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Question : When the price of an article was increased by 5% its sale reduced by 10%. What was the net effect on the revenue?

Option 1: 5% increase

Option 2: 5.5% decrease

Option 3: 5.5% increase

Option 4: 5% decrease

Team Careers360 25th Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: 5.5% decrease


Solution : Given: the price of an article was increased by 5% its sale was reduced by 10%.
Let the price increase be $a$% and the sale reduction be $b$%,
So, the net effect on revenue = $a-b-\frac{ab}{100}$
= $5-10-\frac{5×10}{100}$
= $-5-0.5$
= $-5.5$%
A negative

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Question : Which among the following dance forms of India is associated with Rajasthan?

Option 1: Bharatanatyam

Option 2: Odissi

Option 3: Charkula

Option 4: Ghoomar

Team Careers360 25th Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: Ghoomar


Solution : The correct answer is Ghoomar.

Ghoomar is a traditional folk dance that originated in Rajasthan, India. It is one of the most popular and well-known folk dances of the region. Ghoomar is typically performed by women during festive occasions, weddings, and other celebrations. The

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Question : 225 percent of 80 percent of 80 = ________.

Option 1: 156

Option 2: 132

Option 3: 144

Option 4: 138

Team Careers360 25th Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: 144


Solution : Given: 225 percent of 80 percent of 80
= $\frac{225}{100} \times \frac{80}{100}\times80$
= $\frac{9}{4} \times \frac{4}{5}\times80$
= $9 × 16$
= $144$
Hence, the correct answer is 144.

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Question : Directions: Select the option that is related to the fifth number in the same way as the second number is related to the first number and the fourth number is related to the third number.
8 : 32 :: 12 : 72 :: 18 : ?

Option 1: 180

Option 2: 234

Option 3: 208

Option 4: 162

Team Careers360 25th Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: 162


Solution : Given:
8 : 32 :: 12 : 72 :: 18 : ?

Second number = (First number) × (First number ÷ 2)
Like, 8 : 32→(8) × (8 ÷ 2) = 8 × 4 = 32
12 : 72→(12) × (12 ÷ 2) = 12

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Question : Directions: If LONDON is coded as MPOEPO. What is the code for DELHI?

Option 1: EFIMJ

Option 2: EFMIJ

Option 3: HLDEI

Option 4: DEHLI

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Correct Answer: EFMIJ


Solution : Given:
LONDON is coded as MPOEPO.

For the word LONDON→L + 1 = M; O + 1 = P; N + 1 = O; D + 1 = E; O + 1 = P; N + 1 = O
Similarly, for the word DELHI→D +

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Question : Which of the following was an integral part of the Indo-Islamic form of architecture?

Option 1: Domes

Option 2: Shutter windows

Option 3: Tall and steep slopes

Option 4: Square roofs

Team Careers360 25th Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: Domes


Solution : The correct answer is Domes.

A prominent element of Indo-Islamic architecture is domes. It symbolised the notion of divine or cosmic presence. It represented the power and control of the ruling dynasty. Brick, stone and marble are just a few materials used to build

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Question : What is the simple interest on a principal of INR 24,000 for 4 years at the rate of 5% per annum?

Option 1: INR 4,800

Option 2: INR 3,600

Option 3: INR 5,600

Option 4: INR 5,000

Team Careers360 25th Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: INR 4,800


Solution : Given:
Principal = INR 24,000
Time = 4 years
Rate = 5% per annum
So, the Simple interest = $\frac{\text{Principal × Rate × Time}}{100}$
= $\frac{\text{24000 × 5 × 4}}{100}$
= 4,800
Hence, the correct answer is INR 4,800.

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Question : The number when reduced by 10% gives 30. The number is:

Option 1: $33\frac{1}{2}$

Option 2: $33\frac{1}{3}$

Option 3: $40$

Option 4: $35$

Team Careers360 25th Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: $33\frac{1}{3}$


Solution : Let the number be $x$ which is reduced by 10%
So, $x$ × $\frac{90}{100}$ = 30
⇒ $x$ = $33\frac{1}{3}$
Hence, the correct answer is $33\frac{1}{3}$.

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Question : In A mixture of 180 litres, the ratio of milk and water is 5 : 1. If this ratio is to be 3 : 2, then find the quantity of water to be further added.

Option 1: 66 litres

Option 2: 70 litres

Option 3: 88 litres

Option 4: 72 litres

Team Careers360 25th Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: 70 litres


Solution : In A mixture of 180 litres, the ratio of milk and water is 5 : 1.
Milk $=180×\frac{5}{5+1}=180×\frac{5}{6}=150$
Water $=180×\frac{1}{5+1}=180×\frac{1}{6}=30$
Let $x$ litre more water be added.
According to the question,
$\frac{150}{30+x}=\frac{3}{2}$
$⇒30+x=100$
$\therefore x = 70$ litres
Hence, the correct answer is 70

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Question : A wide inlet of the sea usually concave in shape, is termed as a:

Option 1: Strait

Option 2: Sound

Option 3: Bay

Option 4: Fjord

Team Careers360 25th Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: Bay


Solution : The correct answer is Bay.

Bay is a coastal erosional landform formed by the marine wave actions. It is a large concave shaped land formation which encloses ocean water, having a medium sized opening which connects it with bigger ocean. It is smaller and less

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