Answer: D) 149600 kgs Explanation: Let the total quantity of gold be p kgs. According to the question, 50% of p + 25% of p + 12.5% of p = 130900 87.5% of p = 130900 p = 130900 x 100/87.5  = 149600 kgs.   Therefore, the initial gold quantity that king has = p = 149600 kgs.

Answer: D) 4 3/8 km Explanation: Relative Speed = 5 ¾ - 4 ½ = 1 ¼ Time = 3 ½ h. Distance = 5/4 x 7/2 = 35/8 = 4 3/8 km.

Answer: C) 27.77 Explanation: If the price of the oranges decreases by 10%, the woman would save 10% of the money that is Rs.50 to buy the same amount as before.Now in Rs. 50 she can buy 2 kg more, therefore the current price of 1 kg of oranges is Rs25.Now, this current price is after 10% reduction.       Therefore, the original price =  25/0.9  = Rs. 27.77

Answer: D) Rs. 1250 Explanation: 2500 in 5th year and 3000 in 7th year So in between 2 years Rs. 500 is increased => for a year 500/2 = 250So, per year it is increasing Rs.250 then in 5 years => 250 x 5 = 1250Hence, the initial amount must be 2500 - 1250 = Rs. 1250

Answer: D) None of the above Explanation: 504/M = 384/800 (504 x 800) / 384 = M M = 1050

Answer: C) 810 acres Explanation: 12 men120 acres36 days54 men?54 days  As 12 men can reap 120 acres, 54 men will be able to reap more acres in 36 days, 120 acres of land was reaped, so in 54 days, more land will be reaped.   Thus, the numbers of acres that can be reaped by 54 men in 54 days = 5412x120x5436 = 810 acres