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Q:

Three athletes can complete one round around a circular field in 16, 24 and 36 min respectively. They start running together at same instant then after how much time they will meet to each other for first time ?

A) 2 hrs 24 min B) 2 hrs 44 min
C) 1 hrs 24 min D) 1 hrs 24 min
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 2 hrs 24 min

Explanation:

Given that three athletes can complete one round around a circular field in 16, 24 and 36 min respectively.

Now, required time after which they met for the first time = LCM of (16, 24 & 36) min

Now, LCM of 16, 24, 36 = 144 minutes = 2 hrs 24 min.

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Q:

Choose the synonym of 'Hypothesis' from the following options ?

A) Theory B) Fascination
C) Complexity D) Falling
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Theory

Explanation:

'Hypothesis' is a word that gives a brief explanation of the concepts based on the limited evidence. The word 'theory' is closest in meaning to it.

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Q:

Lux is the SI unit of

A) luminous flux B) luminous efficiency
C) intensity of illumination D) luminous intensity
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) intensity of illumination

Explanation:

The lux (lx) is the SI derived unit of illuminance and luminous emittance, measuring luminous flux per unit area. It is equal to one lumen per square meter.

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Q:

When a computer prints a report this output is called

A) Soft copy B) Hard copy
C) Printing D) Program
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Hard copy

Explanation:

Hard copy is the output which is printed by the computer.

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Q:

I have three eyes but only one leg.

I still close one even if you beg. 

What am I?

Answer

A traffic light.


It has three 'eyes' (the red, orange and green lights) and the leg is the pole holding it up. Many people beg the light to stay green as they’re approaching.

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Q:

How do you make the number one disappear?

Answer

Add the letter 'G' to the word 'ONE' and it become's 'Gone' which means disappear.

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What is the capital of Bhutan ?

A) Dhaka B) Thimphu
C) Tripoli D) Tokyo
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Thimphu

Explanation:
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Q:

A can complete 9/10 part of a work in 31 days. After that, with the help of B he can complete the remaining work in 4 days. In how many days will  A and B together can complete that work ?

A) 36 B) 40
C) 42 D) 38
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 40

Explanation:

Remaining work = 1 - 9/10 = 1/10

 

=> A & B together completes 1/10 of work in 4 days

 

=> 1 work can completed in ------ ? days

 

Let it be x days

 

=>  4110=x1

 

=> x = 40 days.

 

Hence, A & B together can complete the work in 40 days.

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