940
- D.
920
Answer: Option D
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- tan2 45°?
- A.
0
- B.
1
- C.
-2
- D.
-1
Answer: Option A
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Two positive numbers are in the ratio 8 : 13. If the sum oftheir squares is 2097, then the sum of the two numbers is:
- A.
65
- B.
63
- C.
64
- D.
60
Answer: Option B
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When a positive integer 'n' is divided by 12, the remainder is 5. What will be the remainder if 8n2 + 7 is divided by 12?
- A.
2
- B.
5
- C.
3
- D.
4
Answer: Option C
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Simplify the following expression.
- A.
-2
- B.
-29
- C.
-6
- D.
-14
Answer: Option C
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A customer availed a 10% discounton the purchase of a table and paid ₹4,950 for it. How much money would he have saved if he had bargainedto get 12% discount?
- A.
₹660
- B.
₹99
- C.
₹108.90
- D.
₹110
Answer: Option D
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If x - = 2, then what will be the value of x3 - ?
- A.
22
- B.
12
- C.
10
- D.
20
Answer: Option A
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Study the given pie chart and answer the question that follows.
Total number of students admitted in a college = 700.
Distribution of the percentage of students in various courses.
Percentage-wise distribution of the number of boys.
The difference between the number of boys and the number of girls admitted in B.Com. is:
- A.
65
- B.
70
- C.
75
- D.
60
Answer: Option B
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If x4 - 12x2 + 1 = 0, then what will be the value of x4 + ?
- A.
142
- B.
146
- C.
10
- D.
144
Answer: Option A
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The histogram shows the marks scored by 40 students in a test with maximum 30 marks. How many students scored 10 or more marks?
- A.
10
- B.
30
- C.
38
- D.
23
Answer: Option B
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Amit purchased stationery marked for ₹8,000 at 12% discount and spent ₹160 on transportation. He sold the stationery at the marked price. Find his profit percentage.
- A.
10
- B.
12
- C.
12
- D.
11
Answer: Option D
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Chord AB of a circle with radius 5 cm is at a distance of 4 cm from the centre O. If tangents drawn at A and B intersect at P, then find the length of the tangent AP.
- A.
7.5 cm
- B.
3.75 cm
- C.
3 cm
- D.
2.4 cm
Answer: Option B
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If = 5, then the value of is:
- A.
6
- B.
2
- C.
4
- D.
1
Answer: Option B
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The average of the squares of four consecutive odd natural numbers is 201. The average of 7 times of the largest number and 3 times of the smallest numberis:
- A.
72
- B.
78
- C.
76
- D.
66
Answer: Option C
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