GATE Practice Question and Answer

Q: 125 over 1000 in Simplest Form? 1610 0

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    2/9
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    1/8
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    3/8
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    4/7
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Answer : 2. "1/8"
Explanation :

Answer: B) 1/8 Explanation: 125 over 1000 in Simplest Form means 1251000 in its simple fraction form.   Now, to get the simplest form of 125/1000, find the HCF or GCD of both numerator and denominator i.e, 125 and 1000.   HCF of 125, 1000 = 125   Then, divide both numerator and denominator by 125 i.e, 1251251000125 = 18   Hence, 18 is the simplest form of 125 over 1000.

Q: Sriram was conducting an experiment in which the average of 11 observations came to be 92, while the average of first five observations was 89, and that of the last five was 86. What was the measure of the 6th observation ? 1607 0

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    134
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    137
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    139
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    141
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Answer : 2. "137"
Explanation :

Answer: B) 137 Explanation: This can be done as,   (11 × 92)  -  (5 × 89)  -  (5 × 86)    = 1012- 445 - 430 = 137

Q: Find the next number in the series 265, 269, 278, 284, ? 1606 0

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    309
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    319
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    298
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    415
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Answer : 1. "309"
Explanation :

Answer: A) 309 Explanation: The pattern in the given series is +4, +9, +16, +25, ... i.e. 22,32,42,52... The next number is 284+25 = 309.

Q: How many 3-digit numbers can be formed from the digits 2, 3, 5, 6, 7 and 9 which are divisible by 5 and none of the digits is repeated ? 1606 0

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    15
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    20
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    5
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    10
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Answer : 2. "20"
Explanation :

Answer: B) 20 Explanation: Since each number to be divisible by 5, we must have 5 0r 0 at the units place. But in given digits we have only 5.   So, there is one way of doing it.   Tens place can be filled by any of the remaining 5 numbers.So, there are 5 ways of filling the tens place.   The hundreds place can now be filled by any of the remaining 4 digits. So, there are 4 ways of filling it.   Required number of numbers = (1 x 5 x 4) = 20.

Q: Choose the synonym of 'Maelstrom' from the following given words ? 1606 0

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    Congregation
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    Thunder
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    Miracle
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    Turmoil
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Answer : 4. "Turmoil"
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Answer: D) Turmoil Explanation: 'Maelstrom' refers to a violent and confused state. The word closest in meaning would be 'turmoil', which also means a state of great disturbance.

Q: Describe a time when you made a mistake ? 1606 0

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Mention the mistake and be honest about it, but always make sure that you follow it up with what you learnt from that episode and the improvements it has brought to your efficiency.

Q: Maneela lent Rs. 8000 partly at the rate of 5% and partly at the rate of 6% per annum simple interest. The total interest she get after 2 years is Rs. 820, then in which ratio will Rs. 8000 is to be divided? 1605 0

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    7:1
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    13:5
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    15:7
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    2:7
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Answer : 1. "7:1"
Explanation :

Answer: A) 7:1 Explanation: Maneela lent Rs. 8000 in two parts,

Q: What is the value of KL ? Statement A: K2= 4.Statement B: L = 0. 1605 0

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    Only A is sufficient
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    Only B is sufficient
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    Both (A) and (B) are sufficient
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    A) and (B) are sufficient D)
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Answer : 2. "Only B is sufficient"
Explanation :

Answer: B) Only B is sufficient Explanation: From statement B,  As the value of L = 0, the value of KL = 0. Hence only statement B is sufficient.

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