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The sum of three numbers is 252. If the first number is thrice the second and third number is two-third of the first, then the second number is

A) 41 B) 21
C) 42 D) 84
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 42

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A's salary was decreased by 50% and subsequently increased by 50%. How much percent does he lose?

A) 25% B) 50%
C) 75% D) No loss
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 25%

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Which of the following equations has real and distinct roots?

A) 3x2 - 6x + 2 = 0 B) 3x2 - 6x + 3 = 0
C) x2 - 8x + 16 = 0 D) 4x2 - 8x + 4 = 0
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 3x2 - 6x + 2 = 0

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Twenty women can do a work in sixteen days. Sixteen men can complete the same work in fifteen days. The ratio between the capacity of a man and a woman is

A) 3:4 B) 4:3
C) 5:3 D) 5:7
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 4:3

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In the question, a word is represented by only one set of numbers as given in any one of the alternatives. The sets of numbers given in the alternatives are represented by two classes of alphabets as in two matrices given below. The columns and rows of Matrix I are numbered from 0 to 4 and that of Matrix II are numbered from 5 to 9. A letter from these matrices can be represented first by its row and next by its column, e.g., 'U' can be represented by 01, 12, etc., and 'L' can be represented by 56, 67, etc. Similarly you have to identify the set for the word 'SPARE'.

A) 22, 41, 85, 32, 14 B) 12, 24, 21, 68, 14
C) 44, 78, 67, 32, 42 D) 33, 30, 43, 40,43
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 22, 41, 85, 32, 14

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The incomes of S and T are in the ratio 3 : 4 and their expenditures are in the ratio 1 : 1. If S saves Rs 4000 and T saves Rs 22000, then what will be the income (in Rs) of S?

 

A) 45000 B) 54000
C) 60000   D) 65000
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 54000

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Six years ago, the ratio of the two persons P and Q was 3 : 2. Four years hence the ratio of their ages will be 8 : 7. What is P's age?

A) 10 years B) 12 years
C) 14 years D) 8 years
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 12 years

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The circumference of a circle is 88 cm. Find its radius (in cm).

A) 28 B) 15
C) 14 D) 30
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 14

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