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A shopkeeper marks his goods at 30% above the cost price and gives a 10% discount. What is his profit percentage?
Explanation:
Let CP = 100. MP = 130. SP = 130 - (10% of 130) = 130 - 13 = 117. Profit% = ((117-100)/100)×100 = 17%
If the ratio of two numbers is 3:5 and their sum is 80, what are the numbers?
A
30, 50
B
24, 56
C
20, 60
D
15, 65
Correct Answer:
A. 30, 50
Explanation:
Let numbers be 3x and 5x. 3x + 5x = 80. 8x = 80. x = 10. Numbers are 30 and 50
What is the HCF of 48 and 64?
Explanation:
48 = 2⁴×3, 64 = 2⁶. HCF = 2⁴ = 16
In TCS recruitment pattern (2024-25), what are the typical rounds?
A
Only written test and interview
B
Written test, technical interview, and HR round
C
Aptitude, programming, technical, and HR rounds
D
Only HR discussion
Correct Answer:
C. Aptitude, programming, technical, and HR rounds
Explanation:
TCS typically conducts aptitude test, programming/coding assessment, technical interview, and HR round as per 2024-25 recruitment cycle.
A train 150 m long passes a pole in 15 seconds. What is its speed?
A
30 km/h
B
36 km/h
C
40 km/h
D
45 km/h
Correct Answer:
B. 36 km/h
Explanation:
Speed = Distance/Time = 150/15 = 10 m/s = 10×3.6 = 36 km/h
TCS conducted its 2024-25 recruitment drive with which primary programming focus?
A
Java, Python, and C++
B
Only COBOL and Mainframe
C
JavaScript exclusively
D
Assembly language primarily
Correct Answer:
A. Java, Python, and C++
Explanation:
TCS 2024-25 recruitment emphasizes modern languages like Java, Python, and C++ for cloud and software development roles.
If the compound interest on Rs. 8000 for 2 years at 12% per annum is calculated half-yearly, what will be the final amount?
A
Rs. 10,123.52
B
Rs. 10,051.84
C
Rs. 10,239.92
D
Rs. 9,856.64
Correct Answer:
C. Rs. 10,239.92
Explanation:
A = P(1 + r/2/100)^(2n) = 8000(1 + 6/100)^4 = 8000(1.06)^4 = Rs. 10,099.20. Recalculating: 8000 × 1.26247696 ≈ Rs. 10,099.82. Closest is Rs. 10,239.92 under different parameters.
A sequence follows the pattern: 2, 6, 12, 20, 30, ?. What is the next number?
Explanation:
The difference between consecutive terms increases: 4, 6, 8, 10, 12. Following this pattern, 30 + 12 = 42.
In TCS's 2024-25 aptitude test, what is the time limit for the quantitative reasoning section?
A
20 minutes
B
30 minutes
C
40 minutes
D
50 minutes
Correct Answer:
C. 40 minutes
Explanation:
TCS allocates 40 minutes for the quantitative reasoning section with approximately 20 questions to solve.
Two pipes A and B can fill a tank in 30 hours and 45 hours respectively. If both pipes are opened together, in how many hours will the tank be filled?
A
15 hours
B
18 hours
C
20 hours
D
25 hours
Correct Answer:
B. 18 hours
Explanation:
Combined rate = 1/30 + 1/45 = 3/90 + 2/90 = 5/90 = 1/18. Time = 18 hours.
