Most aspirants are unlikely to disagree with the fact that it’s quantitative ability that is pivotal in most of the competitive examinations. In recent times it has got more prominence considering the fact that the cut-off has grown exponentially and it’s Mathematics that can help you secure the maximum marks provided correct approach and strategies are applied.
We make our best efforts to analyze and segregate those questions which are either based on new patterns or frequently repeated in last few years. Sincere efforts are required to be made to make sure these sums are solved within stipulated time because time management plays vital role in any exam particularly in Banking exams. There is prominent evidence to suggest that only precise strategies together with practicing relevant sums can help you break the cut-off barrier.
In other words, it’s not only how you solve but what you solve too can be deciding factor, that’s why we have attached some of the most prominent questions of Data Sufficiency . Feel free to clarify, if you have any query, your inputs are always welcome.
DIRECTIONS (Q. 1-10): In each of these questions, one question is given followed by data in three statements I, II and III. You have to study the question and the data in statements and decide the question can be answered with data in which of the statements and mark your answer accordingly.
Statements:
I.The difference between the compound interest and simple interest earned in two years on the amount invested is `120.
II.The amount becomes `19,600 in three years on simple interest.
III. The simple interest accrued in two years on the same amount at the same rate of interest is `3,500.
(a) Only I and II
(b) Only I and III
(c) Only II and III
(d) Only I and either II or III
(e) None of these
2.What is the speed of the train in kmph?
Statements :
I.The train crosses an ‘p’ metre-long platform in ‘k’
seconds.
II. The length of the train is ‘z’ metres.
III. The train crosses a signal pole in ‘r’ seconds.
(a) Any two of the three
(b) Only II and III
(c) Only I and III
(d) All I, II and III
(e) Either I and II or II and III
3. How many students passed in first class?
Statements :
I.75% of the students who appeared in examination have passed either in first class or in second class or in pass class.
II.850 students have passed in second class.
III. The number of students who passed in pass class is
38% of those passed in second class.
(a) All I, II and III
(b) Only I and III
(c) Only II and III
(d) Question cannot be answered even with information
in all three statements.
(e) None of these
4.What is the amount invested in Scheme ‘D’?
Statements :
I. The amounts invested in Schemes ‘C’ and ‘D’ are in the ratio of 3 : 4.
II. The amount invested in Scheme ‘C’ is 50% of the total amount invested.
III. The amount invested in Scheme ‘C’ is `55,000.
(a) Only I and II
(b) Only I and III
(c) Only II and III
(d) All I, II and III
(e) Only III and either I or II
5.What is the cost of flooring a rectangular hall?
Statements :
I. The length of the rectangle is 7 metres.
II.The breadth of the rectangle is two-thirds of its length.
III. The cost of flooring the area of 10 cm2 is `5.5.
(a) Only I and III
(b) Only II and III
(c) All I, II and III
(d) Question cannot be answered even with data in all
three statements.
(e) None of these
6.In how many days 20 women can finish the work?
Statements:
I.20 men finish the work in 12 days.
II.20 women and 20 men finish the work in 6 days.
III. If 20 men work 6 days and after that 15 women are deployed to work for men, the rest work is finished in 6 days.
(a) I and II
(b) Any two of three
(c) I and III
(d) II and III
(e) None of these
7.What is the present age of S?
Statements:
I.The present age of S is half of her father’s age.
II. After five years the ratio of ages of S and her father is 6 : 11.
III. S is younger to her brother by five years.
(a) I and II
(b) I and III
(c) II and III
(d) All of these
(e) Cannot be determined
8.What is two digit number?
Statements:
I.The difference between the number and the number formed by interchanging the digit is 9.
II. The difference between two digits is 1.
III. The digit at unit’s place is less than that at ten place by 1.
(a) I and II
(b) I and either II or III
(c) I and III
(d) All of these
(e) None of these
9. What is the rate of interest Percent per annum?
Statements:
I. An amount doubles itself in 10 yr on simple interest;
II. Difference between the compound interest and the simple interest earned on a certain amount in two years is ` 600.
III. Simple interest earned per annum is ` 5000.
(a) Only I
(b) II and III
(c) Any two of three
(d) I or II and III
(e) Only I or II and III
10. What is the cost of flooring the rectangular hall?
I. Length and the breadth of the hall are in the ratio of3:4
II.Length of the hall is 50 m and cost of flooring is ` 750 per sq m.
III. Perimeter of the hall is 280 m and cost of flooring is
` 750 per sq m.
(a) I and II
(b) I and III
(c) Only III
(d) I and either II or III
(e) Any two of the three
Answer
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