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At what time between 4 and 5 o’clock will the hands of a clock be together?
A21 (9/11) minutes past 4
B21 (7/11) minutes past 4
C20 (5/11) minutes past 4
D22 (2/11) minutes past 4
In how many years will a sum of money triple itself at 12.5% per annum simple interest?
A12 years
B14 years
C16 years
D18 years
By selling an item for Rs. 1,440, a trader loses 10%. At what price should he sell it to make a profit of 15%?
ARs. 1,600
BRs. 1,720
CRs. 1,840
DRs. 1,920
If 15th August 2011 was Monday, what day of the week was 15th August 2012?
ATuesday
BWednesday
CThursday
DFriday
The ratio of the volumes of two cubes is 27 : 64. What is the ratio of their surface areas?
A3 : 4
B9 : 16
C27 : 64
D81 : 256
A can complete a piece of work in 20 days and B in 30 days. They work together for 5 days, and then A leaves. How many days will B take to finish the remaining work?
A12.5 days
B15 days
C17.5 days
D20 days
If cos(theta) = 4/5, find the value of (1 – tan(theta)) / (1 + tan(theta)).
A1/7
B2/7
C3/7
D4/7
If 3x + 2y = 13 and xy = 6, find the value of 9x^2 + 4y^2.
A85
B97
C109
D121
The sum of the squares of three consecutive natural numbers is 110. Find the smallest number.
A5
B6
C7
D8