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Q:

Find the next number in the given number series?

2, 19, 0, 21, –2, ?

A) 23 B) 25
C) 27 D) 29
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 23

Explanation:

The given number series 2, 19, 0, 21, –2, ? follows a pattern,

2

2 + 17 = 19

19 - 19 = 0

0 + 21 = 21

21 - 23 = -2

-2 + 25 = 23

 

Hence, the next number in the series is 23.

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Q:

Determine the nominal rate of interest if:

The periodic rate is 0.83% per month

A) 7% B) 8%
C) 9% D) 10%
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 10%

Explanation:

j=mi

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Q:

At what time between 9 and 10 o'clock will the hands of a watch be together?

A) (49 + 3/11) min past 11 B) (49 +1/11) min past 9
C) (45 +1/11) min past 9 D) (45 +7/11) min past 11
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) (49 +1/11) min past 9

Explanation:

To be together between 9 and 10 o'clock, the minute hand has to gain 45 min. spaces.
55 min. spaces gained in 60 min.

 

45 min. spaces are gained in 6055×45 min  or 49111min

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Q:

Which region in India is known as the "Rice Bowl of India"?

A) Indo-Gangetic plain B) Krishna-Godavari Delta region
C) North-East region D) Kerala and Tamil Nadu
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Krishna-Godavari Delta region

Explanation:

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In India, Andhra Pradesh & the Krishna-Godavari Delta region is called as "Rice Bowl of India".

 

Coming to the Indian State, Chhattisgarh is also known as Rice Bowl of India.

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Q:

What should be replaced in the place of '?' in the following series ?

JAK, KBL, LCM, MDN, ?

A) MEN B) NEM
C) NEO D) OEP
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) NEO

Explanation:

This is an alternating series in alphabetical order. The middle letters follow the order ABCDE. The first and third letters are alphabetical beginning with J. The third letter is repeated as a first letter in each subsequent three-letter segment.

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Q:

Choose the missing terms in the given series from the four alternatives given below.

GMQ, JOT, MQW, ?

A) PTZ B) ORY
C) VXY D) PSZ
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) PSZ

Explanation:

The first letter moves three steps forward. The second letter moves two steps forward. The third letter moves three steps forward.

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Q:

Find compound interest on Rs. 7500 at 4% per annum for 2 years, compounded annually.

A) 612 B) 712
C) 812 D) 912
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 612

Explanation:

Amount = Rs [7500*(1+(4/100)2] = Rs (7500 * (26/25) * (26/25) ) = Rs. 8112.
therefore, C.I. = Rs. (8112 - 7500) = Rs. 612.

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Q:

Guess the next number in the given number series?

999, 990, 998, 991, 997, 992, ?

A) 996 B) 1000
C) 999 D) 1001
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 996

Explanation:

The given number series 999, 990, 998, 991, 997, 992, ?

It follows a pattern that,

999

999 - 9 = 990

990 + 8 = 998

998 - 7 = 991

991 + 6 = 997

997 - 5 = 992

992 + 4 = 996

 

Hence, the next number in the given number series is 996.

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