GATE Questions

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Expressing 3/8 as a decimal fraction:

We can convert 3/8 into a decimal fraction by just dividing 3 by 8 or making 3 into 8 parts.

Then, it is 3/8 = 0.375 as a decimal fraction.

Other Method::

3/8 as a Decimal :

In this we should convert the denominator into 10, 100, 1000, 10000, 100000,... to make it simple.

Now to make 8 into 1000, we multiply numerator and denominator with 125

=> (3 x 125)/(8 x 125) = 375/1000 = 0.375.

To find the largest 4 digit number exactly divisible by 88,

We should divide the largest possible 4 digit number by 88, and if we get any remainder than subtract it from that largest number.

The largest possible 4 digit number is 9999

Now,

88) 9999 (113
      88
  _______
      119
        88
  _______
        319
        264
  _______
          55
  _______

Therefore, the largest 4 digit number exactly divisible by 88 is given by

9999 - 55 = 9944.

We know that,

P.W = 100×T.D/R×T

= 100×168/14×2

P.W = 600.

Now, required Sum = (P.W. + T.D.)

= Rs. (600 + 168)

= Rs. 768.

Why they ask this and what they are looking for:

This question "What areas would you like to further develop professionally?" will uncover whether you are interested and knowledgeable about your own development and as such will can be a cloaked attempt to discover your weaknesses.

A common target of the question is to discover how motivated you are to extend yourself. If you are motivated to learn, then you are probably more motivated to do the job well.

How to answer this:

First show that you are concerned and active about your own development. You can indicate how development has worked for your in the past.

You're right, continued learning and development is important and I continue to work to improve key skills.

Do answer the question, of course, but do not show gaping holes in your skill set and especially those in key areas required in the job. A good trick is to talk about developing your skills in new areas that will be of future benefit to the company.

For example : I am in programming now and love the work, but one day I would like to develop into a management role.

Hope this helps you..!

Bond order is proportional to the bond length is a False statement since Bond order is inversely proportional to the bond length.

Exercise can boost your memory and thinking skills by improvising alertness, attention and motivation.

The process which involves absorption of heat is endothermic.

Here given all the options are involving in absorption of heat. Hence, all the above are endithermic.