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8Q: If the rate increases by 2%, the simple interest received on a sum of money increases by Rs. 108. If the time period is increased by 2 years, the simple interest on the same sum increases by Rs.180. The sum is ? 2952 05b5cc767e4d2b4197774fe0b
5b5cc767e4d2b4197774fe0b- 1Rs. 540false
- 2Rs. 415false
- 3Rs. 404false
- 4Data is not sufficienttrue
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Answer : 4. "Data is not sufficient"
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Answer: D) Data is not sufficient Explanation: Let the sum be Rs. p, rate be R% p.a. and time be T years. Then, P×T×(R+2)100-P×T×R100=108 ⇒2PT= 10800 ...... (1) And, P×R×(T+2)100-P×R×T100=180 ⇒2PR = 18000 ......(2) Clearly, from (1) and (2), we cannot find the value of pSo, the data is not sufficient.
Q: Statement: It is estimated that about twenty lakh people will visit the city during the ensuing festival.Courses of action:a. The civic authority should monitor the crowd and restrict entry of the people beyond a manageable number.b. The local police authority should be put on high alert to maintain law and order during the festival.c. All the hospitals in the city should be put on high alert in case of any eventuality. 1206 05b5cc767e4d2b4197774fe06
5b5cc767e4d2b4197774fe06- 1Only a followsfalse
- 2Both b & c followstrue
- 3Only c followsfalse
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Answer : 2. "Both b & c follows"
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Answer: B) Both b & c follows Explanation: Clearly, People cannot be deprived of enjoying the festival for lack of arrangements. Also, it becomes necessary to deploy police to regulate big crowds and avert any mishap in public gatherings. Further, it costs nothing but might prove useful to put hospitals on alert to be ready to provide quick medical aid to patients in case of any eventuality. So, both b and c follow.
Q: There is 50% increase in an amount in 5 years at simple interest. What will be the compound interest of Rs. 12,000 after 3 years at the same rate ? 1634 05b5cc767e4d2b4197774fe01
5b5cc767e4d2b4197774fe01- 1Rs. 5422false
- 2Rs. 5489false
- 3Rs. 3972true
- 4Rs. 6145false
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Answer : 3. "Rs. 3972"
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Answer: C) Rs. 3972 Explanation: Let p = Rs. 100. Then, S.I is Rs. 50 and time = 5 years. ∴ R = 100×50100×5= 10% p.a. Now, p = Rs. 12,000 , T = 3 years and R = 10% p.a. C.I. = Rs. 12000×1+101003-1= Rs. 3972
Q: The compound interest on a certain sum for 2 years at 10% per annum is Rs. 1155. The simple interest on the same sum for double the time at half the rate percent per annum is ? 1209 15b5cc767e4d2b4197774fdfc
5b5cc767e4d2b4197774fdfc- 1Rs. 1100true
- 2Rs. 5500false
- 3Rs. 1400false
- 4Rs. 4120false
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Answer : 1. "Rs. 1100"
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Answer: A) Rs. 1100 Explanation: Let the sum be Rs.x. Then, x1+101002-x=1155 ⇒x11102-1=1155 => x =5500 sum = Rs. 5500. So, S.I = Rs. 5500×5×4100 = 1100
Q: Which number replaces the '?' in the given series 108, 127, 2413, 2430, 41310, ?, 619875 2156 05b5cc767e4d2b4197774fdf2
5b5cc767e4d2b4197774fdf2- 141975false
- 241325true
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Answer : 2. "41325"
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Answer: B) 41325 Explanation: The given series follows a pattern of +19, x19, +17, x17, +15, x15,... Here the number which is to be replaced in ? is 41310+15=41325.
Q: Find the next number in the series 265, 269, 278, 284, ? 1074 05b5cc767e4d2b4197774fdf7
5b5cc767e4d2b4197774fdf7- 1309true
- 2319false
- 3298false
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Answer : 1. "309"
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Answer: A) 309 Explanation: The pattern in the given series is +4, +9, +16, +25, ... i.e. 22,32,42,52... The next number is 284+25 = 309.
Q: What is your ideal working environment ? 1039 05b5cc767e4d2b4197774fdec
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The interviewer is attempting to assess how closely your ideal fits with the reality of their organisation. A positive work environment makes employees feel good about coming to work, and this provides the motivation to sustain them throughout the day. When you can find the ideal working environment that best suits your work ethics and personality, you will become more productive and lead a fulfilling life. - Before answering, take into account how their company is structured in terms of work days, formality, small start-up verses large corporation, etc.- Focus on wanting an environment that allows for the use and growth of your established skills and qualities.- Highlight your desire to work in a team-oriented workplace.- Talk about your work-style and that it blends in well with the company’s vision.
Q: Which of the following means O is a father of two children ? 933 05b5cc767e4d2b4197774fded
5b5cc767e4d2b4197774fded- 1O @ M # Nfalse
- 2O # N # Mfalse
- 3O @ N # Mtrue
- 4N # O $ Mfalse
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Answer : 3. "O @ N # M"
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Answer: C) O @ N # M Explanation: O @ N # M means O is the father of N who is the sister of M i.e. O is a father of two children.