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8Q: 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 05b5cc767e4d2b4197774fe2c
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Answer : 1. "8 months"
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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 05b5cc767e4d2b4197774fe27
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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 05b5cc767e4d2b4197774fe22
5b5cc767e4d2b4197774fe22- 1Rs. 13,204false
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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 05b5cc767e4d2b4197774fe20
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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 05b5cc767e4d2b4197774fe1f
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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 05b5cc767e4d2b4197774fe15
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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 05b5cc767e4d2b4197774fe1a
5b5cc767e4d2b4197774fe1a- 1Only a followsfalse
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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.
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. 1223 05b5cc767e4d2b4197774fe06
5b5cc767e4d2b4197774fe06- 1Only a 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.