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Mac has £ 3 more than Ken, but then Ken wins on the horses and trebles his money, so that he now has £ 2 more than the original amount of money that the two boys had between them. How much money did Mac and Ken have between them before Ken's win?
Options- A. £ 9
- B. £ 11
- C. £ 13
- D. £ 15
- Correct Answer
- £ 13
ExplanationLet money with Ken = x. Then, money with Mac = x + £ 3.Now, 3x = (x + x + £ 3) + £ 2 ⟺ x = £ 5.
Therefore Total money with Mac and Ken = 2x + £ 3 = £ 13.
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- 1. 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 in two matrices given below. The columns and rows of matrix I are numbered from 0 to 4 and that of matrix II numbered from 5 to 9. A letter from these matrices can be represented first by its row and next by its column e.g., 'B' can be represented by 01, 10, 22, etc. and 'F' can be represented by 55, 76, 86, etc. Similarly, you have to identify the set for the given word - CAGE.
Options- A. 95, 82, 31, 14
- B. 20, 00, 65, 40
- C. 14, 20, 41, 86
- D. 00, 21, 41, 95 Discuss
Correct Answer: 20, 00, 65, 40
Explanation:
From above given matrices I and II , we get different values for word CAGE -
C ? 02, 11, 20, 31, 43
A ? 00, 14, 23, 34, 42
G ? 56, 65, 77, 87, 97
E ? 04, 13, 24, 33, 40
From given matrix it is clear that all the values for word CAGE are matched in only option ( 2 ) for every letter . So , the set for the word CAGE will be 20, 00, 65, 40 .From matrix , option ( 2 ) is correct .- 2. 198, 194, 185, 169,?
Options- A. 92
- B. 112
- C. 136
- D. 144 Discuss
Correct Answer: 144
Explanation:
The pattern is - 4, - 9, - 16,.....i.e. - 22, - 32, - 42,.....So, missing pattern = 169 - 52 = 169 - 25 = 144.
- 3. Statement:
Should communal violence be allowed on television?
Arguments:
I. Yes, It is only when we see the devil within us that we can exorcise it.
II. No, It leads to tensions in actual life.
Options- A. if only argument I is strong
- B. if only argument II is strong
- C. if either I or II is strong
- D. if neither I nor II is strong; and Discuss
Correct Answer:
Explanation:
I is strong. Literature and media are often hailed as mirrors of life. If the mirrors doesn't show the dirt on your face, it would be difficult to wipe it clean. II is also strong : there are many such instances.
- 4. A word is represented by only set of numbers as given in any one of the altenatives. The sets of numbers given in the alternatives are represented by two classes of alphabets as in two matrices given below. 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, e.g., 'A' can be represented by 02, 11 etc., and 'L' can be represented by 56, 67 etc. Similarly, you have to identify the set for the word 'BEARD'.
Options- A. 88, 13, 43, 44, 21
- B. 88, 87, 43, 21, 13
- C. 87, 13, 43, 21, 88
- D. 87, 13, 43, 88, 21 Discuss
Correct Answer: 87, 13, 43, 21, 88
Explanation:
From above given matrices I and II , we can see that
B ? 59, 65, 76, 87, 98
E ? 04, 13, 22, 31, 40
A ? 02, 11, 20, 34, 43
R ? 03, 12, 21, 30, 44
D ? 55, 66, 77, 88, 99
From given matrix it is clear that all the values for word BEARD are matched in only option ( 3 ) for every letter . So , the set for the word BEARD will be 87, 13, 43, 21, 88 .From matrix , option ( 3 ) is required answer .- 5. 2, 3, 3, 5, 10, 13,?, 43, 172, 177
Options- A. 23
- B. 38
- C. 39
- D. 40 Discuss
Correct Answer: 39
Explanation:
The pattern is + 1, x 1, + 2, x 2, + 3, x 3, + 4, x 4, + 5.So, missing term = 13 x 3 = 39.
- 6. Statement:
Should there be repolling at stations where there has been both -capturing?
Arguments:
I. Yes, What else do you think?
II. No, it is a wastage of resources.
Options- A. if only argument I is strong
- B. if only argument II is strong
- C. if either I or II is strong
- D. if neither I nor II is strong; and Discuss
Correct Answer: if neither I nor II is strong; and
Explanation:
I is not strong because it is a stupid argument. In fact, no reason is being given at all. II is not strong because ''wastage of resources'' cannot be arrived at absolutely; it must be seen in a context.
- 7. 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 alphabet as in the two matrices given below. 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, e.g., 'O' can be represented by 01, 33, etc., and 'Q' can be represented by 55, 78, etc. Similarly, you have to identify the set for the word 'METAL'.
Options- A. 23, 76, 95, 40, 44
- B. 32, 76, 95, 44, 04
- C. 32, 76, 44, 95, 04
- D. 23, 67, 96, 40, 44 Discuss
Correct Answer: 32, 76, 95, 44, 04
Explanation:
From above given matrices I and II , we can see that
M ? 01, 14, 23, 32, 41
E ? 58, 67, 76, 85, 99
T ? 59, 68, 77, 86, 95
A ? 03, 12, 21, 30, 44
L ? 04, 13, 22, 31, 40
From given matrix it is clear that all the values for word METAL are matched in only option ( 2 ) for every letter . So , the set for the word METAL will be 32, 76, 95, 44, 04 .From matrix , option ( 2 ) is required answer .- 8. 9, 27, 31, 155, 161, 1127,?
Options- A. 316
- B. 1135
- C. 1288
- D. 2254 Discuss
Correct Answer: 1135
Explanation:
The pattern is x 3, + 4, x 5, + 6, x 7,.....So, missing term = 1127 + 8 = 1135.
- 9. Statment
Are nuclear families better than joint families?
Argument
I. No joint familes enssure security aand aalsso reduce the burden of work.
II. Yes Nuclear families ensure greater freedom.
Options- A. if only argument I is strong
- B. i only argument II are strong
- C. if either I or II is strong
- D. i neither I nor II is strong aand Discuss
Correct Answer:
Explanation:
Clearly with so many people around in joint family, thhere is more security. Also work is shared. So argument I holds. In nuclear families there are lesser number of people and so lesser responsibilities and more freedom. Thus, II also holds.
- 10. 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 in two matrices given below. 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, e.g., 'A' can be represented by 01, 14 etc. and 'T' can be represented by 55, 68 etc. Similarly, you have to identify the set for the word 'PERSON'.
Options- A. 66, 03, 10, 33, 56, 03
- B. 96, 12, 32, 40, 77, 34
- C. 75, 20, 43, 04, 98, 42
- D. 87, 11, 22, 24, 67, 04 Discuss
Correct Answer: 87, 11, 22, 24, 67, 04
Explanation:
From above given matrices I and II , we get different values for word PERSON -
P ? 57, 66, 75, 87, 96
E ? 03, 11, 20, 34, 40
R ? 00, 13, 22, 33, 42
S ? 02, 12, 24, 31, 44
O ? 56, 67, 76, 86, 97
N ? 04, 10, 23, 32, 43
From given matrix it is clear that all the values for word PERSON are matched in only option ( 4 ) for every letter . So , the set for the word PERSON will be 87, 11, 22, 24, 67, 04 .From matrix , option ( 4 ) is correct .
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