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Find the odd one out: 15, 20, 25, 30, 35, 40, 45, 55
Correct Answer:
B. 55
EXPLANATION
All numbers except 55 are multiples of 5 with a difference of 5. The difference before 55 is 10 instead of 5
If A:B = 3:4 and B:C = 5:6, what is A:B:C?
Correct Answer:
A. 15:20:24
EXPLANATION
A:B = 3:4 (multiply by 5) = 15:20. B:C = 5:6 (multiply by 4) = 20:24. So A:B:C = 15:20:24
Two pipes A and B can fill a tank in 12 hours and 15 hours respectively. If both pipes are opened together, how long will it take to fill the tank?
Correct Answer:
A. 6.67 hours
EXPLANATION
Rate of A = 1/12, Rate of B = 1/15. Combined rate = 1/12 + 1/15 = 5/60 + 4/60 = 9/60 = 3/20. Time = 20/3 = 6.67 hours