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The ratio of present ages of P and Q is 8 : 5. After 4 years their ages will be in the ratio 4 : 3 respectively. What will be the ratio of P’s age after 7 years from now and Q’s age now?

A) 3:2 B) 1:2
C) 2:1 D) 3:1
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 3:1

Explanation:

Let the present age of P be 8x and Q be 5x After 4 years, P's age = 8x + 4 and Q's age = 5x + 4 8x+4/5x+4 = 4/3 24x+12 = 20x+16 => 4x = 4=> x = 1 Present age of P = 8 years Present age of Q = 5 years Required ratio = 15 : 5 = 3 : 1

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Determine the value of “s” for which the equation 5x + 35 = 60x + s has infinite number of solutions.

A) 420 B) 440
C) 460 D) 480
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 420

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20% of 120?

A) 20 B) 24
C) 32 D) 36
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 24

Explanation:

20% of 120

20 x 120/100

= 4 x 6

= 24

 

Hence, 20% of 120 = 24.

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Mishti's birthday is on Thursday 27th April. On what day of the week will be Aradhya's Birthday in the same year, if Aradhya was born on 20th October?

A) Friday B) Wednesday
C) Saturday D) Thursday
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Friday

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Due to a price hike of 20% , 4 kg less sugar is available for Rs. 120 . What is the initial price per kg of sugar ?

A) Rs. 5 Kg B) Rs. 4 Kg
C) Rs. 6 Kg D) Rs. 5.5 Kg
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Rs. 5 Kg

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N is the largest two digit number, which when divided by 3, 4 and 6 leaves the remainder 1, 2 and 4 respectively. What is the remainder when N is divided by 5?

A) 4 B) 2
C) 0 D) 1
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 4

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If 1 shirt is offered free on purchase of 4 shirts, what is the effective discount (in %) on each shirt?

A) 25 B) 20
C) 16 D) 24
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 20

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A person bought pens at 25 for a rupee and sold at 15 for a rupee. What is his profit percentage?

A) 16 2/3 B) 33 1/3
C) 40 D) 66.6
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 66.6

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