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10 is added to a certain number, the sum is multiplied by 7, the product is divided by 5 and 5 is subtracted from the quotient. The remainder left is half of 88. What is the number?

A) 21 B) 20
C) 25 D) 30
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 25

Explanation:

Let the number be x

When 10 is added, number = x + 10

When 7 is multiplied, number = 7 X (x + 10)

According to question,

⇒[7 X (x+10) / 5] –5 = 44

⇒7x + 70 = 49 X 5

⇒x + 10 = 35,

⇒x = 25

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There were 24 studentsina class. One of them, who was 18 years old, left the class and his place was filled up by a new comer.Ifthe average of the class was thereby lowered by 1 month, the age of new comer is-

A) 14 years B) 15 years
C) 16 years D) 17years
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 16 years

Explanation:

Let the age of new comer be x

Avg age decrease by 1/12 year ⇒24 X 1/12 = 18 –x

⇒x=16 years

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There were 35 studentsina hostel.Ifthenumber of studentsbe increased by 7, the expenditure on food increases by Rs 42 per day while the average expenditure of studentsis reduced by Rs 1. What was the initial expenditure on food per day?

A) Rs 432 B) Rs 442
C) Rs 420 D) Rs 400
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Rs 420

Explanation:

Let the original avg expenditure be x

Total expenditure = 35x

⇒35x + 42 = (x-1) X 42

⇒35x + 42 = 42x –42

⇒7x = 84

⇒x = 12

So, initial expenditure = 12 X 35 = 420

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There is certain relationship between two given words on one side of : : and one word is given on another side of : : while another word is to be found from the given alternatives, having the same relation with this word as the given pair has. Select the best alternatives/ relationship.

Firm : Flabby :: Piquant : ?

A) Salty B) Pleasant
C) Bland D) Smell
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Bland

Explanation:
Both words Firm : Flabby are opposite in meaning.
Similarly, Piquant means pleasantly sharp taste, spicy. Bland means tasteless. Both are also opposite in meaning.
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The following questions consist of two words that have a certain relationship to each other, followed by four alternatives. Select the best alternative that has same relationship as the original pair of wordsNecromancy : Ghosts

A) Romance : Stories B) Magic : Amulets
C) Alchemy : Gold D) Sorcery : Spirit
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Sorcery : Spirit

Explanation:

Necromancy he supposed practice of communicating with the dead, especially in order to predict the future. Similarly, sorcery deals with spirits.

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The following questions consist of two words that have a certain relationship to each other, followed by four alternatives. Select the best alternative that has same relationship as the original pair of words

Ecstasy : Pleasure

A) Hatred : Affection B) Rage : Anger
C) Joy : Grief D) Mumble : Speak
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Rage : Anger

Explanation:

Ecstasy means overwhelming feeling and is more intense form of pleasure. Similarly, Rage is more intense form of anger.

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The  following  questions  consist  of two  words  that  have  a  certain  relationship  to each   other,   followed   by   four   alternatives. Select  the  best  alternative  that  has  same relationship as the original pair of words

Stare : Glance

A) Gulp : Sip B) Confide : tell
C) Hunt : Stalk D) Step :Walk
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Gulp : Sip

Explanation:
Stare is with higher intensity than glance same as gulp is with high intensity than sip.
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The following questions consist of two words that have a certain relationship to each other, followed by four alternatives. Select the best alternative that has same relationship as the original pair of words

Pesticide : Plant

A) Injection : Disease B) Vaccination : Body
C) Medicine : Cure D) Teacher : Student
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Vaccination : Body

Explanation:

As pesticide is beneficial for plant same as vaccination is beneficial for body.

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