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Question : The two parallel sides of a trapezium are 17 cm and 15 cm, respectively. If the height of the trapezium is 6 cm, then its area (in m2) is:

Option 1: 9.6

Option 2: 960

Option 3: 0.96

Option 4: 0.0096

Team Careers360 9th Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: 0.0096


Solution : The area of a trapezium = $\frac{1}{2}$ × sum of lengths of parallel sides × height
Substituting the given values,
The area of the trapezium = $\frac{1}{2}$ × (17 + 15) × 6 = 96 cm2 
We know that, 1 m2 = 10,000

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Question : Determine the LCM of two numbers if their HCF is 12 and their ratio is 13 : 15.

Option 1: 1780

Option 2: 2450

Option 3: 1890

Option 4: 2340

Team Careers360 20th Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: 2340


Solution : HCF of two numbers = 12
Ratio of two numbers = 13 : 15
Let $13x$ and $15x$ be the two numbers.
HCF of $13x$ and $15x = x$
$\therefore x =12$
LCM of $13x$ and $15x = 13×15×x = 13×15×12 = 2340$
Hence, the

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Question : What is the chemical symbol of Arsenic?

Option 1: Ac

Option 2: An

Option 3: As

Option 4: Ar

Team Careers360 17th Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: As


Solution : The correct option is As.

The chemical symbol of Arsenic is As. A metalloid in Group 15 of the periodic table has atomic number 33. Arsenic is known for its toxic properties and various allotropes. It is used in certain alloys and technologies

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Question : Directions: In the following question, select the word that cannot be formed using the letters of the given word.
GOSSIPING

Option 1: SOAP

Option 2: PING

Option 3: GOING

Option 4: GOSSIP

Team Careers360 19th Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: SOAP


Solution : Given:
GOSSIPING

Now, let's compare all the option words with the word GOSSIPING –
First option: SOAP; A is not present in the word GOSSIPING. Therefore, all the letters of SOAP are not present in the word GOSSIPING.
Second option: PING; All the letters of

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Question : Directions: In each of the following questions, choose the correct alternative that will improve the part of the sentence given in quotes.

The gas "is being seeping" out of the rocks.

  1. is seeping
  2. is seep
  3. was being seeping
  4. No Improvement

Option 1: 1

Option 2: 2

Option 3: 3

Option 4: 4

Team Careers360 8th Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: 1


Solution : The correct choice is the first option.

  • The phrase is being seeping, should be replaced with is seeping to convey the intended meaning that gas is leaking out of the rocks.
  • Is being seeping is grammatically incorrect. Is seeping uses the present continuous tense,
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Question : If $x= 19$ and $y= 18$, then the value of $\frac{x^{2}+y^{2}+xy}{x^{3}-y^{3}}$ is:

Option 1: 1

Option 2: 37

Option 3: 324

Option 4: 361

Team Careers360 12th Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: 1


Solution : Given: $x = 19$ and $y= 18$
Since, $x^{3}-y^{3} = (x-y)(x^{2}+y^{2}+xy)$
$\therefore\frac{x^{2}+y^{2}+xy}{x^{3}-y^{3}}=\frac{x^{2}+y^{2}+xy}{ (x-y)(x^{2}+y^{2}+xy)}=\frac{1}{x-y}=\frac{1}{19-18}= 1$
Hence, the correct answer is 1.

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Question : Select the most appropriate one-word substitution for the given group of words.
Holding an office without receiving a pay

Option 1: charity

Option 2: honorary

Option 3: startup

Option 4: freelance

Team Careers360 21st Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: honorary


Solution : The correct choice is the second option.

Explanation:
The term honorary is specifically used to describe a situation where someone holds a position, title, or office without receiving payment or remuneration for their services. It signifies that the individual is serving in an honorary capacity

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Question : Directions: Select the correct mirror image of the given figure when the mirror is placed at line MN as shown.

Option 1:

Option 2:

Option 3:

Option 4:

Team Careers360 9th Jan, 2024

Correct Answer:


Solution : As per the mirror image properties, closer things appear closer to the mirror in the reflection.
Here, according to the information provided, the mirror is placed on the right side of the figure (on line MN). So, the left side of the reflected image will appear

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Question : Select the option that can substitute the bracketed word segment correctly and complete the following sentence meaningfully.
Lots of kids (was visualized) crossing the road when the bus arrived.

Option 1: were seen

Option 2: have been seen

Option 3: are seen

Option 4: was seen

Team Careers360 5th Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: were seen


Solution : The correct answer is the first option.

Explanation: The correct option is "were seen" because it maintains subject-verb agreement. In the sentence, the subject "lots of kids" is plural, so the verb should also be in the plural form, which is "were" in this

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