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Question : The line chart given below shows the cost price and value of profit of 6 articles L, M, N, O, P, and Q.

Selling price = Cost price + Profit
A1 = The value of the average selling price of all articles.
A2 = The value of the average cost price of L, M, N, and O.
What is the value of (A1 + A2)?

Option 1: 1875

Option 2: 1425

Option 3: 1675

Option 4: 1025

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Correct Answer: 1675


Solution : Average cost price for L, M, N, O = A2 = $\frac{800 + 700 + 500 + 600}{4}=\frac{2600}{4}= 650$
Now, we have to calculate the average selling price.
Selling price = Cost price + Profit
⇒ Selling price of L, M, N, O, P, and

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Question : A is a point outside of a circle with centre O. AP and AQ are two tangents of the circle. If AP = a2 + 14 and AQ = 239, then what is the value of a?

Option 1: 22

Option 2: 13

Option 3: 15

Option 4: 14

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Correct Answer: 15


Solution :
Given,
Length of AP = a2 + 14
Length of AQ = 239
We know that tangents drawn from an external point to a circle are equal
⇒ AP = AQ
⇒ a2 + 14 = 239
⇒ a2 = 225

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Question : Given below are pairs of the winners and the specific categories pertaining to the 14 th International Indian Film Academy (IIFA) Awards . Which one of the pairs is wrongly matched?

Option 1: Best Actor in a negative role- Rishi Kapoor

Option 2: Best Actor - Ranbir Kapoor

Option 3: Best  Female Actor-Vidya Balan

Option 4: Best Film - Agneepath

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Correct Answer: Best Film - Agneepath


Solution : The correct option is - Best Film - Agneepath

In the 14th International Indian Film Academy (IIFA) Awards Barfi was awarded best film.

With 13 nominations, the movie took the top prizes for 'Best Film', 'Best Director' and 'Best Performance in

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Question : The net worth of any bank is equal to_____.

Option 1: liabilities - assets

Option 2: (reserves + loans) - liabilities

Option 3: interest + liabilities

Option 4: (reserves + loans)+ liabilities

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Correct Answer: (reserves + loans) - liabilities


Solution : The correct option is - liabilities-assets.

The net worth of a bank is defined as its total assets minus its total liabilities. The difference between a bank's total assets and total liabilities is the bank's net worth. Put another

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Question : A sum of money is divided among A, B, and C in the ratio 3 : 2 : 5, respectively. If the share of C is INR 300 more than B, then how much more money will A get than B?

Option 1: INR 150

Option 2: INR 75

Option 3: INR 100

Option 4: INR 125

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Correct Answer: INR 100


Solution : Let the shares of A, B, and C as $3x, 2x$, and $5x$, respectively.
The share of C is INR 300 more than B.
So, $5x = 2x + 300$
⇒ $3x = 300$
⇒ $x = 100$
Therefore, the shares of A, B,

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Question : Directions: Select the option figure in which the given figure is embedded. (Rotation is NOT allowed)

Option 1:

Option 2:

Option 3:

Option 4:

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Correct Answer:


Solution : Since the rotation is restricted. So, the embedded figure will have the same orientation as the main figure. By comparison of all the option figures, the given question figure is embedded only in the second option figure.

Hence, the second option is correct.

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Question : LeBron James plays which international Sport?

Option 1: Golf

Option 2: Baseball

Option 3: Basketball

Option 4: Boxing

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Correct Answer: Basketball


Solution : The correct option is Basketball.

American professional basketball player LeBron Raymone James plays for the Los Angeles Lakers in the National Basketball Association (NBA). He is referred to as "King James" and is recognized as one of the best sportsmen in history.

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Question : The average weight of 45 students of a school is 55 kg. If the weight of the teacher is included, the average weight rises by 500 grams. Find the weight (in kg ) of the teacher.

Option 1: 78

Option 2: 77

Option 3: 79

Option 4: 80

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Correct Answer: 78


Solution : Total weight of students initially $= 45 \times 55 = 2475$ kg
Let the weight of the teacher be $x$.
Total number of people now = 46
According to the problem,
$\frac{2475+x}{46} = 55+\frac{500}{1000}$
$⇒\frac{2475+x}{46} = 55+0.5$
$⇒2475+x = 55.5\times 46$
$⇒2475+x= 2553$
$\therefore x

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Question : Directions: Three of the following four-letter clusters are alike in a certain way and thus form a group. Which is the one that does not belong to that group?

Option 1: XVU

Option 2: TQP

Option 3: CAZ

Option 4: KIH

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Correct Answer: TQP


Solution : Let's check the given options –
First option: XVU→X – 2 = V; V – 1 = U
Second option: TQP→T – 3 = Q; Q – 1 = P
Third option: CAZ→C – 2 = A; A – 1 = Z
Fourth option: KIH→K

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Question : Which fruit has its seed outside?

Option 1: Strawberry

Option 2: Banana

Option 3: Groundnut

Option 4: Cashew nut

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Correct Answer: Strawberry


Solution : The correct answer is Strawberry.

Strawberries are one of the few fruits in which the seeds are situated on the outside rather than the inside. The "fruit" or "flesh" of a strawberry is the receptacle (the thicker section of the stem) of the bloom. The

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