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Q:

Add is to multiply as subtract is to

A) fraction B) divide
C) decimal D) None of the above
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) divide

Explanation:

Here if you observe, add and subtract are opposite in nature. Similarly, mutiply and divide are also opposite in nature.

 

Hence, Add : Multiply :: Subtract : Divide.

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Q:

Which choice best describes the polarity of BrF5?

A) nonpolar bonds / nonpolar molecule B) nonpolar bonds / polar molecule
C) polar bonds / polar molecule D) polar bonds / nonpolar molecule
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) polar bonds / polar molecule

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Q:

Which is the oldest tennis tournament in the world and also prestigious?

A) Wimbledon B) US Open
C) French Open D) Australian Open
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Wimbledon

Explanation:

Wimbledon Tournament in the city London, is the prestigious and the oldest tournament in the world.

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Q:

Which of these is unique to flowering plants?

A) double fertilization B) an embryo surrounded by nutritive tissue
C) haploid gametophytes D) pollen production
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) double fertilization

Explanation:

In flowering plants one sperm nucleus fertilizes the egg and the other sperm nucleus fuses with two other nuclei found within the ovule, thus forming triploid endosperm.

 

Hence, double fertilization is unique to flowering plants.

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Q:

A is brother of B, C is daughter of B, D is husband of B, E is daughter of A, What is the relationship between C and D ?

A) Mother & Son B) Father & Daughter
C) Mother & Daughter D) Father & Son
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Father & Daughter

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Q:

36 identical books must be arranged in rows with the same number of books in each row. Each row must contain at least three books and there must be at least three rows. A row is parallel to the front of the room. How many different arrangements are possible ?

A) 5 B) 6
C) 7 D) 8
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 5

Explanation:

The following arrangements satisfy all 3 conditions.

Arrangement 1: 3 books in a row; 12 rows.

Arrangement 2: 4 books in a row; 9 rows.
Arrangement 3: 6 books in a row; 6 rows.
Arrangement 4: 9 books in a row; 4 rows.
Arrangement 5: 12 books in a row; 3 rows.

 

Therefore, the possible arrangements are 5.

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Simple interest on a certain sum at 7% per annum for 4 years is Rs. 2415. What will be the compound interest on the same principal at 4% per annum in two years?

A) Rs. 704 B) Rs. 854
C) Rs. 893 D) Rs. 914
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Rs. 704

Explanation:

We know that,

S.I. = PTR100 P = S.I x 100T x RAnd also,C.I = P1 + R100n- 1

From given data, P = Rs. 8625

Now, C.I  = 86251+41002-1= 862526252-1= 8625676625-1= 8625 x 51625C.I = Rs. 703.80

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Q:

Eighteen years ago, a mother was three times as old as her daughter. Now the mother is only twice as old as her daughter. Then the sum of the present ages of daughter and the mother is ?

A) 84 yrs B) 96 yrs
C) 116 yrs D) 108 yrs
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 108 yrs

Explanation:

Let the present ages of the mother and daughter be 2x and x years respectively.
Then, (2x - 18) = 3(x - 18) => x = 36
Required sum = (2x + x) = 108 years.

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