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A train travels at 60 km/h for 2 hours, then at 80 km/h for 3 hours. What is the average speed?
A
72 km/h
B
70 km/h
C
75 km/h
D
68 km/h
Correct Answer:
A. 72 km/h
Explanation:
Total distance = 60×2 + 80×3 = 120 + 240 = 360 km. Total time = 5 hours. Average speed = 360/5 = 72 km/h
If 5 workers can complete a project in 12 days, how many days will 8 workers take?
A
7.5 days
B
8 days
C
6.5 days
D
9 days
Correct Answer:
A. 7.5 days
Explanation:
Work is constant. 5 workers × 12 days = 8 workers × x days. x = (5×12)/8 = 60/8 = 7.5 days
The ratio of boys to girls in a class is 3:2. If there are 30 students, how many are girls?
Explanation:
Total parts = 3 + 2 = 5. Girls = (2/5) × 30 = 12
If the cost price of an item is ₹500 and profit is 20%, what is the selling price?
A
₹600
B
₹620
C
₹580
D
₹650
Explanation:
SP = CP + Profit = 500 + (20% of 500) = 500 + 100 = ₹600
Find the missing number: 16, 25, 36, 49, ?
Explanation:
These are perfect squares: 4², 5², 6², 7², 8² = 16, 25, 36, 49, 64
A merchant bought an item for ₹2000 and sold it for ₹2400. What is the profit percentage?
Explanation:
Profit = 2400 - 2000 = 400. Profit % = (400/2000) × 100 = 20%
Which word is the odd one out? Metaphor, Simile, Irony, Noun
A
Noun
B
Metaphor
C
Simile
D
Irony
Explanation:
Metaphor, Simile, and Irony are all figures of speech. Noun is a part of speech (grammatical category), making it the odd one.
Find the odd one out: 121, 144, 169, 196, 215
Explanation:
121=11², 144=12², 169=13², 196=14² are perfect squares. 215 is not a perfect square.
What does 'Ephemeral' mean?
A
Lasting for a short time
B
Permanent and eternal
C
Difficult to understand
D
Extremely beautiful
Correct Answer:
A. Lasting for a short time
Explanation:
Ephemeral means lasting for a very short time; transitory.
How many times does the letter 'e' appear in the word 'independence'?
Explanation:
i-n-d-e-p-e-n-d-e-n-c-e. The letter 'e' appears at positions 4, 6, 9, and 12 = 4 times
