GRE Practice Question and Answer
8Q: The study of Heavenly bodies is called 2605 05b5cc6a2e4d2b4197774cbc7
5b5cc6a2e4d2b4197774cbc7- 1Astronomytrue
- 2Astrologyfalse
- 3Astrophysicsfalse
- 4Astronauticsfalse
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Answer : 1. "Astronomy"
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Answer: A) Astronomy Explanation: Astronomy is the study of planets and heavenly bodies. Historically, astronomy has focused on observations of heavenly bodies. It is a close cousin to astrophysics. Succinctly put, astrophysics involves the study of the physics of astronomy and concentrates on the behavior, properties and motion of objects out there.
Q: The ages of Anushka, Kajal and Charu latha together are 57 years. Bharti is thrice as old as Anushka and Charu latha is 12 years older than Anushka. Then, the respective age of Anushka, Kajal and Charu latha is ? 2597 05b5cc741e4d2b4197774f9b8
5b5cc741e4d2b4197774f9b8- 127, 9, 21false
- 29, 21, 27false
- 321, 27, 9false
- 49, 27, 21true
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Answer : 4. "9, 27, 21"
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Answer: D) 9, 27, 21 Explanation: Let Anushka age = XCharu latha 12 yrs older than Anushka so Charu latha age = x+12Kajal is thrice as old as Anushka so Kajal age = 3xThe ages of Anushka, Kajal and Charu latha together are 57 yearsi.e x + (x+12) + 3x = 57=> 5x = 45:- x = 9Anushka age = 9Kajal age = 3x = 27Charu latha age = x+12 = 21
Q: A rectangular block has the dimensions 5x6x7 cm it is dropped into a cylindrical vessel of radius 6cm and height 10 cm. If the level of the fluid in the cylinder rises by 4 cm, What portion of the block is immersed in the fluid ? 2596 05b5cc70ee4d2b4197774f337
5b5cc70ee4d2b4197774f337- 122/7 x 24/35true
- 222/7 x 36 x 4false
- 322/7 x 36/5false
- 422/7 x 37/21false
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Answer : 1. "22/7 x 24/35"
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Answer: A) 22/7 x 24/35 Explanation: Since level of water increased in cylinder by height 4. This is because of the rectangular block . Therefore , area of rectangular block immersed in water is = 227×6×6×4 Thats why portion of block immersed in water is = (22/7 * 36 * 4) / total vol. of rectangle = (22/7 * 36 * 4)/ (7*5*6) = (22/7 * 24)/ 35.
Q: If 15 men 4 hours per day works for 14 days get Rs.35/- then how many men required if the work is 8 hours per day for 10 days they get 50/- ? 2592 05b5cc754e4d2b4197774fb68
5b5cc754e4d2b4197774fb68- 112false
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Answer : 4. "15"
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Answer: D) 15 Explanation: We know M1×D1×H1W1 = M2×D2×H2W2 => 15×4×1435 = M×8×1050 => M = 15
Q: In a certain code ARCHIVE is written as DSBGFWJ. How is SYSTEMS is written in that code ? 2588 05b5cc75ee4d2b4197774fcf8
5b5cc75ee4d2b4197774fcf8- 1TZTSTUNfalse
- 2TZTSTNFtrue
- 3TZTUTNFfalse
- 4TZTNTFSfalse
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Answer : 2. "TZTSTNF"
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Answer: B) TZTSTNF Explanation: ARC -> CRA ->(+1) DSB H -> H ->(-1) GIVE -> EVI ->(+1) FWJ Similarly, SYS -> SYS ->(+1) TZT T -> T ->(-1) SEMS -> SME ->(+1) TNF
Q: In a certain code DOWN is written as '5@9#' and NAME is written as '#6%3'. How is MODE written in that code ? 2581 05b5cc75ee4d2b4197774fc98
5b5cc75ee4d2b4197774fc98- 16@53false
- 2%@53true
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Answer : 2. "%@53"
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Answer: B) %@53 Explanation: From the given information : D O W N A M E == 5 @ 9 # 6 % 3 MODE = %@53
Q: A, B, C and D enter into partnership. A subscribes 1/3 of the capital B 1/4, C 1/5 and D the rest. How much share did A get in a profit of Rs.2490 ? 2576 05b5cc6e1e4d2b4197774ebb1
5b5cc6e1e4d2b4197774ebb1- 1Rs. 820false
- 2Rs. 830true
- 3Rs. 840false
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Answer : 2. "Rs. 830"
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Answer: B) Rs. 830 Explanation: Let the total amount in the partnership be 'x'.Then A's share = x/3B's share = x/4C's share = x/5D's share = x - (x/3 + x/4 +x/5) = 13x/60 A : B : C : D = x/3 : x/4 : x/5 : 13x/60 = 20 : 15 : 12 : 13 A's share in the profit of Rs. 2490 = 20 (2490/60) = Rs. 830.
Q: Describe a situation in which you had to arrive at a compromise or guide others to a compromise ? 2570 05b5cc76ae4d2b4197774fea8
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This question is designed to see how well you can mediate a situation and handle conflict. You want to come across as someone who can compromise when necessary. An interviewer wants to see that you can not only reach an outcome that is desirable for both sides of a conflict of interest, but also that you can understand where the other person is coming from. Empathy and understanding go a long way in any job and this is a good opportunity to show that you can put yourself in another’s shoes.