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Q: A, B and C started a business where their initial capital was in the ratio of 2:3:4. At the end of 6 months, A invested an amount such that his total capital became equal to C's initial capital investment. If the annual profit of B is Rs. 3000 then what is the total profit  ? 1209 0

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    Rs. 8,640
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    Rs. 9,850
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    Rs. 10,000
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    Rs. 11,220
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Answer : 3. "Rs. 10,000"
Explanation :

Answer: C) Rs. 10,000 Explanation: Ratio of investments of A, B & C = 2×6+4×6 : 3×12 : 4×12 = 36 : 36 : 48 = 6 : 6 : 8 But given that the annual profit of B is Rs. 3000 => 6 ratio = 3000 Then for the total annual profit of partners is 20 ratio = 3000 x 20/6 = 10,000.

Q: When a debtor owes several debts to a banker and makes a payment, the right of appropriation lies with 1208 0

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    The Court
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    The Banker
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    The Debtor
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    All the above
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Answer : 3. "The Debtor"
Explanation :

Answer: C) The Debtor Explanation:

Q: An automobile financier claims to be lending money at S.I., but he includes the interest every six months for calculating the principal. If he is charging an interest of 8%, the effective rate of interest becomes ? 1207 0

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    10.25 %
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    8.16 %
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    9.63 %
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    0.16 %
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Answer : 2. "8.16 %"
Explanation :

Answer: B) 8.16 % Explanation: Let the sum be Rs. 100. Then,S.I. for first 6 months = (100 x 8 x 1) / (100 x 2) = Rs. 4S.I. for last 6 months = (104 x 8 x 1) / (100 x 2) = Rs. 4.16So, amount at the end of 1 year = (100 + 4 + 4.16) = Rs. 108.16Effective rate = (108.16 - 100) = 8.16%.

Q: The compound interest on Rs. 8000 for 3 year at 10% p.a. is 1205 0

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    2648
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    2145
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    2587
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    2784
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Answer : 1. "2648"
Explanation :

Answer: A) 2648 Explanation: 8000 × 33.1% = 2648

Q: Simplify  413 + 215 + 414 = ? 1202 0

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    10 47/60
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    11 45/73
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    11 47/36
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    10 35/48
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Answer : 1. "10 47/60"
Explanation :

Answer: A) 10 47/60 Explanation: The given equation is in Mixed fraction. Now to solve this type of fractions, 413 + 215 + 414 =?? = 4 + 2 + 4 + 13 + 15 + 14 ? = 10 + 4760? = 104760

Q: In how many ways can the letters of the word 'LEADER' be arranged ? 1202 0

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    360
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    420
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    576
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    220
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Answer : 1. "360"
Explanation :

Answer: A) 360 Explanation: No. of letters in the word = 6No. of 'E' repeated = 2Total No. of arrangement = 6!/2! = 360

Q: Who is appointed as new Deputy Governor of RBI in place of R. Gandhi in March, 2017 ? 1202 0

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    Shrugdi Vilas
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    BP Kanungo
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    Harun R. Khan
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    Mundra
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Answer : 2. "BP Kanungo"
Explanation :

Answer: B) BP Kanungo Explanation: BP Kanungo was appointed as Deputy Governor in Reserve Bank of India (RBI) for three years. The Appointments Committee of Cabinet (ACC) has approved his appointment to the post with effect from the date of taking over the charge on or after April 3, an order issued by Personnel Ministry said. He has been appointed in place of R Gandhi, it said.Kanungo was in March last year appointed as Executive Director in the central bank.

Q: In how many different ways could couples be picked from 6 men and 9 women ? 1200 0

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    26
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    54
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    52
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    28
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Answer : 2. "54"
Explanation :

Answer: B) 54 Explanation: Number of mens = 8 Number of womens = 5   Different ways could couples be picked = C16× 9C1 = 9 x 6 = 54 ways.

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