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Two whole numbers are such that the cube of first number exceeds the cube of second by 61 and the ratio of the numbers is 5:4. What is the value of larger number?

A) 3 B) 4
C) 5 D) 6
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 5

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If sin ­- 5π/3 = x, then the value of x is

A) -√3/2 B) √3/2
C) -2 D) -2/√3
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) √3/2

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In the following question, select the related word from the given alternatives.
Ampere : Electric current : : Fathom : ?

A) Depth of Water B) Frequency
C) Sound level D) Work or energy
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Depth of Water

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The average of runs scored by a cricketer in his 99 innings is 99. How many runs will he have to score in his 100th innings so that his average of runs in 100 innings may be 100?

A) 100 B) 99
C) 199 D) 101
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 199

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The average marks obtained by Raghav in 12 tests is 24. Zubeida has maintained an average of 23 so far but has taken only 9 of the tests. If each test is out of 30, at least how much Zubeida score in any one of the remaining three tests to still have a chance to match Raghav's performance?

A) 21 B) 22
C) 20 D) 19
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 21

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9 hrs after a goods train passed a station, another train travelling at a speed of 72 km/hr following that goods train passed through that station. If after passing the station the train overtakes the goods train in 3 hours. What is the speed of the goods train?

A) 21.6 km/hr B) 27 km/hr
C) 18 km/hr D) 14.4 km/hr
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 18 km/hr

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If (sec2A ­ 1) = x, then the value of x is

A) cotA B) tanA
C) cosecA D) cosA
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) tanA

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The points A(x,2), B(­2,1) and C(6,­3) are collinear. Find x?

A) 4 B) -2
C) -4 D) 2
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) -4

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