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There are several peacocks and deers in a cage (with no other types of animals). There are 72 heads and 200 feet inside the cage. How many peacocks are there, and how many deers ?

A) 42 & 24 B) 38 & 26
C) 36 & 24 D) 44 & 28
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 44 & 28

Explanation:

Let
x = peacocks
y = deers

2x + 4y = 200
x + y = 72
y = 72 - x
2x + 288 - 4x = 200
x = 44 peacocks
y = 28 deers

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A, B & C started a business and invested in the ratio 7:6:5. Next Year, they increased their investment by 25%, 20% and 15%, respectively. In what ratio should profit earned only during 2ndyear be distributed?

A) 155:144:175 B) 155:124:95
C) 135:147:152 D) 175:144:115
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 175:144:115

Explanation:

Let A’s investment be= 7a
Let B’s investment be= 6a
Let C’s investment be= 5a
Their investment in 2ndyear:= (125% of 7a): (120% of 6a) : (115% of 5a) = 175 : 144 : 115

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Q:

In how many ways can letter of the word RAILINGS arrange so that R and S always come together?

A) 1260 B) 2520
C) 5040 D) 1080
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 5040

Explanation:

The number of ways in which the letters of the word RAILINGS can be arranged such that R & S always come together is

 

Count R & S as only 1 space or letter so that RS or SR can be arranged => 7! x 2!

 

But in the word RAILINGS, I repeated for 2 times => 7! x 2!/2! = 7! ways = 5040 ways.

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Q:

The average age of Vishal and Raghavendra is 24 years. If a new person Veerender is also included, the average age is increased by 1.5 years. What is the age of Veerender?

A) 28.5 yrs B) 29.5 yrs
C) 30.5 yrs D) 27 yrs
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 28.5 yrs

Explanation:

According to the given data,

(V + R)/2 = 24

Now, after joining of Veerender,

V + R + D)/3 = 25.5

Hence, Veerender Age = 3(25.5) - 2(24) = 76.5 - 48 = 28.5 years.

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Q:

Chemical name of Gold?

A) Argentinum B) Ferrus
C) Aurum D) Selenium
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Aurum

Explanation:

The Chemical name of Gold is Aurum with symbol Au with atomic number 79 and a group 11 element. In its purest form, it is a bright, slightly reddish yellow, dense, soft, malleable, and ductile metal.

Chemically, gold is a transition metal.

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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:

What type of bond is joining the two hydrogen atoms?

A) Hydrophobic B) Ionic
C) Covalent D) Hydrophilic
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Covalent

Explanation:

Covalent type of bonding joins The two hydrogen atoms are joned by Covalent type of bonding.

In this type of bonding, electrons are shared between the atoms in order to fill there valence shells. Thus sharing of electrons take place in between the hydrogen atoms.

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Q:

Number Challenge

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A) 9 B) 11
C) 13 D) 15
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 11

Explanation:

Half the Product of Number in the upper & lower box gives the number in the middle box.

i.e. 18 x 4/2 = 36

15 x 6/2 = 45

In the same way 

8 x N/2 = 44 => N = 11.

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