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PAPER 3 - BUSINESS MATHEATICS AND LOGIC REASONING & STATISTICS

MULTIPLE CHOICE QUESTIONS - KEY

Ratio & Proportion Indices & Logarithms

1. If log2x + log4X = 6, then the value of x is:

A. 16
B. 32
C. 64
D. 128

Ans. A 16
Explanation If log2x + log4X = 6, then the value of xis 16

2. If the salary of P is 25% lower than that of Q and the salary of R is 20% higher than that of
Q, the ratio of the salary of R and P will be:
A. 5:8
B. 8:5
C. 5:3
D. 3:5

Ans. B 8:5
Explanation. If the salary of P is 25% lower than that of Q and the salary of R is 20% higher
than that of Q, the ratio of the salary of R and P will be 8:5

5. If log x = m + n and y = m - n, then log(10x/y2) =

A. 3n - m + 1
B. 3m - n + 1
C. 3n + n +1
D. 3m + n + 1

Ans. A 3n - m + 1
Explanation If log x = m + n and y = m - n, then log (10x/y2) = 3n - m + 1

6. The value of log4 9. log3 2 is:

A. 3
B. 9
C. 2
D. 1

Ans D 1
Explanation The value of log4 9. log3 2 is 1
8. If 2 Log x = 4 log 3, then value of x is equal to
A. 1
B. 3
C. 9
D. 2

Ans. C 9
Explanation If 2 Log x = 4 log 3, then value of x is equal to 9

9. The mean proportional between 24 and 54 is:

A. 33
B. 34
C. 35
D. 36

Ans. D 36
Explanation The mean proportional between 24 and54 is 36

10. If p*=q, qy=r ,and rz=p6, then the value of xyz will be:
A. 0
B. 1
C. 3
D. 6

Ans. D 6
Explanation If p*=q, qy=r ,and rz=p6, then the value of xyz will be 6

11. If log x = a + b, log y = a-b then the value of log 10x/y2

A. 1 -a + 3b
B. a -1 + 3b
C. a - 3b + 1
D. 1-b + 3a

Ans A 1-a + 3b
Explanation If log x = a + b, log y = a-b then the value of log 10x/y2= A 1-a + 3b

12. The value of (logy x. logz y. logx z )3 is

A. 0
B. -1
C. 1
D. 3

Ans.C 1
Explanation The value of (logy x. logz y. logx z )3 is 1
13. The value of 1/a log b a is
A. a
B. b
C. (a+b)
D. None

Ans. B b
Explanation The value of 1/a log b a is b

14. The triplicate ratio of 4:5 is :

A. 125:64
B. 16:25
C. 64:125
D. 120:46

Ans. C 64:125
Explanation The triplicate ratio of 4:5 is 64:125

15. Given that log102 = x and log103 = y, the value of log1060 is expressed as:
A. x - y + 1
B. X+y+ 1
C. X-y-1
D. None of these

Ans.B X +y+ 1
Explanation Given that log102 = x and log103 = y,the value of log1060 is expressed as
X+y+1

16. Which of the numbers are not in proportion?

A. 6,8,5,7
B. 7, 14,6,12
C. 18, 27, 12, 18
D. 8,6,12,9

Ans.A 6,8,5,7
Explanation 6,8,5,7 are not in proportion

17. The ratio compounded of 4 : 5 andsub- duplicate of "a":9 is 8 : 15. Thenvalue of "a" is :
A. 2
B. 3
C. 4
D. 5

Ans.C 4
Explanation The ratio compounded of 4 : 5 andsub- duplicate of "a":9 is 8 : 15. Thenvalue of
"a" is 4
18. The value of log8 25 given log 2 =0.3010 is
A. 1
B. 2
C. 1.5482
D. None of these

Ans.C 1.5482
Explanation The value of log8 25 given log 2 =0.3010 is 1.5482

20. The value of (logy x. logz y. logx z )3 is

A. 0
B. -1
C. 1
D. 3

Ans.C 1
Explanation The value of (logy x. logz y. logx z )3 is 1

Equation And Matrices

1. If A a skew symmetric matrix, then A'

A. -A
B. A
C. 0
D. diagonal matrix

Ans. A -A
Explanation If A a skew symmetric matrix, then A' -A

2. If A is a matrix of order mx n and B is a matrix of order n x p then the order of

AB is
A. pxm
B. pxn
C. np
D. mxp

Ans. Dmxp
Explanation If A is a matrix of order mx n and B is a matrix of order n xp then the order of
mxp

3. The transpose of a square matrix is a

A. rectangular matrix
B. diagonal maetix
C. square matrix
D. diagonal matrix
Ans. B diagonal matrix
Explanation The transpose of a square matrix is a diagonal matrix

4. The present age of a man is 8 years more than thrice the sum of the ages of his two
grandsons who are twins. After 8 years, his age will be 10 years more than twice the sum of
the ages of his grandsons. The age of a man when
his grandsons were born :
A. 86 years
B. 73 years
C. 68 years
D. 63 years

Ans. B 73 years
Explanation Let the present age pf Grand father=x
The present age of sum of grandson=y
1 condition
st

X=3y+8…….(1)
After 8 years
The age of grandfather=x+8
The age of grandson=y+16
2 Condition
nd

(x+8)=2 (y+16)=10
3y+8+8=2y+32+10
3y+16=2y+42
Y=26
X=3*26+8
78+8
= 86
Both grandson are twins so their age =26/2=13
The age of grandfather when his grandson was born=86-13=73

5. The order of a matrix [ 2 5 7 ) is

A. 3x3
B. 1x1
C. 3x1
D. 1x3

Ans. D 1x3
Explanation The order of a matrix [ 2 5 7 ) is 1*3
6. The equation of line parallel to the line joining the points (7,5) and (2,9) which
through the point (3,-4) is:
A. 7X-4y+8=0
B. 7x-4y-8=0
C. 5y+4x+8=0
D. Sy-4x+8=0

Ans. C 5y+4x+8=0
Explanation The equation of line parallel to the line joining the points (7,5) and (2,9) which
through the point (3,-4) is 5y+4x+8=0

7. The transpose of a column matrix is a;

A. null matrix
B. row matrix
C. scalar matrix
D. column matrix

Ans. B row matrix

Explanation The transpose of a column matrix is a row matrix

8. two matrices A and B are equal it

A. both are rectangular
B. both have same order
C. no of columns of A is equal to columns of B
D. both have same order and equal corresponding elements

Ans. D both have same order and equal corresponding elements

Explanation two matrices A and B are equal it both have same order and equal corresponding
elements

9. A matrix having m rows and n columns with m = n is said to be a

A. rectangular matrix
B. squre matrix
C. identity matrix
D. scaler matrix

Ans. B square matrix

Explanation A matrix having m rows and n columns with m = n is said to be a square matrix

10. A man starts his job with a certain monthly salary and earns a fixed increment every year.
If is salary wasRs1,500 after 4 years of service and Rs1,800 after 10 years of service, what
was his starting salary and what is the annual increment in rupees?
A. Rs1,300, Rs50
B. Rs1,100, Rs50
C. Rs1,500, Rs30
D. None
Ans A Rs1,300, Rs50

11. The line joining (-1,1) and (2,-2) and the line joining (1,2) and (2,k) are perpendicular to
each other for the following value of k:
A. 1
B. 0
C. -1
D. 3

Ans D 3
Explanation The line joining (-1,1) and (2,-2) and the line joining (1,2) and (2,k) are
perpendicular to each other for the following value of k 3

12. the value of k for which the points (k,1), (5,5), and (10,7) may be collinear is :
A. K = -5
B. K = 7
C. K = 9
D. K = 1

Ans. A K=-5
Explanation the value of k for which the points (k,1), (5,5), and (10,7) may be collinear is -5

14. A man went to the Reserve Bank of India with Rs1,000. He asked the cashier to give him
Rs5 and Rs 10notes only in return. The man got 175 notes in all. find how many notes ofRs5
and Rs 10 did hi receive ?
A. (25, 150)
B. (40, 110)
C. (150, 25)
D. None

Ans.C (150, 25)

Explanation 150 notes of Rs10 and 25 notes of Rs5 he received

15. If |Al not = 0. then (AB)-1

A. A-1 B-1
B. B-1A-1
C. AB
D. diagonal matrix

Ans.B B-1A-1
Explanation If |Al not = 0. then (AB)-1 B-1A-1
16. A person on a tour has Rs. 9,600 for his expenses. If his tour is extended by 16 days, he
has to cut down his daily expenses by Rs. 20, his original duration of tour had been.
A. 48 days
B. 64 days
C. 80 days
D. 96 days

Ans C 80 days
Explanation:-  let his original duration to the tour be x
Daily expense 9600/x
Tour extended by 16 days
Now daily expenses =9600
(x+16)
Given condition,
9600/x-9600/(x+16)=20
9600(x+16)-9600x=20
X(x+16)
9600[x=16-x]=20x[x+16]
9600*16/20=X2+16x
X2+16x-7630=0
X2+96x-80x-7680=0
X[x+96]-80[x+96]=0
[x+96][x-80]=0
If x+96=0 If x-80=0
X=-96(Impossible)
Original duration of tour 80 days

17. Equations having a common solution are called

A. linear equations
B. homogeneous equations
C. simultaneous equations
D. non of above

Ans. C simultaneous equations

Explanation Equations having a common solution are called simultaneous equations

18. The centroid of the triangle ABC is at the point (2, 3). A and B are the points
(5,6) and (-1,4) respectively. The coordinates of Care:
A. (1,-2)
B. (2,-1)
C. (1,2)
D. (2,3)

Ans.B (2,-1)
Explanation The centroid of the triagle ABC is at the point (2, 3). A and B are the points (5,6)
and (-1,4) respectively. The coordinates of Care (2,-1)

19. If the roots of the equation 4x2 - 12x +k = 0 are equal then the value of k is:
A. -3
B. 3
C. -9
D. 9

Ans.D 9
Explanation  Given Quadratic Equation
4x2 -2x+k=0
Comparing form
Ax2 +12x+k=0
We get a=4 b=-12 c=k
Since roots are equal
D=0
B2-4ac=0
B2=4ac=0
(-12)2=4*4*k
144=16k

K=9

20. If a matrix has m rows and n columns then order is

A. m +n
B. nxn
C. mx m
D. mxn

Ans. Dmxn
Explanation If a matrix has m rows and n columns then order is mxn

Measure of Central Tendency and Dispersion

1. When all observations occur with equal frequency……….does not exist

A. Median
B. Mode
C. Mean
D. None of this

Ans. B. Mode
Explanation when all observations occur with equal frequency mode does not exist

2. If the variables x and z are so related that z=ax + b for each x = x1 where a and b are
constant, then z = ax + b
A. True
B. False
C. both
D. None

Ans. A true
Explanation If the variables x and z are so related that z=ax + b for each x = x1 where a and b
are constant, then z = ax + b then it is true

3. The ordering of a particular design of a cloth show romm, a…… size be more approtiate
A. Median
B. Mode
C. Mean
D. all of these

Ans. B. Mode
Explanation The ordering of a particular design of a cloth show romm, a mode size be more
approtiate

4.if the mean value of seven numbers 7,9,12,x,4,11 and 5 is 9 then the missing number x will
be
A.13
B.14
C.15
D.8

Ans. C.15
Explanation Given obsevations are 7,9,12,x,4,11,5
No of observations (N)=7
Sum of all observations X=
7+9+12+X+4+11+5=48+X
Mean x =\({∑X\OVERN}\)
63=48+X
7
63= 48+X
X=15

5. For moderately skewed distribution of marks in commerce for a group of 0f 200 students
the mean marks and mode marks were found to be 55.60 and 46. What is the median marks?
A.55.5
B.60.5
C.52.4
D. None of these

Ans. C.52.4
Explanation here mean (X) =55.60
 Mode (M0)=46
For moderately skewed distribution of marks
Mode =3 median – 2 mean
46= 3 median – 2 *55.60
46= 3 median –112.20
3 median =46 + 112.20
3 median=157.20
Median =\({157.20 \over3}\)=52.40

6. For 899 999 384 590 480 485 760 111 240 Rank of median is
A.2.75
B.5.5
C.8.25
D.None

Ans.C.8.25
Explanation write the terms in ascending order
111 240 384 391 480 485 590 760 899 999
Here no. of observations (N)=10

Median (Me)= (n+1)

( 2)
=(10+1 )
( 2)
=5.5th term

7. If each item is reduced by 15.A.M is

A. reduced by 15
B. increased by 15
C. reduced by 10
D None

Ans. reduced by 15
Explanation If each item is reduced by 15 then the new. A.M is reduced by 15 because
shifting of origin then the A.M is changed

8. The average of a series of overlapping averages, each of which is based on a certain

number of item within a series is known as
A. Moving average
B. Weighted average
C. Simple average
D. None

Ans. A. Moving average

Explanation: The average of a series of overlapping averages, each of which is based on a
certain number of item within a series is known as moving Average. 
9. is the reciprocal of the AM of the reciprocal of observations.
A. HM
B. GM
C. Both (a) and (b)
D. None of the above

Ans. A. HM
Explanation: Hramonic mean (H.M) is the reciprocal of the A.M of the reciprocal of
observation 

10. Relation between mean, median and mode is

A. mean - mode = 2 (mean - median)
B. mean - median = 3 (mean - mode)
C. mean - median = 2 (mean - mode)
D. mean - mode = 3 (mean - median)

Ans.D mean - mode = 3 (mean - median)

Explanation: we konowtthat
Mode = 3 median - 2 mean
mode - mean = 3 median - 2 mean - mean
mode - mean = 3 median - 3 mean
mode - mean = 3 (median - mean)
mean - mode = 3 (mean - median) 

11. Mean deviation is the least when deviations are taken from
A. Mean
B. Median
C. Mode
D. Harmonic Mean

Ans. A. Mean
Explanation: Mean Deviation is the least when deviation are taken from Median 

12. is the reciprocal of the AM of the reciprocal of observations .

A. HM
B. GM
C. Both (a) and (b)
D. None of the above

Ans. A. HM
Explanation: Hramonic mean (H.M) is the reciprocal of the A.M of the reciprocal of
observation 
13. A person purchases 5 rupee worth of eggs from 10 different markets. you are to find the
average number of eggs per rupee purchased from all the markets taken together. The suitable
average in this case is:
A. A.M.
B. G.M.
C. H.M.
D. None of the above

Ans. C. H.M.
Explanation :If rate are given so we use H.M. for suitable average 

15. If same amount is added to or subtracted from all the values of an individual series then
the standard deviation and variance both shall be
A. Changed
B. Unchanged
C. Same
D. None of these

Ans. B. Unchanged
Explanation: If same amount is added to or subtracted from all the values of an individual
series then S.D. and variance both shall be unchanged. 

19. For a moderately skewed distribution, the relationship between mean , median and mode
is :
A. Mean - Mode = 2 ( Mean - Median)
B. Mean - Median = 3 ( Mean - Mode )
C. Mean - Median = 2 ( Mean - Mode )
D. Mean - Mode = 3 (Mean - Median)

Ans. Mean - Mode = 3 (Mean - Median)

Explanation: For a moderately skewed distirbution,
Mean - Mode = 3 ( Mean - Median) 

20. Mean for the data 6,4,1,6,5,10,3 and 5when each observation added by 2 , what is mean
of the data
A. 5
B. 6
C. 7
D. 10

Ans. C. 7
Explanation:
Original Mean = 5
k=2
by shifting the origin, Mean is changed
New Mean X = Original Mean + K
=5+2
New Mean = 7 

Linear inequalities with objective functions and optimization W.E.T objective function

1. On an Average, experinced persondoes 5 units of work while a fresh person does 3 units of
work daily butthe employer has to maintain the output of atleast 30 units of work perday. The
situaion can be expressed as
A. 5x + 3y < 30
B. 5x + 3y > 30
C. 5x + 3y > 30
D. 5x + 3y = 30

Ans.B 5x + 3y > 30
Explanation On an Average , experinced persondoes 5 units of work while a fresh person
does 3 units of work daily butthe employer has to maintain the output of atleast 30 units of
work perday. The situaion can be expressed as 5x + 3y > 30

4. Find the range of real values of xSatisfying the inwqualities 3x - 2 >7 and 4x - 13 > 15
A. x > 3
B. X>7
C. X<7
D. x < 3

Ans B >7

6. On the average an experienced person does 7 units of work while a fresh one work daily
but the employer has a maintain an output of atleast 35 units of work per day. the situation
can be expressed as :
A. 7x + 5y < 35
B. 7x + 5y <35
C. 7x + 5y > 35
D. 7x + 5y > 35

Ans D 7x + 5y > 35
Explanation On the average an experienced person does 7 units of work while a fresh one
work daily but the employer has a maintain an output of atleast 35 units of work per day. the
situation can be expressed as 7x + 5y > 35

10. The common region in the graph of linear inequalities 2x + y > 18, X +y > 12 and 3x + 2y
<34 is:
A. Unbounded
B. infeasible
C. fesiable and bounded
D. fesiable and unbounded

Ans C fesiable and bounded

Explanation  fesiable and bounded

11. Solution space of the inequalites 2x +y < 10 and x- y < 5:

(1) includes the origin.
(2) includes the point (4,3)Which one is correct?
A. Only (1)
B. Only (2)
C. Both (1) and (2)
D. None of the above

Ans A . Only (1)

Explanation  Given 2x+y<10…….1
x-y<5…………2
Adding(1) & (2) we get
3x<15 x<5
Putting x<5 in equation (1) we get y<0
Hence x<5 &Y<0 is solution space

12. The linear relationship between two variable in an inequality :

A. ax + by <c
B. ax.by <c
C. axy + by <C
D. ax + bxy<c

Ans.Aax + by <c
Explanation The linear relationship b/w two variable in equality ax+by<c

14. The solution of the inequality 8x + 6 =12x + 14 is :

A. (-2,2)
B. (0,-2)
C. (2,00)
D. (-2,00)

Ans.D (-2,00)
Explanation Given 8x+6<12x+14
6-14<12x-8
-8<4x
X> -8
4
X>-2
solution set=(-2)
15. The linear relationship between two variable in an inequality:
A. ax + by <c
B. ax.by <c
C. axy + by <c
D. ax + bxy<c

Ans. Aax + by <c

Explanation The linear relationship b/w two variable in equality ax+by<c

16. The union forbids employer to employless than two experienced person (x)
to each fresh person (y). This situation can be expressed as:
A. x<y/2
B. y<x/2
C. y > x/2
D. None of these

Ans.B y<x/2
Explanation Situation can be expressed by y<x/2

20. On the average, experienced person does 5 units of work while a fresh one 3 units work
daily but the employer have to maintain the output of at least 30 units of work per day. The
situation can be expresed as.
A. 5x + 3y <30
B. 5x + 3y > 30
C. 5x + 3y = 30
D. None of these

Ans.B 5x + 3y > 30
Explanation Let Experience person=x unit work per day
Fresh one =y unit work per day
So situation is 5x+3y>30

Set Relation and functions

1. In a class of 35 students 24 like to play cricket and 16 like to play football also each
student likes to play atleast one of the two games how many students like to play both cricket
and football?
A. 5
B.11
C.19
D.8

Ans.A 5
Explanation Let A cricket
B Football
n(A)=24 n(b)=16 n(AUB)=35
n(AnB)?
n(AnB=n(A)+n(B)-n(AnB)
35=24+16-n(AnB)
n(AnB) =24+16-35
=5

2. If N be the set of all natural numbers and E be the set of all even numbers then the function
f:N E such that f(x)=2x for all x N is
A. one-one onto
B. one-one into
C .many-one onto
D. constant

Ans. A one-one onto

3. If S={1,2,3} then the relation {(1,1), (2,2) (1,2) (2,1) is systemetric and
A. Reflexive but not transitive
B. Reflexive as well as transitive
C. transitive but not Reflexive
D. Neither transitive nor reflexive

Ans. C transitive but not Reflexive

Explanation if s={1,2,3} then
The relation {(1,1),(2,2) (1,2) (2,1) is systemetric and transitive but not Reflexive

4. The number of proper sub set of the set {3,4,5,6,7}is:

A.32
B.31
C.30
D.25

Ans.c 30
Explanation Given
A={3,4,5,6,7}
N(A)=5
No. of proper sub set=2n-1
=25 -1
=32-1
=31

6. The number of subsets of the set formed by the word Allahabad is:
A. 128
B. 16
C. 32
D.64

Ans.D.64
Explanation A= set of the letter of the word Allahabad
={A,L,H,B,D}
N(A)=5
No. of subset=2n
=2
=32

7. In a class of 80 students 35% students can play cricket 45% students can play only table
tennis and the remaining students can play both the games in all how many students can play
cricket?
A.55
B.44
C.36
D.28

Ans.B.44
Explanation Ina class of 80 students 35% students can play cricket 45% students can play
only table tennis and the remaining students can play both the games in all 44 students can
play cricket

8. In a group of students 80 can speak hindi 60 can speak English and 40 can speak English
and hindi both then number of students is?
A.100
B.140
C.180
D.60

Ans.A.100
Explanation A=Hindi B, English
N(A)=80 n(B)=60 n(AnB)=40
N(AUB)=N(A)+n(B)-n(AnB)
=80+60-40
=100

9. If R the set of all real numbers then the function: R defined by f(x)=2x
A. one-one onto
B. one-one into
C .many-one onto
D. many one into

Ans. B. one-one into

10. If (x)=2x+2 and g(x)=x2 then the value of fog (4) is
A.18
B.22
C.34
D.128

Ans.C.34

Permutation and Combination

1. How many ways a team of 11 players can be made out of 15 players if one particular
player is not to be selected in the team.
A. 364
B. 728
C. 1,001
D. 1, 234

Ans A 364
Explanation:
if one particular player is not selected
No. of ways = 14C11
= 1403
14x13x12
3x2x1
= 364 

2. If 1000C98
999
999C97 + XC901, find x:
A. 999
B. 998
C. 997
D. 1,000

Ans.A999

Explanation :
If 1000C9g = 999C97 + XC901
:::"Cr+ "Cr-1 = n+1CH
then x = 999 [9990901= 999C98] 

3. If "P13: n+1P12 = 3:4, then the value of 'n' will be:

A. 13
B. 15
C. 18
D. 31

Ans.B 15
Explanation If "P13: n+1P12 = 3:4, then the value of 'n' will be 15

4. There are 6 men and 4 women in a group, then the number of ways in which a committee
of 5 persons can be formed of them, if the committee is to include at least 2 women are:
A. 180
B. 186
C. 120
D. 105

Ans B 186
Explanation There are 6 men and 4 women in a group, then the number of ways in which a
committee of 5 persons canbe formed of them, if the committee is to include at least 2 women
are 186

5. An examination paper with 10 questions consists of 6 questions in mathematics and 4

questions in statistic part. At least one question from each part is to be attempted in how
many ways can this be done?
A. 1024
B. 945
C. 1005
D. 1022

Ans.945 
Explanation This can be done in 945 ways

6. The maximum number of points of intersection of 10 circles will be:

A. 2
B. 20
C. 90
D. 180

Ans C 90
Explanation :
The maximum number of points of
intersection of n circle
= np2
=10P2
= 10 x 9
= 90 

7. The number of ways in which 4 persons can occupy 9 vacant seats is:
A. 6048
B. 3024
C. 1512
D. 4536

Ans.B 3024
Explanation:
No. of ways in which 4 persons can occupy
9 vacant seats = 9P4
9-4
5
= 9x8x7x65
=9x8x7x6
= 3,024

8. In how many ways can a selection of 6 out of 4 teachers and 8 students be done so
as to include at least two teachers?
A. 220
B. 672
C. 596
D. 968

Ans. B 672
Explanation:
Teachers (T) 4
Students (S)8
If taken at least two teacher. It may be
following ways
(i) 27 and 4S = 4C2 x 8C4 = 6 x 70 = 420
(ii) 37 and 3S = 4C3 x 8C3 = 4 x 56 = 224
(iii) 4T arid 25 = 4C4 x 8C2 = 1 x 28 = 28
Total no of ways = 420 +224 + 28 = 672 

9. If n+1 Cr+1: "Cr: n-1CF-1 = 8:3:1, then n is equal to:

A. 20
B. 16
C. 10
D. 15

Ans. D 15 
Explanation If n+1 Cr+1: "Cr: n-1CF-1 = 8:3:1, then nis equal to 15

10. A person has ten friends of whom six are relatives. If he invites five guests such that three
of them are his relatives, then the total number of ways in which he can invite them are:
A. 30
B. 60
C. 120
D. 75

Ans. C 120
Explanation In 120 ways he can invite them

11. If 10C3 + 2.1°C4 + 10C5 = "C5 then value of n is:

A. 10
B. 11
C. 12
D. 13

Ans.A 10
Explanation :
If 10C3 + 2 10C4 + 10C5 = nC5
10C3 + 10C4 + 10C4 + 10C5 = "C5
(10C5 + 10C4) + (10C4 + 10C3) = nC5
10+1C5 + 10+1C4 = "C5 (..." + "Cr-1 = n+1C)
1105 + 1104 = "C5
11+1C5 = "C5
12C5 = "C5 

12. 1503 + 15C3 is equal to:

A. 16c3
B. 30c16
C. 15c16
D. 15c15

Ans. A 16c3
Explanation:
15C3 + 15C3 [Hence: "C= "Cn-r]
15C3 + 15C2 (Hence: "Cr = "Cr-1 = +1C]
16C3 

13. There are 10 students in a class including 3 girls. The number of ways to arrange them in
a row when any two girls out of three never comes together:
A. 823 7
B. 3p3 7
C. 8p3 [10
D. None of thses

Ans. C 8p3 [10

Explanation:
There are 10 students in the class
No. of girls = 3
No. of boys = 7
BxBxBxBxBxBxB
If any two girls never comes together
No of ways = 8p3. 7! 

14. A student has three books on computer, three books on Economics and five books on
Commerce. If these books are to be arranged subject wise, then these can be placed on a shelf
in the number of ways:
A. 25290
B. 25920
C. 4230
D. 4320

Ans. B 25920
Explanation :
No. of ways = 3! 3! 5! 3!
= 6 x 6 x 120 x 6
= 216 x 120
= 25,920 

15. If "pr = 720 and "cr = 120, then value of ‘r’ is:
A. 4
B. 5
C. 6
D. 3

Ans. D 3 
Explanation. If "pr = 720 and "cr = 120, then value of 'r' is 3

16. The number of triangle that can be formed by choosing the vartices from a set of 12
points, seven of which lie on the same of straingh line, is :
A. 185
B. 175
C. 115
D. 105

Ans. A 185
Explanation :
Here n = 12, k = 7
No. of triangle are formed from 'n' point in
which (k) points are collinear = "C3 - KC3
= 12C3-7C3
12x11x10
3x2x1
= 220 - 35
7X6x5
3x2x1 
=185
17. he number of words which can be formed by letters of the word 'ALLAHABAD' is :
A. 7560
B. 3780
C. 30240
D. 15120

Ans. A 7560

18. If 3 books on computer, 3 books on commerce, and 5 books on economics

are arranged in such away that the books of same subject are kept together, then
the number of ways in which this can be done are :
A. 4320
B. 35820
C. 35920
D. 25920

Ans. D 25920
Explanation :
No. of ways = 3! x 3! x 3! x 5!
= 6 x 6 x 6 x 120
= 216 x 120
= 25,920 

19. The number of numbers between1,000 and 10,000, which can

be formed by the digits 1,2,3,4,5,6without repetition is :
A. 720
B. 180
C. 360
D. 540

Ans. C 360
Explanation The number of numbers between1,000 and 10,000, which can
be formed by the digits 1,2,3,4,5,6without repetition is 360

20. The number of parallelograms, formed from a set of six parallel lines
intersecting another set of four parallel lines is:
A. 360
B. 90
C. 180
D. 45

Ans.B 90
Explanation The number of parallelograms, formed from a set of six parallel lines
intersecting another set of four parallel lines is 90