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Q:

Find the odd man out?

16, 254, 1296, 4096, 10000

A) 16 B) 254
C) 1296 D) 10000
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 254

Explanation:

The given series 16, 254, 1296, 4096, 10000 follows a pattern that

 

24, 44, 64, 84, 104,...

Hence, the odd man in the series is 4 x 4 x 4 x 4 = 256 not 254.

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Q:

Find out the wrong term in the following number series.

4, 16, 37, 58, 81.

A) 16 B) 37
C) 81 D) 4
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 81

Explanation:

The series follows the following pattern.

 

4

 

16 = 42

 

37 = 12+62

 

58 = 32+72

 

81 52+82.

 

Here every number is based on the digits of previous number. Hence, 81 is the wrong number in the given series.

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Q:

Convent : Cloister :: Eyrie : ?

A) Show B) Open
C) Hide D) Nest
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Nest

Explanation:

Here the first two words are synonyms. Similarly, Eyrie means a large nest. So, the synonym of Eyrie is nest.

 

Hence, Convent : Cloister :: Eyrie : Nest.

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Q:

Merge cells option can be applied from?

A) Format Cells dialog box Alignment Tab B) Formatting toolbar
C) Both of above D) None of above
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Format Cells dialog box Alignment Tab

Explanation:

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Steps for merging cells :

1. Select which you want to merge

2. After selecting right click on that highlightened cells to get format cells option.

3. Click format cells to merge get merge option.

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Q:

Find the next number in the number series?

1, 4, 12, 32, ?

A) 80 B) 100
C) 192 D) 169
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) 80

Explanation:

Next number of the sequence 1, 4, 12, 32,...

1 = 2 x 20

4 = 2 x 21

12 = 3 x 22

32 = 4 x 23

80 = 5 x 24.

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Q:

A batsman in his 17th innings makes a score of 85 and their by increasing his average by 3. What is his average after the 17th innings ?

A) 34 B) 36
C) 35 D) 37
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) 37

Explanation:

16x + 85 = 17(x + 3)

x = 34 + 3 = 37

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Q:

Find the missing number in the given number series?

625, 625, 600, ?, 475, 875

A) 545 B) 700
C) 675 D) 725
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 700

Explanation:

Here the given number series 625, 625, 600, ?, 475, 875 follows a pattern that

625

625 + (0 x 0) = 625

625 - (5 x 5) = 625 - 25 = 600

600 + (10 x 10) = 600 + 100 = 700

700 - (15 x 15) = 700 - 225 = 475

475 + (20 x 20) = 475 + 400 = 875

 

Hence, the missing number in the given number series is 700.

 

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Q:

Melt : Liquid :: Freeze : ?

A) Condense B) Solid
C) Ice D) Crystal
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Solid

Explanation:

Here the relation in the given words is, First is the process of formation of the second.

That is, when anything melts, it forms liquid. Similarly, when anything freezes it forms solid.

 

Hence, Melt : Liquid :: Freeze : Solid.

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