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Question : The average age of four boys A, B, C, and D is 5 years and the average age of A, B, D, and E is 6 years. C is 8 years old. The age of E is (in years).

Option 1: 12

Option 2: 13

Option 3: 14

Option 4: 15

Team Careers360 23rd Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: 12


Solution : According to the question,
$\frac{A+B+C+D}{4} = 5$
⇒ $A+B+C+D = 20.$....(i)
$\frac{A+B+D+E}{4} = 6$
⇒ $A+B+D+E = 24$.....(ii)
If $C$ = 8 years old, put the value of 'C' in equation (i)
∴ $A + B + D + 8 = 20$
⇒ $A +

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Question : Choose the word that means the same as the given word.

Ulterior

Option 1: Anterior

Option 2: Prior

Option 3: Ancient

Option 4: Eventual

Team Careers360 19th Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: Eventual


Solution : The correct choice is the fourth option.

Explanation:

Ulterior refers to something beyond what is evident or currently visible, often implying hidden motives or intentions. Eventual means something that will happen in the future, suggesting a final outcome or result that may not be immediately

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Question : Choose the word that means the same as the given word.
Backfire

Option 1: Florid

Option 2: Collapse

Option 3: Flood

Option 4: Flourish

Team Careers360 14th Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: Collapse


Solution : The second option is the correct choice.

Backfire refers to a plan or action failing in a way that produces an opposite effect, while collapse implies a sudden failure or breakdown, often leading to falling apart or giving way.

The meanings of the other options

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Question : Which of the following countries does not have a documented constitution?

Option 1: India

Option 2: Pakistan

Option 3: America

Option 4: Britain

Team Careers360 17th Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: Britain


Solution : The correct answer is Britain.

Britain does not have a written constitution, i.e., the law of the land is not codified. In Britain, the constitution has evolved in the form of acts of parliament. Britain is a parliamentary democracy, and here the parliament is the

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Question : Cultivation of rice needs high rainfall with_____.

Option 1: low temperature and low humidity

Option 2: high temperature and low humidity

Option 3: high temperature and high humidity

Option 4: low temperature and high humidity

Team Careers360 14th Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: high temperature and high humidity


Solution : The correct option is high temperature and high humidity.

Rice cultivation thrives in regions with abundant rainfall, elevated temperatures and high humidity. These conditions are essential for the growth and development of rice plants. The combination of ample water, warmth, and

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Question : Mohit earns a profit of INR 54 on selling a pencil for INR 144. What is the profit percentage?

Option 1: 60%

Option 2: 35%

Option 3: 40%

Option 4: 70%

Team Careers360 9th Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: 60%


Solution : Mohit earns a profit of ₹54 on selling a pencil for ₹144
Profit percentage = $\frac{\text{Profit}}{\text{Cost price}}\times 100$
Cost price = Selling price – Profit
Profit percentage = $\frac{54}{144-54}\times 100$ = 60%
$\therefore$ The profit percentage earned by Mohit is 60%.
Hence, the correct answer

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Question : Directions: In a certain code language, SEARCH is written as ACEHRS. How will IMPORT be written in that language?

Option 1: IMOPTR

Option 2: IMPORT

Option 3: EXPORT

Option 4: IMOPRT

Team Careers360 5th Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: IMOPRT


Solution : Given:
SEARCH is written as ACEHRS.

Arrange all the letters of SEARCH in alphabetical order to obtain the required code –
SEARCH→ACEHRS
So, SEARCH is coded as ACEHRS.
Similarly, follow the same pattern for IMPORT –
IMPORT→IMOPRT

So, IMPORT is coded as IMOPRT. Hence, the

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