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Question : What will be the ratio of the Least Common Multiple and Highest Common Factor of 12, 24, and 36?

Option 1: 3 : 1

Option 2: 4 : 1

Option 3: 6 : 1

Option 4: 2 : 1

Team Careers360 17th Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: 6 : 1


Solution : Factors of 12 = 22 × 31
Factors of 24 = 23×31
Factors of 36 = 2× 32
LCM of (12, 24, 36) = 2× 32 = 72
HCF of (12, 24,

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Question : Choose the word that is opposite in meaning to the given word.

Awful

Option 1: Pitiful

Option 2: Dreadful

Option 3: Grim

Option 4: Wonderful

Team Careers360 25th Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: Wonderful


Solution : The fourth option is the correct choice.

Awful generally conveys a sense of extreme negativity, unpleasantness, or horror. It describes something that is extremely bad or unpleasant. On the other hand, wonderful is the opposite, as it denotes something extremely positive, delightful, or filled with

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Question : The average of nine numbers is 20. If two of these numbers are removed, then the average becomes 18. What is the sum of the two numbers that are removed?

Option 1: 56

Option 2: 58

Option 3: 54

Option 4: 52

Team Careers360 19th Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: 54


Solution : An average of 9 numbers = 20 
⇒ the sum of 9 numbers = 20 × 9 = 180
After two numbers are removed, the total  number is 7   
The new total is 18 × 7 = 126
⇒ the sum of 2 numbers removed

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Question : The average marks of a student in six subjects was initially 110. After re-evaluation, in one subject the marks obtained were reduced from 148 to 112, while in the rest of the subjects, the marks remained unchanged. What are the new average marks?

Option 1: 102

Option 2: 108

Option 3: 106

Option 4: 104

Team Careers360 24th Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: 104


Solution : Given:
The average marks of a student in six subjects was initially 110.
Initial total marks = 110 × 6 = 660
In one subject the marks obtained were reduced from 148 to 112.
New total marks = 660 – (148 – 112) = 660

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Question : Nati is a folk dance of which of the following states?

Option 1: Himachal Pradesh

Option 2: Madhya Pradesh

Option 3: Arunachal Pradesh

Option 4: Andhra Pradesh

Team Careers360 24th Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: Himachal Pradesh


Solution : The correct option is Himachal Pradesh.

Nati is a folk dance of the state of Himachal Pradesh in India. It is a traditional dance form that is often performed during various festivals and celebrations in the region. Nati involves colourful costumes, rhythmic footwork,

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Question : LAN stands for:

Option 1: Land Area Network

Option 2: Local Area Network

Option 3: Local Access Network

Option 4: Local Area Netware

Team Careers360 20th Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: Local Area Network


Solution : The correct option is Local Area Network.

"LAN" is an abbreviation for "Local Area Network". It is used to describe a network of computers and devices that are interconnected within a limited geographic area, such as a home, office, or campus. LANs

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Question : Directions: In the following question, some parts of the sentence have errors and some are correct. Find out which part of the sentence has an error. The number of that part is the answer. If a sentence is error-free, your answer is "No Error".

He has not been English classes attending for one week.

  1. for one week.
  2. English classes attending
  3. He has not been
  4. No Error

Option 1: 1

Option 2: 2

Option 3: 3

Option 4: 4

Team Careers360 23rd Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: 2


Solution : The correct choice is the second option.

The sentence contains incorrect word order. The main verb, that is, attending, should come after the auxiliary verb been to make the sentence grammatically accurate. The proper sentence structure is subject + verb + object.

So, the

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Question : Directions: In a certain code language, SQUARE is written as UQSERA. How will CAREER be written in that language?

Option 1: RCAREE

Option 2: EERACR

Option 3: RACERE

Option 4: RACREE

Team Careers360 23rd Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: RACREE


Solution : Given:
SQUARE is written as UQSERA.

Shuffle the position of the letters of SQUARE as shown, to obtain the required code –

Thus, SQUARE is coded as UQSERA.
Similarly, follow the same pattern for CAREER 

Thus, CAREER is coded as RACREE. Hence, the

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Question : Duties levied on goods produced within the country are_____.

Option 1: anti-dumping taxes

Option 2: excise taxes

Option 3: custom duties

Option 4: wealth taxes

Team Careers360 21st Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: excise taxes


Solution : The correct option is excise taxes.

Duties levied on goods produced within the country are typically referred to as Excise taxes. Excise taxes are taxes that are levied on specific goods or services at the time of production, sale, or consumption. These taxes

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Question : Sonam bought an old motorbike for Rs. 4675 and spent Rs. 225 on its repair. Then she sold it for Rs. 5390. What is her profit percentage?

Option 1: 20%

Option 2: 15%

Option 3: 10%

Option 4: 8%

Team Careers360 18th Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: 10%


Solution : Given: Sonam bought an old motorbike for Rs. 4675
Spent on repairing = Rs. 225
Cost price = 4675 + 225 = 4900
Selling Price = Rs. 5390
Profit percentage
= $\frac{\text{Selling price – Cost price}}{\text{Cost price}}\times 100$
= $\frac{5390-4900}{4900}\times 100$
= $\frac{490}{4900}\times 100$
=

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