Answer: C) 40 Explanation: Let distance = x km and usual rate = y kmph.Then, x/y - x/(y+3) = 40/60 --> 2y (y+3) = 9x ----- (i)Also, x/(y-2) - x/y = 40/60 --> y(y-2) = 3x -------- (ii)On dividing (i) by (ii), we get: x = 40 km.

Answer: A) 9 3/5 days Explanation: Let the total work be 'W' As per the given information, P can complete the work 'W' in 24 days. => one day work of P = W/24 And also given that, The time taken by P to complete one-third of work is equal to time taken by Q to complete half of the work => PW/3 = QW/2 => P's 1 day =    W/24    ?    =      W/3 =>  ?  = 24W/3W  = 8 => QW/2 = 8 days => Q alone can complete the work W in 16 days => P + Q can complete the work in 1/24 + 1/16 = 5/48 => 48/5 days = 9 3/5 days.

To obtain exotic spices or to find trade items are not the reasons for christian missionaries went to Asia.

Answer: C) white light Explanation: As far as the rate of photosynthesis is concerned, it is fastest in white light making the rate of photosynthesis maximum. After White, We Have Violet Light Where Photosynthesis Occur To A Higher Extent as It Has The Shortest Wavelength Hence Has The Max Energy.   So The Order Is  ::  white>violet>blue.

Answer: D) diligence is more important than brightness. Explanation: Parallel construction error in the original statement. A similar form is required on each side of the comparison. " Diligence - brightness ".

Answer: B) 392 Explanation: The sum of the digits in 708, 618 and 816 is 15, but not in 392.

Answer: D) 15 - 20 Explanation: About 15 - 20 blocks become a 1 mile. City blocks differ in sizes. They do not have a standard measurement. Every geographical area has its own average city block size. A city block is a rectangular area in a city with several buildings with the streets around. It is also called "block" which, in a dictionary, is defined as an informal unit of distance from one intersection to the next.

The United States government has 3 branches, which all serve an important role in running the government and keeping our system of laws in place.   1. The legislative branch 2. The executive branch  3. The judicial branch   The legislative branch makes the laws while the executive branch enforces these laws.  The judicial branch is a system of courts that applies the laws.   Both the federal government and each of the 5 states have individual judicial branches which all serve this purpose.   For example ::  If the federal government were like a basketball game, the judicial branch is much like the referee that helps settle disputes. The executive branch and the legislative branch are often like the players in the game trying to score points against each other, and the judicial branch is there to clarify the rules and make sure each side is acting fairly.