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Question : Direction: In the following question, which of the following interchange of signs would make the given equation correct?

(8 – 8) + 8 × 32 = 64

Option 1: ×, +, –

 

 

Option 2: –, ÷, +

Option 3: +, ÷, +

Option 4: +, ÷, ×

Team Careers360 27th Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: +, ÷, ×


Solution : Given:
(8 – 8) + 8 × 32 = 64

Let's check the options —

First option: ×, +, –
On replacing → (8 × 8) + 8 – 32 = 64
= (8 × 8) + 8 – 32
= 64 +

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Question : Directions: Three of the following four-letter clusters are alike in a certain way and one is different. Pick the odd one out.

Option 1: HMS

Option 2: AFZ

Option 3: KQP

Option 4: DIW

Team Careers360 27th Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: KQP


Solution : Let's check the options –
First option: HMS→S is the opposite letter of H; H + 5 = M
Second option: AFZ→Z is the opposite letter of A; A + 5 = F
Third option: KQP→P is the opposite letter of K; K + 6

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Question : Select the most appropriate antonym of the given word.

IMPECCABLE

Option 1: Blemished

Option 2: Unsullied

Option 3: Flawless

Option 4: Exquisite

Team Careers360 27th Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: Blemished


Solution : The first option is correct.

Explanation:
Impeccable means to describe something or someone without any flaws. Blemished means marked or spoiled by a flaw or by multiple flaws. It is clear that impeccable and blemished have opposite meanings.

The meanings of the other options are

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Question : The chemical formula of quick lime is__________.

Option 1: CaO

Option 2: CO2

Option 3: CaCO3

Option 4: Ca(OH)2

Team Careers360 27th Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: CaO


Solution : The correct answer is CaO.

CaO is the chemical formula for quick lime. It is a solid with white crystals. It can be obtained through calcium carbonate's breakdown. Calcium Hydroxide is commonly referred to as slaked lime. Ca(OH)2 is the chemical formula for

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Question : Directions: Arrange the following words as per their order in the dictionary.
1. Weather
2. Weasand
3. Wealth
4. Weapon
5. Weekend

Option 1: 3, 2, 4, 1, 5

Option 2: 3, 2, 1, 4, 5

Option 3: 3, 4, 2, 1, 5

Option 4: 3, 4, 1, 2, 5

Team Careers360 27th Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: 3, 4, 2, 1, 5


Solution : Given:
1. Weather 2. Weasand 3. Wealth 4. Weapon 5. Weekend

Step 1: Since all the words start with the same letter W, so move on to the next letter.
Step 2: The second letter of each word is the

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Question : A dealer marks his goods at 40% above the cost price. He sells 60% of the goods at the marked price by giving a 10% discount and the rest by giving a 50% discount on the marked price. What is his overall profit or loss percentage?

Option 1: Loss 2.8%

Option 2: Profit 2.8%

Option 3: Profit 3.6%

Option 4: Loss 3.6%

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Correct Answer: Profit 3.6%


Solution : Let the cost price be 100
Marked price at 40% = 140.
If the total number of articles (goods) is 100, then according to the question:
Selling price of the 60% goods at 10% discount = $60\times(\frac{90}{100}\times140)=7560$
Selling price of the remaining 40% goods

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Question : When the average product of an input is at its maximum then:

(AP = Average product)

(MP = Marginal product)

Option 1: AP = 0

Option 2: AP = MP

Option 3: AP > MP

Option 4: AP < MP

Team Careers360 26th Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: AP = MP


Solution : The correct option is AP = MP.

The point where MP intersects AP is also where AP is at its greatest. When MP drops below AP, AP ceases to increase and instead begins to decrease. Consequently, it is true to say that

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Question : The ratio of the three sides of the triangle is 5 : 13 : 12. What is the largest angle of the triangle?

Option 1: 80°

Option 2: 90°

Option 3: 135°

Option 4: 120°

Team Careers360 27th Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: 90°


Solution : Given: The ratio of the three sides of the triangle is 5 : 13 : 12.
The ratio of the three sides of the triangle forms Pythagoras triplets.
Let the sides of the triangle be $x$.
According to the question,
$(5x)^2+(12x)^2$
= $25x^2+144x^2$
= $169x^2$

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Question : Direction: In the following question, a series is given with one or more alphabet missing. Choose the correct alternative from the given options.

EDBA, KJHG, QPNM, ?

Option 1: WVTS

Option 2: WXUV

Option 3: WVST

Option 4: WVTX

Team Careers360 27th Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: WVTS


Solution : Given:
EDBA, KJHG, QPNM, ?

First part → EDBA → E – 1 = D; D – 2 = B; B – 1 = A

Second part → KJHG → K – 1 = J; J – 2 = H; H – 1 = G

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