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Q: 8 S on a SS means? 2068 0

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8 S on SS means 8 Sides on a Stop Sign. This is one type of Letter Equations which are well known phrases or facts where the key words have been replaced with the first letter of that word. These are often in the form of an equation, which contain a number, an = sign and the rest of the obscured phrase or fact.   Some more of them are :: 90 D in a RA 26 L of the A  12 S of the Z.

Q: A rectangular grassy plot 120 m. by 60 m has a gravel path 1.5 m wide all round it on the inside. Find the cost of gravelling the path at 65 paise per sq. metre ? 2068 0

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    Rs. 345.15
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    Rs. 245.1
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    Rs. 234.18
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    Rs. 456.65
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Answer : 1. "Rs. 345.15"
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Answer: A) Rs. 345.15 Explanation: area of the plot = 120m x 60m = 7200 sq.marea of plot excluding gravel = 117m x 57m = 6669 sq.marea of gravel = 7200 sq.m - 6669 sq.m = 531 sq.mcost of building it = 531 sq.m x 65 ps = 34515 psIn Rs. = 34515/100 = Rs. 345.15.

Q: Sixty men can stitch 150 shirts in 30 days working 8 hours a day. In how many days can 35 men stitch 200 shirts working 6 hours a day ? 2067 0

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    87.5
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    89
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    91.5
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    93.5
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Answer : 3. "91.5"
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Answer: C) 91.5 Explanation: We have M1 D1 H1 / W1 = M2 D2 H2 / W2 (Variation rule)(60 x 30 x 8)/ 150 = (35 x D2 x 6) / 200 D2 = (60 x 30 x 8 x 200) / (150 x 35 x 6) => D2 = 91.42 days =~ 91.5 days.

Q: Water is a compound because it? 2067 0

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    it contains two different elements joined by chemical bond
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    it contains hydrogen & oxygen
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    it exists as solid, liquid or gas
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    it cannot be split up into simpler substances by chemicals means
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Answer : 1. "it contains two different elements joined by chemical bond"
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Answer: A) it contains two different elements joined by chemical bond Explanation: We know that All compounds are molecules, but not all molecules are compounds. Water is a molecule because it is made from atoms that have been chemically combined. It is also a compound because the atoms that make water are not all the same - some are oxygen and some are hydrogen.   Hence, Water is a molecule and a compound.

Q: Find the Odd One Out? 3, 4, 14, 48, 576, 27648 2066 0

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    4
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    14
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    48
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    27648
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Answer : 2. "14"
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Answer: B) 14 Explanation: Given Number series is :   3   4   14   48   576   27648   It follows a pattern that,   3   4   4 x 3 = 12   but not 14   12 x 4 = 48   48 x 12 = 576   576 x 48 = 27648       Hence, the odd one in the given Number Series is 14.

Q: What type of bond is joining the two hydrogen atoms? 2064 0

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    Hydrophobic
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    Ionic
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    Covalent
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    Hydrophilic
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Answer : 3. "Covalent"
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Answer: C) Covalent Explanation: Covalent type of bonding joins the two hydrogen atoms. Hydrogen atoms in compounds such as H2 and H2O are joined to the molecule with covalent bonds. This is where electrons are shared between the atoms in order to fill there valence shells.

Q: Salaries of Karthik, Arun and Akhil were in the ratio 4 : 5 : 6 respectively. If their salaries were increased by 50 per cent, 60 per cent and 50 per cent respectively, what will be the new ratio of the salaries of Akhil, Arun and Karthik ? 2063 0

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    6 : 8 : 9
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    8 : 6 : 9
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    9 : 8 : 6
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    6 : 5 : 4
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Answer : 3. "9 : 8 : 6"
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Answer: C) 9 : 8 : 6 Explanation: Given the salaries are in the ratio of 4 : 5 : 6   Now the salaries are increased by 50%, 60% and 50% respectively   The New ratio of salaries will be   4 x (150/100) : 5 x (160/100) : 6 x (150/100)   = 6 : 8 : 9   The new ratio of salaries of Akhil, Arun and Karthik is 9 : 8 : 6

Q: In India, Salt Lake City is located in 2063 0

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    West Bangal
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    Rajastan
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    Gujarat
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    Delhi
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Answer : 1. "West Bangal"
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Answer: A) West Bangal Explanation: BidhanNagar in Kolkata, West Bangal is popularly known as Salt Lake City.

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