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To go a distance of 40 km upstream a rower takes 8 hours while it takes her only 5 hours to row the same distance downstream. What was the rower's speed in still water?

A) 4.5 kmph B) 4 kmph
C) 6.5 kmph D) 1.5 kmph
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 6.5 kmph

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A series is given with one term missing. Select the correct alternative from the given ones that will complete the series.

 

LT, MS, NR, OQ, ?

 

A) LP B) QP
C) PR D) PP
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) PP

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In the following question, four number pairs are given. The number on left side of (–) is related to the number on the right side of (–) with some Logic/Rule/Relation. Three are similar on basis of same Logic/Rule/Relation. Select the odd one out from the given options.

 

A) 57 – 53 B) 47 – 41
C) 67 – 63 D) 71 – 67
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 47 – 41

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Q:

Reduce 2530/1430 to lowest terms.

A) 47/17 B) 23/13
C) 47/19 D) 29/17
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 23/13

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Q:

When a discount of 50% is given on a shirt, the profit is 25%. If the discount is 10%, then the profit is

A) 35 percent B) 55 percent
C) 215 percent D) 125 percent
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 125 percent

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A trader buys 800 kgs of tomatoes for Rs 7200. 10% tomatoes are damaged in transportaion. At what rate (Rs/Kg) should he sell the rest to earn 30% profit?

A) 9 B) 13
C) 10 D) 12
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 13

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If a shopkeeper sells an item at Rs 4200 which is marked as Rs 4800, then what is the discount (in %) that he is offering?

A) 12.5 B) 14.28
C) 10 D) 15
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 12.5

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If 10x/3 + 5/2(2 - x/3) = 7/2, then the value of x is?

A) 3/5 B) -5/3
C) 5/3 D)  -3/5
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D)  -3/5

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