Aptitude and Reasoning Questions

An equal sum is invested in two different schemes. One scheme gives simple interest and the other gives compound interest (annual compounding). The sum of interest obtained after 2 years from both the schemes is Rs 2961. If both schemes have 23% per annum interest rate, then what is the first year interest (in Rs)of simple interest scheme?

If (4x - 3) - (2x + 1) = 4, then the value of x is

I go 5 km East, then turn right and go 8km. Then I turn left and go 5 km and then I turn left and go 8 km. At what distance am I from the starting point?

The sum of a fraction and 10 times its reciprocal is 37/4. What is the fraction?

In the following question, select the odd number from the given alternatives.

If a + b + c = 9 and ab + bc + ca = 18, then what is the value of a3 + b3 + c3 – 3abc?

Consider the following information and answer questions based on it.

Seven bottles colored - brown, blue, black, violet, white, indigo and purple are kept in a row, in random order, from left to right such that the -

1. White and purple bottles are not at either extremes.

2. Brown bottle is to the immediate right of violet bottle and to the immediate left of the white bottle.

3. White, violet and brown bottles are not at the center.

4. Black bottle is to the immediate left of purple bottle.

5. Blue bottle is neither second last nor at either extremes.

Which of the following statement is correct?

If 16% of an electricity bill is deducted, Rs 1806 is still to be paid. How much was the bill?