Page-20 of Archives: August, 2016

A cistern is provided with two pipes A and B. A can fill it in 20 minutes and B can empty it in 30 minutes. If A and B be kept open alternately for one minute each, how soon will the cistern be filled?

A cistern is provided with two pipes A and B. A can fill it in 20 minutes and B can empty it in 30 minutes. If A and...

August 25, 2016

If on a marked price, the difference of selling prices with a discount of 30% and two successive discounts of 20% and 10% is 72 Rs. then what would be the marked price (in rupees):

If on a marked price, the difference of selling prices with a discount of 30% and two successive discounts of 20% and 10% is 72 Rs. then what...

August 25, 2016

A bicycle, marked at 2000 Rs, is sold with two successive discounts of 20% and 10%. An additional discount of 5% is offered for cash payment, then what would be the selling price at cash payment :

A bicycle, marked at 2000 Rs, is sold with two successive discounts of 20% and 10%. An additional discount of 5% is offered for cash payment, then what...

August 25, 2016

An article listed at 800 Rs. is sold at successive discounts of 25% and 15%. The buyer desires to sell it off at a profit of 20% after allowing a 10% discount. What would be his list price?

An article listed at 800 Rs. is sold at successive discounts of 25% and 15%. The buyer desires to sell it off at a profit of 20% after...

August 25, 2016

The difference between a discount of 30% on 2000 Rs. and two successive discounts of 25% and 5% on the same amount is :

The difference between a discount of 30% on 2000 Rs. and two successive discounts of 25% and 5% on the same amount is : [A]25 Rs. [B]30 Rs....

August 25, 2016

The difference between a discount of 40% on 500 Rs. and two successive discounts of 30% and 10% on the same amount is :

The difference between a discount of 40% on 500 Rs. and two successive discounts of 30% and 10% on the same amount is : [A]0 Rs. [B]10 Rs....

August 25, 2016

An article is listed at 920 Rs. A customer pays 742.90 Rs. for it after getting two successive discounts. If the rate of first discount is 15%, then what would be the rate of second discount :

An article is listed at 920 Rs. A customer pays 742.90 Rs. for it after getting two successive discounts. If the rate of first discount is 15%, then...

August 25, 2016

A dealer buys a car listed at 200000 Rs. at successive discounts of 5% and 10%. If he sells the car for 179550, then his profit is :

A dealer buys a car listed at 200000 Rs. at successive discounts of 5% and 10%. If he sells the car for 179550, then his profit is :...

August 25, 2016

World History: Japanese Imperialism

Before Meiji Restoration (1867), which led to Emperor Meiji’s ascension to power, Japan was basically a feudal state with a confusing and ambiguous power structure. With this key event in...

August 25, 2016

World History: Polity of Japanese Isolationalism

The Empire of Japan officially came into existence on January 3, 1868 with the Meiji Restoration. A brief background of history prior to that is essential here to understand...

August 25, 2016