GRE Questions

Q:

The Hardest Logic Puzzle Ever?

If a giraffe has two eyes, a monkey has two eyes, and an elephant has two eyes, how many eyes do we have?

 A) 3 B) 4 C) 1 D) 2

Explanation:

4 eyes.

Here in the question, it is asked how many Eyes We have so that means here the person who has asked the question is also including the person who is suppose to give the answer. In a clear understanding, the Conversation is happening between 2 people 1st who asked the question and 2nd to whom it has been asked, which means there are 4 eyes.

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Q:

If selling price is doubled, the profit triples. Find the profit percent ?

 A) 100% B) 200% C) 300% D) 400%

Explanation:

Let the C.P be Rs.100 and S.P be Rs.x, Then
The profit is (x-100)
Now the S.P is doubled, then the new S.P is 2x
New profit is (2x-100)
Now as per the given condition;
=> 3(x-100) = 2x-100
By solving, we get
x = 200
Then the Profit percent = (200-100)/100 = 100
Hence the profit percentage is 100%

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Q:

Solve the Logical Puzzle ?

 A) 2 B) 4 C) 8 D) 0

Explanation:

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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:

How many squares do you see?

 A) 44 B) 45 C) 46 D) 50

Explanation:

Number of squares in the given figure is

16 + 9 + 19 + 1 = 45.

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Q:

Which river of India is called Vridha Ganga?

 A) Krishna B) Godavari C) Kaveri D) Narmada

Explanation:

Godavari, India's second longest river after the river Ganga and is one among the peninsular rivers.

The river Godavari is often referred to as Vridha Ganga because of its large size and extent among the peninsular rivers.

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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:

90 D in a R A

90 D in a R A => 90 degrees in a Right Angle.

This is similar to

26 L of the A = 26 Letters of the Alphabet

12 S of the Z.