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Q:

The average age of husband, wife and their child 3 years ago was 24 years and that of wife and child 5 years ago was 25 years. The present age of the husband is:

A) 21 yrs B) 27 yrs
C) 29 yrs D) 31 yrs
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 21 yrs

Explanation:

Sum of ages of husband, wife and child= (24 × 3) + 9 = 81 years

Sum of ages of wife and child => 25 × 2 + 10 = 50 + 10 = 60 years

Age of husband = 81 - 60 = 21 years.

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Q:

Assume that money can be invested at 8% compounded quarterly,which is larger,$2500 now or $3800 in 5 years?

A) 1557.29 B) 2557.29
C) 2567 D) 2457
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 2557.29

Explanation:

First find the present value of $3800,then compare present values:

 

M  = p(1+i/4)^4n

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Q:

Which is not associated with areas of karst topography?

A) flowing rivers B) sinkholes
C) sinking streams D) caverns
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) flowing rivers

Explanation:

A karst topography is that which composes of limestone and its associated features and structures. Karst topography and caves develop in limestone rocks due to their solubility in dilute acidic groundwater. The solubility of limestone in water and weak acid solutions leads to karst landscapes.

 

Flowing rivers, can be found in areas away from karst topography.

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Q:

World’s largest aircraft supercarrier USS Gerald R Ford belongs to _____ country.

A) Russia B) India
C) China D) USA
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) USA

Explanation:

1. US Navy commissioned world’s largest aircraft carrier, USS Gerald R Ford into the fleet. The commissioning ceremony was held at Naval Station Norfolk, Virginia in presence of US President Donald Trump.

2. USS Gerald R. Ford is the first ship in this new class of nuclear-powered aircraft carriers for the U.S. Navy. The ship is named after the 38th President of the United States Gerald Ford and has been built by Newport News Ship Building Company. The massive 1,106-foot-long carrier is powered by two new generation nuclear reactors.

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Q:

Choose the synonym of 'Hypothesis' from the following options ?

A) Theory B) Fascination
C) Complexity D) Falling
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Theory

Explanation:

'Hypothesis' is a word that gives a brief explanation of the concepts based on the limited evidence. The word 'theory' is closest in meaning to it.

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Q:

Diamond is harder than Graphite because of

A) tetrahedral structure of diamond B) difference of crystalline structures
C) difference of layers of atoms D) hexagonal structure of graphite
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) difference of crystalline structures

Explanation:

Here are the differences between Diamond and Graphite :

 

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From the above analysis, Diamond is harder than Graphite because of the difference of crystalline structures.

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Q:

Find the compound interest on Rs. 2680 at 8% per annum for 2 years ?

A) Rs. 664.21 B) Rs. 548.68
C) Rs. 445.95 D) Rs. 692.57
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Rs. 445.95

Explanation:

We know Compound Interest = C.I. = P1+r100t - 1

Here P = 2680, r = 8 and t = 2

C.I. = 26801 + 81002-1= 268027252-12= 26802725+12725-1= 2680 5225×225

= (2680 x 52 x 2)/625

= 445.95

 

Compound Interest = Rs. 445.95

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Q:

Concatenation of text can be done using

A) Ampersand (&) B) Hash (#)
C) Apostrophe (') D) Exclamation (!)
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Ampersand (&)

Explanation:

Concatenation of text means adding a word with other word. It can be done using Ampersand (&).

For example :

'Amper' & 'sand' = Ampersand 

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