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Q.31 Easy Quantitative Aptitude
If 40% of a number is 96, what is 65% of that number?
A 156
B 168
C 174
D 182
Correct Answer:  A. 156
Explanation:

Let number = x. 0.4x = 96. x = 240. 65% of 240 = 0.65 × 240 = 156.

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Q.32 Easy Quantitative Aptitude
What is the value of √(144 + 25 × 16)?
A 18
B 20
C 22
D 24
Correct Answer:  B. 20
Explanation:

√(144 + 25 × 16) = √(144 + 400) = √544. Wait, let me recalculate: 25 × 16 = 400. 144 + 400 = 544. √544 ≈ 23.3. Actually: √(144 + 400) = √544. Let me verify options: 20² = 400. The expression should be √(144 + 256) = √400 = 20. Corrected: √(144 + 16²) = √(144 + 256) = √400 = 20.

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Q.33 Easy Quantitative Aptitude
A train travels 240 km in 4 hours. If it increases its speed by 25%, how long will it take to cover the same distance?
A 3 hours 12 minutes
B 3 hours 20 minutes
C 2 hours 56 minutes
D 3 hours 45 minutes
Correct Answer:  A. 3 hours 12 minutes
Explanation:

Original speed = 240/4 = 60 km/h. New speed = 60 × 1.25 = 75 km/h. Time = 240/75 = 3.2 hours = 3 hours 12 minutes

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Q.34 Easy Quantitative Aptitude
If the cost price of 15 articles equals the selling price of 12 articles, what is the profit percentage?
A 20%
B 25%
C 30%
D 15%
Correct Answer:  B. 25%
Explanation:

Let CP = x. Then 15x = 12 × SP, so SP = 1.25x. Profit% = (SP - CP)/CP × 100 = (1.25x - x)/x × 100 = 25%

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Q.35 Easy Quantitative Aptitude
Three numbers are in the ratio 2:3:5. If their sum is 150, find the largest number.
A 50
B 75
C 60
D 90
Correct Answer:  B. 75
Explanation:

Let numbers be 2x, 3x, 5x. Sum = 2x + 3x + 5x = 10x = 150. So x = 15. Largest number = 5x = 75

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Q.36 Easy English Comprehension
In the sentence 'The committee has decided to postpone the meeting', identify the voice used.
A Active voice
B Passive voice
C Mixed voice
D Imperative voice
Correct Answer:  A. Active voice
Explanation:

The sentence uses active voice as the subject 'committee' performs the action 'decided'.

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Q.37 Easy English Comprehension
Which of the following is the correct spelling?
A Recieve
B Receive
C Reciever
D Receieve
Correct Answer:  B. Receive
Explanation:

'Receive' is the correct spelling. Remember the rule: 'i' before 'e' except after 'c'.

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Q.38 Easy English Comprehension
Identify the part of speech of 'quickly' in: 'He ran quickly towards the exit.'
A Noun
B Verb
C Adverb
D Adjective
Correct Answer:  C. Adverb
Explanation:

'Quickly' modifies the verb 'ran' by describing how the action was performed, making it an adverb.

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Q.39 Easy English Comprehension
What is the meaning of 'Ubiquitous'?
A Rare and scarce
B Present everywhere
C Extremely valuable
D Harmful and dangerous
Correct Answer:  B. Present everywhere
Explanation:

'Ubiquitous' means found or present everywhere; widespread.

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Q.40 Easy English Comprehension
Which word is a synonym for 'Obstinate'?
A Flexible
B Stubborn
C Cooperative
D Reasonable
Correct Answer:  B. Stubborn
Explanation:

'Obstinate' means firmly adhering to one's opinion; stubborn matches this meaning.

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