A store owner is packing books into larger boxes that measure 25 by 42 by 60 inches. If the measurement of each book is 7 by 6 by 5 inches, then how many books can be placed in the box ?
Number of books that can be placed in the larger box is given by Volume of Box / Volume of book. Now, n = 25 x 42 x 60 / 7 x 6 x 5 = 63000 / 210 = 300. Therefore, 300 books can be in that box.
Rearrange the following five sentences in proper sequence so as to for a meaningful paragraph, then answer the questions given below them.
1. After Examining him, the doctor smiled at him mischievously and took out a syringe. 2. Thinking that he was really sick, his father summoned the family doctor. 3. That day, Mintu wanted to take a day off from school 4. Immediately, Mintu jumped up from his bed and swore that he was fine 5. Therefore, he pretended to be sick and remained in bed.
Chennai express left Hyderabad for Chennai at 14 : 30 hours, travelling at a speed of 60 kmph and Charminar Express left Hyderabad for Chennai on the same day at 16 : 30 hours, travelling at a speed of 80 kmph. How far away from Hyderabad will the two trains meet?
Sir Sandford Fleming, (January 7, 1827 – July 22, 1915) was a Scottish Canadian engineer and inventor. Born and raised in Scotland, he emigrated to colonial Canada at the age of 18. He proposed worldwide standard time zones, designed Canada's first postage stamp.
If watches bought at prices ranging from Rs. 200 to Rs. 350 are sold at prices ranging from Rs. 300 to Rs. 425. What is the greatest possible profit that might be made in selling nine watches ?
Profit would be maximum if watches are brought for Rs. 200 and sold for Rs. 425 Profit = Rs. (425 - 200) = Rs. 225 Profit of 9 watches = Rs. 225 x 9 = Rs.2,025.