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A man travels 401 kilometres in, partly by rail and partly by steamer. He spends 6 hours more time on steamer. If the velocity of the steamer is 21 km/hr and the velocity of rail is 56 km/hr, how much distance does he cover by steamer?

A) 241 km B) 302 km
C) 201 km D) 362 km
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 201 km

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If α and β are the roots of equation x2 – 2x + 4 = 0, then what is the equation whose roots are α3/β2 and β3/α2?

A) x2 – 4 x + 8 = 0 B) x2 – 32 x + 4 = 0
C) x2 – 2 x + 4 = 0 D) x2 – 16 x + 4 = 0
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) x2 – 2 x + 4 = 0

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While selling a watch, a shop-­keeper gives a discount of 5%. If he gives a discount of 7%, he earns Rs.15 less as profit. The marked price of the watch is

A) 697.5 B) 712.5
C) 750 D) None of the these
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 750

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Select the related word/letters/number from the given alternatives.
GT : IV : : KX : ?

A) FS B) MZ
C) DQ D) BO
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) MZ

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Each question contains Quantity I and Quantity II. Read the contents clearly and answer your questions accordingly.

Quantity I: 3 years ago the ratio of age of A and B is 3: 4 after 2 years the sum of their ages is 45. Then find the present age of A? 

Quantity II: 5 years ago, the ratio of age of p and Q id 3: 4 P’s age after 6 years is equal to the present age of Q. the find the present age of P?

 

 

A) Quantity I > Quantity II B) Quantity I ≥ Quantity II
C) Quantity I < Quantity II D) Quantity I < Quantity II
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Quantity I < Quantity II

Explanation:

Quantity I= Let 3 year ago the age of A and B be 3x and 4x respectively

Then ATQ 3x+5+4x+5=45 X=5

Hence present age of A=3x+3=18year

Quantity II== Let 5 year ago the age of p and q be 3x and 4x respectively 

Then ATQ 

3x+11=4x+5 

X=6 Hence present age of P=3x+5=23

Hence Quantity I < Quantity II

 

 

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Mukesh sells two shirts. The cost price of the first shirt is equal to the selling price of the second shirt. The first shirt is sold at a profit of 30% and the second shirt is sold at a loss of 30%. What is the ratio of the selling price of the first shirt to the cost price of the second shirt?

A) 91 : 100 B) 100 : 91
C) 31 : 50 D) 50 : 31
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 91 : 100

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Factorise 24x2 - 54x - 15

A) 3(2x + 5)(4x - 1) B) 3(2x - 5)(4x + 1)
C) 2(3x - 5)(4x + 1) D) 4(2x - 5)(3x + 1)
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 3(2x - 5)(4x + 1)

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A series is given, with one number missing. Choose the correct alternative from the given ones that will complete the series.

0.05, -0.1, ? , -0.4, 0.8

A) -0.2 B) 0.25
C) -0.25 D) 0.2
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 0.2

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