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Q:

5 years ago Sushma was 5 times as old as her Son. 5 years hence her age will be 8 less than three times the corresponding age of her Son. Find their ages ?

A) 24 and 13 years B) 48 and 24 years
C) 35 and 11 years D) 33 and 15 years
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 35 and 11 years

Explanation:

Let the age of sushma be x and
the age of her son is y
Then five years before x-5=5(y-5) ...(1)
Five years hence x+5 = 3(y+5)-8 .....(2)

By soving (1) & (2), we get
5y - 15 = 3y + 7
y = 11 => x = 35

Therefore, the age of Sushma = 35 and her son = 11.

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Q:

A man spend Rs. 810 in buying trouser at Rs. 70 each and shirt at Rs. 30 each. What will be the ratio of trouser and shirt when the maximum number of trouser is purchased ?

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

Explanation:

Let us assume S as number of shirts and T as number of trousers
Given that each trouser cost = Rs.70 and that of shirt = Rs.30
Therefore, 70 T + 30 S = 810
=> 7T + 3S = 81......(1)
T = ( 81 - 3S )/7

We need to find the least value of S which will make (81 - 3S) divisible by 7 to get maximum value of T
Simplifying by taking 3 as common factor i.e, 3(27-S) / 7
In the above equation least value of S as 6 so that 27- 3S becomes divisible by 7

Hence T = (81-3xS)/7 = (81-3x6)/7 = 63/7 = 9

Hence for S, put T in eq(1), we get
S = 81-7(9)/3 = 81-63 / 3 = 18/3 = 6.
The ratio of T:S = 9:6 = 3:2.

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Q:

Which bond has the greatest ionic character?

A) H-F B) H-Cl
C) H-N D) H-O
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) H-F

Explanation:

Ionic character depends on the electronegativity difference between the bonding elements. The greatest the elctronegativity diffference the greatest the ionic character.

Here in the given options, H-F has has the greatest ionic character. The electronegativity of Hydrogen is 2.1 and that of Fluorine is 4. Now the electronegativity difference is 4 - 2.1 = 1.9.

 

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

Explanation:

Similar small figures are increasing by one in each of the bigger figure.

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Q:

The main element used in the vulcanisation of rubber is

A) nickel B) copper
C) sulphur D) graphite
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) sulphur

Explanation:

In vulcanization, cruder rubber is heated with 3% sulphur at about for 1200C for 2-3 hours.

Vulcanised rubber is a vastly improved product.

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Q:

What time will it be in 45 minutes?

Now, if the time is 4:48 pm.

Answer

As now, the time 4 : 48 pm after 45 min it will be


4:48 + 45 min = (4 hrs : 48 + 12 min) pm + 33 min = 5 hrs : 33 min pm.


Hence, it is 5:33 pm.

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Q:

P and Q can do a work in 4 hours and 12 hours respectively. P starts the work at 9am and they work alternately for one hour each. When will the work be completed ?

A) 3 am B) 12 pm
C) 1 pm D) 3 pm
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 3 pm

Explanation:

Work done by P and Q in the first two hours, working alternately

= First hour P + Second hour Q

14+112=13

work is completed in 2 hours

Then, the total time required to complete the work by P and Q working alternately=2 x 3= 6hours

Thus, work will be completed at 3pm.

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Q:

What is the main function of an ignition safety switch?

Answer

An ignition safety switch is a safety device can shut off the engine if the operator falls off the PWC or out of the powerboat, or is otherwise thrown from the proper operating position.


 


How it works:


It allows the engine of the vehicle to shut off or to be turned off immediately as it is to prevent further complications to happen as this is being used when an emergency is launched


 


Where it is used:


Most powerboats and PWCs come equipped by the manufacturer with an emergency engine cut-off switch.

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