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Q2410. The speed of a bus increases by 2 kmph after every one hour. If the
distance travelled in the first one hour was 47 km, what was the total distance
travelled in 8 hours?
A. 422 km
B. 432 km
C. 442 km
D. 452 km
ANSWER: B
A. 3.29
B. 0.29
C. 4.29
D. 1.29
ANSWER: D
A. Lung Cancer
B. Environment
C. Tobacco
D. Health
ANSWER: A
Feedback for Incorrect Option: The correct solution is option: A. The solution is
based on, Cause and effect relationship.
Q2413. A 7500 cu.cm cubical room can contain how many maximum number of
boxes having dimensions 5 cm, 3 cm and 2 cm?
A. 250
B. 251
C. 252
D. 253
ANSWER: A
Q2414. In 700 m race, A covers the distance in 141 seconds and B in 338 seconds.
In this race A beats B by:
A. 437.98816568
B. 412.98816568
C. 417.98816568
D. 407.98816568
ANSWER: D
Q2415. Simple interest on a certain sum of money for 4 years at 5 % per annum is
half the compound interest on Rs. 4955 for 2 years at10 % per annum. The sum
placed on simple interest is:
A. 2601.375
B. 2621.375
C. 2611.375
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D. 2641.375
ANSWER: A
Q2416. Find the missing terms in this series. This series has at least two different
characters. The series is: j_jjk_jk_jk_
A. kjjj
B. kkjk
C. jjkj
D. jjjk
ANSWER: A
A. He
B. We
C. They
D. I
ANSWER: A
Hint: A singular subject (He, She, It) takes a singular verb (likes, sells, is)
Feedback for Incorrect Option: The correct solution is option: A. Hint: A singular
subject (He, She, It) takes a singular verb (likes, sells, is)
Q2418. The salary of a typist was at first raised by 25% and then the same was
reduced by 18%. If he presently draws Rs.1927.What was his original salary?
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A. 2080
B. 1980
C. 1880
D. 1780
ANSWER: C
Q2419. Simple interest on a sum at 5 % per annum for 2 years is Rs.263 . The
compound interest on the same sum for the same period is
A. 271.075
B. 269.575
C. 270.075
D. 271.575
ANSWER: B
Q2420. Find the length of the wire required to go 9 times round a square field
containing 19881 m2.
A. 5076 m
B. 5077 m
C. 5074 m
D. 5079 m
ANSWER: A
Q2421. Find the missing terms in this series. This series has at least two different
characters. The series is: d_ffe_de_fedde_f
A. edff
B. ffdd
C. edde
D. ffde
ANSWER: A
Q2422. Find the missing terms in this series. This series has at least two different
characters. The series is: aa_bbbc_c_aa_bbc
A. acab
B. caac
C. bbab
D. aaaa
ANSWER: A
Q2423. As the woodchuck sleeps away the bitterness of cold, so in his narrower
chamber sleeps the chipmunk. The chipmunk, happy little hermit, lover of the sun,
mate of the song sparrow and the butterflies, what a goodly and hopeful token of
the earth's renewed
A. the mink
B. the chipmunk
C. the beaver
D. the squirrel
ANSWER: B
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Q2424. 10% people of a village in Sri Lanka died by bombardment, 44% of the
remainder left the village on account of fear. If now the population is reduced to
3528, how much was it in the beginning?
A. 7200
B. 7100
C. 7000
D. 6900
ANSWER: C
Q2425. Find the missing terms in this series. This series has at least two different
characters. The series is: k_llk_ll_lll_lll
A. llkk
B. lkll
C. klll
D. llll
ANSWER: A
Q2426. A, B and C start a partnership business by investing in the ratio 7:5:3. It was
agreed that (1/3) of the prot would be divided equally, and the remaining
proportionately. What is B's share in a prot of Rs. 10662?
A. Rs. 3554
B. Rs. 4054
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C. Rs. 4554
D. Rs. 5054
ANSWER: A
Q2427. Arun is travelling on his cycle and has calculated to reach point A at 2 pm if
he travels at 4kmph. He will reach there at 12 noon if he travels at 21 kmph. At
what speed must he travel to reach A at 1 pm?
A. 11.72kmph
B. 9.72kmph
C. 6.72kmph
D. 8.72kmph
ANSWER: C
Q2428. 82,87,97,112,132,(?)
A. 161
B. 160
C. 157
D. 166
ANSWER: C
A. 297 m
B. 298 m
C. 299 m
D. 295 m
ANSWER: A
Q2430. Two taps X, Y and Z can fill a tank in 144, 141 and 137 minutes
respectively. All the taps are turned on at the same time. After how many minutes is
the tank completely filled?
A. 46.869332255
B. 46.878810928
C. 50.869332255
D. 48.869332255
ANSWER: A
Q2431. A starts a venture with Rs. 38. After 8 months B also joins him. At the end of
the year, the prots were shared in the ratio 6 : 14. What was the investment of B?
A. Rs. 266
B. Rs. 366
C. Rs. 466
D. Rs. 566
ANSWER: A
Q2432. Find the missing terms in this series. This series has at least two different
characters. The series is: ef_ghh_ffg_he_fg
A. fehf
B. gfff
C. heef
D. ghgf
ANSWER: A
Q2433. A, B, C subscribe Rs. 88146 for a business. If A subscribes Rs. 4170 more
than B and B Rs. 9156 more than C, out of a total profit of Rs. 36934, what will be
the amount A receives?
A. 14255
B. 14755
C. 15255
D. 15755
ANSWER: B
Q2434. A, B and C start a partnership business by investing in the ratio 8:7:6. It was
agreed that (1/3) of the prot would be divided equally, and the remaining
proportionately. What is B's share in a prot of Rs. 16953?
A. Rs. 5651
B. Rs. 6151
C. Rs. 6651
D. Rs. 7151
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ANSWER: A
Q2435. A can run 545 metre in 59 seconds and B in 76 seconds. By what distance A
beat B?
A. 125.90789474
B. 131.90789474
C. 123.90789474
D. 121.90789474
ANSWER: D
Q2436. How much cash is realized by selling Rs. 3880 of 14% stock at a discount of
3%? Take the brokerage to be 2%
A. Rs. 3686
B. Rs. 3736
C. Rs. 3666
D. Rs. 3786
ANSWER: A
A. Rs. 961
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B. Rs. 1061
C. Rs. 911
D. Rs. 1111
ANSWER: A
Q2438. One tap can fill a tank 17 times faster than the other. If they together fill
it in 46 minutes, how much time does the slower alone take to fill
the tank?
A. 828
B. 831
C. 826
D. 841
ANSWER: A
A. a
B. an
C. The
D. We
ANSWER: B
Hint: Use ‘an’ before a word which starts with a vowel sound.
Feedback for Incorrect Option: The correct solution is option: B. Hint: Use ‘an’
before a word which starts with a vowel sound.
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Q2440. The slant height of a cone is 14 cm and radius of the base is 3cm, find the
curved surface of the cone.
A. 47 π cm2
B. 45 π cm2
C. 42 π cm2
D. 37 π cm2
ANSWER: C
Q2441. Three candidates contested an election and received 1360, 4340 and 6691
votes respectively. What percentage of the total votes did the winning candidate
get?
A. 0.54
B. 0.55
C. 0.56
D. 0.53
ANSWER: A
Q2442. The salary of Mr. X is 30% more than that of Mr. Y . Find what percent of
Mr. Y’s salary is less than Mr. X’s?
A. 0.2608
B. 0.2508
C. 0.2308
D. 0.2208
ANSWER: C
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A. will be
B. am being
C. have been
D. had been
ANSWER: A
Feedback for Incorrect Option: The correct solution is option: A. Hint: Simple future
to denote events of certainty or facts.
Q2444. Simple interest on a certain sum of money for 4 years at 5 % per annum is
half the compound interest on Rs. 4196 for 2 years at10 % per annum. The sum
placed on simple interest is:
A. 2202.9
B. 2222.9
C. 2212.9
D. 2242.9
ANSWER: A
Q2445. Find the missing terms in this series. This series has at least two different
characters. The series is: de_d_ede_d_e
A. eded
B. eeed
C. edde
D. deed
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ANSWER: A
Q2446. An athlete runs 285 metres race in 38 seconds. What is his speed?
A. 37 km/hr
B. 32 km/hr
C. 29 km/hr
D. 27 km/hr
ANSWER: D
Q2447. Three candidates contested an election and received 2461, 3877 and 9913
votes respectively. What percentage of the total votes did the winning candidate
get?
A. 0.61
B. 0.62
C. 0.63
D. 0.6
ANSWER: A
Q2448. How much time will a train of length 66 m moving at a speed of 96 kmph
take to cross another train of length 154 m, moving at 52 kmph in the same
direction?
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A. 18 sec
B. 20 sec
C. 22 sec
D. 24 sec
ANSWER: A
Q2449. Find the missing terms in this series. This series has at least two different
characters. The series is: ef_e_fef_e_f
A. fefe
B. fffe
C. feef
D. effe
ANSWER: A
A. 1520 cu.m
B. 1530 cu.m
C. 1529 cu.m
D. 1630 cu.m
ANSWER: B
Q2451. Three investors, A, B and C, start a business with contributions in the ratio
3:6:9. What is the share of A if the annual prot is Rs. 21186?
A. Rs. 3531
B. Rs. 3631
C. Rs. 3731
D. Rs. 3831
ANSWER: A
A. 743
B. 755
C. 756
D. 773
ANSWER: A
Q2453. X and Y invest in a business in the ratio 5 : 15. If X earns Rs. 2065, what is
the prot?
A. Rs. 8260
B. Rs. 8360
C. Rs. 8460
D. Rs. 8560
ANSWER: A
Q2454. Find the missing terms in this series. This series has at least two different
characters. The series is: _baa_aab_ab_
A. abaa
B. aaab
C. abba
D. bbab
ANSWER: A
A. 46 kmph
B. 56 kmph
C. 36 kmph
D. 34 kmph
ANSWER: C
Q2456. A and B invest in a business in the ratio 5 : 15. It was decided that any loss
would be shared in the inverse ratio of the investments. If the total loss is Rs.
19060, what is the burden on A?
A. Rs. 14295
B. Rs. 14245
C. Rs. 14195
D. Rs. 14145
ANSWER: A
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Q2457. A and B invest in a business in the ratio 10 : 14. If the total prot is Rs. 3480,
what is the share of A?
A. Rs. 1450
B. Rs. 1500
C. Rs. 1550
D. Rs. 1600
ANSWER: A
Q2458. Find the missing terms in this series. This series has at least two different
characters. The series is: _hhi_hhigh_ig_hi
A. gghh
B. iggi
C. hhhh
D. hihg
ANSWER: A
Q2459. A, B, C subscribe Rs. 73251 for a business. If A subscribes Rs. 5027 more
than B and B Rs. 6212 more than C, out of a total profit of Rs. 32505, what will be
the amount A receives?
A. 12741
B. 13241
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C. 13741
D. 14241
ANSWER: B
A. 706
B. 718
C. 719
D. 736
ANSWER: A
Q2461. What is the length of the longest pole which can be kept in a room 87 m
long, 60 m broad and 40 m high?
A. 114 cm
B. 112 cm
C. 111 cm
D. 113 cm
ANSWER: D
Q2462. Which of the following bears the same relation to Away as is the relation
between "Awful" and "Terrible"?
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A. Absent
B. nice
C. near
D. stupid
ANSWER: A
Feedback for Incorrect Option: The correct solution is option: A. The solution is
based on, The words are synonyms.
Q2463. Find the missing terms in this series. This series has at least two different
characters. The series is: ab_cdd_bbc_da_bc
A. badb
B. cbbb
C. daab
D. cdcb
ANSWER: A
Q2464. A city tanker is filled by two large pipes, X and Y, together in 146 and 141
minutes respectively. On a certain day, pipe Y is used for first
half of the time, and both X and Y are used for the second half. How many minutes
does it take to fill the tank?
A. 95.085450346
B. 96.085450346
C. 100.08545035
D. 99.085450346
ANSWER: A
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Q2465. The area of the floor of a room is 32 m2 that of a longer wall 20 m2 and of
the shorter wall 10 m2, find the edge of the new cube?
A. 110 m3
B. 100 m3
C. 80 m3
D. 70 m3
ANSWER: C
Q2466. A cylindrical piece of metal of radius 10 cm and height 19cm is shaped into a
cone of the same radius. The height of the cone is:
A. 57 cm
B. 58 cm
C. 56 cm
D. 59 cm
ANSWER: A
Q2467. In a 800 metres race. A runs at a speed of 113 metres per seconds. If A
gives B a start of 190 metres and still beats him by 50seconds, find the speed of B.
A. 10.686821705
B. 12.086821705
C. 13.186821705
D. 11.786821705
ANSWER: A
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A. a
B. an
C. The
D. We
ANSWER: B
Hint: Use ‘an’ before a word which starts with a vowel sound. Here the ‘h’ is
silent.
Feedback for Incorrect Option: The correct solution is option: B. Hint: Use ‘an’
before a word which starts with a vowel sound. Here the ‘h’ is silent.
A. 700
B. 704
C. 702
D. 706
ANSWER: C
Q2470. A man complete a journey in 17 hours. He travels first half of the journey at
the rate of 36 km/hr and second half at the rate of 15km/hr. Find the total journey
in km.
A. 363km
B. 362km
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C. 360km
D. 359km
ANSWER: C
A. You
B. It
C. We
D. They
ANSWER: B
Hint: A singular subject (He, She, It) takes the singular form of the verb (is,
was, has, looks)
Feedback for Incorrect Option: The correct solution is option: B. Hint: A singular
subject (He, She, It) takes the singular form of the verb (is, was, has, looks)
Q2472. A cylindrical piece of metal of radius 5 cm and height 7cm is shaped into a
cone of the same radius. The height of the cone is:
A. 21 cm
B. 22 cm
C. 20 cm
D. 23 cm
ANSWER: A
A. College : study.
B. Sugar : Sweet
C. Icecream::Milk
D. Dog : Hair.
ANSWER: C
The solution is based on, Ice cream is made of milk, and Statue is made of
rock.
Feedback for Incorrect Option: The correct solution is option: C. The solution is
based on, Ice cream is made of milk, and Statue is made of rock.
A. 23.836805556
B. 28.336805556
C. 25.836805556
D. 23.336805556
ANSWER: D
A. Earthquakes
B. Osmosis
C. Needle Sharpness
D. Acidity
ANSWER: A
Feedback for Incorrect Option: The correct solution is option: A. The solution is
based on, Instruments and what they measure.
Q2476. A cylindrical piece of metal of radius 2 cm and height 6cm is shaped into a
cone of the same radius. The height of the cone is:
A. 18 cm
B. 14 cm
C. 12 cm
D. 8 cm
ANSWER: A
A. You
B. It
C. We
D. They
ANSWER: B
Hint: A singular subject (He, She, It) takes the singular form of the verb (is,
was, has, looks)
Feedback for Incorrect Option: The correct solution is option: B. Hint: A singular
subject (He, She, It) takes the singular form of the verb (is, was, has, looks)
Q2478. A train passes two persons walking in the same direction as the train. The
time it takes to move past the man running at 37km/h is 10sec, whereas the time it
takes to cross the other man running at 49km/h is 14sec. What is the speed of the
train?
A. 79 km/h
B. 77 km/h
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C. 75 km/h
D. 73 km/h
ANSWER: A
A. 0.1
B. 0.12
C. 0.11
D. 0.13
ANSWER: A
Q2480. Simple interest on a certain sum of money for 4 years at 5 % per annum is
half the compound interest on Rs. 4123 for 2 years at10 % per annum. The sum
placed on simple interest is:
A. 2164.575
B. 2184.575
C. 2174.575
D. 2204.575
ANSWER: A
Q2481. If the simple interest on a sum of money for2 years at 8 % per annum is Rs.
364 , what is the compound interest on the same at the same rate and for the same
time?
A. 379.56
B. 380.56
C. 378.56
D. 380.06
ANSWER: C
Q2482. Simran started a software business by investing Rs. 54818. After 5 months,
Nanda joined her with a capital of Rs. 85310. After 5 years, they earned a profit of
Rs. 26299. What was Simran's share in the profit?
A. Rs. 7838
B. Rs. 8838
C. Rs. 9838
D. Rs. 10838
ANSWER: D
Q2483. Simple interest on a sum at 5 % per annum for 2 years is Rs.427 . The
compound interest on the same sum for the same period is
A. 439.175
B. 437.675
C. 438.175
D. 439.675
ANSWER: B
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Q2484. If the simple interest on a sum of money for2 years at 9 % per annum is Rs.
167 , what is the compound interest on the same at the same rate and for the same
time?
A. 175.515
B. 176.515
C. 174.515
D. 176.015
ANSWER: C
Q2485. Two pipes can together fill a cistern in 24 minutes. How long does the
slower alone take if the speeds of the pipes are in the ratio 4 : 1?
A. 120
B. 121
C. 119
D. 122
ANSWER: A
A. tries
B. tried
C. have tried
D. had tried
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ANSWER: A
Feedback for Incorrect Option: The correct solution is option: A. Hint: Simple
present to express thoughts, feelings, opinions and beliefs.
A. 280 mps
B. 281 mps
C. 285 mps
D. 279 mps
ANSWER: A
Q2488. One tap can fill a tank 22 times faster than the other. If they together fill
it in 84 minutes, how much time does the slower alone take to fill
the tank?
A. 1932
B. 1935
C. 1930
D. 1945
ANSWER: A
Q2489. A and B start a business jointly. A invests Rs 36220 for 7 month and B
remains in the business for 5 months. Out of total profit, B claims 2/6 of the profit .
How much money was contributed by B?
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A. 22354
B. 23354
C. 24354
D. 25354
ANSWER: D
Q2490. A and B invest in a business in the ratio 20 : 30. It was decided that any loss
would be shared in the inverse ratio of the investments. If the total loss is Rs.
12440, what is the burden on A?
A. Rs. 7464
B. Rs. 7414
C. Rs. 7364
D. Rs. 7314
ANSWER: A
Q2491. Simple interest on a sum at 5 % per annum for 2 years is Rs.146 . The
compound interest on the same sum for the same period is
A. 151.15
B. 149.65
C. 150.15
D. 151.65
ANSWER: B
A. You
B. It
C. We
D. They
ANSWER: B
Hint: A singular subject (He, She, It) takes the singular form of the verb (is,
was, has, looks)
Feedback for Incorrect Option: The correct solution is option: B. Hint: A singular
subject (He, She, It) takes the singular form of the verb (is, was, has, looks)
Q2493. If the simple interest on a sum of money for2 years at 4 % per annum is Rs.
119 , what is the compound interest on the same at the same rate and for the same
time?
A. 122.38
B. 123.38
C. 121.38
D. 122.88
ANSWER: C
Q2494. A, B and C start a business with each investing Rs 35016. After 3 months A
withdraws Rs 4533, B withdraws Rs 3488 and C invests Rs 7095 more. At the end of
the year, a total profit of Rs 52246 was recorded. Find the share of A.
A. 14057
B. 15057
C. 16057
D. 17057
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ANSWER: C
Q2495. A train of length 175 m is running at a speed of 35 m/s. How long will it take
to cross a pole standing alongside the track?
A. 5 sec
B. 6 sec
C. 4 sec
D. 7 sec
ANSWER: A
Q2496. A river 3m deep and 31 m wide is flowing at the rate of 6 kmph the amount
of water that runs into the sea per minute is?
A. 9300 M^3
B. 10300 M^3
C. 9100 M^3
D. 9200 M^3
ANSWER: A
Q2497. Simple interest on a sum at 5 % per annum for 2 years is Rs.456 . The
compound interest on the same sum for the same period is
A. 468.9
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B. 467.4
C. 467.9
D. 469.4
ANSWER: B
Q2498. Find the missing terms in this series. This series has at least two different
characters. The series is _fgghhf_ggh_ff_g
A. ffhg
B. gfgf
C. fggg
D. fggf
ANSWER: A
A. 892
B. 904
C. 905
D. 922
ANSWER: A
Q2500. Find the missing terms in this series. This series has at least two different
characters. The series is jkl_k_ll_kllkkl_
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A. lkkl
B. kjlk
C. lklk
D. kjll
ANSWER: A
Q2501. The price of a car is Rs. 252758. It was insured to 73% of its price. The car
was damaged completely in an accident and the insurance company paid 75% of the
insurance. What was the difference between the price of the car and the amount
received?
A. Rs. 114373
B. Rs. 114873
C. Rs. 113873
D. Rs. 114573
ANSWER: A
Q2502. Find the missing terms in this series. This series has at least two different
characters. The series is: gh_g_hgh_g_h
A. hghg
B. hhhg
C. hggh
D. ghhg
ANSWER: A
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Q2503. A, B, C subscribe Rs. 62224 for a business. If A subscribes Rs. 5347 more
than B and B Rs. 9834 more than C, out of a total profit of Rs. 38405, what will be
the amount A receives?
A. 16525
B. 17025
C. 17525
D. 18025
ANSWER: B
Q2504. Two taps X and Y can fill a tank in 31 and 129 minutes respectively. Both the
taps are turned on at the same time. After how many minutes is the tank completely
filled?
A. 24.99375
B. 25.99375
C. 27.99375
D. 29.99375
ANSWER: A
Q2505. Simple interest on a sum at 5 % per annum for 2 years is Rs.116 . The
compound interest on the same sum for the same period is
A. 120.4
B. 118.9
C. 119.4
D. 120.9
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ANSWER: B
A. 128
B. 98
C. 78
D. 58
ANSWER: C
Q2507. A man covered a certain distance at some speed. If he had moved 3 kmph
faster, he would have taken 31 minutes less. If he had moved 2 kmph slower, he
would have taken 31 minutes more. What is the distance in km?
A. 36
B. 34
C. 31
D. 29
ANSWER: C
A. Rs. 1108
B. Rs. 1208
C. Rs. 1308
D. Rs. 1408
ANSWER: A
Q2509. A car travels first 185 km at 67 km/hr and the next 185 km at 82 km/hr.
What is the average speed for the 370 km of the tour?
A. 75.74 km/hr
B. 76.74 km/hr
C. 73.74 km/hr
D. 71.74 km/hr
ANSWER: C
A. 152325
B. 132325
C. 147325
D. 142325
ANSWER: D