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Two persons A and B invest Rs. 2000 and Rs. 3000 respectively in a business. If the profit is Rs. 5000, how much profit does A get?
A
Rs. 2000
B
Rs. 2500
C
Rs. 3000
D
Rs. 3500
Correct Answer:
A. Rs. 2000
Explanation:
Ratio = 2000:3000 = 2:3. A's share = (2/5) × 5000 = Rs. 2000
Complete the analogy: Clock is to Time as Thermometer is to ?
A
Heat
B
Temperature
C
Weather
D
Scale
Correct Answer:
B. Temperature
Explanation:
Clock measures time. Thermometer measures temperature. The relationship is the same.
If all birds can fly and all eagles are birds, then all eagles can fly. This is an example of which type of reasoning?
A
Inductive reasoning
B
Deductive reasoning
C
Abductive reasoning
D
Analogical reasoning
Correct Answer:
B. Deductive reasoning
Explanation:
This follows a logical structure (syllogism) from general premise to specific conclusion, which is deductive reasoning.
In a row of 10 people, if Ramesh is 7th from the left, what is his position from the right?
Explanation:
Position from right = Total - Position from left + 1 = 10 - 7 + 1 = 4
Which option follows the logical pattern? 2-4-6, 3-6-9, 4-8-12, 5-?-?
A
10-15
B
10-20
C
15-20
D
10-25
Explanation:
Pattern: Each set is n, 2n, 3n. For 5, it should be 5, 10, 15
If APPLE is coded as 1-16-16-12-5, how is ORANGE coded?
A
15-18-1-14-7-5
B
15-18-1-13-7-5
C
15-17-2-14-7-5
D
14-18-1-14-7-5
Correct Answer:
A. 15-18-1-14-7-5
Explanation:
Each letter is coded by its position in the alphabet. O=15, R=18, A=1, N=14, G=7, E=5
Find the odd one out: 121, 144, 169, 196, 220
Explanation:
121(11²), 144(12²), 169(13²), 196(14²) are perfect squares. 220 is not a perfect square.
Statement: All managers are leaders. Some employees are managers. Conclusion: All employees are leaders.
A
Definitely true
B
Definitely false
C
Cannot be determined
D
Probably true
Correct Answer:
C. Cannot be determined
Explanation:
Some employees are managers, but not all. So we cannot conclude that all employees are leaders.
Which word is most similar in meaning to 'Ephemeral'?
A
Permanent
B
Transient
C
Stable
D
Enduring
Correct Answer:
B. Transient
Explanation:
Ephemeral means short-lived or temporary. Transient has the same meaning. Other options mean lasting or permanent.
Choose the word that is opposite in meaning to 'Verbose':
A
Eloquent
B
Talkative
C
Laconic
D
Articulate
Correct Answer:
C. Laconic
Explanation:
Verbose means using many words. Laconic means brief or using few words - the opposite meaning.
