Answer: C) 504 Explanation: (COUNTING OF LETTERS) NAMO = 14 + 1 + 13 + 15 = 43 x 4 = 172,  OM = 15 + 13 = 28 x 2 = 56, SHIVAY = 19 + 8 + 9 + 22 + 1 + 25 = 84 x 6 = 504

Answer: B) Rs.12,000 Explanation: We have P = 8748, R = -10 and n = 3Therefore, the purchase price of the machine= P1+R100n= 87481-101003= 8748 x (100/90) x (100/90) x (100/90)= 12,000.   Therefore, the purchase price of the machine was Rs. 12,000.

Answer: A) 127.5 m Explanation: When A runs 1000 m, B runs 900 m and when B runs 800 m, C runs 700 m. When B runs 900 m, distance that C runs = (900 x 700)/800 = 6300/8 = 787.5 m. In a race of 1000 m, A beats C by (1000 - 787.5) = 212.5 m to C. In a race of 600 m, the number of meters by which A beats C = (600 x 212.5)/1000 = 127.5 m.

Answer: B) Shilpa Shetty Explanation: The government has roped in actress Shilpa Shetty as a brand ambassador for the Modi government's cleanliness initiative Swachh Bharat Mission.The 41-year-old actress will feature in TV and radio campaigns aimed at discouraging people from littering on roads. Soon, campaign posters featuring her will be displayed at various places across the country.

Answer: D) Son Explanation:

Answer: B) 554 Explanation: The given number series follows a pattern that 5 x 5 – 1 = 24 24 x 4 – 2 = 94 94 x 3 – 3 = 279 279 x 2 – 4 = 554

Answer: D) Odontology Explanation: The study or scientific study of the structure, development, and abnormalities of the teeth is called Odontology. The science that studies teeth and their surrounding tissues, especially the prevention and cure of their diseases is called Dentology.