WB EXCISE SI MODEL Set Six

(11) The fourth proportional to 0.12, 0.21, 8 is

(a) 43

(b) 16

(c) 14

(d) 34

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Answer: c

(12) On what sum does the difference between the compound interest and the simple interest for 3 yr at 10% is Rs. 31?

(a) Rs. 1300

(b) Rs. 2000

(c) Rs. 1000

(d) Rs. 1100

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Answer: c

(13) A work is completed by P and Q in 12 days, Q and R in 15 days, R and P in 20 days. In how many days P alone can finish the work?

(a) 18

(b) 30

(c) 23

(d) 40

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Answer: b

(14) A reduction of 20% in the price of oranges enables a man to buy 5 oranges more for Rs. 10. The price of an orange before reduction was

(a) 50 paise

(b) 46 paise

(c) 30 paise

(d) 100 paise

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Answer: a