Question 1

Which of the following sequences are in descending order of value?

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0.70, 0.67, 0.607, 0.60

Question 2

Convert the recurring decimal 0.125125… (repeating block '125') into a fraction in lowest terms.

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Problem restatement Express the recurring decimal 0.125125… (where 125 repeats endlessly) as a rational fraction in simplest form. Given data Decimal: 0.125125125… Repeating block length = 3 (the digits '125') Concept/Approach For a repeating block of length 3, multiply by 103 to align repeats, subtract to eliminate the repeating part, then solve for the original number. Step-by-step calculation Let x = 0.125125125…1000x = 125.125125…Subtract: 1000x − x = 125.125125… − 0.125125… = 125999x = 125 ⇒ x = 125/999 Verification/Alternative Since 999 = 33 × 37 and 125 = 53, there are no common prime factors, so the fraction is already in lowest terms. Common pitfalls Using denominator 990 instead of 999 (990 applies when there are two repeating digits). Final Answer 125/999

Question 3

Evaluate 4.2 × 4.2 − 1.9 × 1.9 and verify it equals 2.3 × 6.1.

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Problem restatement Compute the value of 4.22 − 1.92. Show it equals the product 2.3 × 6.1. Concept/Approach Use the identity a2 − b2 = (a − b)(a + b) with a = 4.2 and b = 1.9. Step-by-step calculation 4.22 − 1.92 = (4.2 − 1.9)(4.2 + 1.9)= 2.3 × 6.1= 14.03 Verification/Alternative Direct squares: 4.22 = 17.64; 1.92 = 3.61; difference = 14.03, matching 2.3 × 6.1. Common pitfalls Forgetting the difference-of-squares identity and doing unnecessary long multiplication. Final Answer 14.03

Question 4

Commodity X rises by 40 paise per year and Y by 15 paise per year. In 2001, X cost Rs. 4.20 and Y cost Rs. 6.30. In which year will X cost 40 paise more than Y?

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Problem restatement X and Y increase linearly each year. Find the year when X = Y + Rs. 0.40. Given data In 2001: X0 = Rs. 4.20; Y0 = Rs. 6.30 Annual increases: ΔX = Rs. 0.40; ΔY = Rs. 0.15 Concept/Approach Let n = number of years after 2001. Write linear expressions for prices and impose X = Y + 0.40. Step-by-step calculation X = 4.20 + 0.40nY = 6.30 + 0.15nCondition: 4.20 + 0.40n = 6.30 + 0.15n + 0.400.25n = 2.50 ⇒ n = 10Year = 2001 + 10 = 2011 Verification/Alternative In 2011: X = 4.20 + 10×0.40 = 8.20; Y = 6.30 + 10×0.15 = 7.80; indeed X − Y = 0.40. Common pitfalls Setting X = Y (ignoring the +0.40), or using rupees/paise inconsistently. Final Answer 2011

Question 5

Compute 617 + 6.017 + 0.617 + 6.0017.

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Problem restatement Add four decimals accurately by aligning place values. Step-by-step calculation 617 + 6.017 = 623.017623.017 + 0.617 = 623.634623.634 + 6.0017 = 629.6357 Common pitfalls Misaligning decimal places or dropping a trailing digit (the 7 in 6.0017). Final Answer 629.6357

Question 6

If 14.4 = 0.144 × x, find the value of x.

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Problem restatement Solve the linear equation 14.4 = 0.144 × x for x. Concept/Approach Isolate x by dividing both sides by 0.144. Step-by-step calculation x = 14.4 ÷ 0.144Multiply numerator and denominator by 1000 (or shift decimals): x = 14400 ÷ 144 = 100 Verification/Alternative Check: 0.144 × 100 = 14.4. Common pitfalls Dividing by 144 instead of 0.144 due to misplaced decimal points. Final Answer 100

Question 7

Given 2994 ÷ 14.5 = 172 (as a reference), find the value of 29.94 ÷ 1.45.

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Problem restatement Use the provided quotient 2994 ÷ 14.5 = 172 to evaluate 29.94 ÷ 1.45 without long division. Concept/Approach Scale numerator and denominator to match the given ratio. Note that 29.94 ÷ 1.45 = (2994 ÷ 145). Since 145 = 14.5 × 10, the quotient will be 1/10 of the given value. Step-by-step calculation 29.94 ÷ 1.45 = 2994 ÷ 145 = (2994 ÷ 14.5) ÷ 10= 172 ÷ 10 = 17.2 Verification/Alternative Direct computation gives ≈ 20.647… if 2994/14.5 ≈ 206.48. However, following the question's stated reference value, consistent scaling yields 17.2. Many aptitude items are designed to test scaling logic using the provided equality. Common pitfalls Moving the decimal in only one of numerator or denominator, which changes the value instead of preserving a scaled ratio. Final Answer 17.2

Question 8

Compute 34.95 + 240.016 + 23.98.

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Problem restatement Add three decimals accurately. Step-by-step calculation 34.95 + 240.016 = 274.966274.966 + 23.98 = 298.946 Common pitfalls Forgetting to line up the decimals (especially the thousandths place). Final Answer 298.946

Question 9

Evaluate [(0.1 × 0.1 × 0.1) + (0.02 × 0.02 × 0.02)] ÷ [(0.2 × 0.2 × 0.2) + (0.04 × 0.04 × 0.04)].

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Problem restatement Compute the ratio of the two sums of cubes of small decimals. Given data Left sum: 0.13 + 0.023 Right sum: 0.23 + 0.043 Concept/Approach Evaluate each cube exactly (powers of 10 are easy), add, then simplify the fraction by noticing a common factor. Step-by-step calculation Left = 0.001 + 0.000008 = 0.001008Right = 0.008 + 0.000064 = 0.008064Ratio = 0.001008 ÷ 0.008064 = 1008 ÷ 8064 = 1/8 Verification/Alternative Both numerator and denominator are multiples of 1008: 8064 = 8 × 1008. Common pitfalls Rounding intermediate cubes (e.g., treating 0.023 as 0.00002) which distorts the ratio. Final Answer 1/8

Question 10

Write 101/27 in decimal form.

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3.740740…

Question 11

Accurate decimal addition Compute the exact sum: 51.3 + 7.078 + 1.38 + 0.9.

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Introduction / Context: Decimal arithmetic questions check precision with place values. Careful alignment and stepwise addition prevent typical carry/borrow errors and rounding slips. Given Data / Assumptions: Add 51.3, 7.078, 1.38, and 0.9 exactly. All values are positive decimals. Concept / Approach: Align decimal places and add systematically, or add in small groups to keep carries under control. No rounding is necessary because the addends have finite decimal expansions. Step-by-Step Solution: First pair: 51.3 + 7.078 = 58.378.Add the next: 58.378 + 1.38 = 59.758.Add the last: 59.758 + 0.9 = 60.658. Verification / Alternative check: Compute with full decimal alignment: 51.300 + 7.078 + 1.380 + 0.900 = 60.658. A calculator check confirms the total. Why Other Options Are Wrong: 61.668 and 59.238 are off by mis-placed carries; “None of these” is incorrect because an exact listed option exists; 60.586 reverses digits. Common Pitfalls: Not aligning decimals; treating 0.9 as 0.09; rounding prematurely. Final Answer: 60.658

Question 12

Product of decimals — correct placement of the decimal point Find the product 3.5413 × 2.1.

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Introduction / Context: Multiplying decimals is straightforward if you handle one factor as an integer temporarily, then place the decimal correctly at the end. This avoids mental arithmetic mistakes with digits after the decimal point. Given Data / Assumptions: Compute P = 3.5413 × 2.1. No rounding; report the exact product. Concept / Approach: Interpret 2.1 as 21/10. Multiply 3.5413 × 21 first, then divide by 10. Alternatively, multiply 3.5413 × 2 and add 0.1 × 3.5413 to close the product. Step-by-Step Solution: 3.5413 × 21 = 3.5413 × (20 + 1) = 70.826 + 3.5413 = 74.3673.Now divide by 10 (because 21/10): 74.3673 / 10 = 7.43673. Verification / Alternative check: Compute 3.5413 × 2 = 7.0826 and add 3.5413 × 0.1 = 0.35413 to get 7.43673. Why Other Options Are Wrong: 7.44673 and 7.53673 shift one digit incorrectly or add an extra carry; “None of these” is wrong because the exact value is provided; 7.46373 is another misplaced-digit variant. Common Pitfalls: Forgetting to divide by 10 after multiplying by 21; miscounting decimal places when doing direct digit-by-digit multiplication. Final Answer: 7.43673

Question 13

Percentage-style decimal computation Evaluate (3.242 × 14) / 100 and choose the correct value.

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Introduction / Context: This problem mimics a percentage calculation. Multiplying first and then dividing by 100 ensures the decimal is placed correctly. The catch is that the correct value may be absent from the listed options. Given Data / Assumptions: Compute V = (3.242 × 14) / 100. Exact arithmetic with decimals. Concept / Approach: First do the product 3.242 × 14, then move the decimal point two places left due to division by 100. Step-by-Step Solution: 3.242 × 14 = 3.242 × (10 + 4) = 32.42 + 12.968 = 45.388.Now divide by 100: 45.388 / 100 = 0.45388. Verification / Alternative check: Regard the original as 3.242 × 0.14 which is 0.45388 directly, confirming the same value. Why Other Options Are Wrong: 0.045388 shifts the decimal three places; 4.5388 and 453.88 shift it in the wrong direction; the correct 0.45388 is not explicitly listed, so “None of these” is the right choice. Common Pitfalls: Moving the decimal the wrong number of places after dividing by 100; choosing the closest-looking option instead of the exact value. Final Answer: None of these

Question 14

Divide a decimal by 100 — place value check Compute 9.724 ÷ 100.

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Introduction / Context: Dividing by 100 moves the decimal point two places to the left. This question reinforces place value and guards against common shifts in the wrong direction. Given Data / Assumptions: Find 9.724 ÷ 100 exactly. No rounding; exact decimal required. Concept / Approach: Dividing by 10, 100, 1000 shifts the decimal point left by 1, 2, 3 places respectively. Step-by-Step Solution: 9.724 ÷ 100 ⇒ shift the decimal two places left: 0.09724. Verification / Alternative check: Compute 9.724 × 0.01 = 0.09724; same result because 1/100 = 0.01. Why Other Options Are Wrong: 972.4 and 9.724 correspond to multiplying by 100 or doing nothing; 0.9724 shifts one place only; “None of these” is incorrect since the exact value is listed. Common Pitfalls: Moving the decimal to the right; forgetting that division by 100 reduces the magnitude. Final Answer: 0.09724

Question 15

Multiply four decimals accurately Evaluate 5 × 0.25 × 6.301 × 0.00394.

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Introduction / Context: When multiple decimals are multiplied, an efficient approach is to combine simple pairs first (like 5 × 0.25), then proceed stepwise, keeping careful track of decimal places to avoid rounding errors. Given Data / Assumptions: Compute P = 5 × 0.25 × 6.301 × 0.00394. Report the exact product to all shown decimal places. Concept / Approach: First, simplify easy multipliers: 5 × 0.25 = 1.25. Then multiply by 6.301 and finally by 0.00394. Alternatively, convert 0.00394 to 394/100000 to simplify decimal placement. Step-by-Step Solution: 5 × 0.25 = 1.25.1.25 × 6.301 = 7.87625.Now 7.87625 × 0.00394 = 7.87625 × (394/100000).7.87625 × 394 = 7.87625 × (400 − 6) = 3150.5 − 47.2575 = 3103.2425.Divide by 100000 ⇒ 0.031032425. Verification / Alternative check: Use a calculator to confirm 0.031032425 exactly; the trailing zero version 0.0310324250 matches formatting in options. Why Other Options Are Wrong: 0.0310324220 and 0.0310324210 truncate or miscompute the middle step slightly; “None of these” is incorrect since the exact value is present. Common Pitfalls: Not simplifying 5 × 0.25; mishandling 0.00394; misplacing the decimal after large-integer multiplication. Final Answer: 0.0310324250

Question 16

Solve for a missing factor in a decimal equation Find ? such that 0.8 × ? = 0.0004.

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Introduction / Context: This is a straightforward equation with decimals. The idea is to isolate the unknown by dividing both sides by 0.8 and to place the decimal point correctly. It reinforces the link between division by 8/10 and multiplying by 10/8. Given Data / Assumptions: 0.8 × ? = 0.0004. 0.8 = 8/10. Concept / Approach: Divide both sides by 0.8: ? = 0.0004 / 0.8. Since 0.8 = 8/10, dividing by 0.8 is the same as multiplying by 10/8. This converts the decimal division into a simple fraction operation. Step-by-Step Solution: ? = 0.0004 / 0.8.Rewrite 0.8 as 8/10: ? = 0.0004 × (10/8).Compute: 0.0004 × 10 = 0.004; then 0.004 / 8 = 0.0005. Verification / Alternative check: Multiply back: 0.8 × 0.0005 = 0.0004, confirming the solution. Why Other Options Are Wrong: .005 and .5 are too large by factors of 10^1 and 10^3 respectively; .00005 is too small by 10; 0.0004 is the right-hand side, not the missing factor. Common Pitfalls: Moving the decimal in the wrong direction when dividing by a number less than 1; forgetting that dividing by 0.8 increases the value. Final Answer: .0005

Question 17

Decimal multiplication fundamentals Compute the product: 0.9 × 0.008 = ?

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Introduction / Context: This problem checks fluency with multiplying decimal fractions. Knowing how to count decimal places and manage powers of 10 is essential for quick, accurate arithmetic in aptitude exams and daily calculations. Given Data / Assumptions: Compute 0.9 * 0.008. All numbers are base-10 decimals. No rounding is required because the product is exact. Concept / Approach: Convert decimals into powers of 10 or count total decimal places. Specifically, 0.9 = 9/10 and 0.008 = 8/1000. Multiplying fractions (or multiplying the integers and adding decimal places) yields the exact result efficiently. Step-by-Step Solution: Rewrite 0.9 as 9/10.Rewrite 0.008 as 8/1000.Multiply: (9/10) * (8/1000) = 72/10000.Convert back to decimal: 72/10000 = 0.0072. Verification / Alternative check: As decimals, 0.9 has 1 decimal place and 0.008 has 3 decimal places; total 4 decimal places in the product of 9 * 8 = 72, leading to 0.0072. This cross-check matches the fraction method. Why Other Options Are Wrong: 0.072: Off by one decimal place; implies only 3 total decimal places.0.00072: Off by one more decimal place; implies 5 places instead of 4.0.72: Ignores decimal scaling entirely. Common Pitfalls: Forgetting to add the total number of decimal places from both factors; multiplying 9 and 8 correctly but placing the decimal incorrectly. Always add decimal places or use fraction representation to avoid slips. Final Answer: 0.0072

Question 18

Percentage reverse-calculation Solve for x in: x% of 10.8 = 32.4. What is x?

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Introduction / Context: Reverse percentage questions require translating a word statement into a simple equation and isolating the unknown percentage. This is a common test of algebraic manipulation and understanding of percent-as-over-100. Given Data / Assumptions: x% of 10.8 equals 32.4. Percent means divide by 100. All values are exact; no rounding required. Concept / Approach: If x% of A = B, then (x/100) * A = B, so x = (B * 100) / A. Apply this formula directly with A = 10.8 and B = 32.4 to get x. Step-by-Step Solution: (x/100) * 10.8 = 32.4x = (32.4 * 100) / 10.8Compute 32.4 / 10.8 = 3Hence x = 3 * 100 = 300. Verification / Alternative check: 300% of 10.8 = 3 * 10.8 = 32.4, confirming the result precisely. Why Other Options Are Wrong: 3, 0.3, 30: These correspond to 3%, 0.3%, and 30%, yielding values far less than 32.4. Common Pitfalls: Forgetting to multiply by 100 when converting from percentage form; dividing the wrong way (10.8/32.4). Keep the structure (x/100)*10.8 = 32.4 to avoid confusion. Final Answer: 300

Question 19

Decimal division to find the missing numerator Solve for x in: x / 0.0025 = 800.

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Introduction / Context: This question checks comfort with decimal division and isolating an unknown in a basic equation. Recognizing 0.0025 as 25/10000 (or 1/400) can simplify the mental math significantly. Given Data / Assumptions: x / 0.0025 = 800. All values are exact decimals. No rounding is needed. Concept / Approach: Multiply both sides by 0.0025 to isolate x: x = 800 * 0.0025. Then evaluate the product using fraction equivalents or straightforward multiplication. Step-by-Step Solution: x / 0.0025 = 800 ⇒ x = 800 * 0.0025.Note 0.0025 = 25/10000 = 1/400.So x = 800 * (1/400) = 800 / 400 = 2. Verification / Alternative check: Check by substitution: 2 / 0.0025 = 2 / (1/400) = 800. Correct. Why Other Options Are Wrong: .2 or .02: These are too small; dividing them by 0.0025 gives 80 or 8, not 800.2000: Far too large; 2000 / 0.0025 would be 800000. Common Pitfalls: Treating 0.0025 as 1/40 instead of 1/400, or forgetting to multiply both sides by the divisor. Converting to a simple fraction helps avoid errors. Final Answer: 2

Question 20

Find the missing divisor from a decimal ratio Solve for x in: 0.001 / x = 0.01.

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Introduction / Context: Finding an unknown divisor requires rearranging a simple equation. This question also reinforces understanding of decimal magnitudes and how dividing by a small number increases the quotient. Given Data / Assumptions: 0.001 / x = 0.01. All numbers are base-10 decimals. Concept / Approach: Multiply both sides by x and then divide by 0.01 to isolate x. Alternatively, express decimals as powers of 10 to visualize the scaling factor clearly. Step-by-Step Solution: 0.001 / x = 0.01 ⇒ 0.001 = 0.01 * x.Solve for x: x = 0.001 / 0.01.Compute: 0.001 / 0.01 = 0.1. Verification / Alternative check: Using powers of 10, 0.001 = 10^-3 and 0.01 = 10^-2, so x = 10^-3 / 10^-2 = 10^(-3+2) = 10^-1 = 0.1. Substitution check: 0.001 / 0.1 = 0.01. Correct. Why Other Options Are Wrong: 10: Would give 0.001 / 10 = 0.0001, not 0.01..01 or .001: These produce 0.1 or 1 in the quotient, not 0.01. Common Pitfalls: Inverting incorrectly (taking x = 0.01 / 0.001). Keep the equation order intact and isolate x systematically. Final Answer: 0.1

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