GRE Practice Question and Answer

Q: A began a business with Rs. 85000. He was joined afterwards by B with Rs. 42,500. For how much perod does B join, if the profits at the end of the year are divided in the ratio of 3:1 ? 1185 0

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    8 months
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    6 months
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    7 months
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    9 months
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Answer : 1. "8 months"
Explanation :

Answer: A) 8 months Explanation: Suppose B joined for x months. Given profit is divided in the ratio 3:1. Then, 85000×1242500×x=31  --> x = 8 months.

Q: Madhu started a business and he invested in 76000, After some month, Amar came to join with him and invest 57000.The end of the year the total profit was divided among them into ratio form 2 : 1.Find after how many months Amar join. 1569 0

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    7 months
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    8 months
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    3 months
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    4 months
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Answer : 4. "4 months"
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Answer: D) 4 months Explanation: we can assume that Amar join into business after x months. So Amar money was invest into  (12 – x ) months.   76000×1257000×(12-x)=21   --> 912000 = 114000 ( 12 – x ) = 114 ( 12 – x ) = 912 --> x = 4 After 4 months amar join the business.

Q: K and L start a business jointly. K invests Rs.16000 for 8 months and L remains in the business for 4 months. Out of the total profit L claims 2/7th share. How much money is contributed by L? 1347 0

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    Rs. 13,204
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    Rs. 14,521
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    Rs. 12,800
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    Rs. 15,000
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Answer : 3. "Rs. 12,800"
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Answer: C) Rs. 12,800 Explanation: Given share of L is 2/7 th of profit. Then, their profits are divided in to 5:2 ratio. Ratio of K and L is 16000×8x×4=52 x = Rs. 12,800.

Q: Would you lie for the company ? 806 0

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This is one of the trickiest questions in the world of interviewing, as it pits two morals against each other − Loyalty verses Honesty. In such cases, try to give an answer that’s as diplomatic as possible, like − I will never do anything that could cast a shadow on the company’s image and reputation. I will always consult with my seniors before taking a decision, so that they can guide me with their expertise and level of experience.

Q: Describe a time when you made a mistake ? 1268 0

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Mention the mistake and be honest about it, but always make sure that you follow it up with what you learnt from that episode and the improvements it has brought to your efficiency.

Q: What will be the ratio of simple interest earned by certain amount at the same rate of interestfor 4 years and 6 years ? 1226 0

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    1:2
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    2:1
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    2:3
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    3:2
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Answer : 3. "2:3"
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Answer: C) 2:3 Explanation: Let p be the principle amount And R% be the rate of interest Then, required ratio =P×4×R100P×6×R100    ⇒4PR6PR= 2:3

Q: Statement: There is a substantial increase in the number of accidents causing deaths and severe injuries due to malfunctioning of the traffic signals.Course of action:a. The traffic police should immediately post traffic personnel at the junctions.b. The signal system should immediately be repaired or replaced. 1320 0

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    Only a follows
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    Either a or b follows
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    Only b follows
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    Neither a nor b follows
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Answer : 2. "Either a or b follows"
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Answer: B) Either a or b follows Explanation: Clearly, either the traffic signals should be made to function properly or traffic personnel should be deployed to guide vehicular movement in the right way. So either I or II follows.

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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.

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