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What is 15 of 80 with simple method and examples?

A) 12.5%	B) 18.75%
C) 16.55%	D) 17.80%

Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 18.75%

Explanation:

Given that to find 15 of 80

=> What % of 80 is 15

Let it be 'p'

=> p% of 80 = 15

=> $\frac{p x 80}{100} = 15 \Rightarrow p = \frac{15 x 100}{80} \Rightarrow p = \frac{1500}{80} = 18.75$

Therefore, 15 is 18.75% of 80 => 18.75% of 80 = 15

Example::

Now, in the similar way we can find 15% of 80 =?

=> 15x80/100 = p

=> p = 4 x 3 = 12

Therefore, 15% of 80 = 12

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Solve the given math puzzle?

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A) 11	B) 3
C) 10	D) 1

Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 10

Explanation:

From the given data,

1 + 9 + 8 = 1

ONE + NINE + EIGHT

Consider the first letters and join them viz O N E = 1

So, now consider 2 + 8 + 9 in similar way

TWO+EIGHT+NINE

First letters are T E N = 10

2 + 8 + 9 = 1⃣0⃣

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Q:

Tickets numbered 1 to 20 are mixed up and then a ticket is drawn at random. What is the probability that the ticket drawn has a number which is a multiple of 3 or 5 ?

A) 2/3 B) 1/2

C) 7/8 D) 4/5

A) 2/3

B) 1/2

C) 7/8

D) 4/5

Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 1/2

Explanation:

Multiples of 3 below 20 are 3, 6, 9, 12, 15, 18
Multiples of 5 below 20 are 5, 10, 15, 20
Required number of possibilities = 10
Total number of possibilities = 20
Required probability = 10/20 = 1/2.

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Q:

6 B in an O?

A) 6 books in an order B) 6 balls in an over

C) 6 bats in an odd D) None of the above

A) 6 books in an order

B) 6 balls in an over

C) 6 bats in an odd

D) None of the above

Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 6 balls in an over

Explanation:

6 b in an o means 6 balls in an over in cricket.

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Q:

One word substitute for 'a post without remuneration?'

A) Voluntary B) Honorary

C) Involuntary D) Sinecure

A) Voluntary

B) Honorary

C) Involuntary

D) Sinecure

Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Honorary

Explanation:

The One-word substitute for 'a post without remuneration' is Honorary.

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Q:

Which is the oldest tennis tournament in the world and also prestigious?

A) Wimbledon B) US Open

C) French Open D) Australian Open

A) Wimbledon

B) US Open

C) French Open

D) Australian Open

Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Wimbledon

Explanation:

Wimbledon Tournament in the city London, is the prestigious and the oldest tournament in the world.

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Q:

Rolling friction is caused by ____ from the following?

A) Non-elastic effects B) Gravity

C) Power dissipation D) Buoyancy

A) Non-elastic effects

B) Gravity

C) Power dissipation

D) Buoyancy

Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Non-elastic effects

Explanation:

Rolling friction or rolling drag is the force resisting the motion when a body rolls on a surface. It is mainly caused by non-elastic effects, that is, not all the energy needed for deformation of the wheel, roadbed, etc... is recovered when the pressure is removed.

Another cause of rolling resistance lies in the slippage between the wheel and the surface, which dissipates energy.

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What was the topic of the book 'The Other America'?

A) Poverty was widespread in America. B) Education was lacking in America.

C) Racism was widespread in America. D) Americans needed more highways.

A) Poverty was widespread in America.

B) Education was lacking in America.

C) Racism was widespread in America.

D) Americans needed more highways.

Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Poverty was widespread in America.

Explanation:

The book "The Other America" was written by Michael Harrington. The topic of the book 'The Other America' was Poverty was widespread in America.

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A) 6 books in an order	B) 6 balls in an over
C) 6 bats in an odd	D) None of the above

A) Non-elastic effects	B) Gravity
C) Power dissipation	D) Buoyancy

A) Poverty was widespread in America.	B) Education was lacking in America.
C) Racism was widespread in America.	D) Americans needed more highways.

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