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Q:

Shiva purchased 280 kg of Rice at the rate of 15.60/kg and mixed it with 120 kg of rice purchased at the rate of 14.40/kg. He wants to earn a profit of Rs. 10.45 per kg by selling it. What should be the selling price of the mix per kg?

A) Rs. 22.18 B) Rs. 25.69
C) Rs. 26.94 D) Rs. 27.54
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Rs. 25.69

Explanation:

Rate of rice of quantity 280 kg = Rs. 15.60/kg

Rate of rice of quantity 120 kg = Rs. 14.40/kg

He want to earn a profit of Rs. 10.45/kg

Rate of Mix to sell to get profit of 10.45 =  

 

280 x 15.60 + 120 x 14.40280 + 120 + 10.454368 + 1728400 + 10.45=> 15.24 + 10.45= 25.69 

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Q:

Which is not associated with areas of karst topography?

A) flowing rivers B) sinkholes
C) sinking streams D) caverns
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) flowing rivers

Explanation:

A karst topography is that which composes of limestone and its associated features and structures. Karst topography and caves develop in limestone rocks due to their solubility in dilute acidic groundwater. The solubility of limestone in water and weak acid solutions leads to karst landscapes.

 

Flowing rivers, can be found in areas away from karst topography.

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Q:

What is the difference in the shares of profit between P and Q in a joint business at the end of one year ?

a. P Invested Rs. 80,000 and withdrew Rs. 20,000 after 6 months.

b. Q joined four months after the start of business.

c. Q's amount was 80% of P's amount during the last six months.

A) Only a B) Only c
C) Both a & b D) Data is not sufficient
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Data is not sufficient

Explanation:

a. P's investment = (80000 x 6 + 60000 x 6) = 840000 for 1 month.

b & c. Q's investment = 80% of Rs. 60000 for 8 months.

= Rs.(48000 x 8) for 1 month = 384000 for 1 month

P : Q = 840000 : 384000 = 35 : 16.

But, the total profit is not given, so data is inadequate.

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Q:

The difference between present ages of Ravali and Swarna is 9 years. After 7 years, Ravali’s age is twice of Swarna’s age. What will be Ravali’s age after 4 years?

A) 15 yrs B) 16 yrs
C) 20 yrs D) 21 yrs
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 15 yrs

Explanation:

Let the present age of Ravali = x

=> Swarna's present age = x - 9

From the given data,

x + 7 = 2(x - 9 + 7)

=> x = 11 yrs

Required Ravali's age after 4 years = 11 + 4 = 15 yrs.

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Q:

Which of the following is not a macronutrient?

A) Carbohydrates B) Calcium
C) Chlorine D) Proteins
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Chlorine

Explanation:

Nutrients that are needed in large amounts are called Macronutrients.

 

There are three macronutrients required by humans:

1. carbohydrates (sugar),

2. lipids (fats), and

3. proteins.

 

Each of these macronutrients provides energy in the form of calories.

 

Some other macronutrients are: nitrogen (N), phosphorus (P), potassium (K), calcium (Ca), sulfur (S), magnesium (Mg), sodium (Na).

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Q:

Synonym of Trustworthy?

A) Tenacity B) Insolent
C) Resolute D) Reliable
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Reliable

Explanation:
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Q:

Sravan drove from home to a neighboring town at the speed of 50 km/h and on his returning journey, he drove at the speed of 45 km/h and also took an hour longer to reach home. What distance did he cover?

A) 350 kms B) 450 kms
C) 900 kms D) 700 kms
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 900 kms

Explanation:

Let the distance he covered each way = d kms

According to the question,

d/45 - d/50 = 1

=> d = 450 kms.

 

Hence, the total distance he covered in his way = d + d = 2 d = 2 x 450 = 900 kms.

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Q:

Largest gulf in the world

A) Persian Gulf B) Gulf of Mannar
C) Gulf of Mexico D) Gulf of Carpentaria
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Gulf of Mexico

Explanation:

*  The Gulf of Mexico, bordered by the United States, Mexico, and the island nation of Cuba, is the worlds largest gulf.

It has a coastline of about 5,000 kilometers (3,100 miles).

*  The Gulf of Mexico is connected to the Atlantic Ocean by the Straits of Florida, between Cuba and the U.S. state of Florida.

It is largely surrounded by the North American continent.

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