# Exams

• #### TOEFL

Q:

The compound interest on rs.30000 at 7% per annum is Rs.4347. The period is

 A) 2 years B) 2.5 years C) 3 years D) 4 years

Explanation:

Amount = Rs.(30000+4347) = Rs.34347

let the time be n years

Then,30000(1+7/100)^n = 34347

(107/100)^n = 34347/30000 = 11449/10000 = (107/100)^2

$\inline \fn_cm \therefore$n = 2years

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Q:

In which of the following festivals are boat races a special feature?

 A) Rongali Bihu B) Onam C) Pongal D) Navratri

Explanation:

Onam is an annual Hindu festival with origins in the state of Kerala in India. It falls in the Malayalam calendar month of Chingam, which in Gregorian calendar overlaps with August–September. In this festival, boat races are famous.

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Q:

If the radius of a circle is decreased by 50%, find the percentage decrease in its area.

 A) 55% B) 65% C) 75% D) 85%

Explanation:

New radius = $50100R$$50100R$

Original area =$R2$  and new area = $πR2$

$3πR24*1πR2*100$

Decrease in area = $πR22=πR24$ = 75%

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Q:

Golf player Vijay Singh belongs to which country?

 A) USA B) Fiji C) India D) UK

Explanation:

Golf player Vijay Singh is an Indo-Fijian belongs to Fiji. He was born in 1963, who was number 1 in the Official World Golf Ranking for 32 weeks in 2004 and 2005.

He was nicknamed as "The Big Fijian", has won three major Golf Championships. He has started his profession career from 1984.

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Q:

At what rate percent per annum will a sum of money double in 8 years.

 A) 12.5% B) 13.5% C) 11.5% D) 14.5%

Explanation:

Let principal = P, Then, S.I.= P and Time = 8 years

We know that S.I. = PTR/100

Rate = [(100 x P)/ (P x 8)]% = 12.5% per annum.

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Q:

A phrase expressing the aim of a group or party?

The aim of a group or party must be

• The mission or purpose of the group - what business they are in.

• The vision or direction they are headed - often expressed as the impact they want to have distinct from their purpose.

• The strategies for how they will get from where they are today to where they are headed; these are broadly stated, like a 50,000-foot overview, and are typically few in number, usually no more than 3-5 key areas of focus.

• The goals and objectives for how the strategies will be implemented; these are sometimes referred to as tactics or operational plans; there is usually no specific limit on the number of these, and they are more specific and not so far out in the future, often 1-2 years or less.

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Q:

Find compound interest on Rs. 8000 at 15% per annum for 2 years 4 months, compounded annually

 A) 2109 B) 3109 C) 4109 D) 6109

Explanation:

Time = 2 years 4 months = 2(4/12) years = 2(1/3) years.
Amount = Rs'. [8000 X (1+(15/100))^2 X (1+((1/3)*15)/100)]
=Rs. [8000 * (23/20) * (23/20) * (21/20)]
= Rs. 11109. .
:. C.I. = Rs. (11109 - 8000) = Rs. 3109.

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Q:

Vaunt : Flaunt :: Disparate : ?

 A) Similar B) Homogenous C) Contrast D) Alike

Explanation:

Vaunt - Vaunt means to boast or to praise about something excessively.

Flaunt - Flaunt also means to boast about something or to praise something.

Flaunt is the synonym of the word Vaunt.

Disparate - Disparate means essentially different in its kind or unlike or not able to be compared.

Then the required word is the synonym of Disparate.

Here in the given options, Contrast is the only word which is similar in meaning of Disparate.

Hence, Vaunt : Flaunt :: Disparate : Contrast.