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Which one of the following animals was not represented on the terracotta art of the Harappan culture

A) Cow B) Elephant
C) Rhinoceros D) Tiger
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Cow

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The denominator of a fraction is 3 more than the numerator. If the numerator as well as the denominator is increased by 4, the fraction becomes 4/5. What was the original fraction ?

A) 7/11 B) 8/11
C) 9/11 D) 10/11
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 8/11

Explanation:

Let the numerator be x Then, denominator =  x + 3.

Now. (x + 4)/(x + 3) +4 = 4/5  <=> 5 (x + 4) =  4(x + 7)

=>  x = 8.

The fraction is  8/11.

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If 50 is subtracted from two-third of a number, the result is equal to sum of 40 and one-fourth of that number. What is the number ?

A) 156 B) 179
C) 198 D) 216
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 216

Explanation:

Let the number be x.

 

Then, 2/3x-50 = 1/4x +50

 

=>  5/12x = 90

 

x = (90 x 12) / 5 = 216 

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If 1 is added to the denominator of a traction, the fraction becomes 1/2. If 1 is added to the numerator of the fraction, the fraction becomes 1. The fraction is :

A) 1/3 B) 2/3
C) 4/3 D) 5/3
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 2/3

Explanation:

Let the fraction be x/y. Then, x /(y+1) = 1/2

=> 2x - y = 1  ..........(i)and 

(x + 1) / y = 1  => x - y =  1 .......(ii)

 Solving (i) and (ii), we get :  x  = 2, y = 3. Hence, the required fraction is 2/3..

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Which track and field star overcame childhood polio to became one of the greatest athlets of her time

A) Wilma Rudolph B) Gail devers
C) Florence Griffith Joyner D) Jackie Rrobinson
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Wilma Rudolph

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What is value of P+QP-Q  if PQ=7 ?

A) 1/3 B) 2/3
C) 4/3 D) 5/3
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 4/3

Explanation:

hence P=7Q

P+QP-Q=7Q+Q7Q-Q=8Q6Q=43

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Ifab=45andbc=1516, then c2-a2c2+a2 is :

A) 7/5 B) 7/25
C) 7/125 D) 7
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 7/25

Explanation:

ab×bc=45×1516=34=16-916+9

 

=725

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The difference of 18 and its reciprocal is equal to :

A) 1/8 B) 4/3
C) 15/16 D) 105/304
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 105/304

Explanation:

Required difference = 19/16 - 16/19  =  105/304..

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