1. The
population of a variety of tiny bush in an experimental field increased by 10%
in the first year, increased by 8% in the second year but decreased by 10% in
the third year. If the present number of bushes in the experimental field is
26730, then the number of bushes in the beginning was:
a.
25000
b. 27000
c. 28000
d. 24600
e. None of these
2. The
production of a company has ups and downs every year. The production increases
for two consecutive years consistently by 15% and in the third year it
decreases by 10%. Again in the next two years it increases by 15% each year and
decreases by 10% in the third year. If we start counting from the year 1998,
approximately what will be the effect on production of the company in 2002?
a.
27% increase
b.
37% increase
c. 42% increase
d. 52% increase
e. 32% increase
3. The
present population of a country estimated to be 10 crores is expected to
increase to 13.31 crores during the next three years. The uniform rate of growth
is:
a. 8%
b. 10%
c. 12.70%
d. 15%
e. None of these
4. A
building worth Rs.133100 is constructed on land worth Rs.72900 After how many
years will the value of both be the same if land appreciates at 10% p.a. and
building depreciates at 10% p.a.?
a.
3/2
b. 2
c. 5/2
d. 3
e.
None of these
5. The
population of a town increases 4% annually but is decreased by emigration
annually to the extent of (1/2)%. What will be the increase percent in 3 years?
a. 9.8
b. 10
c. 10.5
d. 10.8
e. None of these
6. A tempo
is insured to the extent of 4/5 of its original value. If the premium on it at
the rate of 1.3 percent amounts to Rs.910. the original value of the tempo is:
a.
Rs.78,500
b.
Rs.80,000
c. Rs.82,500
d. Rs.87,500
e. None of these
7. The
current birth rate per thousand is 32, whereas corresponding death rate is 11
per thousand. The net growth rate in terms of population increase in percent is
given in 3 years?
a.
0.00%
b.
0.02%
c. 2.10%
d. 21%
e. None of these
8. The
total population of a village is 5000. The number of males and females
increases by 10% and 15% respectively and consequently the population of the
village becomes 5600. What was the number of males in the village?
a.
2000
b.
2500
c. 3000
d. 4000
e. None of these
9. A’s
income is 25% more than B’s income. B’s income in terms of A’s income is:
a. 75%
b. 80%
c. 90%
d. 96%
e. None of these
10. A’s
salary is 50% more than B’s. How much percent is B’s salary less than A’s?
a. 33%
b. 33.25%
c. 33.33%
d. 33.50%
e.
None of these
