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Question : What is the average of the first 10 prime numbers?

Option 1: 10.9

Option 2: 12.9

Option 3: 11.9

Option 4: 13.9

Team Careers360 25th Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: 12.9


Solution : The first 10 prime numbers are:
2, 3, 5, 7, 11, 13, 17,19, 23, 29 
⇒ Average = $\frac{\text{Sum of observation}}{\text{Number of observation}}$   = $\frac{(2+3+5+7+11+13+17+19+23+29)}{10}$ =  $\frac{129}{10}$ = 12.9
Hence, the correct answer is 12.9.

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Question : Directions: In a certain code language, EDITOR is coded as CBGQLO. What is the code for FOLDER in that code language?

Option 1: DMJABO

Option 2: BMJBCR

Option 3: DMJACO

Option 4: DMJABR

Team Careers360 25th Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: DMJABO


Solution : Given:
EDITOR is coded as CBGQLO.

Subtract 2 from the place value of the first three letters and subtract 3 from the place value of the last three letters of EDITOR to obtain the required code –
E – 2 = C; D – 2

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Question : Directions: Words given on the left side of (::) are related to each other by some Logic/Rule/Relation. Select the missing word/word pair on the right side of (::) from the given alternatives based on the same Logic/Rule/Relation.
Sword : Warrior :: ?

Option 1: Mason : Plumbline

Option 2: Scalpel : Sculptor

Option 3: Axe : Woodcutter

Option 4: Tailor : Needle

Team Careers360 22nd Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: Axe : Woodcutter


Solution : Given:
Sword : Warrior (Sword is used by a Warrior who fights in a war).

Let's check the options –
First option: Mason : Plumbline; Plumbline is a tool used by Mason but the words are written in the reverse order.
Second option:

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Question : Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.

The peanut stove, which is so often seen on the __________, just outside the fruit shops, makes us think of the familiar street scene at home.

Option 1: Runway

Option 2: Building

Option 3: Market

Option 4: Foothpath

Team Careers360 22nd Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: Foothpath


Solution : The correct choice is the fourth option.

Footpath is a path or track that is laid on the side of roads for people to walk on. This helps convey that the peanut stove, which was present on the path where people walk, makes them think

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Question : The prehistoric period in the early development of human beings is commonly known as the_______.

Option 1: Old Stone Age

Option 2: Mesolithic Age

Option 3: Iron Age

Option 4: New Stone Age

Team Careers360 22nd Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: Old Stone Age


Solution : The correct answer is the Old Stone Age.

The prehistoric period in the early development of human beings is commonly known as the Old Stone Age. The Stone Age can be defined as the prehistoric period or era when humans made tools

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Question : Directions: Which answer figure will complete the pattern in the question figure?

Option 1:

Option 2:

Option 3:

Option 4:

Team Careers360 22nd Jan, 2024

Correct Answer:


Solution : On comparing the question figure and all the answer figures, the following figure will combine and make the complete pattern –

Hence, the third option is correct.

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Question : Select the most appropriate option to fill in the blank.

The sudden death of our uncle was ___ for all of us.

Option 1: tragic

Option 2: fragile

Option 3: gentle

Option 4: dissuasive

Team Careers360 24th Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: tragic


Solution : The correct choice is the first option.

Tragic is the appropriate word to fill the blank with, as it is used to describe something that is very sad because it is connected to death and suffering. This helps convey the intended meaning that the

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Question : Directions: Six ladies Anu, Preeti, Arti, Kirti, Poonam and Suman are seated at a circular table facing the centre. Preeti is sitting opposite to Poonam. Poonam is sitting exactly between Kirti and Anu. Arti sits to the immediate right of Anu. Who sits to the immediate right of Preeti?

Option 1: Suman

Option 2: Kirti

Option 3: Arti

Option 4: Anu

Team Careers360 25th Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: Suman


Solution : Given:
I. Preeti is sitting opposite to Poonam.

II. Poonam is sitting exactly between Kirti and Anu.

III. Arti sits to the immediate right of Anu.

So, Suman sits to the immediate right of Preeti. Hence, the first option is correct.

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Question : Pankaj purchases a watch for Rs. 1000. He sells the watch at a discount of 20% and earns a profit of 40%. What is the marked price of the watch?

Option 1: Rs. 1640

Option 2: Rs. 1880

Option 3: Rs. 1980

Option 4: Rs. 1750

Team Careers360 24th Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: Rs. 1750


Solution : If a 20% discount is given
⇒ Selling Price (SP) = 80% of the Marked Price (MP) = 0.8 × MP
Given that profit = 40%
So,
Selling price = Cost price × (1+ $\frac{profit \%}{100}$) = 1000 × (1+ 0.40)
⇒ 0.8 ×

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Question : Select the most appropriate meaning of the given idiom.

Rust bucket

Option 1: To be absent minded

Option 2: An old man

Option 3: A vehicle that is old or almost broken

Option 4: To be late for everything

Team Careers360 23rd Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: A vehicle that is old or almost broken


Solution : The correct choice is the third option.

Explanation:

Rust bucket is an informal idiom used to describe a vehicle, typically a car, that is in very poor condition due to age or lack of maintenance. It suggests that

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