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Question : Two successive price increases of 15% and 40% of an article are equivalent to a single price increase of:

Option 1: 61%

Option 2: 52%

Option 3: 55%

Option 4: 60%

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Correct Answer: 61%


Solution : For successive percentage change use the following formula, $x+y+\frac{xy}{100}$, where $x$ and $y$ are percentage increases or decreases, if increases take positive and if decreases take negative.
Given: $x$ = 15% and $y$ = 40%
$\therefore$ The equivalent price increase = $15+40+\frac{15×40}{100}= 61\%$
Hence, the

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Question : Directions: In a certain code language, DUKE is coded as ZQGA. What is the code for EXIT in that code language?

Option 1: ATEQ

Option 2: ATEP

Option 3: AUFQ

Option 4: AUEP

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Correct Answer: ATEP


Solution : Given:
DUKE is coded as ZQGA.

Subtract 4 from the place value of each letter of DUKE to get the code –
D – 4 = Z; U – 4 = Q; K – 4 = G; E – 4 = A
Thus, DUKE is

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Question : A shopkeeper sells a box and earns a profit of 5%. For the next box, he decides to charge double the selling price. What is the profit percent on the second box?

Option 1: 100%

Option 2: 110%

Option 3: 200%

Option 4: 80%

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Correct Answer: 110%


Solution : Let the cost price of the first box be 100.
$\therefore$ Selling price of first box = 100 + 5 = 105
He sold the 2nd box doubling the selling price of the first box.
$\therefore$ Selling price of 2nd box = 105 × 2

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Question : A certain sum of money becomes triple itself in 8 years at simple interest. In how many years it will become five times of itself?

Option 1: 16 years

Option 2: 7 years

Option 3: 10 years

Option 4: 12 years

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Correct Answer: 16 years


Solution : Given: A certain sum of money becomes triple itself in 8 years at simple interest.
Let $P$ be the principal, the interest rate be $R$ and simple interest be $2P$ after 8 years.
Simple interest = $\frac{\text{Principal × Rate × Time}}{100}$
⇒ $2P=\frac{P\times R\times

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Question : Sonu can do work in 15 days, Monu can do it in 10 days, and Tipu can do it in 12 days. In how many days can Sonu, Monu, and Tipu together complete the work?

Option 1: 8 days

Option 2: 10 days

Option 3: 4 days

Option 4: 5 days

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Correct Answer: 4 days


Solution : Sonu can do work in 15 days
Monu can do it in 10 days
Tipu can do it in 12 days
Let the total work be considered as 120 units which is the multiple of 15, 10, and 12.
Sonu can do ($\frac{120}{15}$) =

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Question : Identify the segment that contains a grammatical error. If there is no error, select 'No error.'
An appeasements policies / were all but a sham to misdirect / the local groups.

Option 1: the local groups.

Option 2: were all but a sham to misdirect

Option 3: An appeasements policies

Option 4: No error

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Correct Answer: An appeasements policies


Solution : The error lies in the third option.

Explanation:
The term "appeasements" is incorrect because "appeasement" is a word that doesn't require a plural form when used in this context to modify "policies". The correct form is "appeasement policy," as "appeasement" describes

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Question : Citric acid is present in free form in

Option 1: tamarind

Option 2: milk

Option 3: apple

Option 4: lemon

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Correct Answer: lemon


Solution : The correct option is lemon.

Lemon contains citric acid in its free form. Lemons' sour flavour is caused by a natural organic acid. Lemon juice contains 5% to 6% citric acid. Other citrus fruits, such as oranges, limes, and grapefruits, contain citric acid. Other

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Question : Directions: Which two numbers should be interchanged to make the given equation correct?
81 + 31 ÷ 9 – 7 = 33

Option 1: 9 and 7

Option 2: 31 and 9

Option 3: 31 and 81

Option 4: 81 and 7

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Correct Answer: 31 and 81


Solution : Given:
81 + 31 ÷ 9 – 7 = 33

Let's check the options –
First options: 9 and 7
81 + 31 ÷ 7 – 9 = 33
On solving the L.H.S. of the given equation –
= 81 + 31 ÷

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Question : Directions: Select the option figure that will replace the question mark (?) in the figure given below to complete the pattern. (Rotation is not allowed.)

Option 1:

Option 2:

Option 3:

Option 4:

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Correct Answer:


Solution : On comparing the question figure and all the option figures, the following figure will combine and make the complete pattern –

Hence, the fourth option is correct.

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Question : Which among the following teams won the first edition of ISL (Indian Super League)?

Option 1: Bengaluru FC

Option 2: Chennaiyin FC

Option 3: Atletico de Kolkata

Option 4: Kerala Blasters FC

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Correct Answer: Atletico de Kolkata


Solution : The correct option is Atletico de Kolkata.

The first edition of the Indian Super League was won by Atletico de Kolkata by defeating Kerala Blasters FC in the final by 1-0. The Indian Super League was started in 2014 and was recognised

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