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Q:

Two parallel chords on the same side of the centre of a circle are 5 cm apart. If the chords are 20 and 28 cm long, what is the radius of the circle? 

A) 14.69 cm B) 15.69 cm
C) 18.65 cm D) 16.42 cm
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 15.69 cm

Explanation:

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Draw the two chords as shown in the figure. Let O be the center of the circle. Draw OC
perpendicular to both chords. That divides the two chords in half.
So CD = 10 and AB = 14. Draw radii OA and OD, both equal to radius r.
We are given that BC = 5, the distance between the two chords. Let
OB = x.

We use the Pythagorean theorem on right triangle ABO

AO² = AB² + OB²
r² = 14² + x²

We use the Pythagorean theorem on right triangle DCO

DO² = CD² + OC²

We see that OC = OB+BC = x+5, so

r² = 10² + (x+5)²

So we have a system of two equations:

r² = 14² + x²
r² = 10² + (x+5)²

Since both left sides equal r², set the right sides
equal to each other.

14² + x² = 10² + (x+5)²
196 + x² = 100 + x² + 10x + 25
196 = 125 + 10x
71 = 10x
7.1 = x

r² = 14² + x²
r² = 196 + (7.1)²
r² = 196 + 50.41
r² = 246.41
r = √246.41
r = 15.69745202 cm

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Q:

Which Indian city is named after the snake Anantha of Lord Vishnu?

A) Trivandrum B) Tiruchirappalli
C) Tanjavore D) Vellore
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Trivandrum

Explanation:

Thiruvananthapuram also known as Trivandrum, is the capital and the largest city of the Indian state of Kerala is named after the snake Anantha of Lord Vishnu.

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Q:

A box contains 5 green, 4 yellow and 5 white pearls. Four pearls are drawn at random. What is the probability that they are not of the same colour ?

A)  11/91

B)  4/11

C)  1/11

D) 90/91

A) Option A B) Option B
C) Option C D) Option D
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Option D

Explanation:

Let S be the sample space. Then,
n(s) = number of ways of drawing 4 pearls out of 14


= C414 ways = 14×13×12×114×3×2×1= 1001


Let E be the event of drawing 4 pearls of the same colour.
Then, E = event of drawing (4 pearls out of 5) or (4 pearls out of 4) or (4 pearls out of 5)

  C15+ C44+ C15 = 5+1+5 =11

 P(E) = n(E)n(S)=111001=191  

 

 Required probability = 1-191=9091

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Q:

Select a figure from the four alternatives that would complete the Figure Matrix.

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    (1)   (2)  (3)   (4)

A) 2 B) 3
C) 4 D) 1
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 3

Explanation:

By observing the above pattern Figure (3) will complete the matrix.

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Q:

Which of the following best describes Accounting?

A) is an information system that provides reports to its stakeholders regarding economic activities and the condition of the business B) is used only for filling out tax returns and for financial statements for various types of governmental reporting requirements
C) records economic data but does not communicate the data to users according to any specific rules D) is of no use by individuals outside of the business
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) is an information system that provides reports to its stakeholders regarding economic activities and the condition of the business

Explanation:

Accounting is the systematic and comprehensive recording of financial transactions pertaining to a business. 

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Accounting also refers to the process of summarizing, analyzing and reporting these transactions to oversight agencies, regulators and tax collection entities. 

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Q:

Total 100 members are writing exam. In that 48 members are writing first exam, 45 members are writing second exam and 38 members are writing third exam. 5 members are writing all the three exams. How many members are writing 2 exams ?

A) 26 B) 23
C) 27 D) 21
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 21

Explanation:

Total number of exams written by 100 students = 48 + 45 + 38 = 131
Now let us say x members are writing only 1 exam, y members are writing only 2 exams, z members are writing only 3 exams.
Therefore, x + 2y + 3z = 131 also x + y + z = 100.
Given that z = 5. So x + 2y = 116 and x + y = 95.
Solving we get y = 21.
So 21 members are writing exactly 2 exams.

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Q:

How many four digits numbers greater than 6000 can be made using the digits 0, 4, 2, 6 together with repetition.

A) 64 B) 63
C) 62 D) 60
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 63

Explanation:

Given digits are 0, 4, 2, 6

Required 4 digit number should be greater than 6000.

So, first digit must be 6 only and the remaining three places can be filled by one of all the four digits.

This can be done by

1x4x4x4 = 64

Greater than 6000 means 6000 should not be there.

Hence, 64 - 1 = 63.

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Q:

Which of the following is a legal requirement for PFDs?

A) PFDs must be properly sized for the intended wearer. B) Must be in good, serviceable condition.
C) Sizing for PFDs is based on body weight and chest size. D) All the above
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) All the above

Explanation:

PFD's : Personal Flotation Devices (life jackets).

 

It is a legal requirement for a PFD to

1. Must be in good, serviceable condition 

2. PFDs must be properly sized for the intended wearer.

3. Sizing for PFDs is based on body weight and chest size.

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