HSSC CET Group-D Exam 21.10.2023 (Shift-II)

Total Questions: 100

41. (0.5 × 0.5 + 0.5 ÷ 5) is equal to:

Correct Answer: (1) 0.35 
Solution:

(0.5 × 0.5 + 0.5 ÷ 5)

42. The L.C.M. of three numbers 2 p, 5 p and 7 p is :

Correct Answer: (3) 70 p
Solution:

LCM of 2P, 5P & 7P
= 2P × 5 × 7
= 70P

43. For which sum, the simple interest at the rate of 3 ¾ % per annum will be Rs. 210 in 2 ⅓ years ?

Correct Answer: (4) Rs. 2,400 
Solution:

= Rs. 2400

44. If a and b are two distinct integers, then which of the following is incorrect ?

Correct Answer: (4) a - b = b - a
Solution:

If a and b are two distinct integers then
a - b = b - a is incorrect

45. A certain number Is divided Into two parts such that 5 times the first part added to 11 times the second part makes 7 times the number. The ratio of the first part to the second part is :

Correct Answer: (3) 2 : 1
Solution:

Let the number be x
First part = k
Second part = x - k
According to question,
5k + 11 (x - k) = 7x
⇒ 5k + 11x - 11k = 7x
⇒ 11x - 7x = 6k
⇒ 4x = 6k

Required ratio


= 2 : 1

46. Half of a certain number is equal to 65% of the second number. The ratio of the first number to the second number is

Correct Answer: (2) 13 : 10
Solution:

Let first number = x
Second number = y
According to question

⇒ x : y = 13 : 10

47. The length of the longest rod that can be placed in a room of dimensions 10 m × 10 m × 5 m is :

Correct Answer: (4) 15 m
Solution:

Length of longest rod that can be placed in a room

48. In how many years will a sum of Rs. 800 at 10% per annum compound interest, compounded semi-annually become Rs. 926.10 ?

Correct Answer: (4) 1½
Solution:

Interest is compounded half yearly.


49. 20 litres of a mixture contains milk and water in the ratio 3 : 1. The amount of milk to be added to the mixture so as to make the ratio 4 : 1, is :

Correct Answer: (1) 5 litres
Solution:

Quantity of milk = 3/4 × 20
= 15 litres
Quantity of water = 1/4 × 20
= 5 litres
According to question,

50. Simplification of ____ gives :

Correct Answer: (3) 5/3
Solution: