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tcs aptitude
A dealer buys a product at Rs.1920. he sells at a discount of 20% still he gets the profit of 20%. what is the selling price? 534 2300 2304 2403
A dealer buys a product at Rs.1920. he sells at a discount of 20% still he gets the profit of 20%. what is the selling price?534230023042403
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If given equation is 137+276=435,how much is 731+672=.... find the result. ( 2 Marks ) 435 537 3261 1623
If given equation is 137+276=435,how much is 731+672=.... find the result. ( 2 Marks )43553732611623
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B moves by taking 3 steps forward and 1 step backward (each step in one second ) He walks up a stationary escalator in 118 sec. However on moving escalator he takes 40 sec to reach top . Find speed of escalator. ( 2 Marks ) 1 step/sec 2 step/sec 3 step/sec 4 step/sec
B moves by taking 3 steps forward and 1 step backward (each step in one second ) He walks up a stationary escalator in 118 sec. However on moving escalator he takes 40 se...
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2 workers, one old and one young live together and work at the same office, the old man takes 30 mins whereas the young man takes only 20 mins to reach the office. when will the young man catch up with the old man, if the old man starts at 10.00 am and the young man starts at 10.05 am? 10:25 AM 10:10 AM 10:05 AM 10:15 AM
2 workers, one old and one young live together and work at the same office, the old man takes 30 mins whereas the young man takes only 20 mins to reach the office. when w...
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progression
If the ratio of the sums of first p terms and q terms of an AP is p^2 : q^2 , then the ratio of its pth and qth terms is : a. (2p-1) : (2q-1) b. (2p+1) : (2q+1) c. p : q d. (p+1) : (q+1)
If the ratio of the sums of first p terms and q terms of an AP is p^2 : q^2 , then the ratio of its pth and qth terms is :a. (2p-1) : (2q-1)b. (2p+1) : (2q+1)c. p : qd. (...
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Time Distance Speed
A train takes 4/3 hours less for a journey of 528km . If its speed is increased by 11/2 km/hour from its usual speed . The usual speed of the train is ( in km/hour ) a. 44 b. 48 c. 52 d. 55
A train takes 4/3 hours less for a journey of 528km . If its speed is increased by 11/2 km/hour from its usual speed . The usual speed of the train is ( in km/hour )a. 44...
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progression
The first seven terms of an AP are 7x+4,9y,7z-6,4x+10,3k,3x+6and k+12. The second , fifth and seventh terms of this progression form an infinite GP . The sum of the terms of this GP is : a. 106 b. 126 c. 162 d. 180
The first seven terms of an AP are 7x+4,9y,7z-6,4x+10,3k,3x+6and k+12. The second , fifth and seventh terms of this progression form an infinite GP . The sum of the terms...
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probability
A bag contains 5 five-rupee coins, 8 two-rupee coins and 7 one-rupee coins. If four coins are drawn from the bag at random, then find the odds in favour of the draw yielding the maximum possible amount. $1:968$ $968:969$ $1:969$ $969:968$
A bag contains 5 five-rupee coins, 8 two-rupee coins and 7 one-rupee coins. If four coins are drawn from the bag at random, then find the odds in favour of the draw yield...
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clock
At what time between 7 and 8 o'clock will the hands of a clock be in the same straight line but, not together? 5 min. past 7 $5\frac{2}{11}$ min. past 7 $5 \frac{3}{11}$ min. past 7 $5 \frac{5}{11}$ min. past 7
At what time between 7 and 8 o'clock will the hands of a clock be in the same straight line but, not together?5 min. past 7$5\frac{2}{11}$ min. past 7$5 \frac{3}{11}$ min...
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clock
How much does a watch lose per day, if its hands coincide every 64 minutes? A)$32\frac{8}{11}$ min B)$36\frac{5}{11}$ min C)90 min D)96 min
How much does a watch lose per day, if its hands coincide every 64 minutes?A)$32\frac{8}{11}$ minB)$36\frac{5}{11}$ minC)90 minD)96 min
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clock
A watch which gains 5 seconds in 3 minutes was set right at 7 a.m. In the afternoon of the same day, when the watch indicated quarter past 4 o'clock, the true time is: $59 \frac{7}{12}$ min. past 3 4 p.m. $58 \frac{7}{11}$ min. past 3 $2 \frac{3}{11}$ min. past 4
A watch which gains 5 seconds in 3 minutes was set right at 7 a.m. In the afternoon of the same day, when the watch indicated quarter past 4 o'clock, the true time is:$59...
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probability
When 4 dice are thrown, what is the probability that the same number appears on each of them? a. 1/36 b. 1/18 c. 1/216 d. 1/5
When 4 dice are thrown, what is the probability that the same number appears on each of them? a. 1/36 b. 1/18 c. 1/216 d. 1/5
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amount
A merchant marks his goods up by 75% above his cost price. What is the maximum percentage amount that he can offer so that he ends up selling at no profit or loss? A)75% B) 46.67% C) 300% D)42.85%
A merchant marks his goods up by 75% above his cost price. What is the maximum percentage amount that he can offer so that he ends up selling at no profit or loss?A)75% ...
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profit
Two merchants sell, each an article for Rs.1000. If Merchant A computes his profit on cost price, while Merchant B computes his profit on selling price, they end up making profits of 25% respectively. By how much is the profit made by Merchant B greater than that of Merchant A? A) Rs.66.67 B) Rs. 50 C) Rs.125 D) Rs.200
Two merchants sell, each an article for Rs.1000. If Merchant A computes his profit on cost price, while Merchant B computes his profit on selling price, they end up makin...
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discount
A trader buys goods at a 19% discount on the label price. If he wants to make a profit of 20% after allowing a discount of 10%, by what % should his marked price be greater than the original label price? A) +8% B) -3.8% C) +33.33% D) None of these
A trader buys goods at a 19% discount on the label price. If he wants to make a profit of 20% after allowing a discount of 10%, by what % should his marked price be great...
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profit and loss false weight
A trader professes to sell his goods at a loss of 8% but weights 900 grams in place of a kg weight. Find his real loss or gain per cent. A) 2% loss B) 2.22% gain C) 2% gain D)None of these
A trader professes to sell his goods at a loss of 8% but weights 900 grams in place of a kg weight. Find his real loss or gain per cent.A) 2% loss B) 2.22% gain ...
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profit and loss
At what percentage above the C.P must an article be marked so as to gain 33% after allowing a customer a discount of 5%? 38% 40% 43% 48%
At what percentage above the C.P must an article be marked so as to gain 33% after allowing a customer a discount of 5%?38%40%43%48%
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how to solve this
An Institute having 450 employees has sent all its employees for training in one or more areas out of HRM,Computer Skills and Financial Skills. The employees are classified into two categories - Officers and Clerks, who are in the ratio of 4 : 5. 10% of the Officers ... of Officers take training in Computer Skills but not in Financial Skills? 1)25 2)40 3)20 4)15 5) None of these
An Institute having 450 employees has sent all its employees for training in one or more areas out of HRM,Computer Skills and Financial Skills. The employees are classifi...
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Interest
Simple interest on a certain sum is 16/25 of the sum. If the rate of interest and time are equal, then their value is _________
Simple interest on a certain sum is 16/25 of the sum. If the rate of interest and time are equal, then their value is _________
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GATE 2014-EC 9
A firm producing air purifiers sold 200 units in 2012. The following pie chart presents the share of raw material, labour, energy, plant & machinery, and transportation costs in the total manufacturing cost of the firm in 2012. The expenditure on labour in ... by 30% and all other expenses increased by 20%. What is the percentage increase in total cost for the company in 2013?
A firm producing air purifiers sold 200 units in 2012. The following pie chart presents the share of raw material, labour, energy, plant & machinery, and transportation c...
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GATE 2014-EC 8
Industrial consumption of power doubled from $2000 - 2001$ to $2010 - 2011.$ Find the annual rate of increase in percent assuming it to be uniform over the years $5.6$ $7.2$ $10.0$ $12.2$
Industrial consumption of power doubled from $2000 - 2001$ to $2010 - 2011.$ Find the annual rate of increase in percent assuming it to be uniform over the years$5.6$$7.2...
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GATE 2014-EC 6
Find the next term in the sequence: 13M , 17Q, 19S,________ (A)21W (B)21V (C)23W (D)23V
Find the next term in the sequence: 13M , 17Q, 19S,________(A)21W (B)21V (C)23W (D)23V
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Out of 100 students, 10 students used to drink milk(M), coffee(C) and Tea(T); 20M and C; 30C and T; 25M and T; 12M only; 5C only and 8T only. The number of students who did not drink any of this is
Out of 100 students, 10 students used to drink milk(M), coffee(C) and Tea(T); 20M and C; 30C and T; 25M and T; 12M only; 5C only and 8T only. The number of students who d...
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Geometric progression
The series S is in G.P with common ratio r. A new series is formed whose nth term is sum of (n+1)th term and nth term of series S . what is common ratio of the new series ? 1) r-1 2)r+1 3)r 4) The new series is not in G.P. here G.P Is geometric progression
The series S is in G.P with common ratio r. A new series is formed whose nth term is sum of (n+1)th term and nth term of series S . what is common ratio of the new series...
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GATE 2014-EC 5
In a sequence of 12 consecutive odd numbers, the sum of first 5 numbers is 425.What is the sum of last 5 numbers in the sequence?
In a sequence of 12 consecutive odd numbers, the sum of first 5 numbers is 425.What is the sum of last 5 numbers in the sequence?
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GATE 2014-EC 4
Let f(x,y)=xnym =P If x is doubled and y is halved, the new value of f is (A) 2n-m P (B) 2m-n P (C) 2(n-m) P (D) 2(m-n) P
Let f(x,y)=xnym =PIf x is doubled and y is halved, the new value of f is(A) 2n-m P (B) 2m-n P (C) 2(n-m) P (D) 2(m-n) P
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CMI2010-A-07
For integer values of $n$, the expression $\frac{n(5n + 1)(10n + 1)}{6}$ Is always divisible by 5. Is always divisible by 3. Is always an integer. None of the above
For integer values of $n$, the expression $\frac{n(5n + 1)(10n + 1)}{6}$Is always divisible by 5.Is always divisible by 3.Is always an integer.None of the above
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CMI2010-A-05
You have two normal, fair, dice, with faces labelled $1,2, \dots ,6.$ If you throw both dice, which of the following is true about the total value shown by the dice? The probability that the total is $6$ is less than the probability that the total is $9.$ ... total is $9.$ The probability that the total is $6$ is greater than the probability that the total is $9.$ None of the above.
You have two normal, fair, dice, with faces labelled $1,2, \dots ,6.$ If you throw both dice, which of the following is true about the total value shown by the dice?The p...
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CMI2010-A-03
The area of the largest square that can be drawn inside a circle with unit radius is $\sqrt{2}$ 2 1 None of the above
The area of the largest square that can be drawn inside a circle with unit radius is$\sqrt{2}$21None of the above
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CMI2010-A-02
We need to choose a team of 11 from a pool of 15 players and also select a captain. The number of different ways this can be done is $ \begin{pmatrix} 15 \\ 11 \end{pmatrix}$ 11 . $ \begin{pmatrix} 15 \\ 11 \end{pmatrix}$ 15 . 14 . 13 . 12 . 11 .10 . 9 . 8 . 7 . 6 . 5 (15 . 14 . 13 . 12 . 11 .10 . 9 . 8 . 7 . 6 . 5) . 11
We need to choose a team of 11 from a pool of 15 players and also select a captain. The number of different ways this can be done is$ \begin{pmatrix} 15 \\ 11 \end{pmatri...
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CAT 1999 | Question: 74
There is a square field of side 500 m long each. It has a compound wall along its perimeter. At one of its corners, a triangular area of the field is to be cordoned off by erecting a straight-line fence. The compound wall and the fence will form its borders. If the length ... m, what is the maximum area that can be cordoned off? 2,500 sq m 10,000 sq m 5,000 sq m 20,000 sq m
There is a square field of side 500 m long each. It has a compound wall along its perimeter. At one of its corners, a triangular area of the field is to be cordoned off b...
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CAT 1999 | Question: 73
There is a circle of radius 1 cm. Each member of a sequence of regular polygons S1(n), n = 4, 5, 6, ..., where n is the number of sides of the polygon, is circumscribing the circle: and each member of the sequence of regular polygons S2(n), n = 4, 5, 6, ... ... $\frac{\pi}{4}$ greater than 1 less than 2 greater than 2 less than $\frac{\pi}{4}$
There is a circle of radius 1 cm. Each member of a sequence of regular polygons S1(n), n = 4, 5, 6, ..., where n is the number of sides of the polygon, is circumscribing ...
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CAT 1999 | Question: 72
Navjivan Express from Ahmedabad to Chennai leaves Ahmedabad at 6.30 a.m. and travels at 50 kmph towards Baroda situated 100 km away. At 7.00 a.m. Howrah-Ahmedabad Express leaves Baroda towards Ahmedabad and travels at 40 kmph. At 7.30 a.m. Mr Shah, the ... track. How much time does he have to avert a head-on collision between the two trains? 15 min 20 min 25 min 30 min
Navjivan Express from Ahmedabad to Chennai leaves Ahmedabad at 6.30 a.m. and travels at 50 kmph towards Baroda situated 100 km away. At 7.00 a.m. Howrah-Ahmedabad Express...
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CAT 1999 | Question: 71
Abraham, Border, Charlie, Dennis and Elmer, and their respective wives recently dined together and were seated at a circular table. The seats were so arranged that men and women alternated and each woman was three places away from her husband. Mrs Charlie sat to ... of Mrs Border. Who sat to the right of Mr Abraham? Mrs Dennis Mrs Elmer Mrs Border Mrs Border or Mrs Dennis
Abraham, Border, Charlie, Dennis and Elmer, and their respective wives recently dined together and were seated at a circular table. The seats were so arranged that men an...
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CAT 1999 | Question: 70
If $n^2= 12345678987654321$, what is n? 12344321 1235789 111111111 11111111
If $n^2= 12345678987654321$, what is n?12344321123578911111111111111111
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CAT 1999 | Question: 69
Three labelled boxes containing red and white cricket balls are all mislabelled. It is known that one of the boxes contains only white balls and another one contains only red balls. The third contains a mixture of red and white balls. You are required to ... the label on the box you should sample? white red red and white Not possible to determine from a sample of one ball
Three labelled boxes containing red and white cricket balls are all mislabelled. It is known that one of the boxes contains only white balls and another one contains only...
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CAT 1999 | Question: 68
The figure below shows two concentric circles with centre O. PQRS is a square inscribed in the outer circle. It also circumscribes the inner circle, touching it at points B, C, D and A. What is the ratio of the perimeter of the outer circle to that of polygon ABCD? $\frac{\pi}{4}$ $\frac{3\pi}{2}$ $\frac{\pi}{2}$ ${\pi}$
The figure below shows two concentric circles with centre O. PQRS is a square inscribed in the outer circle. It also circumscribes the inner circle, touching it at points...
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CAT 1999 | Question: 67
For two positive integers a and b define the function h(a,b) as the greatest common factor (G.C.F) of a, b. Let A be a set of n positive integers. G(A), the G.C.F of the elements of set A is computed by repeatedly using the function h. The minimum number of times h is required to be used to compute G is $\frac{1}{2} \: n$ $(n-1)$ $n$ None of these
For two positive integers a and b define the function h(a,b) as the greatest common factor (G.C.F) of a, b. Let A be a set of n positive integers. G(A), the G.C.F of the ...
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CAT 1999 | Question: 66
In a survey of political preferences, 78% of those asked were in favour of at least one of the proposals: I, II and III. 50% of those asked favoured proposal I, 30% favoured proposal II and 20% favoured proposal III. If 5% of those asked favoured all three of the proposals, what percentage of those asked favoured more than one of the three proposals? 10 12 17 22
In a survey of political preferences, 78% of those asked were in favour of at least one of the proposals: I, II and III. 50% of those asked favoured proposal I, 30% favou...
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CAT 1999 | Question: 65
If $n = 1+ x$ where $x$ is the product of four consecutive positive integers, then which of the following is/are true? n is odd n is prime n is a perfect square A and C only A and B only A only None of these
If $n = 1+ x$ where $x$ is the product of four consecutive positive integers, then which of the following is/are true?n is oddn is primen is a perfect squareA and C onlyA...
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