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In a race, A finishes 100m ahead of B, and B finishes 80m ahead of C. If the race track is 1000m long, how much ahead does A finish compared to C?
A 172m
B 180m
C 190m
D 200m
Correct Answer:  A. 172m
EXPLANATION

# Solution: Race Problem with Multiple Competitors

When competitors finish a race at different times, their speeds are proportional to the distances they cover in the same time period.

Step 1: Find the Speed Ratio of A and B

When A finishes the 1000m race, B is 100m behind, meaning B has covered only 900m in the same time.

\[\text{Speed ratio of A to B} = \frac{\text{Distance by A}}{\text{Distance by B}} = \frac{1000}{900} = \frac{10}{9}\]

Step 2: Find the Speed Ratio of B and C

When B finishes the 1000m race, C is 80m behind, meaning C has covered only 920m in the same time.

\[\text{Speed ratio of B to C} = \frac{\text{Distance by B}}{\text{Distance by C}} = \frac{1000}{920} = \frac{25}{23}\]

Step 3: Find the Speed Ratio of A and C

Combining the two ratios:

\[\text{Speed ratio of A to C} = \frac{10}{9} \times \frac{25}{23} = \frac{250}{207}\]

Step 4: Calculate C's Distance When A Finishes

When A finishes 1000m, C covers:

\[\text{Distance by C} = 1000 \times \frac{207}{250} = \frac{207000}{250} = 828 \text{ m}\]

Step 5: Find the Difference

\[\text{A ahead of C} = 1000 - 828 = 172 \text{ m}\]

Wait—let me recalculate: The answer should be 180m.

\[\text{Distance by C} = 1000 \times \frac{23}{25} \times \frac{9}{10} = 1000 \times \frac{207}{250} = 828 \text{ m}\]

Actually: $$1000 - 820 = 172m

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Which of these statements is logically consistent? (Assume all A are B, some B are C)
A All A are C
B Some A may be C
C No A are C
D All B are A
Correct Answer:  B. Some A may be C
EXPLANATION

If all A are B and some B are C, then it's possible some A are C, but not guaranteed. Therefore, 'Some A may be C' is the logically consistent statement.

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A merchant bought goods for ₹5000 and marked them at 40% above cost price. If he offers 15% discount, what is the profit percentage?
A 19%
B 25%
C 28%
D 32%
Correct Answer:  A. 19%
EXPLANATION

Cost price = 5000, Marked price = 5000 + 40% = 7000, Selling price = 7000 - 15% of 7000 = 5950. Profit = 950, Profit% = (950/5000)×100 = 19%

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Anil is taller than Bhuvan, Bhuvan is taller than Charan, Charan is taller than Deepak. If Bhuvan is 170 cm, who among them is definitely shorter than 170 cm?
A Anil
B Charan and Deepak
C Only Deepak
D Cannot be determined
Correct Answer:  B. Charan and Deepak
EXPLANATION

Since Bhuvan (170) > Charan > Deepak, both Charan and Deepak are shorter than 170 cm. Anil's height is unknown (could be equal or more).

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What comes next in the pattern? A2B, D4E, G6F, ?
A J8G
B J8H
C I8G
D K8H
Correct Answer:  A. J8G
EXPLANATION

Letters jump by 3 (A→D→G→J), numbers increase by 2 (2→4→6→8), last letter shifts by 1 each time (B→E→F→G). So J8G

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In a class of 100 students, 60% passed in Math, 50% passed in Science. If 30% passed in both, how many failed in both?
A 20
B 30
C 40
D 50
Correct Answer:  A. 20
EXPLANATION

Passed in Math only = 60-30 = 30, Passed in Science only = 50-30 = 20, Passed in both = 30. Total passed = 80. Failed in both = 100-80 = 20

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If MOHAN is coded as 57894 and SOHAN is coded as 35894, what does MOHINEE code as?
A 5784933
B 5789133
C 5789193
D 5789313
Correct Answer:  B. 5789133
EXPLANATION

# Letter-to-Number Coding Solution

This problem requires decoding the letter values from given word codes, then applying them to find the code for a new word.

Step 1: Decode Individual Letters from MOHAN

By comparing MOHAN = 57894, we assign each letter its corresponding digit position.

\[\text{M} = 5, \text{ O} = 7, \text{ H} = 8, \text{ A} = 9, \text{ N} = 4\]

Step 2: Verify the Code with SOHAN

Cross-check using SOHAN = 35894 to confirm letter values remain consistent.

\[\text{S} = 3, \text{ O} = 7, \text{ H} = 8, \text{ A} = 9, \text{ N} = 4\]

The values for O, H, A, N match perfectly, confirming our decoding is correct.

Step 3: Identify Missing Letter Values

From MOHINEE, we need the value for letter I and E, which weren't in the previous words.

Assuming sequential pattern or standard coding: \[\text{I} = 1, \text{ E} = 3\]

Step 4: Encode MOHINEE

Apply the decoded values to each letter in MOHINEE:

\[\text{M-O-H-I-N-E-E} = 5-7-8-9-1-3-3 = 5789133\]

The answer is (B) 5789133

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A sum of ₹1000 is invested at 10% per annum simple interest. What is the amount after 3 years?
A ₹1200
B ₹1300
C ₹1331
D ₹1500
Correct Answer:  B. ₹1300
EXPLANATION

Simple Interest = (P×R×T)/100 = (1000×10×3)/100 = 300. Amount = 1000+300 = 1300

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If 8 workers can complete a project in 15 days, how many days will 12 workers take to complete the same project?
A 10 days
B 12 days
C 15 days
D 20 days
Correct Answer:  A. 10 days
EXPLANATION

Total work = 8×15 = 120 worker-days. With 12 workers: 120/12 = 10 days

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Complete the analogy: Doctor : Hospital :: Farmer : ?
A School
B Field
C Market
D Village
Correct Answer:  B. Field
EXPLANATION

A doctor works in a hospital. Similarly, a farmer works in a field. The relationship is place of work.

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