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Q:

The cost price of a college bag is 240% more than the profit obtained on it selling at Rs. 1540. What is the cost price of that college bag?

A) Rs. 1190 B) Rs. 1288
C) Rs. 1365 D) Rs. 1452
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Rs. 1190

Explanation:

Let the profit be Rs. p

Then Cost price of the bag = 340p/100 = 3.4p

According to question,

3.4p + p = 1540

4.4p = 1540

p = 1540/4.4

p = 350

The profit p = Rs, 350

 

Hence, The cost price of the bag = 3.4p = 3.4 x 350 = Rs. 1190.

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What does the Aufbau Principle state

A) Electrons will be added to an atom starting from the lowest possible level or sublevel. B) Electrons will be added to an atom only if the orbitals are different colors.
C) Electrons will be added to an atom in a random order. D) Electrons will be added to an atom in a symmetrical manner.
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Electrons will be added to an atom starting from the lowest possible level or sublevel.

Explanation:

The Aufbau Principle states that in the ground state of an atom, an electron enters the orbital with lowest energy first and subsequent electrons are fed in the order of increasing energies.

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Q:

Using numbers from 0 to 9 the number of 5 digit telephone numbers that can be formed is

A) 1,00,000 B) 59,049
C) 3439 D) 6561
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 3439

Explanation:

The numbers 0,1,2,3,4,5,6,7,8,9 are 10 in number while preparing telephone numbers any number can be used any number of times.

 

This can be done in 105ways, but '0' is there

 

So, the numbers starting with '0' are to be excluded is 94 numbers.

 

 Total 5 digit telephone numbers = 105- 94 = 3439

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Q:

Now my value becomes ?

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A) 5 B) 10
C) 15 D) 12
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 10

Explanation:

In the first figure, number of triangles are 5.

In the second, the figure becomes double then the number of triangles also doubles.

i.e, 10. 

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Q:

Which Bank has launched 'Project Nishchay' in partnership with The Boston Consulting Group (BCG) ?

A) SBI B) Dena Bank
C) IDBI Bank D) Yes Bank
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) IDBI Bank

Explanation:

IDBI Bank has launched 'Project Nishchay' in partnership with The Boston Consulting Group (BCG) to accelerate its turnaround programme and improve financial performance.

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Q:

The study of the weather is known as

A) Weatherology B) Siesmology
C) Meteorology D) Pulmology
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Meteorology

Explanation:

Meteorology is the study of weather and Earth's atmosphere. Climatology is another term used to describe the study of weather.

 

Studying the weather is not only useful for determining if you'll need an umbrella for the day. While forecasting is an important aspect of studying weather, understanding weather patterns provides valuable information about the status of the planet.

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Q:

What is true about certificates of deposit?

A) the money has to remain in the account for a specified period of time B) they are the most liquid account available
C) they offer lower interest rates than savings accounts D) All the above
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) the money has to remain in the account for a specified period of time

Explanation:

A certificate of deposit (CD) is a savings certificate with a fixed maturity date, specified fixed interest rate and can be issued in any denomination aside from minimum investment requirements.

CD's are generally issued by commercial banks

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Q:

_______ creates history, becoming leading run-getter in Women’s ODIs ?

A) M.M. Lanning B) S.R. Taylor
C) Mithali Raj D) Charlotte Edwards
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Mithali Raj

Explanation:

1. Mithali Raj has been India’s premier player ever since she made her debut in 1999.

2. In the crucial game against Australia, Mithali became the woman cricketer who has scored most runs in ODIs. Mithali Raj became the first women’s player to reach 6000 ODI runs. England’s Charlotte Edwards was the previous leading run-getter in ODIs with 5992 runs.

3. She has 48 not-outs to her name, which is the most in women’s cricket.

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