While some job interviewers take a fairly unusual approach to interview questions, most job

interviews involve an exchange of common interview questions and answers (including some of
the most often-asked behavioral interview questions). Here are some of the most common
interview questions, along with the best way to answer them.

1. Tell me a little about yourself.

If you're the interviewer, there's a lot you should already know: The candidate's resume and cover
letter should tell you plenty, and LinkedIn and Twitter and Facebook and Google can tell you
more.

The goal of an interview is to determine whether the candidate will be outstanding in the job, and
that means evaluating the skills and attitude required for that job. Does she need to be an
empathetic leader?.Likewise we interviewer must able to understand our talk must be attractive
and pleasure. Hence when we present ourselves it must address three things (name ,job if we have
and hobbies ).

Example: Ok thank you very much my name is Dula ,my educational background is I have BSC
degree in Electrical and computer engineering. And your recent job if you have as possible by
saying, I have been working as____ in____for____(your job, company, year or month).my
hobbies ,in my free time I like read a books, wach movies and listen to music. I do this all
because listen to music make you relax stress mind ……..(you can add more to make our talk
attractive and or to be good presenter ).
If you're the candidate, talk about why you took certain jobs. Explain why you left. Explain why
you chose a certain school or company and be sure as you and your ex-boss relation smoothness
has a value for present boss.

2. What are your biggest weaknesses

Every candidate knows how to answer this question: Just pick a theoretical weakness and
magically transform that flaw into a strength in disguise!

For example1: "My biggest weakness is getting so absorbed in my work that I lose all track of
time. Every day I look up and realize everyone has gone home! I know I should be more aware of
the clock, but when I love what I'm doing I just can't think of anything else."
Example2: I feel english is my weakest train and I know this is temporary problem because I am
working hard on it.( you can add more of our weakest strength that is sure as you be able to step
up to good position.)
So your "biggest weakness" is that you'll put in more hours than everyone else? Great.

A better approach is to choose an actual weakness, but one you're working to improve. Share what
you're doing to overcome that weakness. No one is perfect, but showing you're willing to honestly
self-assess and then seek ways to improve comes pretty darned close.

3. What are your biggest strengths?

I'm not sure why interviewers ask this question; your resume and experience should make your
strengths readily apparent.

Even so, if you're asked, provide a sharp, on-point answer. Be clear and precise. If you're a great
problem solver, don't just say that: Provide a few examples, pertinent to the opening, that prove
you're a great problem solver. If you're an emotionally intelligent leader, don't just say that: Provide
a few examples that prove you know how to answer the unasked question. In short, don't just claim
to have certain attributes -- prove you have those attributes.

Example: My strongest train is, I am fast learner, team player so in my final project firstly I
watch a video and I don’t know about it ,But I was easy to learn so eggier so every time I
practice day and night and was able to do my project in good quality with in two weeks and I
think this is my strongest quality.
4. Where do you see yourself in five years?

Answers to this question go one of two basic ways. Candidates try to show their incredible
ambition (because that's what they think you want) by providing an extremely optimistic answer:
"I want your job!" Or they try to show their humility (because that's what they think you want) by
providing a meek, self-deprecating answer: "There are so many talented people here. I just want
to do a great job and see where my talents take me."

5. Out of all the candidates, why should we hire you?

Since a candidate cannot compare himself with people he doesn't know, all he can do is describe
his incredible passion and desire and commitment and ... well, basically beg for the job. (Way too
many interviewers ask the question and then sit back, arms folded, as if to say, "Go ahead. I'm
listening. Try to convince me.")

Here's a better question: "What do you feel I need to know that we haven't discussed?" Or even "If
you could get a do-over on one of my questions, how would you answer it now?"

Rarely do candidates come to the end of an interview feeling they've done their best. Maybe the
conversation went in an unexpected direction. Maybe the interviewer focused on one aspect of
their skills and totally ignored other key attributes. Or maybe candidates started the interview
nervous and hesitant, and now wish they could go back and better describe their qualifications and
experience.

Plus, think of it this way: Your goal as an interviewer is to learn as much as you possibly can about
every candidate, so don't you want to give them the chance to ensure you do?

Just make sure to turn this part of the interview into a conversation, not a soliloquy. Don't just
passively listen and then say, "Thanks. We'll be in touch." Ask follow-up questions. Ask for
examples.

And of course if you're asked this question, use it as a chance to highlight things you haven't been
able to touch on.

6. How did you learn about the opening?

Job boards, general postings, online listings, job fairs -- most people find their first few jobs that
way, so that's certainly not a red flag.

But a candidate who continues to find each successive job from general postings probably hasn't
figured out what he or she wants to do -- and where he or she would like to do it. He or she is just
looking for a job; often, any job.

So don't just explain how you heard about the opening. Show that you heard about the job through
a colleague, a current employer, by following the company--show that you know about the job
because you want to work there.
Employers don't want to hire people who just want a job; they want to hire people who want a job
with their company.

7. Why do you want this job

Now go deeper. Don't just talk about why the company would be great to work for; talk about how
the position is a perfect fit for what you hope to accomplish, both short-term and long-term. And
if you don't know why the position is a perfect fit, look somewhere else. Life is too short.

8. What do you consider to be your biggest professional achievement?

Here's an interview question that definitely requires an answer relevant to the job. If you say your
biggest achievement was improving throughput by 18 percent in six months but you're
interviewing for a leadership role in human resources, that answer is interesting but ultimately
irrelevant.

Instead, talk about an underperforming employee you "rescued," or how you overcame infighting
between departments, or how so many of your direct reports have been promoted. The goal is to
share achievements that let the interviewer imagine you in the position -- and see you succeeding.

9. Tell me about the last time a co-worker or customer got angry with you. What happened?

Conflict is inevitable when a company works hard to get things done. Mistakes happen. Sure,
strengths come to the fore, but weaknesses also rear their heads. And that's OK. No one is perfect.

But a person who tends to push the blame -- and the responsibility for rectifying the situation --
onto someone else is a candidate to avoid. Hiring managers would much rather choose candidates
who focus not on blame but on addressing and fixing the problem.

Every business needs employees who willingly admit when they are wrong, step up to take
ownership for fixing the problem, and, most important, learn from the experience.
10. Describe your dream job.

Three words describe how you should answer this question: relevance, relevance, relevance. But
that doesn't mean you have to make up an answer. You can learn something from every job. You
can develop skills in every job. Work backward: Identify things about the job you're interviewing
for that will help you if you do land your dream job someday, and then describe how those things
apply to what you hope to someday do. And don't be afraid to admit that you might someday move
on, whether to join another company or -- better -- to start your own business. Employers no longer
expect "forever" employees.

11. Why do you want to leave your current job?

Let's start with what you shouldn't say (or, if you're the interviewer, what are definite red flags).
Don't talk about how your boss is difficult. Don't talk about how you can't get along with other
employees. Don't bad-mouth your company. Instead, focus on the positives a move will bring.
Talk about what you want to achieve. Talk about what you want to learn. Talk about ways you
want to grow, about things you want to accomplish; explain how a move will be great for you and
for your new company.

Complaining about your current employer is a little like people who gossip: If you're willing to
speak badly of someone else, you'll probably do the same to me.

12. What kind of work environment do you like best?

Maybe you love working alone, but if the job you're interviewing for is in a call center, that answer
will do you no good. So take a step back and think about the job you're applying for and the
company's culture (because every company has one, whether intentional or unintentional). If a
flexible schedule is important to you, but the company doesn't offer one, focus on something else.
If you like constant direction and support and the company expects employees to self-manage,
focus on something else.
Find ways to highlight how the company's environment will work well for you -- and if you can't
find ways, don't take the job, because you'll be miserable.

13. Tell me about the toughest decision you had to make in the last six months.

The goal of this question is to evaluate the candidate's reasoning ability, problem-solving skills,
judgment, and possibly even willingness to take intelligent risks.

Having no answer is a definite warning sign. Everyone makes tough decisions, regardless of their
position. My daughter worked part-time as a server at a local restaurant and made difficult
decisions all the time -- like the best way to deal with a regular customer whose behavior
constituted borderline harassment.

A good answer proves you can make a difficult analytical or reasoning-based decision -- for
example, wading through reams of data to determine the best solution to a problem. A great answer
proves you can make a difficult interpersonal decision, or better yet a difficult data-driven decision
that includes interpersonal considerations and ramifications.

Making decisions based on data is important, but almost every decision has an impact on people
as well. The best candidates naturally weigh all sides of an issue, not just the business or human
side exclusively.

14. What is your leadership style?

This is a tough question to answer without dipping into platitudes. Try sharing leadership examples
instead. Say, "The best way for me to answer that is to give you a few examples of leadership
challenges I've faced," and then share situations where you dealt with a problem, motivated a team,
worked through a crisis. Explain what you did and that will give the interviewer a great sense of
how you lead. And, of course, it lets you highlight a few of your successes.

15. Tell me about a time you disagreed with a decision. What did you do?

No one agrees with every decision. Disagreements are fine; it's what you do when you disagree
that matters. (We all know people who love to have the "meeting after the meeting," where they've
supported a decision in the meeting but they then go out and undermine it.)
Show that you were professional. Show that you raised your concerns in a productive way. If you
have an example that proves you can effect change, great -- and if you don't, show that you can
support a decision even though you think it's wrong (as long as it's not unethical, immoral, etc.).

Every company wants employees willing to be honest and forthright, to share concerns and issues,
but to also get behind a decision and support it as if they agreed, even if they didn't.

16. Tell me how you think other people would describe you.

I hate this question. It's a total throwaway. But I did ask it once, and got an answer I really liked.

"I think people would say that what you see is what you get," the candidate said. "If I say I will do
something, I do it. If I say I will help, I help. I'm not sure that everyone likes me, but they all know
they can count on what I say and how hard I work."

Can't beat that.

17. What can we expect from you in your first three months?

Ideally the answer to this should come from the employer: They should have plans and
expectations for you.But if you're asked, use this general framework:

You'll work hard to determine how your job creates value -- you won't just stay busy, you'll
stay busy doing the right things.

You'll learn how to serve all your constituents -- your boss, your employees, your peers,
your customers, and your suppliers and vendors.

You'll focus on doing what you do best -- you'll be hired because you bring certain skills,
and you'll apply those skills to make things happen.

You'll make a difference -- with customers, with other employees, to bring enthusiasm and
focus and a sense of commitment and teamwork.

Then just layer in specifics that are applicable to you and the job.
18. What do you like to do outside of work?

Many companies feel cultural fit is extremely important, and they use outside interests as a way to
determine how you will fit into a team.

Even so, don't be tempted to fib and claim to enjoy hobbies you don't. Focus on activities that
indicate some sort of growth: skills you're trying to learn, goals you're trying to accomplish. Weave
those in with personal details.

For example: "I'm raising a family, so a lot of my time is focused on that, but I'm using my
commute time to learn Spanish."

19. What was your salary in your last job?

This is a tough one. You want to be open and honest, but frankly, some companies ask the question
as the opening move in salary negotiations.(the salary range must be larger)

Try an approach recommended by Liz Ryan. When asked, say, "I'm focusing on jobs in the $50K
range. Is this position in that range?" (Frankly, you should already know -- but this is a good way
to deflect.) Maybe the interviewer will answer; maybe she won't. If she presses you for an answer,
you'll have to decide whether you want to share or demur. Ultimately your answer won't matter
too much, because you'll either accept the salary offered or you won't, depending on what you
think is fair.

20. A snail is at the bottom of a 30-foot well. Each day he climbs up three feet, but at night
he slips back two feet. How many days will it take him to climb out of the well

Questions like these have become a lot more popular (thanks, Google) in recent years. The
interviewer isn't necessarily looking for the right answer but instead a little insight into your
reasoning abilities.
All you can do is talk through your logic as you try to solve the problem. Don't be afraid to laugh
at yourself if you get it wrong -- sometimes the interviewer is merely trying to assess how you deal
with failure.

21. What questions do you have for me?

Don't waste this opportunity. Ask smart questions, not just as a way to show you're a great
candidate but also to see if the company is a good fit for you -- after all, you're being
interviewed, but you're also interviewing the company.

Here goes:

22. What do you expect me to accomplish in the first 90 days?

If you weren't asked this question, ask it yourself. Why? Great candidates want to hit the ground
running. They don't want to spend weeks or months "getting to know the organization." They don't
want to spend huge chunks of time in orientation, in training, or in the futile pursuit of getting their
feet wet.They want to make a difference -- and they want to make that difference right now.

23. What are the three traits your top performers have in common?

Great candidates also want to be great employees. They know every organization is different --
and so are the key qualities of top performers in those organizations. Maybe your top performers
work longer hours. Maybe creativity is more important than methodology. Maybe constantly
landing new customers in new markets is more important than building long-term customer
relationships. Maybe the key is a willingness to spend the same amount of time educating an entry-
level customer as helping an enthusiast who wants high-end equipment.

Great candidates want to know, because 1) they want to know if they will fit in, and 2) if they do
fit in, they want to know how they can be a top performer.

24. What really drives results in this job?

Employees are investments, and you expect every employee to generate a positive return on his or
her salary. (Otherwise why do you have them on the payroll?). In every job some activities make
a bigger difference than others. You need your HR team to fill job openings, but what you really
want is for them to find the right candidates, because that results in higher retention rates, lower
training costs, and better overall productivity.

You need your service techs to perform effective repairs, but what you really want is for those
techs to identify ways to solve problems and provide other benefits -- in short, to build customer
relationships and even generate additional sales.

Great candidates want to know what truly makes a difference and drives results, because they
know helping the company succeed means they will succeed as well.

25. What are the company's highest-priority goals this year, and how would my role
contribute?

Is the job the candidate will fill important? Does that job matter?

Great candidates want a job with meaning, with a larger purpose -- and they want to work with
people who approach their jobs the same way. Otherwise a job is just a job.

26. What percentage of employees was brought in by current employees?

Employees who love their jobs naturally recommend their company to their friends and peers. The
same is true for people in leadership positions -- people naturally try to bring on board talented
people they previously worked with. They've built relationships, developed trust, and shown a
level of competence that made someone go out of their way to follow them to a new organization.
And all of that speaks incredibly well to the quality of the workplace and the culture.

27. What do you plan to do if ...?

Every business faces a major challenge: technological changes, competitors entering the market,
shifting economic trends. There's rarely one of Warren Buffett's moats protecting a small business.

So while some candidates may see your company as a stepping-stone, they still hope for growth
and advancement. If they do eventually leave, they want it to be on their terms, not because you
were forced out of business.
Say I'm interviewing for a position at your ski shop. Another store is opening less than a mile
away: How do you plan to deal with the competition? Or you run a poultry farm (a huge industry
in my area): What will you do to deal with rising feed costs
1) Average Aptitude

1) What is the average of first five multiples of 12?

A.36

B.38

C.40

D.42

The correct answer is A

Explanation:

1
Average = 12∗(1+2+3+4+5) ∗5

= 12 ∗ 1/5∗ average the first five numbers

= 12 ∗ 3= 36

2) What is the difference in the place value of 5 in the numeral 754853?

A.49500

B.49950

C.45000

D.49940

The Correct answer is (B)

Answer with explanation:

The digit 5 has two place values in the numeral, 5 * 105 = 50,000 and 5 * 101 = 50.

∴Required difference = 50000 - 50 = 49950

(3).What is the compound interest on Rs. 2500 for 2 years at rate of interest 4% per annum?

A.Rs. 180

B.Rs. 204

C.Rs. 210

D.Rs. 220

The Correct answer is (B)

Explanation: Principal (P) = Rs. 2500

Rate of interest(r) = 4%

Time (t) = 2 years

Compound Interest = Amount - Principal

Apti Compound Interest

Compound Interest = Amount – Principal

𝑟
Amount= p(1+100)t
=2500(1+4/100)2
=2704
C.I.=2704-2500=Rs.204
4) On lending a certain sum of money on C.I. one gets Rs.9050 in 2 years and Rs.9500 in 3
years. What is the rate of interest?

A.Rs. 8427

B.Rs. 8417

C.Rs. 8400
D.Rs. 8390

Answer: A
5.40 % of 280 =?

A.112

B.116

C.115

D.120

Answer: A
1
Solution: 40(100)(280) =112
6. If 30 % of 1520 + 40 % of 800 = x % of 5000, find the value of x.

A.14.42%

B.15.52%

C.12.22%

D.18.82%

Answer: B(Easy to calculate)

7.The length of the side of a square is represented by x+2. the length of the side of an equilateral
triangle is 2x. if the square and the equilateral triangle have equal perimeter, then the value of x
is _______

A.14
B.7
C.21
D none
8. 26,45,65,86 find the next number

A.108

B.104

C.96

D.none

Answer: B

9.if a boy is 24 years younger than him father after 2 years their sum of ages will be 40,what is
the age of father?
A.22

B.30

C.32

D.40

Answer: B
Solution: let the father’s age be x now
Son’s age =x-24
After 2 years ,father will be x+2
Son will be x-24+2
Their sum =40
X+2+x-24+2 =40
2x=60
X=30
10.Through how may degrees will the hour hand rotate when the clock shows 2 o'clock in the
afternoon?

11. A mother is twice as old as her son. If 20 years ago, the age of the mother was ten times the
age the son, what is the present age of the mother ? .
A.38 years
B.40 years
C.43 years
D.45 years
Answer: D
Explanation: let the age the son is x years
There fore the age of the mother would be 2x
As per question 20 year ago ;
10(x-20)=2x-20
10x-200= 2x-20
X=22.5 years
Therefore the age mother would be 22.5x2=45 years.
12. how many way the letter of the word "RUMOUR" can be arranged

A.2520

B.480

C.360

D.180

Answer: Option D

Explanation: In above word, there are 2 "R" and 2 "U"

So Required number will be
6!
= {2!∗2!}

6∗5∗4∗3∗2∗1
= 2𝑥2

= 180

13.In how many ways can the letters of the CHEATER be arranged

A.20160

B.2520

C.360

D.80

Answer: Option B

Explanation: As we can see the letter "E" is twice in given word, so Required Number

=total numbers of words over /repeated word with in a total

 Where total numbers of words and repeated words seven and two respectively
7!
=
{2!}

6x5x4x3x2
= {2x1}

= 2520

15.Today Talila is 20 years younger than his father. Ten years ago he was one-half as old as his
father. How old his father is ten years hence?

A.40 years

B.50 years

C.60 years

Answer: C

Explanation: Let the age of Madan and his father be x and y years respectively.

Then y-x = 20 .........(i)

Ten year ago: x-10= (y-10)

  2(x-10) = y - 10
 2x - 20 = y – 10
 2x - y = - 10 + 20
 2x - y = 10

Now solving eq.1 and eq.2:

y - x = 20

- y + 2x = 10

x = 30 (age of Talila)

So, age of his father: y = x + 20

= 30 + 20 = 50

Talila's father age after 10 years:

y+10 = 50 + 10 = 60 years

16.Mulat started a business with a capital of Rs. 80000. After 6 months Tadesse joined as a
partner by investing Rs. 65000. After one year they earned total profit Rs. 20000. What is share
of Mulat in the profit?

A.Rs. 5222.2

B.Rs. 5777.7

C.Rs. 6222.2

D.Rs. 6777.7

17.If January 1, 1996, was Monday, what day of the week was January 1, 1997?

A. Thursday

B. Wednesday

C. Friday

D. Saturdays

The correct option is (B)

Explanation:
18.The length of the side of a square is represented by x+2. the length of the side of an
equilateral triangle is 2x. if the square and the equilateral triangle have equal perimeter, then the
value of x is _______

Solution: equating the length of square and an equilateral tringle by considering their perimeter
in your mathematical manipulation.

“Clocks” is one of the prime topics one should study to solve the questions appearing in the
public sector entrance exams. It is a significant part of logical reasoning, which not only involves
an in-depth logical analysis but also pertains to a detailed level of calculation to solve the
questions in the right manner. In this article, we bring to you the detailed concept of Clocks and
the types of questions which may be asked regarding the same. Also, candidates can practise the
same clock questions PDF given in this article to get a better understanding of the topic.

19.An accurate clock shows 8 o'clock in the morning. Through how may degrees will the hour
hand rotate when the clock shows 2 o'clock in the afternoon?

A.144°

B.150°

C.168°

D.180°

Answer: Option D

Explanation:

360 0
Angle traced by the hour hand in 6 hours = ( 12 x 6) = 180°

20.The reflex angle between the hands of a clock at 10.25 is:

A.180°

1°
B. 192 2

C.195°

1°
D. 197 2

Answer: Option D

125 360 125 ° 1°

Explanation: Angle traced by an hour hand In ℎ𝑟𝑠 = ( 12 x ) =312
12 12 2
 360
Angle traced by minute hand In 25 min =( 60 x25)° =150°

360 1°
Therefore reflex angle 360-( 60 x25)° =197 2

21.A clock is started at noon. By 10 minutes past 5, the hour hand has turned through:

A. 145°

B. 150°

C. 155°

D. 160°

Answer: Option C

Explanation: Angle traced by an hour hand in 12hrs=360°

31 360 31 °
Angle traced by an hour hand in 5hrs10 min.i.e, hrs = ( 12 x )= 155°
6 6

22. Mulu has 16 red flowers and 24 yellow flowers. She wants to make bouquets with the same
number of each color flower in each bouquet. What is the greatest number of bouquets she can
make?

Explanation: Mulu obviously wants to use all the flowers so she does not any left over. She
needs to find a number which divides into 16 and 24,

This is just an indirect way of using the HCF of 16 and 24, which is 8.

16=2×8

24=3×8

She will be able to make 8 bouquets:

∴ Each bouquet will have 2 red flowers and 3 yellow flowers.

23. A person sold a stove for Rs. 423 and incurred a loss of 6%. At what price would it be sold
so as to earn a profit of 8%?

A. RS. 525

B. RS. 500

C. RS. 490
D. Rs. 48

Answer: D

If loss is A% then selling price = (100−𝐴)% of the cost price.

94𝑐𝑝
Selling price =Rs 423 = (100−6)% of cp = 100

423𝑥100
∴ CP =Rs 94

Now profit should be 8% then when we subsititute A% 𝑎𝑠 8%

423𝑥100 108 423𝑥100
Selling price =Rs 423 = (100+8)% of Rs = 100x
94 94

423
∴SP=54𝑥 =Rs 486
47

24.A fruit seller buys lemons at 2 for a rupee and sells then at 5 for three rupees. His gain percent
is

A. 10%

B. 15%

C. 20%

D. 25%

Answer : C

Explanation : seller buys 2 lemon for one rupee.

So how much can he buy in say Rs.10

He will get 2x10 =20 lemon in Rs.10= cost price

He sells 5 lemon for Rs.3 ,we can directly ciross mach multiplication to get selling price

5 𝑙𝑒𝑚𝑜𝑛 = 𝑅𝑠. 3
} we get the selling price
20 𝑙𝑒𝑚𝑜𝑛 = 𝑦
20𝑥5
∴ y= = Rs.12= selling price
3

Gain = SP-CP =12-10 =Rs.2

𝐺𝑎𝑖𝑛 2
Gain percent = 𝑐𝑜𝑠𝑡 𝑝𝑟𝑖𝑐𝑒 x100 = 10x100 = 20%
25. Ramesh sold a statue for a price 25% higher than the original price of the statue. He had
however bought the statue at 20% discount on the original price. With the profit of Rs. 2025, find
the original price of the statue.

A. RS. 6000

B. RS. 7500

C. RS. 3500

D. Rs. 4500

Answer : D

Explanation: let original price be P.

Selling price =25% more original price = 125% of P

Discount is 20% so,cost price =(100-20) % = 80% 𝑜𝑓 𝑃

Profit = cost price –selling price

45
2025 = 125% of P -80% of P = 45% of P = 100 x P

2025𝑥100
∴P= = Rs.4500 = original price
45

26. Two bicycles were sold for Rs. 3990 each, gaining 5% on one and losing 5% on the other.
The gain or loss percent on the whole transaction is

A. Neither gain nor loss

B. 2.5% gain

C. 2.5% loss

D. 0.25% loss

Answer: D

Explanation : whenever a person has A % loss for one thing and A % profit for second thing
then if selling price is the same ,person will always have loss
52
And l0ss = 100x100%

27.The ratio of cost price and selling price is 4:5. The profit percent is-

A. 10%
B. 20%

C. 25%

D. 30%

Answer : C

Explanation : cost price : selling price = 4:5

Let ,SP=Rs.5;so, cp = Rs.4

Profit =SP-CP = 5-4=Re. 1

𝑝𝑟𝑜𝑓𝑖𝑡 1
profit% = x100%= 4x100%=25%
𝐶𝑃

28.) If a person sells a ‘boqoloo’ for Rs. 5200, making a profit of 30%, then the cost price of the
boqoloo is

A. Rs. 4420

B. Rs. 4000

C. Rs. 3900

D. Rs. 3800

Answer: B

Explanation: if profit is A% then selling price =(100+A) % o f cost price

Selling price = (1000+30) % of CP

130
∴ 5200 = x CP=
100

∴ CP = Rs.4000

29.If 20% of an electricity bill is deducted, then Rs. 100 is still to be paid. How much was the
original bill?

A. Rs. 110

B. Rs. 115

C. Rs. 120

D. Rs. 125
Answer: D

30.) Sam borrowed some money from his friend at simple interest of 6% per annum. He
returned his friend Rs. 15600. After how much time did Sam return the money if he borrowed
Rs. 12000?

A. 8 years

B. 2.5 years

C. 5 years

D. 3.5 years

Answer: C

Explanation: amount = simple interest + principal

∴ simple interest =amount – principal = 15600-12000=Rs.3600

𝑃𝑅𝑇
simple interest= 100

where P = principal, R= Rate,T= time period

12000𝑥6𝑥𝑇
∴ 3600 = ,T= 5 years
100

31.marama paid Rs. 9600 as interest on a loan he took 5 years ago at 16% rate of simple interest.
What was the amount he took as loan?

A. Rs. 16400

B. Rs. 12000

C. Rs. 12500

D. Rs. 18000

Answer: B
𝑃𝑅𝑇
Explanation: simple interest = as each formula prescribed in Q30
100

𝑃𝑥16𝑥5
∴ 9600 = 100

∴ P = Rs.12000
32.Suresh for 2 years invested Rs. 500 in SBI. He also invested Rs. 300 in ICICI for 4 years. At
the end he received Rs. 220 from both banks as simple interest. What must have been rate of
interest?

A. 10%

B. 12%

C. 11%

D. 5.5%

Answer: A
𝑃𝑅𝑇
Explanation: simple interest = SI = 100

500𝑥𝑅𝑥2 300𝑥𝑅𝑥4
∴ 220 = +
100 100

∴ 220 = 10R + 12R

∴ 10% = Rate of interest

33.) Bakana paid Rs. 11400 as interest after 9 years. He had borrowed some money at rate of 6%
for first two years, 9% for next three years and 14% for rest of the period. How much money did
he borrow?

A. Rs. 10000

B. Rs. 15000

C. Rs. 12000

D. Rs. 12500

Answer: C

Explanation: Here principal amount is the same but rate of interest is different for different
period
𝑃𝑅𝑇
Explanation: simple interest = SI = time periode are 2 years,3 years and (9-2-3) = 4 years
100

𝑝𝑥6𝑥2 𝑝𝑥9𝑥3 𝑝𝑥14𝑥4

∴ 11400 = + + finally
100 100 100

P = Rs.12000
34.) Dejene gets Rs. 2600 for Rs. 2000 in 5 years at some rate of simple interest. Had he
invested in other places where rate of simple interest is 3% more than current rate, how much
would Dejene have got in same time?

A. Rs. 2900

B. Rs. 3000

C. Rs. 3100

D. Rs. 2800

Answer: A

Explanation: amount = simple interest + principal

simple interest in first case = 2600-2000 = Rs.600

𝑃𝑅𝑇
∴ simple interest = SI = 100

2000𝑥9𝑥5
∴ 600 = 100

∴ R = 6%

Now in second case , R = 6+3 = 9%

2000𝑥9𝑥5
∴ Amount 2000 + = Rs.2900
100

35. Pelaa invested some money in a bank at rate of 6% per annum. At simple interest, after 9
years, she got Rs. 8470. How much did she invest?

A. Rs. 5250

B. Rs. 6550

C. Rs. 6400

D. Rs. 5500

Answer: D

Explanation: amount = simple interest + principal

𝑃𝑅𝑇
∴ simple interest = SI = 100

𝑃𝑥9𝑥6
∴ 8470 = P+ 100
∴ 8470x100 = 154P

∴ Rs.5500 = amount invested by pelaa

36.If simple interest for 2 years for a sum is Rs. 600 and compound interest for the same sum for
2 years and same rate of interest is Rs. 645, what will be the rate of interest?

A. 10%

B. 15%

C. 30%

D. 5%

Answer: B

simple interest of 2 years = Rs.600

so 1st year simple interest = Rs.300

and 2nd year simple interest = Rs.300

in compound interest, interest is given as sum as well as previous interest

compound intereset is Rs.456(Rs.645-600) more than simple interst for 2 years this means the
extra Rs.45 is simple interest for 2nd year simple interest i.e Rs.300
𝑃𝑅𝑇
∴ simple interest = SI = 100

300𝑥𝑅𝑥1
∴ 45 = 100

∴ R = 15%

37. In 4 years the simple interest on certain sum of money is 9/25 of the principal. The annual
rate of interest is

A. 4%

B. 4(1/2)%

C. 9%

D. 10%

Answer: C
 𝑃𝑅𝑇
simple interest = SI = where P = principal, R= Rate,T= time period in years
100

9 300𝑥𝑅𝑥4
∴ 𝑃=
25 100

∴ R= 9%

38.Greatest Common Divisor of two numbers is 8 while their Least Common Multiple is 144.
Find the other number if one number is 16.

A. 108

B. 96

C. 72

D. 36

Answer: C

Explanation: if A and B are two numbers, AxB = HCF of A and B and BxLCM of A and B

∴ 16xY =8x144

∴ y = 72
39.LCM of two numbers is 138. But their GCD is 23. The numbers are in a ratio 1:6. Which is
the largest number amongst the two?

A. 46

B. 138

C. 69

D. 23

Answer:B

Explan: let the common factor be k

∴ the number are k and 6k

If Aand B are two numbers

AxB = HCF of A and BxLCM of A and B

∴ kx6k = 23x138

∴ 𝑘 2 = 23x23
∴ k = 23

∴ large number =6k=6x23 =138

40. If least common multiple of two numbers is 225 and the highest common factor is 5 then
find the numbers when one of the numbers is 25?

A. 75

B. 65

C. 15

D. 45

Answer:D

Explan: If A and B are two numbers

AxB = HCF of A and BxLCM of A and B

∴ 25xy = 5x225 where y is the required number

∴ y = 45