CAT 2024 Quant Slot 1 Paper

Ans: D

Explanation:The problem asks for the number of surjective functions from set A to set B.
Set A has elements $A = \{2, 3, 5, 7, 11, 13\}$. The number of elements in A is $|A| = 6$.
Set B has elements $B = \{1, 8, 27\}$. The number of elements in B is $|B| = 3$.
A function f from A to B is surjective if for every element b in B, there is at least one element a in A such that f(a) = b. This means that the range of the function must be equal to the codomain B.

The total number of functions from A to B without any restrictions is $|B|^{|A|} = 3^6$.

We can use the Principle of Inclusion-Exclusion to find the number of surjective functions.
The formula for the number of surjective functions from a set of size n to a set of size m is:
$m! S(n, m) = \sum_{k=0}^{m} (-1)^k \binom{m}{k} (m-k)^n$
where $S(n, m)$ is the Stirling number of the second kind.

In this case, $n = |A| = 6$ and $m = |B| = 3$.
The number of surjective functions is:
$3! S(6, 3) = \binom{3}{0}(3-0)^6 – \binom{3}{1}(3-1)^6 + \binom{3}{2}(3-2)^6 – \binom{3}{3}(3-3)^6$
$= \binom{3}{0}3^6 – \binom{3}{1}2^6 + \binom{3}{2}1^6 – \binom{3}{3}0^6$
$= 1 \times 729 – 3 \times 64 + 3 \times 1 – 1 \times 0$
$= 729 – 192 + 3 – 0$
$= 729 – 192 + 3$
$= 537 + 3$
$= 540$

Alternatively, we can think of partitioning the 6 elements of A into 3 non-empty subsets, and then assigning each of these subsets to one of the 3 elements of B.
The number of ways to partition a set of 6 elements into 3 non-empty subsets is given by the Stirling number of the second kind, $S(6, 3)$.
$S(n, k) = \frac{1}{k!} \sum_{j=0}^{k} (-1)^{k-j} \binom{k}{j} j^n$
$S(6, 3) = \frac{1}{3!} \sum_{j=0}^{3} (-1)^{3-j} \binom{3}{j} j^6$
$S(6, 3) = \frac{1}{6} \left( (-1)^3 \binom{3}{0} 0^6 + (-1)^2 \binom{3}{1} 1^6 + (-1)^1 \binom{3}{2} 2^6 + (-1)^0 \binom{3}{3} 3^6 \right)$
$S(6, 3) = \frac{1}{6} \left( -1 \times 1 \times 0 + 1 \times 3 \times 1 + (-1) \times 3 \times 64 + 1 \times 1 \times 729 \right)$
$S(6, 3) = \frac{1}{6} \left( 0 + 3 – 192 + 729 \right)$
$S(6, 3) = \frac{1}{6} \left( 540 \right)$
$S(6, 3) = 90$

This means there are 90 ways to partition the 6 elements of A into 3 non-empty groups.
Once we have these 3 non-empty groups, we need to map them to the 3 distinct elements of B. Since the function must be surjective, each group must be mapped to a different element of B. There are $3!$ ways to assign these 3 groups to the 3 elements of B.
So, the total number of surjective functions is $S(6, 3) \times 3! = 90 \times 6 = 540$.

The calculation using the inclusion-exclusion principle directly gives the number of surjective functions, which is:
Number of surjective functions = $3^6 – \binom{3}{1} 2^6 + \binom{3}{2} 1^6$
$= 729 – 3 \times 64 + 3 \times 1$
$= 729 – 192 + 3$
$= 537 + 3 = 540$.

The options provided are:
A: 665
B: 667
C: 537
D: 540

Our calculated value is 540, which matches option D.

The final answer is $\boxed{540}$.
Correct_Option:D

Ans: A

Given are two relationships:
$4(x^{2}+y^{2}+z^{2}) = a$ —(1)
$4(x – y – z) = 3 + a$ —(2)
We can substitute the expression for ‘a’ from equation (1) into equation (2):
$4\left(x\ -\ y\ -\ z\right)\ =\ 3\ +\ 4(x^2\ +\ y^2\ +\ z^2)$
Rearranging the terms to one side gives:
$3\ +\ 4(x^2\ +\ y^2\ +\ z^2)\ -4\left(x\ -\ y\ -\ z\right)\ =\ 0$
Expanding this expression yields:
$3\ +\ 4x^2\ +\ 4y^2\ +\ 4z^2\ -4x\ +\ 4y\ +\ 4z\ =\ 0$
This equation can be rewritten by grouping terms and completing the square for each variable:
$4x^2\ -4x\ +\ 1\ +\ 4y^2\ +\ 4y\ +\ 1\ +\ 4z^2\ +\ 4z\ +\ 1\ =\ 0$
This simplifies to:
$\left(2x\ -\ 1\right)^2\ +\ \left(2y\ +\ 1\right)^2\ +\ \left(2z\ +\ 1\right)^2\ \ =0$
For the sum of squares of real numbers to be zero, each individual term must be zero:
$2x – 1 = 0 \implies x = \dfrac{1}{2}$
$2y + 1 = 0 \implies y = -\dfrac{1}{2}$
$2z + 1 = 0 \implies z = -\dfrac{1}{2}$
Now, substitute these values back into equation (2) to find ‘a’:
$4\left(\dfrac{1}{2}\ -\ \left(-\dfrac{1}{2}\right)\ -\ \left(-\dfrac{1}{2}\right)\right)\ =\ 3\ +\ a$
$4\left(\dfrac{1}{2}\ +\ \dfrac{1}{2}\ +\ \dfrac{1}{2}\right)\ =\ 3\ +\ a$
$4\left(\dfrac{3}{2}\right)\ =\ 3\ +\ a$
$6\ =\ 3\ +\ a$
$\ a\ =\ 3$
Thus, the value of ‘a’ is 3.

Ans: 38

Explanation:Let the common negative root be ‘$r$’. Since ‘$r$’ is a root of all three equations, it must satisfy each equation.
Substituting ‘$r$’ into the first equation:
$r^{2}+mr+9=0 \quad (1)$
Substituting ‘$r$’ into the second equation:
$r^{2}+nr+17=0 \quad (2)$
Substituting ‘$r$’ into the third equation:
$r^{2}+(m+n)r+35=0 \quad (3)$

From equation (1), we have $r^2 = -mr – 9$.
From equation (2), we have $r^2 = -nr – 17$.

Equating the expressions for $r^2$ from (1) and (2):
$-mr – 9 = -nr – 17$
$nr – mr = 9 – 17$
$r(n-m) = -8 \quad (4)$

Now, let’s expand equation (3):
$r^{2}+mr+nr+35=0$
We can substitute $r^2$ from equation (1) into this expanded equation:
$(-mr – 9) + mr + nr + 35 = 0$
$-mr – 9 + mr + nr + 35 = 0$
$nr + 26 = 0$
$nr = -26 \quad (5)$

Since ‘$r$’ is a common negative root, ‘$r$’ must be negative.
From equation (5), $r = -\frac{26}{n}$. Since $r < 0$, $n$ must be positive.
Also, from equation (5), $n = -\frac{26}{r}$.

Now, substitute $nr = -26$ into equation (2):
$r^{2}+nr+17=0$
$r^{2}+(-26)+17=0$
$r^{2}-9=0$
$r^{2}=9$
$r = \pm 3$
Since the common root is negative, $r = -3$.

Now we can find the values of ‘$m$’ and ‘$n$’ using $r = -3$.
From equation (5):
$n(-3) = -26$
$-3n = -26$
$n = \frac{26}{3}$

From equation (4):
$r(n-m) = -8$
$-3\left(\frac{26}{3}-m\right) = -8$
$-26 + 3m = -8$
$3m = -8 + 26$
$3m = 18$
$m = 6$

We are asked to find the value of $(2m+3n)$.
$2m+3n = 2(6) + 3\left(\frac{26}{3}\right)$
$2m+3n = 12 + 26$
$2m+3n = 38$

To verify, let’s check if $r=-3$ is a root of the third equation with $m=6$ and $n=\frac{26}{3}$.
$m+n = 6 + \frac{26}{3} = \frac{18+26}{3} = \frac{44}{3}$.
The third equation is $x^2 + (m+n)x + 35 = 0$.
Substituting $x=-3$:
$(-3)^2 + \left(\frac{44}{3}\right)(-3) + 35 = 9 – 44 + 35 = 44 – 44 = 0$.
This confirms our values of $m$ and $n$.

Final_Answer:38

Ans: A

Explanation:Let the arithmetic progression be denoted by $x_n = a + (n-1)d$, where $a$ is the first term and $d$ is the common difference.
We are given that $x_5 = -4$. Using the formula for the $n$-th term, we have:
$x_5 = a + (5-1)d = a + 4d = -4$ (Equation 1)

We are also given the relation $2x_{6}+2x_{9}=x_{11}+x_{13}$.
Let’s express each term in terms of $a$ and $d$:
$x_6 = a + (6-1)d = a + 5d$
$x_9 = a + (9-1)d = a + 8d$
$x_{11} = a + (11-1)d = a + 10d$
$x_{13} = a + (13-1)d = a + 12d$

Substitute these into the given equation:
$2(a + 5d) + 2(a + 8d) = (a + 10d) + (a + 12d)$
$2a + 10d + 2a + 16d = 2a + 22d$
$4a + 26d = 2a + 22d$

Now, let’s simplify this equation:
$4a – 2a = 22d – 26d$
$2a = -4d$
$a = -2d$ (Equation 2)

Now we have a system of two linear equations with two variables, $a$ and $d$:
1) $a + 4d = -4$
2) $a = -2d$

Substitute Equation 2 into Equation 1:
$(-2d) + 4d = -4$
$2d = -4$
$d = -2$

Now substitute the value of $d$ back into Equation 2 to find $a$:
$a = -2(-2)$
$a = 4$

So, the first term is $a=4$ and the common difference is $d=-2$.
We need to find the value of $x_{100}$. Using the formula for the $n$-th term:
$x_{100} = a + (100-1)d$
$x_{100} = a + 99d$

Substitute the values of $a$ and $d$:
$x_{100} = 4 + 99(-2)$
$x_{100} = 4 – 198$
$x_{100} = -194$

Therefore, $x_{100}$ equals -194.

Comparing this with the given options:
Option A: -194
Option B: -196
Option C: 204
Option D: 206

The calculated value matches Option A.

The final answer is $\boxed{A}$.
Correct_Option:A

Ans: 6

Let R represent the quantity of work Renu completes in one hour.
Let S represent the quantity of work Seema completes in one hour.

We are given that a specific job requires a certain amount of work.
Renu can complete the job in 15 days, working 4 hours per day. The total work Renu contributes is therefore $15 \times 4 \times R = 60R$.
Seema can complete the job in 8 days, working 5 hours per day. The total work Seema contributes is therefore $8 \times 5 \times S = 40S$.

Since the total work for the job is the same in both cases, we have $60R = 40S$.
This simplifies to $S = \frac{60}{40}R = 1.5R$.

Now, consider a scenario where Seema works for X days and Renu works for Y hours each day to complete this same job.
The problem states that Seema works for 2Y hours per day, and Renu works for 2X days.
The work contributed by Seema in this new scenario is $X \times (2Y) \times S = 2XYS$.
The work contributed by Renu in this new scenario is $(2X) \times Y \times R = 2XYR$.

We are also given that Y = 2. Substituting this into the work expressions:
Work by Seema = $2X(2)S = 4XS$.
Work by Renu = $2X(2)R = 4XR$.

The total work for the job remains $60R$.
So, the sum of the work done by Seema and Renu in the new scenario equals the total work:
$4XR + 4XS = 60R$.

Substitute $S = 1.5R$ into the equation:
$4XR + 4X(1.5R) = 60R$.
$4XR + 6XR = 60R$.
$10XR = 60R$.

Dividing both sides by 10R (assuming R is not zero), we get:
$X = 6$.

Therefore, X, which represents the number of days Seema will work, is 6.

Ans: B

Explanation:To find the remainder when $10^{100}$ is divided by 7, we can use the concept of modular arithmetic and cycles of remainders.

First, let’s find the remainders of powers of 10 when divided by 7:
$10^1 \div 7 = 10 = 1 \times 7 + 3$. The remainder is 3.
$10^2 \div 7 = 100$. $100 = 14 \times 7 + 2$. The remainder is 2.
$10^3 \div 7 = 1000$. $1000 = 142 \times 7 + 6$. The remainder is 6.
Alternatively, $10^3 \equiv 10^2 \times 10 \equiv 2 \times 3 \equiv 6 \pmod{7}$.
$10^4 \div 7$. $10^4 \equiv 10^3 \times 10 \equiv 6 \times 3 \equiv 18 \equiv 2 \times 7 + 4 \pmod{7}$. The remainder is 4.
$10^5 \div 7$. $10^5 \equiv 10^4 \times 10 \equiv 4 \times 3 \equiv 12 \equiv 1 \times 7 + 5 \pmod{7}$. The remainder is 5.
$10^6 \div 7$. $10^6 \equiv 10^5 \times 10 \equiv 5 \times 3 \equiv 15 \equiv 2 \times 7 + 1 \pmod{7}$. The remainder is 1.

We notice a cycle of remainders: 3, 2, 6, 4, 5, 1. The length of this cycle is 6.

To find the remainder of $10^{100}$ when divided by 7, we need to find the position in this cycle corresponding to the exponent 100. We do this by finding the remainder of the exponent 100 when divided by the length of the cycle, which is 6.

$100 \div 6$.
$100 = 16 \times 6 + 4$.
The remainder is 4.

This means that the remainder of $10^{100}$ when divided by 7 will be the same as the 4th remainder in our cycle.

The cycle is (remainder of $10^1$, remainder of $10^2$, remainder of $10^3$, remainder of $10^4$, remainder of $10^5$, remainder of $10^6$):
(3, 2, 6, 4, 5, 1)

Since the remainder of 100 divided by 6 is 4, we look at the 4th element in the cycle, which is 4.

Alternatively, we can use Fermat’s Little Theorem, which states that if $p$ is a prime number, then for any integer $a$ not divisible by $p$, we have $a^{p-1} \equiv 1 \pmod{p}$.
Here, $a=10$ and $p=7$. Since 7 is prime and 10 is not divisible by 7, we have $10^{7-1} \equiv 10^6 \equiv 1 \pmod{7}$.

Now we want to find the remainder of $10^{100}$ when divided by 7. We can write 100 in terms of powers of 6:
$100 = 16 \times 6 + 4$.
So, $10^{100} = 10^{16 \times 6 + 4} = (10^6)^{16} \times 10^4$.

Using the property of modular arithmetic, if $a \equiv b \pmod{m}$, then $a^k \equiv b^k \pmod{m}$.
Since $10^6 \equiv 1 \pmod{7}$, we have $(10^6)^{16} \equiv 1^{16} \equiv 1 \pmod{7}$.

Therefore, $10^{100} \equiv (10^6)^{16} \times 10^4 \equiv 1 \times 10^4 \pmod{7}$.

Now we need to find the remainder of $10^4$ when divided by 7.
$10^4 \equiv 10 \times 10 \times 10 \times 10 \pmod{7}$
$10 \equiv 3 \pmod{7}$
$10^2 \equiv 3^2 \equiv 9 \equiv 2 \pmod{7}$
$10^3 \equiv 10^2 \times 10 \equiv 2 \times 3 \equiv 6 \pmod{7}$
$10^4 \equiv 10^3 \times 10 \equiv 6 \times 3 \equiv 18 \equiv 4 \pmod{7}$.

So, $10^{100} \equiv 4 \pmod{7}$.

The remainder is 4.

Correct_Option:B

Ans: C

Explanation:The given equation is:
$\left(\cfrac{1}{8}\right)^{k}\times \left(\cfrac{1}{32768}\right)^{\cfrac{1}{3}}=\cfrac{1}{8}\times \left(\cfrac{1}{32768}\right)^{\cfrac{1}{k}}$

We can rewrite the terms using powers of 2.
$8 = 2^3$
$32768 = 2^{15}$

So, the equation becomes:
$\left(2^{-3}\right)^{k}\times \left(2^{-15}\right)^{\cfrac{1}{3}}=2^{-3}\times \left(2^{-15}\right)^{\cfrac{1}{k}}$
$2^{-3k}\times 2^{-\frac{15}{3}}=2^{-3}\times 2^{-\frac{15}{k}}$
$2^{-3k}\times 2^{-5}=2^{-3}\times 2^{-\frac{15}{k}}$

Now, combine the terms on each side using the property $a^m \times a^n = a^{m+n}$:
$2^{-3k-5}=2^{-3-\frac{15}{k}}$

Since the bases are equal, the exponents must be equal:
$-3k-5 = -3-\frac{15}{k}$

We need to solve this equation for k. First, move all terms to one side:
$-3k-5+3+\frac{15}{k} = 0$
$-3k-2+\frac{15}{k} = 0$

Multiply the entire equation by k to eliminate the fraction. Note that $k \neq 0$ because it appears in the denominator.
$-3k^2-2k+15 = 0$

Multiply by -1 to make the leading coefficient positive:
$3k^2+2k-15 = 0$

This is a quadratic equation. We can solve for k using the quadratic formula $k = \frac{-b \pm \sqrt{b^2-4ac}}{2a}$, where $a=3$, $b=2$, and $c=-15$.
$k = \frac{-2 \pm \sqrt{2^2 – 4(3)(-15)}}{2(3)}$
$k = \frac{-2 \pm \sqrt{4 + 180}}{6}$
$k = \frac{-2 \pm \sqrt{184}}{6}$
$k = \frac{-2 \pm \sqrt{4 \times 46}}{6}$
$k = \frac{-2 \pm 2\sqrt{46}}{6}$
$k = \frac{-1 \pm \sqrt{46}}{3}$

The real values of k are $k_1 = \frac{-1 + \sqrt{46}}{3}$ and $k_2 = \frac{-1 – \sqrt{46}}{3}$.
The question asks for the sum of all real values of k.
Sum of roots $= k_1 + k_2 = \frac{-1 + \sqrt{46}}{3} + \frac{-1 – \sqrt{46}}{3} = \frac{-1 + \sqrt{46} – 1 – \sqrt{46}}{3} = \frac{-2}{3}$.

Alternatively, for a quadratic equation $ax^2+bx+c=0$, the sum of the roots is given by $-\frac{b}{a}$.
In our equation $3k^2+2k-15=0$, $a=3$ and $b=2$.
Sum of the real values of k $= -\frac{2}{3}$.

Let’s double check the calculations.
$8 = 2^3$
$32768 = 2^{15}$
Equation: $(2^{-3})^k \times (2^{-15})^{1/3} = 2^{-3} \times (2^{-15})^{1/k}$
$2^{-3k} \times 2^{-5} = 2^{-3} \times 2^{-15/k}$
$2^{-3k-5} = 2^{-3 – 15/k}$
$-3k-5 = -3 – 15/k$
$-3k-2 = -15/k$
$-3k^2 – 2k = -15$
$3k^2 + 2k – 15 = 0$

The sum of the roots of $3k^2+2k-15=0$ is $-\frac{b}{a} = -\frac{2}{3}$.
The problem statement mentions “real values of k”. We should verify if the roots are indeed real. The discriminant of the quadratic equation $3k^2+2k-15=0$ is $\Delta = b^2-4ac = (2)^2 – 4(3)(-15) = 4 + 180 = 184$. Since $\Delta > 0$, the roots are real and distinct.

Thus, the sum of all real values of k is $-\frac{2}{3}$.

Correct_Option: C

Ans: 217

For any positive integer $n_{1}$, let $a_{n}$ represent the greatest integer less than or equal to $\sqrt{n}$.
Consequently:
When $n=1$, the greatest integer not exceeding $\sqrt{1}$ is 1.
When $n=2$, the greatest integer not exceeding $\sqrt{2}$ is 1.
When $n=3$, the greatest integer not exceeding $\sqrt{3}$ is 1.
When $n=4$, the greatest integer not exceeding $\sqrt{4}$ is 2.

A discernible pattern emerges concerning perfect squares.
Enlisting the perfect squares:
1, 4, 9, 16, 25, 36, 49, 64, …

Observe that the difference between 4 and 1 is 3, and there are three natural numbers in the established sequence that yield a value of 1.
This observation can be extended to the subsequent numbers:
There will be 3 numbers with a value of 1, contributing a total of 3 to the sum.
There will be 5 numbers with a value of 2, contributing a total of 10 to the sum.
There will be 7 numbers with a value of 3, contributing a total of 21 to the sum.
There will be 9 numbers with a value of 4, contributing a total of 36 to the sum.
There will be 11 numbers with a value of 5, contributing a total of 55 to the sum.
There will be 13 numbers with a value of 6, contributing a total of 78 to the sum.

Next, only the values of $a_{49}$ and $a_{50}$ will yield the value of 7, for a combined total of 14.
Summing these cumulative values results in a grand total of 217, which is the solution.

Ans: B

Explanation:Let the incomes of Kamal, Amal, and Vimal in September be $8x$, $6x$, and $5x$ respectively.
The total house rent is the sum of the amounts paid by each person.
Kamal pays 15% of $8x$, which is $0.15 \times 8x = 1.2x$.
Amal pays 12% of $6x$, which is $0.12 \times 6x = 0.72x$.
Vimal pays 18% of $5x$, which is $0.18 \times 5x = 0.9x$.
The total house rent in September is $1.2x + 0.72x + 0.9x = 2.82x$.

In October, their incomes increase by 10%, 12%, and 15% respectively.
Kamal’s income in October = $8x \times (1 + 0.10) = 8x \times 1.10 = 8.8x$.
Amal’s income in October = $6x \times (1 + 0.12) = 6x \times 1.12 = 6.72x$.
Vimal’s income in October = $5x \times (1 + 0.15) = 5x \times 1.15 = 5.75x$.
The total income in October = $8.8x + 6.72x + 5.75x = 21.27x$.

The house rent remains unchanged in October. So, the total house rent in October is still $2.82x$.

We need to find the percentage of their total income that will be paid as house rent in October.
Percentage = (Total house rent / Total income) $\times$ 100
Percentage = $(2.82x / 21.27x) \times 100$
Percentage = $(2.82 / 21.27) \times 100$
Percentage $\approx 0.132581 \times 100$
Percentage $\approx 13.2581\%$

This is nearest to 13.26%.

Let’s verify the options.
Option A: 15.18
Option B: 13.26
Option C: 14.84
Option D: 12.75

The calculated value is approximately 13.2581%, which is closest to 13.26%.

Correct_Option:B

Ans: 31

Given a set of $n$ unique digits, if the task is to determine the sum of all possible $n$-digit numbers that can be formed using these digits without repetition, the following formula can be applied:

$ \text{Sum of numbers} = (10^{n-1} + 10^{n-2} + \dots + 10^1 + 10^0) \times (n-1)! \times (\text{Sum of the given digits}) $

For a case where $n=4$, let the distinct digits be $a, b, c, d$. The formula becomes:

$ (10^3 + 10^2 + 10^1 + 10^0) \times (4-1)! \times (a+b+c+d) $
$ (1000 + 100 + 10 + 1) \times 3! \times (a+b+c+d) $
$ (1111) \times 6 \times (a+b+c+d) $
$ 6666 \times (a+b+c+d) $

The problem states that this calculated sum is equal to $153310 + n$.

$ 6666 \times (a+b+c+d) = 153310 + n $

Given that $n$ is a single-digit natural number, the total value $153310 + n$ should be an exact multiple of $6666$.

Dividing $153310$ by $6666$ yields a quotient of approximately $22.99$. The closest integer quotient is $23$.

Let’s test if $6666 \times 23$ matches $153310 + n$:

$ 6666 \times 23 = 153318 $

So, we have:

$ 153318 = 153310 + n $

Solving for $n$:

$ n = 153318 – 153310 $
$ n = 8 $

This confirms that $n=8$, which is a single-digit natural number.

From the equation $6666 \times (a+b+c+d) = 153318$, we can find the sum of the digits:

$ a+b+c+d = \frac{153318}{6666} $
$ a+b+c+d = 23 $

Finally, the sum of $a+b+c+d+n$ is:

$ 23 + 8 = 31 $

Ans: 10

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Ans: A

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Ans: 31

By applying the rule of logarithms where $\log_{a^p}b = \frac{1}{p} \log_a b$, the expression
$4 \log_{10} x + 4 \log_{100} x + 8 \log_{1000} x = 13$
transforms into
$4\log_{10}x+2\log_{10}x+\frac{8}{3}\log_{10}x=13$
This simplifies to
$\frac{26}{3}\log_{10}x=13$
Solving for the logarithm gives
$\log_{10}x=1.5$
Therefore, the value of x is
$x=10^{1.5}$
which is equivalent to
$x=\sqrt{1000}$
Applying the Greatest Integer Function, denoted by [.] as specified in the problem, we find
$\left[\sqrt{1000}\right]=31$
This result, 31, represents the largest integer less than or equal to x.

Ans: B

Explanation:Let the original cost price be C and the original selling price be S.
Given that the selling price is fixed to ensure 40% profit.
So, S = C + 0.40C = 1.40C.

If the product had cost 40% less, the new cost price (C’) would be:
C’ = C – 0.40C = 0.60C.

If the product had been sold for 5 rupees less, the new selling price (S’) would be:
S’ = S – 5.

The resulting profit would have been 50%. This means the new selling price is 50% more than the new cost price.
So, S’ = C’ + 0.50C’ = 1.50C’.

Now we have a system of equations:
1) S = 1.40C
2) C’ = 0.60C
3) S’ = S – 5
4) S’ = 1.50C’

Substitute equation (2) into equation (4):
S’ = 1.50 * (0.60C)
S’ = 0.90C.

Now substitute equation (3) and the expression for S’ in terms of C into the equation S’ = 0.90C:
(S – 5) = 0.90C.

Now substitute the expression for S from equation (1) into this equation:
(1.40C – 5) = 0.90C.

Now, solve for C:
1.40C – 0.90C = 5
0.50C = 5
C = 5 / 0.50
C = 10.

The original cost price is 10 rupees.
The question asks for the original selling price.
Using equation (1):
S = 1.40C
S = 1.40 * 10
S = 14.

The original selling price is 14 rupees.

Let’s verify the conditions:
Original Cost Price (C) = 10
Original Selling Price (S) = 14
Profit = S – C = 14 – 10 = 4
Profit percentage = (4/10) * 100 = 40%. This matches the first condition.

New Cost Price (C’) = 0.60 * C = 0.60 * 10 = 6
New Selling Price (S’) = S – 5 = 14 – 5 = 9
Profit = S’ – C’ = 9 – 6 = 3
Profit percentage = (3/6) * 100 = 50%. This matches the second condition.

Correct_Option:B

Ans: B

Suppose the volume of the container is represented by a variable, let’s call it $V$, and it is initially full of milk.

When two-thirds of the contents are removed and then an equal amount of water is added, the proportion of milk remaining will be one-third of the original amount.

This procedure is repeated three additional times, making for a total of four operations.

Starting with an initial milk volume of $V$, after these four operations, the volume of milk will be:
$V\left(1-\frac{2}{3}\right)^4 = \frac{V}{81}$

Given that the total volume remains $V$, and the milk occupies a volume of $V/81$, the volume of water will be $V – V/81 = 80V/81$.

Therefore, the ratio of milk to water is:
$\frac{V}{81} : \frac{80V}{81}$

This simplifies to the ratio of $1:80$.

Ans: 66

Explanation:Let A be the number of apples, M be the number of mangoes, and O be the number of oranges.
We are given that the total number of fruits is 187.
So, A + M + O = 187.

The number of apples and mangoes are in the ratio 5 : 2.
So, A/M = 5/2, which means A = (5/2)M or M = (2/5)A.

Let A = 5x and M = 2x.
Then, 5x + 2x + O = 187
7x + O = 187 (Equation 1)

The fruit seller sells 75 apples, 26 mangoes, and half of the oranges.
Number of unsold apples = A – 75 = 5x – 75.
Number of unsold mangoes = M – 26 = 2x – 26.
Number of unsold oranges = O – O/2 = O/2.

The ratio of the number of unsold apples to the number of unsold oranges becomes 3 : 2.
(5x – 75) / (O/2) = 3/2
2 * (5x – 75) / O = 3/2
4 * (5x – 75) = 3 * O
20x – 300 = 3O (Equation 2)

Now we have two equations with two variables:
1) 7x + O = 187
2) 20x – 300 = 3O

From Equation 1, we can express O in terms of x:
O = 187 – 7x

Substitute this expression for O into Equation 2:
20x – 300 = 3 * (187 – 7x)
20x – 300 = 561 – 21x
20x + 21x = 561 + 300
41x = 861
x = 861 / 41
x = 21

Now we can find the initial number of each fruit:
A = 5x = 5 * 21 = 105
M = 2x = 2 * 21 = 42
O = 187 – 7x = 187 – 7 * 21 = 187 – 147 = 40

Let’s check if A + M + O = 187: 105 + 42 + 40 = 187. This is correct.

Now, let’s find the number of unsold fruits:
Number of unsold apples = A – 75 = 105 – 75 = 30.
Number of unsold mangoes = M – 26 = 42 – 26 = 16.
Number of unsold oranges = O / 2 = 40 / 2 = 20.

Let’s check the ratio of unsold apples to unsold oranges:
Unsold apples : Unsold oranges = 30 : 20 = 3 : 2. This matches the given condition.

The total number of unsold fruits is the sum of unsold apples, unsold mangoes, and unsold oranges.
Total unsold fruits = 30 + 16 + 20 = 66.

Final_Answer:66

Ans: D

Explanation:Let the distance between A and B be D = 45 km.
Let the speed of Anil be $S_A$ km/hr and the speed of Sunil be $S_S$ km/hr.
Anil goes from A to B, and Sunil goes from B to A. They start at the same time.
They cross each other in 1 hour 30 minutes, which is 1.5 hours.
When they cross each other, the sum of the distances they have traveled is equal to the total distance between A and B.
Distance traveled by Anil = $S_A \times 1.5$
Distance traveled by Sunil = $S_S \times 1.5$
So, $1.5 S_A + 1.5 S_S = 45$
Dividing by 1.5, we get $S_A + S_S = 45 / 1.5 = 30$ (Equation 1)

Anil reaches B exactly 1 hour 15 minutes after Sunil reaches A.
1 hour 15 minutes = 1.25 hours.
Time taken by Anil to travel from A to B = $D / S_A = 45 / S_A$
Time taken by Sunil to travel from B to A = $D / S_S = 45 / S_S$

According to the problem statement:
Time taken by Anil = Time taken by Sunil + 1.25 hours
$45 / S_A = 45 / S_S + 1.25$ (Equation 2)

From Equation 1, we have $S_S = 30 – S_A$. Substitute this into Equation 2:
$45 / S_A = 45 / (30 – S_A) + 1.25$
$45 / S_A – 45 / (30 – S_A) = 1.25$
$45 [(30 – S_A) – S_A] / [S_A (30 – S_A)] = 1.25$
$45 (30 – 2 S_A) = 1.25 S_A (30 – S_A)$
$1350 – 90 S_A = 37.5 S_A – 1.25 S_A^2$
Rearrange the terms to form a quadratic equation:
$1.25 S_A^2 – 90 S_A – 37.5 S_A + 1350 = 0$
$1.25 S_A^2 – 127.5 S_A + 1350 = 0$
Multiply by 4 to get rid of the decimal:
$5 S_A^2 – 510 S_A + 5400 = 0$
Divide by 5:
$S_A^2 – 102 S_A + 1080 = 0$

We can solve this quadratic equation using the quadratic formula $S_A = [-b \pm \sqrt{b^2 – 4ac}] / 2a$, where a=1, b=-102, c=1080.
$S_A = [102 \pm \sqrt{(-102)^2 – 4 \times 1 \times 1080}] / (2 \times 1)$
$S_A = [102 \pm \sqrt{10404 – 4320}] / 2$
$S_A = [102 \pm \sqrt{6084}] / 2$
$S_A = [102 \pm 78] / 2$

Two possible values for $S_A$:
$S_A1 = (102 + 78) / 2 = 180 / 2 = 90$
$S_A2 = (102 – 78) / 2 = 24 / 2 = 12$

If $S_A = 90$ km/hr, then from Equation 1, $S_S = 30 – 90 = -60$ km/hr, which is not possible as speed cannot be negative.
Therefore, $S_A = 12$ km/hr.

Let’s verify this.
If $S_A = 12$ km/hr, then $S_S = 30 – 12 = 18$ km/hr.
Time for Anil to reach B = $45 / 12 = 3.75$ hours.
Time for Sunil to reach A = $45 / 18 = 2.5$ hours.
The difference in their arrival times = $3.75 – 2.5 = 1.25$ hours, which is 1 hour 15 minutes. This matches the condition.

The speed of Anil is 12 km per hour.

Correct_Option:D

Ans: 15

Explanation:Let the four numbers be $a_1, a_2, a_3, a_4$.
Let $A_1$ be the average of the first number, $A_2$ be the average of the first two numbers, $A_3$ be the average of the first three numbers, and $A_4$ be the average of the first four numbers.

We are given the following information:
1. Average of first two numbers is 1 more than the first number.
$A_2 = a_1 + 1$
We know that $A_2 = \frac{a_1 + a_2}{2}$.
So, $\frac{a_1 + a_2}{2} = a_1 + 1$
$a_1 + a_2 = 2(a_1 + 1)$
$a_1 + a_2 = 2a_1 + 2$
$a_2 = a_1 + 2$

2. Average of first three numbers is 2 more than the average of the first two numbers.
$A_3 = A_2 + 2$
We know that $A_3 = \frac{a_1 + a_2 + a_3}{3}$ and $A_2 = \frac{a_1 + a_2}{2}$.
Substituting the value of $A_2$ from the first condition:
$A_3 = (a_1 + 1) + 2 = a_1 + 3$
Now, using the formula for $A_3$:
$\frac{a_1 + a_2 + a_3}{3} = a_1 + 3$
$a_1 + a_2 + a_3 = 3(a_1 + 3)$
$a_1 + a_2 + a_3 = 3a_1 + 9$
Substitute the value of $a_2 = a_1 + 2$:
$a_1 + (a_1 + 2) + a_3 = 3a_1 + 9$
$2a_1 + 2 + a_3 = 3a_1 + 9$
$a_3 = 3a_1 + 9 – 2a_1 – 2$
$a_3 = a_1 + 7$

3. Average of first four numbers is 3 more than the average of the first three numbers.
$A_4 = A_3 + 3$
We know that $A_4 = \frac{a_1 + a_2 + a_3 + a_4}{4}$ and $A_3 = \frac{a_1 + a_2 + a_3}{3}$.
Substituting the value of $A_3$ from the second condition:
$A_4 = (a_1 + 3) + 3 = a_1 + 6$
Now, using the formula for $A_4$:
$\frac{a_1 + a_2 + a_3 + a_4}{4} = a_1 + 6$
$a_1 + a_2 + a_3 + a_4 = 4(a_1 + 6)$
$a_1 + a_2 + a_3 + a_4 = 4a_1 + 24$
Substitute the values of $a_2 = a_1 + 2$ and $a_3 = a_1 + 7$:
$a_1 + (a_1 + 2) + (a_1 + 7) + a_4 = 4a_1 + 24$
$3a_1 + 9 + a_4 = 4a_1 + 24$
$a_4 = 4a_1 + 24 – 3a_1 – 9$
$a_4 = a_1 + 15$

So, the four numbers are:
$a_1$
$a_2 = a_1 + 2$
$a_3 = a_1 + 7$
$a_4 = a_1 + 15$

To find the largest and smallest numbers, we need to compare these values. Since $a_1$ can be any real number, let’s assume $a_1$ is such that the numbers are in increasing order for simplicity in identification. Since the coefficients of $a_1$ are the same, we only need to compare the constants: 0, 2, 7, 15.

The smallest number is $a_1$ (or $a_1 + 0$).
The largest number is $a_4 = a_1 + 15$.

The difference between the largest and the smallest numbers is:
Difference = Largest number – Smallest number
Difference = $(a_1 + 15) – a_1$
Difference = 15

Final_Answer:15

Ans: D

Explanation:Let the principal amount deposited in bank A be P_A = Rs 10000.
Let the investment period in bank A be T_A years.
The simple interest rate in bank A is R_A = 5% per annum.
The simple interest received from bank A is SI_A = (P_A * R_A * T_A) / 100.
SI_A = (10000 * 5 * T_A) / 100 = 500 * T_A.

On maturity, the total amount received from bank A is A_A = P_A + SI_A.
A_A = 10000 + 500 * T_A.

This amount A_A is deposited in bank B. So, the principal amount in bank B is P_B = A_A = 10000 + 500 * T_A.
The investment period in bank B is T_B = 5 years.
The simple interest rate in bank B is R_B = 6% per annum.
The simple interest received from bank B is SI_B = (P_B * R_B * T_B) / 100.
SI_B = ((10000 + 500 * T_A) * 6 * 5) / 100.
SI_B = ((10000 + 500 * T_A) * 30) / 100.
SI_B = (10000 + 500 * T_A) * 0.3.
SI_B = 3000 + 150 * T_A.

We are given that the interests received from bank A and bank B are in the ratio 10 : 13.
So, SI_A / SI_B = 10 / 13.
(500 * T_A) / (3000 + 150 * T_A) = 10 / 13.

Cross-multiply:
13 * (500 * T_A) = 10 * (3000 + 150 * T_A).
6500 * T_A = 30000 + 1500 * T_A.

Subtract 1500 * T_A from both sides:
6500 * T_A – 1500 * T_A = 30000.
5000 * T_A = 30000.

Divide by 5000:
T_A = 30000 / 5000.
T_A = 6 years.

Let’s check the options:
If T_A = 4 (Option A):
SI_A = 500 * 4 = 2000.
P_B = 10000 + 2000 = 12000.
SI_B = (12000 * 6 * 5) / 100 = 120 * 30 = 3600.
Ratio SI_A : SI_B = 2000 : 3600 = 20 : 36 = 5 : 9 (Not 10:13)

If T_A = 5 (Option B):
SI_A = 500 * 5 = 2500.
P_B = 10000 + 2500 = 12500.
SI_B = (12500 * 6 * 5) / 100 = 125 * 30 = 3750.
Ratio SI_A : SI_B = 2500 : 3750 = 250 : 375 = 10 : 15 = 2 : 3 (Not 10:13)

If T_A = 3 (Option C):
SI_A = 500 * 3 = 1500.
P_B = 10000 + 1500 = 11500.
SI_B = (11500 * 6 * 5) / 100 = 115 * 30 = 3450.
Ratio SI_A : SI_B = 1500 : 3450 = 150 : 345 = 30 : 69 = 10 : 23 (Not 10:13)

If T_A = 6 (Option D):
SI_A = 500 * 6 = 3000.
P_B = 10000 + 3000 = 13000.
SI_B = (13000 * 6 * 5) / 100 = 130 * 30 = 3900.
Ratio SI_A : SI_B = 3000 : 3900 = 30 : 39 = 10 : 13.

The calculation for T_A = 6 matches the given ratio.

Correct_Option:D

Ans: C

Explanation:Let the initial quantity of grains be $x$ kg.

**Third customer:**
Before selling to the third customer, let the remaining quantity be $q_2$.
The shop sells $\frac{q_2}{2} + 3$ kg to the third customer.
After selling to the third customer, no grains are left, so $\frac{q_2}{2} + 3 = q_2$.
$\frac{q_2}{2} = 3$
$q_2 = 6$ kg.
So, before selling to the third customer, there were 6 kg of grains left.

**Second customer:**
Before selling to the second customer, let the remaining quantity be $q_1$.
The shop sells $\frac{q_1}{2} + 3$ kg to the second customer.
After selling to the second customer, the remaining quantity was $q_2 = 6$ kg.
So, $\frac{q_1}{2} + 3 = q_1 – 6$.
$\frac{q_1}{2} = 9$
$q_1 = 18$ kg.
So, before selling to the second customer, there were 18 kg of grains left.

**First customer:**
Before selling to the first customer, the initial quantity was $x$.
The shop sells $\frac{x}{2} + 3$ kg to the first customer.
After selling to the first customer, the remaining quantity was $q_1 = 18$ kg.
So, $\frac{x}{2} + 3 = x – 18$.
$\frac{x}{2} = 21$
$x = 42$ kg.

Therefore, the initial quantity of grains was 42 kg.

We can verify this:
Initial quantity = 42 kg.
First customer: sells $\frac{42}{2} + 3 = 21 + 3 = 24$ kg.
Remaining = $42 – 24 = 18$ kg.
Second customer: sells $\frac{18}{2} + 3 = 9 + 3 = 12$ kg.
Remaining = $18 – 12 = 6$ kg.
Third customer: sells $\frac{6}{2} + 3 = 3 + 3 = 6$ kg.
Remaining = $6 – 6 = 0$ kg.

Correct_Option:C

Ans: A

The expression $(a + b \sqrt{n})$ represents the positive square root of $(29 – 12\sqrt{5})$.
Therefore, we can write:
$(29 – 12\sqrt{5}) = (a + b \sqrt{n})^2$
Expanding the right side:
$29 – 12\sqrt{5} = a^2 + b^2n + 2ab\sqrt{n}$
By comparing the rational and irrational parts, we get two equations:
$a^2 + b^2n = 29$ (Equation 1)
$2ab\sqrt{n} = -12\sqrt{5}$ (Equation 2)

From Equation 2, we can simplify:
$ab\sqrt{n} = -6\sqrt{5}$
Squaring both sides of this simplified equation:
$(ab\sqrt{n})^2 = (-6\sqrt{5})^2$
$a^2b^2n = 36 \times 5$
$a^2b^2n = 180$

From this, we can express $b^2n$ in terms of $a^2$:
$b^2n = \frac{180}{a^2}$

Substitute this expression for $b^2n$ into Equation 1:
$a^2 + \frac{180}{a^2} = 29$
Multiply the entire equation by $a^2$ to eliminate the fraction:
$a^4 + 180 = 29a^2$
Rearrange into a quadratic form in terms of $a^2$:
$a^4 – 29a^2 + 180 = 0$

Let $x = a^2$. The equation becomes a quadratic equation:
$x^2 – 29x + 180 = 0$
We can solve this quadratic equation for $x$ (which is $a^2$) using the quadratic formula:
$x = \frac{-(-29) \pm \sqrt{(-29)^2 – 4(1)(180)}}{2(1)}$
$a^2 = \frac{29 \pm \sqrt{841 – 720}}{2}$
$a^2 = \frac{29 \pm \sqrt{121}}{2}$
$a^2 = \frac{29 \pm 11}{2}$
This gives two possible values for $a^2$:
$a^2 = \frac{29 + 11}{2} = \frac{40}{2} = 20$
or
$a^2 = \frac{29 – 11}{2} = \frac{18}{2} = 9$

So, the possible values for $a^2$ are 9 and 20. Since $a^2 + b^2n = 29$, if $a^2=9$, then $b^2n=20$, and if $a^2=20$, then $b^2n=9$. This means that the pair $(a^2, b^2n)$ is either $(9, 20)$ or $(20, 9)$.

From the condition $ab\sqrt{n} = -6\sqrt{5}$, we know that the product $ab$ must be negative. This implies that one of $a$ or $b$ is positive, and the other is negative.
We are looking for the positive square root, $(a + b\sqrt{n})$.
We also need to consider the goal of maximizing the values of $a$, $b$, and $n$.

Let’s examine the possible pairs for $(a^2, b^2n)$:

Case 1: $a^2 = 9$ and $b^2n = 20$
From $a^2=9$, $a$ can be 3 or -3.
From $b^2n=20$, we need to find integer values for $b$ and $n$ such that $b^2n=20$.
If we consider $a=-3$ (to make $ab$ negative), then from $ab\sqrt{n} = -6\sqrt{5}$, we have $(-3)b\sqrt{n} = -6\sqrt{5}$, so $b\sqrt{n} = 2\sqrt{5}$.
Squaring this, $b^2n = (2\sqrt{5})^2 = 4 \times 5 = 20$. This matches our condition for $b^2n$.
To find $b$ and $n$, we have $b\sqrt{n} = 2\sqrt{5}$. If we choose $n=5$, then $b\sqrt{5} = 2\sqrt{5}$, which means $b=2$.
In this case, $a=-3$, $b=2$, and $n=5$.
The square root is $a+b\sqrt{n} = -3 + 2\sqrt{5}$. To verify, $(-3+2\sqrt{5})^2 = 9 + 8 – 12\sqrt{5} = 17 – 12\sqrt{5}$. This does not match $29 – 12\sqrt{5}$.

Let’s reconsider $b\sqrt{n} = 2\sqrt{5}$. We need to extract rational $b$ and a square-free $n$.
If we set $n=5$, then $b=2$. $a^2=9$, $b^2n = 2^2 \times 5 = 4 \times 5 = 20$. $a^2+b^2n = 9+20=29$. $ab\sqrt{n} = (-3)(2)\sqrt{5} = -6\sqrt{5}$. This works with $a=-3, b=2, n=5$. The value of $a+b\sqrt{n} = -3+2\sqrt{5}$. This is a valid square root.

Case 2: $a^2 = 20$ and $b^2n = 9$
From $a^2=20$, $a$ can be $\sqrt{20} = 2\sqrt{5}$ or $-\sqrt{20} = -2\sqrt{5}$.
From $b^2n=9$, $b$ can be 3 or -3, and $n$ must be a perfect square or 1 for $b$ to be rational and $n$ to be the radicand.
Let’s try to get an integer value for $a$ by choosing $n$ appropriately.

Let’s go back to $ab\sqrt{n} = -6\sqrt{5}$. This implies that $\sqrt{n}$ must be related to $\sqrt{5}$.
Let’s assume $n=5$.
Then $ab\sqrt{5} = -6\sqrt{5}$, which means $ab = -6$.

Now we combine this with the pairs for $(a^2, b^2n)$:

Scenario A: $a^2=9$ and $b^2n=20$.
If $n=5$, then $b^2 \times 5 = 20 \implies b^2 = 4 \implies b = \pm 2$.
If $a^2=9$, then $a = \pm 3$.
We need $ab=-6$.
If $a=3$, then $3b=-6 \implies b=-2$. So, $a=3, b=-2, n=5$.
The square root is $a+b\sqrt{n} = 3 + (-2)\sqrt{5} = 3 – 2\sqrt{5}$.
Let’s check: $(3-2\sqrt{5})^2 = 9 + 8 – 12\sqrt{5} = 17 – 12\sqrt{5}$. This is incorrect.

If $a=-3$, then $(-3)b=-6 \implies b=2$. So, $a=-3, b=2, n=5$.
The square root is $a+b\sqrt{n} = -3 + 2\sqrt{5}$.
Let’s check: $(-3+2\sqrt{5})^2 = 9 + 8 – 12\sqrt{5} = 17 – 12\sqrt{5}$. This is incorrect.

There seems to be a misunderstanding in how $a$ and $b$ are treated when $n$ is not a perfect square.

Let’s re-evaluate $(a + b \sqrt{n})^2 = a^2 + b^2n + 2ab\sqrt{n}$.
We have $29 – 12\sqrt{5}$.
The structure suggests that $n=5$.
So, $(a + b\sqrt{5})^2 = a^2 + 5b^2 + 2ab\sqrt{5}$.
Comparing this to $29 – 12\sqrt{5}$, we get:
$a^2 + 5b^2 = 29$ (Equation 3)
$2ab = -12 \implies ab = -6$ (Equation 4)

From Equation 4, $b = -6/a$. Substitute this into Equation 3:
$a^2 + 5(-6/a)^2 = 29$
$a^2 + 5(36/a^2) = 29$
$a^2 + 180/a^2 = 29$
Multiply by $a^2$:
$a^4 + 180 = 29a^2$
$a^4 – 29a^2 + 180 = 0$

This leads to the same quadratic for $a^2$:
$a^2 = 9 \text{ or } 20$

If $a^2 = 9$, then $a = \pm 3$.
If $a=3$, then from $ab=-6$, $3b=-6 \implies b=-2$.
The expression is $a+b\sqrt{n} = 3 + (-2)\sqrt{5} = 3 – 2\sqrt{5}$.
$(3 – 2\sqrt{5})^2 = 9 + 4(5) – 12\sqrt{5} = 9 + 20 – 12\sqrt{5} = 29 – 12\sqrt{5}$. This matches!
Here, $a=3$, $b=-2$, and $n=5$.

If $a=-3$, then from $ab=-6$, $(-3)b=-6 \implies b=2$.
The expression is $a+b\sqrt{n} = -3 + 2\sqrt{5}$.
$(-3 + 2\sqrt{5})^2 = 9 + 4(5) – 12\sqrt{5} = 9 + 20 – 12\sqrt{5} = 29 – 12\sqrt{5}$. This also matches!
Here, $a=-3$, $b=2$, and $n=5$.

If $a^2 = 20$, then $a = \pm \sqrt{20} = \pm 2\sqrt{5}$.
If $a = 2\sqrt{5}$, then from $ab=-6$, $(2\sqrt{5})b=-6 \implies b = -6/(2\sqrt{5}) = -3/\sqrt{5} = -3\sqrt{5}/5$.
Here, $a = 2\sqrt{5}$ and $b = -3\sqrt{5}/5$.
The expression is $a+b\sqrt{n} = 2\sqrt{5} + (-3\sqrt{5}/5)\sqrt{5} = 2\sqrt{5} – 15/5 = 2\sqrt{5} – 3$.
$(2\sqrt{5} – 3)^2 = (2\sqrt{5})^2 + 3^2 – 2(2\sqrt{5})(3) = 20 + 9 – 12\sqrt{5} = 29 – 12\sqrt{5}$. This also matches!
Here, $a=2\sqrt{5}$, $b=-3\sqrt{5}/5$, and $n=5$. This is not in the form $a+b\sqrt{n}$ where $a, b, n$ are integers (as typically implied unless stated otherwise).

If $a = -2\sqrt{5}$, then from $ab=-6$, $(-2\sqrt{5})b=-6 \implies b = -6/(-2\sqrt{5}) = 3/\sqrt{5} = 3\sqrt{5}/5$.
The expression is $a+b\sqrt{n} = -2\sqrt{5} + (3\sqrt{5}/5)\sqrt{5} = -2\sqrt{5} + 15/5 = -2\sqrt{5} + 3$.
$(-2\sqrt{5} + 3)^2 = (3 – 2\sqrt{5})^2 = 29 – 12\sqrt{5}$. This also matches.
Here, $a=-2\sqrt{5}$, $b=3\sqrt{5}/5$, and $n=5$.

The problem states $(a + b \sqrt{n})$ is the positive square root.
We found two square roots: $3 – 2\sqrt{5}$ and $-3 + 2\sqrt{5}$.
Since $\sqrt{5}$ is approximately 2.236:
$3 – 2\sqrt{5} \approx 3 – 2(2.236) = 3 – 4.472 = -1.472$ (negative)
$-3 + 2\sqrt{5} \approx -3 + 2(2.236) = -3 + 4.472 = 1.472$ (positive)
So, the positive square root is $-3 + 2\sqrt{5}$.
This means $a = -3$, $b = 2$, and $n = 5$.

Let’s consider the values: $a=-3$, $b=2$, $n=5$.
We need to maximize $a, b, n$. However, these values are fixed once the expression is identified. The phrasing “maximise the value of a, b and n” might be misleading or imply a choice if multiple integer solutions exist.

Let’s assume the problem implies that $a, b, n$ are integers. In that case, the only integer solution for $a$ and $b$ when $n=5$ are from $a^2=9$:
Possibility 1: $a=3, b=-2, n=5$. Square root: $3 – 2\sqrt{5}$ (negative).
Possibility 2: $a=-3, b=2, n=5$. Square root: $-3 + 2\sqrt{5}$ (positive).

The positive square root is $-3 + 2\sqrt{5}$.
So, $a = -3$, $b = 2$, $n = 5$.
The sum $a+b+n = -3 + 2 + 5 = 4$.

Let’s re-read the original explanation:
“We can have a=-3, b=1 and n=20.
This satisfies all the above equations, and the value of a+b+n=18.”

This implies a different interpretation of $a, b, n$.
Let’s go back to $a^2=9 \text{ or } 20$ and $b^2n=20 \text{ or } 9$.
And $ab\sqrt{n}=-6\sqrt{5}$.

If $n=20$, then $ab\sqrt{20} = -6\sqrt{5}$
$ab \cdot 2\sqrt{5} = -6\sqrt{5}$
$2ab = -6 \implies ab = -3$.

Now, let’s check the pairs for $(a^2, b^2n)$:

Case 1: $a^2=9$ and $b^2n=20$.
If $n=20$, then $b^2(20) = 20 \implies b^2 = 1 \implies b = \pm 1$.
If $a^2=9$, then $a = \pm 3$.
We need $ab=-3$.
If $a=3$, then $3b=-3 \implies b=-1$. So, $a=3, b=-1, n=20$.
Square root: $a+b\sqrt{n} = 3 + (-1)\sqrt{20} = 3 – \sqrt{20} = 3 – 2\sqrt{5}$.
Check: $(3 – 2\sqrt{5})^2 = 29 – 12\sqrt{5}$. This works.
The values are $a=3, b=-1, n=20$. The sum $a+b+n = 3 – 1 + 20 = 22$.

If $a=-3$, then $(-3)b=-3 \implies b=1$. So, $a=-3, b=1, n=20$.
Square root: $a+b\sqrt{n} = -3 + 1\sqrt{20} = -3 + \sqrt{20} = -3 + 2\sqrt{5}$.
Check: $(-3 + 2\sqrt{5})^2 = 29 – 12\sqrt{5}$. This works.
The values are $a=-3, b=1, n=20$. The sum $a+b+n = -3 + 1 + 20 = 18$.

Case 2: $a^2=20$ and $b^2n=9$.
If $n=20$, then $b^2(20) = 9 \implies b^2 = 9/20$. $b = \pm 3/\sqrt{20} = \pm 3/(2\sqrt{5})$. Not integer.

The explanation’s conclusion that “a=-3, b=1 and n=20” leads to “a+b+n=18” seems correct based on the derivation.
This choice of $a, b, n$ results in the positive square root $-3 + 1\sqrt{20} = -3 + 2\sqrt{5}$.

The phrasing “maximise the value of a, b and n” is still a bit ambiguous if integer values are assumed. If we want to maximize the sum $a+b+n$, then $a=3, b=-1, n=20$ gives sum 22, while $a=-3, b=1, n=20$ gives sum 18.

However, the original explanation explicitly states “We can have a=-3, b=1 and n=20. This satisfies all the above equations, and the value of a+b+n=18.” This implies that this specific combination leads to the desired outcome. The fact that it’s the positive square root is key.

$a=-3, b=1, n=20$ yields $-3 + 1\sqrt{20} = -3 + 2\sqrt{5}$, which is the positive root.
If we chose $a=3, b=-1, n=20$, it yields $3 – 1\sqrt{20} = 3 – 2\sqrt{5}$, which is the negative root.

Therefore, the selection of $a=-3, b=1, n=20$ is uniquely determined by the condition that it represents the positive square root. The maximization part might be a distraction or context from the original CAT question’s options.

The core logic is:
1. Set up the equality: $(29 – 12\sqrt{5}) = (a + b \sqrt{n})^2$.
2. Expand and equate rational and irrational parts.
3. Solve the system of equations for $a^2, b^2n$ and $ab\sqrt{n}$.
4. Identify possible integer values for $a, b, n$.
5. Select the combination that gives the positive square root.

$29 – 12\sqrt{5} = (a + b\sqrt{n})^2 = a^2 + b^2n + 2ab\sqrt{n}$
Comparing coefficients:
$a^2 + b^2n = 29$
$2ab\sqrt{n} = -12\sqrt{5} \implies ab\sqrt{n} = -6\sqrt{5}$

Squaring the second equation:
$(ab\sqrt{n})^2 = (-6\sqrt{5})^2$
$a^2b^2n = 36 \times 5 = 180$

Let’s consider possible integer values for $n$ that allow for integer $a$ and $b$ in $ab\sqrt{n} = -6\sqrt{5}$.
If $n=5$, then $ab\sqrt{5} = -6\sqrt{5} \implies ab = -6$.
And $a^2 + 5b^2 = 29$.
From $ab=-6$, $b=-6/a$.
$a^2 + 5(-6/a)^2 = 29$
$a^2 + 5(36/a^2) = 29$
$a^2 + 180/a^2 = 29$
$a^4 – 29a^2 + 180 = 0$
$a^2 = 9 \text{ or } 20$
If $a^2=9$, $a=\pm 3$.
If $a=3$, $b=-2$. Square root: $3 – 2\sqrt{5}$ (negative).
If $a=-3$, $b=2$. Square root: $-3 + 2\sqrt{5}$ (positive).
So, for $n=5$, the positive root implies $a=-3, b=2, n=5$. Sum $a+b+n = -3+2+5 = 4$.

If $n=20$, then $ab\sqrt{20} = -6\sqrt{5}$
$ab(2\sqrt{5}) = -6\sqrt{5}$
$2ab = -6 \implies ab = -3$
And $a^2 + b^2(20) = 29$
From $ab=-3$, $b=-3/a$.
$a^2 + 20(-3/a)^2 = 29$
$a^2 + 20(9/a^2) = 29$
$a^2 + 180/a^2 = 29$
$a^4 – 29a^2 + 180 = 0$
$a^2 = 9 \text{ or } 20$
If $a^2=9$, $a=\pm 3$.
If $a=3$, $b=-1$. Square root: $3 – 1\sqrt{20} = 3 – 2\sqrt{5}$ (negative).
If $a=-3$, $b=1$. Square root: $-3 + 1\sqrt{20} = -3 + 2\sqrt{5}$ (positive).
So, for $n=20$, the positive root implies $a=-3, b=1, n=20$. Sum $a+b+n = -3+1+20 = 18$.

The original explanation uses the case $n=20$ leading to the sum 18. This is the most likely intended interpretation.

Let’s rephrase the explanation following the structure.

The value $(a + b \sqrt{n})$ represents the positive square root of $(29 – 12\sqrt{5})$.
This implies:
$(29 – 12\sqrt{5}) = (a + b \sqrt{n})^2$
Expanding the right side:
$29 – 12\sqrt{5} = a^2 + b^2n + 2ab\sqrt{n}$
By equating the rational and irrational components on both sides, we obtain:
$a^2 + b^2n = 29$ (Equation 1)
$2ab\sqrt{n} = -12\sqrt{5}$ (Equation 2)

Simplifying Equation 2 gives:
$ab\sqrt{n} = -6\sqrt{5}$
Squaring both sides of this simplified equation yields:
$(ab\sqrt{n})^2 = (-6\sqrt{5})^2$
$a^2b^2n = 36 \times 5$
$a^2b^2n = 180$

From this relationship, we can express $b^2n$ in terms of $a^2$:
$b^2n = \frac{180}{a^2}$

Substitute this expression for $b^2n$ back into Equation 1:
$a^2 + \frac{180}{a^2} = 29$
To eliminate the fraction, multiply the entire equation by $a^2$:
$a^4 + 180 = 29a^2$
Rearranging the terms to form a quadratic equation in terms of $a^2$:
$a^4 – 29a^2 + 180 = 0$

Let $x = a^2$. The equation becomes a quadratic equation in $x$:
$x^2 – 29x + 180 = 0$
Solving this quadratic equation for $x$ using the quadratic formula:
$x = \frac{-(-29) \pm \sqrt{(-29)^2 – 4(1)(180)}}{2(1)}$
$a^2 = \frac{29 \pm \sqrt{841 – 720}}{2}$
$a^2 = \frac{29 \pm \sqrt{121}}{2}$
$a^2 = \frac{29 \pm 11}{2}$
This gives two possible values for $a^2$:
$a^2 = \frac{29 + 11}{2} = \frac{40}{2} = 20$
or
$a^2 = \frac{29 – 11}{2} = \frac{18}{2} = 9$

Thus, $a^2$ can be either 9 or 20. Consequently, the pair $(a^2, b^2n)$ must be either $(9, 20)$ or $(20, 9)$.

From the equation $ab\sqrt{n} = -6\sqrt{5}$, we know that the product $ab$ must be negative, meaning $a$ and $b$ have opposite signs.
We are looking for the positive square root $(a + b \sqrt{n})$.

Let’s consider integer values for $a, b, n$.
If we set $n=20$, then the condition $ab\sqrt{n} = -6\sqrt{5}$ becomes:
$ab\sqrt{20} = -6\sqrt{5}$
$ab(2\sqrt{5}) = -6\sqrt{5}$
Dividing both sides by $2\sqrt{5}$ gives:
$ab = -3$

Now we check our possible values for $a^2$:
If $a^2 = 9$, then $a = \pm 3$.
If $a = 3$, then from $ab = -3$, we get $3b = -3 \implies b = -1$.
This combination is $a=3, b=-1, n=20$. The square root is $3 + (-1)\sqrt{20} = 3 – \sqrt{20} = 3 – 2\sqrt{5}$.
Calculating the value: $3 – 2\sqrt{5} \approx 3 – 2(2.236) = 3 – 4.472 = -1.472$ (negative).

If $a = -3$, then from $ab = -3$, we get $(-3)b = -3 \implies b = 1$.
This combination is $a=-3, b=1, n=20$. The square root is $-3 + 1\sqrt{20} = -3 + \sqrt{20} = -3 + 2\sqrt{5}$.
Calculating the value: $-3 + 2\sqrt{5} \approx -3 + 2(2.236) = -3 + 4.472 = 1.472$ (positive).

This combination $a=-3, b=1, n=20$ satisfies all the derived conditions, including yielding the positive square root.
The sum of these values is $a + b + n = -3 + 1 + 20 = 18$.

If we consider $a^2 = 20$, then $a = \pm \sqrt{20} = \pm 2\sqrt{5}$. This would not give integer values for $a$ if $n=20$.

The combination $a=-3, b=1, n=20$ is selected because it fulfills the requirement of representing the positive square root. The sum of these integer values is 18.

Ans: C

Explanation:Let the dimensions of the rectangular box be length $l$, width $w$, and height $h$.

The surface area of a closed rectangular box is given by $2(lw + lh + wh)$.
We are given that the surface area is 846 sq cm.
So, $2(lw + lh + wh) = 846$
$lw + lh + wh = 423$ (Equation 1)

The sum of the lengths of all edges of a rectangular box is $4(l + w + h)$.
We are given that the sum of the lengths of all its edges is 144 cm.
So, $4(l + w + h) = 144$
$l + w + h = 36$ (Equation 2)

When a rectangular box is inscribed in a sphere, the diagonal of the box is equal to the diameter of the sphere.
The square of the diagonal of the box is given by $l^2 + w^2 + h^2$.
Let $R$ be the radius of the sphere. The diameter of the sphere is $2R$.
So, $(2R)^2 = l^2 + w^2 + h^2$
$4R^2 = l^2 + w^2 + h^2$

We know the algebraic identity: $(l + w + h)^2 = l^2 + w^2 + h^2 + 2(lw + lh + wh)$.
We can substitute the values from Equation 1 and Equation 2 into this identity.
From Equation 2, $(l + w + h) = 36$, so $(l + w + h)^2 = 36^2 = 1296$.
From Equation 1, $2(lw + lh + wh) = 846$.

Substituting these values into the identity:
$1296 = l^2 + w^2 + h^2 + 846$
$l^2 + w^2 + h^2 = 1296 – 846$
$l^2 + w^2 + h^2 = 450$

Now, we can find the radius of the sphere:
$4R^2 = l^2 + w^2 + h^2$
$4R^2 = 450$
$R^2 = \frac{450}{4} = \frac{225}{2}$
$R = \sqrt{\frac{225}{2}} = \frac{15}{\sqrt{2}} = \frac{15\sqrt{2}}{2}$

The volume of the sphere is given by the formula $V = \frac{4}{3}\pi R^3$.
$V = \frac{4}{3}\pi \left(\frac{15\sqrt{2}}{2}\right)^3$
$V = \frac{4}{3}\pi \left(\frac{15^3 \cdot (\sqrt{2})^3}{2^3}\right)$
$V = \frac{4}{3}\pi \left(\frac{3375 \cdot 2\sqrt{2}}{8}\right)$
$V = \frac{4}{3}\pi \left(\frac{6750\sqrt{2}}{8}\right)$
$V = \frac{4}{3}\pi \left(\frac{3375\sqrt{2}}{4}\right)$
$V = \pi \left(\frac{3375\sqrt{2}}{3}\right)$
$V = 1125\pi\sqrt{2}$

The volume of the sphere is $1125\pi\sqrt{2}$ cubic cm.

Comparing this with the given options:
Option A: $1125\pi$
Option B: $750\pi$
Option C: $1125\pi\sqrt{2}$
Option D: $750\pi\sqrt{2}$

The calculated volume matches Option C.

Correct_Option:C