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351.

Ajay and Vijay have some marbles with them. Ajay told Vijay "if you give me 'x' marbles, both of us will have equal number of marbles". Vijay then told Ajay "if you give me twice as many marbles, I will have 30 more marbles than you would". Find 'x'  ?

A. 4
B. 10
C. 8
D. 5
Answer» E.
Discussion
352.

Absolute value of 9?

A. 0
B. 9
C. 8
D. -9
Answer» C. 8
Discussion
353.

A word is representerd by only one set of numbers as given in any one of the alternatives. The sets of numbers given in the alternatives are represented by two classes of alphabets as shown in the given two matrices. The columns and rows of Matrix-I are numbered from 0 to 4 and that of Matrix-II are numbered from 5 to 9. A letter from these matrices can be represented first by its row and next by its column ,for example 'B' can be represented by 24,31 etc and 'V' can be represented by 86,89 etc. Similarly,you have to identify the set for the word ''VAMP''._x005F_x000D_  _x005F_x000D_

A. 31,78,23,59
B. 86,44,20,67
C. 13,87,10,67
D. 21,88,32,96
Answer» C. 13,87,10,67
Discussion
354.

A word is representerd by only one set of numbers as given in any one of the alternatives. The sets of numbers given in the alternatives are represented by two classes of alphabets as shown in the given two matrices. The columns and rows of Matrix-I are numbered from 0 to 4 and that of Matrix-II are numbered from 5 to 9. A letter from these matrices can be represented first by its row and next by its column ,for example 'G' can be represented by 10,24 etc and 'T' can be represented by 76,86 etc. Similarly,you have to identify the set for the word ''ENVY''._x005F_x000D_ _x005F_x000D_

A. 20,79,42,96
B. 32,57,55,97
C. 40,89,30,78
D. 11,65,10,69
Answer» C. 40,89,30,78
Discussion
355.

A word is represented by only one set of numbers given in the alternatives are represented by two classes of alphabets as shown in the given two matrices. The columns and rows of Matrix-I are numbered from 0 to 4 and that of Matrix-II are numbered from 5 to 9. A letter from these matrices can be represented first by its row and next by its column, for example 'F' can be represented by 14, 31 etc and 'U' can be represented by 86, 97 etc. Similarly, you have to identify the set for the word 'SACK'._x005F_x000D_  _x005F_x000D_ _x005F_x000D_

A. 97,12,21,42_x005F_x000D_
B. 42,67,10,55_x005F_x000D_
C. 30,55,42,68_x005F_x000D_
D. 12,77,21,68
Answer» B. 42,67,10,55_x005F_x000D_
Discussion
356.

A word is represented by only one set of numbers as given in any one of the alternatives. The sets of numbers given in the alternatives are represented by two classes of alphabets as shown in the given two matrices. The columns and rows of Matrix-I are numbered from 0 to 4 and that of Matrix-II are numbered from 5 to 9. A letter from these matrices can be represented first by its row and next by its columns, for example 'c' can be represented by 20, 32 etc. and 'S' can be represented by 58, 98,etc._x005F_x000D_  _x005F_x000D_ Similarly, you have to identify the set for the word 'BANE'._x005F_x000D_  _x005F_x000D_ _x005F_x000D_  _x005F_x000D_

A. 20,67,21,78_x005F_x000D_
B. 24,66,34,79_x005F_x000D_
C. 24,31,96,14_x005F_x000D_
D. 23,78,11,99
Answer» D. 23,78,11,99
Discussion
357.

A word is represented by only one set of numbers as given in any one of the alternatives. The sets of numbers given in the alternatives are represented by two classes of alphabets as shown in the given two matrices. The columns and rows of Matrix-I are numbered from 0 to 4 and that of Matrix-II are numbered from 5 to 9. A letter from these matrices can be represented first by its row and next by its column, for example 'H' can be represented by 13, 21 etc and 'T' can be represented by 57, 79 etc. Similarly, you have to identify the set for the word 'GLOW'._x005F_x000D_  _x005F_x000D_ _x005F_x000D_  _x005F_x000D_

A. 12, 88, 41, 85
B. 41, 76, 31, 79
C. 30, 14, 75, 76
D. 32, 85, 33, 57
Answer» D. 32, 85, 33, 57
Discussion
358.

A word is represented by only one set of numbers as given in any one of the alternatives. The sets of numbers given in the alternatives are represented by two classes of alphabets as shown in the given two matrices. The columns and rows of Matrix-I are numbered from 0 to 4 and that of Matrix-II are numbered from 5 to 9. A letter from these matrices can be represented first by its row and next by its column, for example 'B' can be represented by 23, 42 etc and 'N' can be represented by 95, 96 etc. Similarly, you have to identify the set for the word 'SALT'._x005F_x000D_  _x005F_x000D_ _x005F_x000D_

A. 34,58,12,89
B. 20,97,41,89
C. 99,30,24,87
D. 33,88,31,8
Answer» D. 33,88,31,8
Discussion
359.

A word is represented by only one set of numbers as given in any one of the alternatives. The sets of numbers given in the alternatives are represented by two classes of alphabets as shown in the two matrices. The columns and rows of Matrix-I are numbered from 0 to 4 and that of Matrix-II are numbered from 5 to 9. A letter from these matrices can be represented first by its row and next by its column, for example 'D' can be represented by 12, 34 etc and 'R' can be represented by 95, 97 etc._x005F_x000D_ Similarly, you have to identify the set for the word 'PLUS'._x005F_x000D_  _x005F_x000D_

A. 69,21,58,77
B. 14,99,34,66
C. 24,68,43,79
D. 43,58,24,55
Answer» B. 14,99,34,66
Discussion
360.

A word is represented by only one set of numbers as given in any one of the alternatives. The sets of numbers given in the alternatives are represented by two classes of alphabets as shown in the given two matrices. The columns and rows of Matrix-I are numbered from 0 to 4 and that of Matrix-II are numbered from 5 to 9. A letter from these matrices can be represented first by its row and next by its column, for example 'B' can be represented by 34, 42 etc and 'W' can be represented by 97, 89 etc. Similarly, you have to identify the set for the word 'DAMP'._x005F_x000D_ _x005F_x000D_

A. 24,10,32,79
B. 33,95,24,97
C. 32,57,40,55
D. 30,55,24,67
Answer» B. 33,95,24,97
Discussion
361.

A word is represented by only one set of numbers as given in any one of the alternatives. The sets of numbers given in the alternatives are represented by two classes of alphabets as shown in the given two matrices. The columns and rows of Matrix-I are numbered from 0 to 4 and that of Matrix-II are numbered from 5 to 9. A letter from these matrices can be represented first  by its row and next by its column ,for example 'F' can be represented by 32,42 etc and 'M' can be represented by 88,68 etc. similarly,you have to identify the set for the word ''TEST''._x005F_x000D_ _x005F_x000D_

A. 96, 20, 34, 77
B. 58, 30, 69, 79
C. 76, 44, 23, 11
D. 85, 04, 88, 33
Answer» C. 76, 44, 23, 11
Discussion
362.

A word is represented by only one set of numbers as given in any one of the alternatives. The sets of numbers given in the alternatives are represented by two classes of alphabets as shown in the given two matrices. The columns and rows of Matrix-I are numbered from 0 to 4 and that of Matrix-II are numbered from 5 to 9. A letter from these matrices can be represented first  by its row and next by its column ,for example 'F' can be represented by 41,24 etc and 'V' can be represented by 57,78 etc. similarly,you have to identify the set for the word ''MOCK''._x005F_x000D_

A. 20,86,11,65
B. 13,67,22,20
C. 12,89,12,69
D. 20,59,20,76
Answer» C. 12,89,12,69
Discussion
363.

A word is represented by only one set of numbers as given in any one of the alternatives. The sets of numbers given in the alternatives are represented by two classes of alphabets as shown in the given two matrices. The columns and rows of Matrix-I are numbered from 0 to 4 and that of Matrix-II are numbered from 5 to 9. A letter from these matrices can be represented first  by its row and next by its column ,for example 'H' can be represented by 32,41 etc and 'N' can be represented by 98,85 etc. similarly,you have to identify the set for the word ''IOTA''._x005F_x000D_

A. 42,56,11,85
B. 22,68,22,57
C. 43,67,55,34
D. 23,76,14,95
Answer» D. 23,76,14,95
Discussion
364.

A word is represented by only one set of numbers as given in any one of the alternatives. The sets of numbers given in the alternatives are represented by two classes of alphabets as shown in the given two matrices. The columns and rows of Matrix-I are numbered from 0 to 4 and that of Matrix-II are numbered from 5 to 9. A letter from these matrices can be represented first  by its row and next by its column ,for example 'B' can be represented by 21,42 etc and '0' can be represented by 95,89 etc. similarly,you have to identify the set for the word ''YUCK''._x005F_x000D_

A. 42,97,30,59
B. 40,97,40,55
C. 65,59,20,12
D. 13,69,24,99
Answer» D. 13,69,24,99
Discussion
365.

A tangent contains at most how many chords?

A. 1
B. 2
C. 3
D. 0
Answer» E.
Discussion
366.

A tailor had a number of shirt pieces to cut from a roll of fabric. He cut each roll of equal length into 10 pieces. He cut at the rate of 45 cuts a minute. How many rolls would be cut in 24 minutes ?

A. 32 rolls
B. 54 rolls
C. 108 rolls
D. 120 rolls
Answer» E.
Discussion
367.

A small shop owner keeps inventory satisfying the following criteria-_x005F_x000D_  _x005F_x000D_ 1.shampoo sachets that are priced between Rs.4 and Rs.10 per sachet._x005F_x000D_ 2.chocolates in the price range of Re.1 and RS,60 per piece._x005F_x000D_ 3.Dry fruits priced more than Rs.125 per 100 grams._x005F_x000D_ 4.Milk packets in the price range of Rs.21 and Rs.29 per litre._x005F_x000D_  _x005F_x000D_ Which list among the following will definitely Not be found in his shop?_x005F_x000D_

A. Shampoo A at Rs.4 per sachet,chocolate B at Rs.1.5 per piece and dry fruit C, at Rs.250 per 125 gram.
B. Shampoo P at Rs.5 per sachet, milk packet Q at Rs.23 per litre and dry fruit R at Rs.150 per 100 gram._x005F_x000D_
C. Shampoo X at Rs.5 per sachet,chocolate Y at Rs.1 per piece and dry fruit Z at Rs.100 per 100 gram._x005F_x000D_
D. Shampoo L at Rs.4 per sachet,milk packet M at Rs.24.5 per packet,and chocolate N at Rs.35 per piece and dry fruit
Answer» D. Shampoo L at Rs.4 per sachet,milk packet M at Rs.24.5 per packet,and chocolate N at Rs.35 per piece and dry fruit
Discussion
368.

A shepherd had 17 sheep. All but eight died. How many was he left with?

A. 17
B.
C. 8
D. 9
Answer» D. 9
Discussion
369.

A series is given, with one word missing. Choose the correct alternative from the given ones that will complete the series._x005F_x000D_ Pension, Aptitude, Captain, Tropical, Survive, ?

A. Parrot
B. Apply
C. Trap
D. Tetrapod
Answer» E.
Discussion
370.

A segment with endpoints on the circle

A. secant
B. chord
C. tangent
D. None of the above
Answer» C. tangent
Discussion
371.

A racing event was organised in a jungle. The dog ran faster than the elephant but slower than the tiger. The deer was the fastest. The lion ran faster than the tiger. Who was the second to finish the race?

A. Dog
B. Deer
C. Elephant
D. Lion
Answer» E.
Discussion
372.

A prime number between 10 and 50 remains unchanged if its digits are reversed. Then the square of such a number is:

A. 121
B. 484
C. 1089
D. 1936
Answer» B. 484
Discussion
373.

A pole is taller than a Giraffe which is taller than a tree. A signal is shorter than a pole but taller than a building which is taller than a _x005F_x000D_

A. Signal
B. Giraffe
C. Tree
D. Building
Answer» D. Building
Discussion
374.

A man is engaged for planting trees for 10 hours. He plants 10 trees in an hour. He takes rest for 30 minutes after every hour. How many trees does he plant in 10 hours?

A. 100
B. 50
C. 70
D. 45
Answer» D. 45
Discussion
375.

A plane is an undefined term because it

A. is a flat surface that extends indefinitely in all directions
B. is where other geometric shapes can be constructed
C. is described generally, not using a formal definition
D. can be named using three noncollinear points
Answer» D. can be named using three noncollinear points
Discussion
376.

A man has a certain number of small boxes to pack into parcles. If he packs 3, 4, 5 or 6 in a parcel, he is left with one over; if he packs 7 in a parcle, none is left over. What is the number of boxes, he may have to pack?

A. 106
B. 301
C. 309
D. 400
Answer» C. 309
Discussion
377.

A kiddy bank of a child contains all Rs. 1, 50 paise and 25 paise coins. What is the total amount in the bank ?(1) Total number of coins are 20(2) The number of 50 paise and 25 paise coins are in the ratio of 7:3.

A. only 1 is needed
B. only 1 is needed
C. Both and 2 are needed
D. None
Answer» D. None
Discussion
378.

A is taller than B. C is taller than A. D is taller than E but shorter than B. Who is the tallest?

A. C
B. A
C. D
D. B
Answer» B. A
Discussion
379.

A is taller than B but smaller than E. C is the smallest of all. D is taller than A but smaller than E. Who is the tallest of the five?

A. B
B. C
C. D
D. E
Answer» E.
Discussion
380.

A is taller than B, who is shorter than C, but taller than D. Who is the shortest?

A. B
B. C
C. D
D. A
Answer» D. A
Discussion
381.

A has more money than E but less of that than B. C has more money than D but less of that than E. Who among them is the richest?

A. B
B. C
C. D
D. A
Answer» C. D
Discussion
382.

A group of 1200 persons consisting of boys and girls is travelling in a Bus. For every 15 boys there is one girl. The number of girls in the group is ?

A. 60
B. 65
C. 70
D. 75
Answer» E.
Discussion
383.

A General of an Army wants to create a formation of square from 36562 army men. After arrangement, he found some army men remained unused. Then the number of such army men remained unused was

A. 36
B. 65
C. 81
D. 97
Answer» D. 97
Discussion
384.

A girl counted in the following way on the fingers of her left hand : She started by calling the thumb 1, the index finger 2, middle finger 3, ring finger 4, little finger 5 and then reversed direction calling the ring finger 6, middle finger 7 and so on. She counted upto 1995. She ended counting on which finger ?

A. Thumb
B. Index finger
C. Ring finger
D. Middle finger
Answer» E.
Discussion
385.

A cow was standing on a bridge, 5m away from the middle of the bridge. A train was coming towards the bridge from the ends nearest to the cow. Seeing this cow ran towards the the train and managed to escape when the train was 2m away from bridge. If it had run in the opposite direction, it would hit by the train 2m before the end of the bridge. What is the lenght of the bridge in meters assuming the speed of the train is 4 times that of cow ?

A. 22 mts
B. 28 mts
C. 32 mts
D. 34 mts
Answer» D. 34 mts
Discussion
386.

A Child has 1200 five rupee coins. He wants to place them in such a way that the number of rows and the number of columns remains the same. What is the minimum number of coins that he needs more for this purpose?

A. 125
B. 96
C. 35
D. 25
Answer» E.
Discussion
387.

A chord that passes through the center of a circle is

A. secant
B. tangent
C. diameter
D. perigram
Answer» D. perigram
Discussion
388.

A bird lover was asked how many birds he had in the basket. He replied that there were all parrots but six, all pigeons but six, and all koel but six. How many birds he had in the basket in all ?

A. 8
B. 18
C. 9
D. 10
Answer» D. 10
Discussion
389.

A, B, C, D and E play a game of cards. A says to B, "If you give me 3 cards, you will have as many as I have at this moment while if D takes 5 cards from you, he will have as many as E has." A and C together have twice as many cards as E has. B and D together also have the same number of cards as A and C taken together. If together they have 150 cards, how many cards has C got ?

A. 28
B. 29
C. 31
D. 35
Answer» B. 29
Discussion
390.

9 tens 10 ones equals

A. 910
B. 90
C. 91
D. 100
Answer» E.
Discussion
391.

7 is to 34 as 5 is to

A. 33
B. 24
C. 54
D. 41
Answer» E.
Discussion
392.

7/9 of the people present in a hall are sitting in 9/13 of the chairs available and the rest are standing. If there are 28 empty 9 sitting chairs, how many chairs would have been still empty if everyone in the hall was sitting?

A. 15
B. 12
C. 18
D. 10
Answer» E.
Discussion
393.

6 divided by 2(1 + 2) =

A. 1
B.
C. 9
D. Can't be determined
Answer» D. Can't be determined
Discussion
394.

6 choose 3 =

A. 20
B. 30
C. 18
D. 24
Answer» B. 30
Discussion
395.

4 W X Z 8 Q P O J 6 G T M V E U H 5 3 B_x005F_x000D_  _x005F_x000D_ If the letters in the position 8, 12, 13 and 15 from the left are picked to form a meaningful word, then the third letter of the word would be:_x005F_x000D_

A. P
B. O
C. E
D. M
Answer» E.
Discussion
396.

3x3x3+3+3/3 = ?

A. 11
B. 3.33
C. 31
D. None of the above
Answer» D. None of the above
Discussion
397.

3 divided by 1/3?

A. 1
B.
C. 9
D. None
Answer» D. None
Discussion
398.

284 028 in word form?

A. Twenty eight thousand four hundred and twenty eight
B. Two lakhs eighty four thousand twenty eight
C. Twenty eight lakhs forty thousand twenty eight
D. Two lakhs eight forty thousand twenty eight
Answer» C. Twenty eight lakhs forty thousand twenty eight
Discussion
399.

18 tens 20 ones =

A. 1820
B. 180
C. 200
D. 160
Answer» D. 160
Discussion
400.

17 tens in unit form?

A. One 1 Seven 7 Ten 10
B. One 1 Seven 10 0 ones
C. 1 hundred, 7 tens, 0 ones
D. 1 ten and 7 ones
Answer» D. 1 ten and 7 ones
Discussion