Business Mathematics

151. If a = cos θ + I sin θ, then (1 + a) / (1 – a) =

  1. cot θ / 2
  2. cot θ
  3. i cot θ / 2
  4. i tan θ / 2
Correct answer: (C)
i cot θ / 2

152. The sum of all odd numbers between 100 and 200 is

  1. 7,000
  2. 8,000
  3. 8,500
  4. 7,500
Correct answer: (D)
7,500

153. If n arithmetic means are inserted between 1 and 31, such that the ratio of the first mean and the nth mean is 3 : 29, then the value of n is

  1. 10
  2. 12
  3. 13
  4. 14
Correct answer: (D)
14

154. If in an infinite G.P., the first term is equal to the sum of all successive terms then its common ratio is

  1. 1 / 10
  2. 1 / 11
  3. 1 / 9
  4. 1 / 20
Correct answer: (B)
1 / 11

155. Cube root of 5 x cube root of 7 is

  1. Cube root of 35
  2. Cube root of 12
  3. Cube root of 7 / 5
  4. Cube root of 2
Correct answer: (A)
Cube root of 35

156. From 8 gentlemen and 4 ladies, a committee of 5 is to be formed. In how many ways can this be done so as to include at least one lady?

  1. 736
  2. 728
  3. 280
  4. 792
Correct answer: (A)
736

157. The greatest possible number of points of intersection of 8 straight lines and 4 circles is

  1. 32
  2. 64
  3. 76
  4. 104
Correct answer: (C)
76

158. Find the compound interest for Rs 10000 for 2 years at 5% per annum the interest being compounded annually.

  1. Rs 1000
  2. Rs 1025
  3. Rs 1050
  4. Rs 1100
Correct answer: (B)
Rs 1025

159. How many numbers greater than 10 lakhs be formed from 2, 3, 0, 3, 4, 2, 3?

  1. 420
  2. 360
  3. 400
  4. 300
Correct answer: (B)
360

160. If Ram has 3 tickets of a lottery for which 10 tickets were sold and 5 prizes are to be given, the probability that he will win at least one prize is

  1. 7/12
  2. 9/12
  3. 1/12
  4. 11/12
Correct answer: (D)
11/12
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