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Question : If the salary of A is 60% less than that of B, then by how much percentage is the salary of B more than that of A?

Option 1: 60%

Option 2: 40%

Option 3: 150%

Option 4: 120%

Team Careers360 22nd Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: 150%


Solution : Let the salary of B be 100.
A's salary is 60% less than B = 100 – 60 = 40
$\therefore$ Difference in the salary = 100 – 40 = 60
So, required percentage = $\frac{\text{Difference in salary}}{\text{A's salary}}\times100$
= $\frac{60}{40}\times100$
= 150%
Hence, the

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Question : Directions: In a certain code language, ACADEMIC is written as AACEDIMC, ABSTRACT is written as ASBRTCAT, and ACCURACY is written as ACCRUCAY. How will ABACAS be written in that language?

Option 1: ABCAAS

Option 2: AAABCS

Option 3: ABAACS

Option 4: AABACS

Team Careers360 23rd Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: AABACS


Solution : Given:
ACADEMIC is written as AACEDIMC, ABSTRACT is written as ASBRTCAT, and ACCURACY is written as ACCRUCAY. 

The first and the last alphabets are written as it is and the pair of alphabets between the first and last alphabets of ACADEMIC are interchanged –
ACADEMIC→

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Question : Improve the underlined part of the sentence. Choose 'No improvement' as an answer if the sentence is grammatically correct.

They selling postage stamps at the corner store.

Option 1: sell postage stamps

Option 2: sold postal stamped

Option 3: No improvement

Option 4: sells postage stamps

Team Careers360 23rd Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: sell postage stamps


Solution : The correct choice is the first option.

Explanation:

The sentence states a general fact or information, and in these cases, the simple present tense is used.

Therefore, the correct sentence is: They sell postage stamps at the corner store.

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Question : The value of 11 × 2 + (45 ÷ 9) + (72 ÷ 8) – 5 + 4 is :

Option 1: 40

Option 2: 41

Option 3: 32

Option 4: 35

Team Careers360 22nd Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: 35


Solution : 11 × 2 + (45 ÷ 9) + (72 ÷ 8) – 5 + 4
= 22 + 5 + 9 – 5 + 4
= 35
Hence, the correct answer is 35.

 

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Question : Directions: Which two signs need to be interchanged to make the following equation correct?
9 + 3 – 4 ÷ 5 × 2 = 9

Option 1: – and ×

Option 2: + and ×

Option 3: + and ÷

Option 4: – and +

Team Careers360 19th Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: + and ÷


Solution : Given:
9 + 3 – 4 ÷ 5 × 2 = 9

Let's check each option –
First option: – and ×
On interchanging the mathematical signs, we get –
9 + 3 × 4 ÷ 5 – 2 = 9
On solving

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Question : Directions: After interchanging the given two signs what will be the values of equation (I) and (II) respectively?
× and –
I. 18 × 8 – 6 ÷ 3 + 4
II. 7 – 8 × 4 ÷ 2 + 15

Option 1: 89 and 6

Option 2: 6 and 69

Option 3: 18 and 10

Option 4: -8 and 10

Team Careers360 19th Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: 6 and 69


Solution : Given:
I. 18 × 8 – 6 ÷ 3 + 4
II. 7 – 8 × 4 ÷ 2 + 15

Equation I: 18 × 8 – 6 ÷ 3 + 4
On interchanging the mathematical signs, we get –
= 18 –

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Question : The Indian Census 2011 can be referred to as the ________ census operation after Indian Independence.

Option 1: eleventh

Option 2: seventh

Option 3: tenth

Option 4: ninth

Team Careers360 24th Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: seventh


Solution : The correct answer is the seventh.

One may refer to the 2011 Indian Census as the seventh census to be conducted following Indian Independence. All 28 states in the union and the seven territories have participated in the 2011 national census. The 2011 Indian

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Question : The busiest rail section concerning goods transportation is

Option 1: Delhi - Kolkata section

Option 2: Kolkata - Chennai section

Option 3: Delhi - Mumbai section

Option 4: Mumbai - Chennai section

Team Careers360 23rd Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: Delhi - Kolkata section


Solution : The correct answer is the Delhi - Kolkata section.

The Delhi-Kolkata section in India is the busiest for freight transit. It links the two major economic centres and travels through some of the country's most densely populated states, including Uttar Pradesh and

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Question : What does Section 377 of the Indian Penal Code signify?

Option 1: Triple talaq

Option 2: Surrogacy

Option 3: Criminalize unnatural offences

Option 4: Women temple entry

Team Careers360 23rd Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: Criminalize unnatural offences


Solution : The correct answer is to criminalize unnatural offences.

A segment of society was made illegally identifiable as sexual minorities by Section 377. The petitioners contended that human dignity depended on freedom, autonomy and the right to sexuality. A portion of people were

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Question : The cost price of a cooler is Rs. 4800. If the profit percentage is 26%, what is the selling price of the cooler?

Option 1: Rs. 6248

Option 2: Rs. 6048

Option 3: Rs. 6640

Option 4: Rs. 5628

Team Careers360 22nd Jan, 2024

Correct Answer: Rs. 6048


Solution : The selling price of an item is calculated as the cost price plus the profit. 
The profit is calculated as a percentage of the cost price. 
Given that the cost price of the cooler is Rs. 4800 and the profit percentage is 26%.
Profit

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