M-I & C R-2000
Questions and Answers
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Directions (Qs. 1 to 7) : Read the following statements to answer these questions : Group Captain Malhotra is choosing the last part of his crew for the spaceship COSMOS, with which he plans to land on the moon. He needs 4 more crew members of whom at least two must be pilots, the others being engineers. The candidates for Pilots are Dalbir, Eric and Farid. The candidates for Engineers are Lal, Monty, Naveen and Paul. Eric will not crew with Lal. Dalbir will not crew with Naveen. If Naveen is chosen, which of the following must be other members of the crew ?
- A.
Farid, Lal and Monty
- B.
Dalbir, Eric and Monty
- C.
Eric, Farid and Monty
- D.
Eric, Farid and Paul
Correct Answer
C. Eric, Farid and MontyExplanation
If Naveen is chosen, Dalbir cannot be part of the crew because Dalbir will not crew with Naveen. Eric and Farid are the only remaining candidates for pilots, and Monty is the only remaining candidate for an engineer. Therefore, the other members of the crew must be Eric, Farid, and Monty.Rate this question:
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- 2.
If Paul is chosen, which candidates will NOT be chosen to be on the crew?
- A.
Dalbir, Eric and Monty
- B.
Dalbir, Eric and Farid
- C.
Dalbir, Farid and Lal
- D.
Eric, Farid and Lal
Correct Answer
D. Eric, Farid and LalExplanation
If Paul is chosen, the candidates who will NOT be chosen to be on the crew are Eric, Farid, and Lal.Rate this question:
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- 3.
Given the above statements about the relationships among the potential crew members, which of the following must be true? A : If Dalbir is rejected, then Monty must be chosen. B : If Dalbir is rejected, then Farid must be chosen. C : If Dalbir is chosen, then Paul must also be chosen.
- A.
B only
- B.
C only
- C.
A and B only
- D.
A and C only
Correct Answer
C. A and B onlyExplanation
The given statements do not provide any information about the relationship between Dalbir and Monty. Therefore, it cannot be determined whether Monty must be chosen if Dalbir is rejected. However, if Dalbir is rejected, it is stated that Farid must be chosen. Therefore, statement B must be true. Statement C cannot be determined from the given statements. Therefore, the correct answer is A and B only.Rate this question:
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- 4.
If Lal is chosen as an engineer, which of the following could be the other members of the crew? A : Dalbir, Farid and Monty B : Dalbir, Farid and Naveen C : Dalbir, Farid and Paul
- A.
A only
- B.
B only
- C.
C only
- D.
A and C only
Correct Answer
D. A and C onlyExplanation
Lal is chosen as an engineer, and the other members of the crew could be Dalbir, Farid, and Monty (Option A) or Dalbir, Farid, and Paul (Option C). Therefore, the correct answer is A and C only.Rate this question:
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- 5.
Which of the following statements must be true? A : If Group Captain Malhotra chooses Lal, then Farid also must be chosen. B : If Group Captain Malhotra chooses Monty, then Naveen must also be chosen. C : Lal and Naveen never crew together.
- A.
A only
- B.
A and B only
- C.
A and C only
- D.
B and C only
Correct Answer
C. A and C onlyExplanation
The given answer is "A and C only". This means that both statements A and C must be true. Statement A states that if Group Captain Malhotra chooses Lal, then Farid must also be chosen. Statement C states that Lal and Naveen never crew together. Therefore, for the given answer to be true, it must be true that if Lal is chosen, Farid must also be chosen, and Lal and Naveen cannot crew together.Rate this question:
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- 6.
If Paul is chosen to be the part of the COSMOS’ crew and Dalbir is not, who must be the other members of the crew ?
- A.
Eric, Farid and Lal
- B.
Eric, Farid and Monty
- C.
Eric, Farid and Naveen
- D.
Farid, Lal and Monty
Correct Answer
B. Eric, Farid and Monty -
- 7.
If Eric makes the crew and Farid does not, which of the following statements must be true ? A : Paul will be a member of the crew. B : Monty will be a member of the crew.
- A.
Both A and B
- B.
Neither A nor B
- C.
A only (4) B only
Correct Answer
A. Both A and BExplanation
If Eric makes the crew, it means that Eric will be a member of the crew. Since both A and B state that Paul and Monty will be members of the crew respectively, it can be concluded that both A and B must be true. Therefore, the correct answer is "Both A and B".Rate this question:
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- 8.
Directions (Qs. 8 to 12): There is a blank space in each of these questions in which only one of the four Alternatives given under each question satisfies the same relationship as is found between the two terms on the other side of the sign: : . Find the correct alternative to fill in the blank space. Telephone: Ring : : __________ : ___________
- A.
Door : knock
- B.
Gate : open
- C.
Door : wood
- D.
Lock : key
Correct Answer
A. Door : knockExplanation
The relationship between "Telephone" and "Ring" is that "Ring" is a sound produced by a "Telephone" when someone calls. Similarly, the relationship between "Door" and "Knock" is that "Knock" is a sound produced by a "Door" when someone wants to enter. Therefore, the correct alternative to fill in the blank space is "Door : knock".Rate this question:
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- 9.
Deterioration : Rust : : __________ : _________
- A.
Recession : Inefficiency
- B.
Depression : Unemployment
- C.
Promulgation : Legislation
- D.
Iron : Water
Correct Answer
B. Depression : UnemploymentExplanation
The relationship between "Deterioration" and "Rust" is that rust is a form of deterioration that occurs specifically on metal surfaces. Similarly, the relationship between "Depression" and "Unemployment" is that unemployment is a consequence or result of the economic condition known as depression. In both cases, the second term is a specific example or outcome of the first term.Rate this question:
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- 10.
Dinosaur : Dragon : : __________ : __________
- A.
Evolution : Revelation
- B.
Gorilla : Soldier
- C.
Snow : Ice
- D.
Primeval : Medieval
Correct Answer
C. Snow : IceExplanation
Snow and ice are closely related, as snow is a form of ice. Snow is formed when water vapor freezes in the atmosphere and falls to the ground as ice crystals. Therefore, the relationship between snow and ice is similar to the relationship between dinosaur and dragon, where a dinosaur is a real creature from the past and a dragon is a mythical creature often associated with dinosaurs.Rate this question:
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- 11.
Condone : Offence : : ________ : _________
- A.
Overlook : Aberration
- B.
Error : Omission
- C.
Mitigate : Penitence
- D.
Conviction : Criminal
Correct Answer
A. Overlook : AberrationExplanation
The relationship between "Overlook" and "Aberration" is that "Overlook" means to fail to notice or consider something, while "Aberration" means a departure from what is normal or expected. In this context, "Overlook" is a verb and "Aberration" is a noun. Similarly, "Condone" is a verb and "Offence" is a noun, as they both represent the act of accepting or forgiving something. Therefore, "Condone : Offence" is the correct analogy.Rate this question:
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- 12.
Shoe: Leather : : ________ : ________
- A.
Bus : Conductor
- B.
Train : Wagon
- C.
Highway : Asphalt
- D.
Medicine : Doctor
Correct Answer
C. Highway : AsphaltExplanation
The relationship between "Shoe" and "Leather" is that leather is a material used to make shoes. Similarly, the relationship between "Highway" and "Asphalt" is that asphalt is a material used to construct highways.Rate this question:
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- 13.
Find the odd one out :
- A.
Grams
- B.
Litres
- C.
Tonnes
- D.
Quintals
Correct Answer
B. LitresExplanation
The odd one out in this list is "Litres" because it is the only unit of measurement that is used to measure volume, while the other three units (Grams, Tonnes, and Quintals) are used to measure weight or mass.Rate this question:
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- 14.
Find the odd one out :
- A.
25631
- B.
52163
- C.
33442
- D.
34424
Correct Answer
C. 33442Explanation
In the given series, all the numbers have repeating digits except for 33442. The numbers 25631, 52163, and 34424 have repeating digits, but 33442 does not. Therefore, 33442 is the odd one out in this series.Rate this question:
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- 15.
Complete the series: 10, 18, 34, ??, 130, 258
- A.
32
- B.
60
- C.
68
- D.
66
Correct Answer
D. 66Explanation
The given series can be solved by observing the pattern. Each number in the series is obtained by multiplying the previous number by 2 and then subtracting 2.
Starting with 10, we have:
10 * 2 - 2 = 18
18 * 2 - 2 = 34
34 * 2 - 2 = 66
66 * 2 - 2 = 130
130 * 2 - 2 = 258
Therefore, the missing number in the series is 66.Rate this question:
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- 16.
Find out the right letters for the question marks: A M B N E I F J C O D P G K ? ?
- A.
M N
- B.
L M
- C.
I E
- D.
G H
- E.
None
Correct Answer
E. NoneExplanation
The pattern in the given sequence is that each letter is followed by its corresponding position in the alphabet. For example, A is followed by the 1st letter in the alphabet (B), M is followed by the 13th letter in the alphabet (N), and so on. However, after K, there is no corresponding letter for position 12 in the alphabet, so the answer is "None".Rate this question:
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Directions (Qs. 17 to 21) : Mehta is the Director of investments for a mutual fund. He believes that blue-chip stocks and government securities will generally not do as well as corporate bonds in the coming year, but government regulations require that at least one-third of the fund’s capital be in blue-chip stocks and another third in government securities. Under current regulations, what seems to be the best way for Mehta to invest in the mutual fund?
- A.
Two-thirds government securities, one-third blue chip stocks.
- B.
Two-thirds government securities, one-third corporate bonds.
- C.
One-third government securities, two-thirds corporate bonds.
- D.
One-third each government securities, blue-chip stocks and corporate bonds.
Correct Answer
D. One-third each government securities, blue-chip stocks and corporate bonds.Explanation
The best way for Mehta to invest in the mutual fund is to allocate one-third of the fund's capital to government securities, one-third to blue-chip stocks, and one-third to corporate bonds. This is because government regulations require at least one-third of the fund's capital to be in blue-chip stocks and another third in government securities. By investing equally in all three options, Mehta is able to comply with the regulations while also diversifying the fund's investments across different asset classes.Rate this question:
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- 18.
If the mutual fund has Rs. 60 crore in assets, then what is the maximum that Mehta could invest in blue-chip stocks?
- A.
20 crore
- B.
30 crore
- C.
40 crore
- D.
50 crore
Correct Answer
A. 20 croreExplanation
The maximum amount that Mehta could invest in blue-chip stocks is 20 crore. This is because the question states that the mutual fund has Rs. 60 crore in assets, and Mehta's investment in blue-chip stocks would be a portion of these assets. Since the question does not provide any specific percentage or ratio for Mehta's investment, we can assume that the maximum amount Mehta could invest is equal to the total assets of the mutual fund, which is 20 crore.Rate this question:
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- 19.
If the government regulations are changed to require only one-quarter whereas one-third was previously required, Mehta will probably
- A.
Increase the fund’s holdings of government securities.
- B.
Increase the fund’s holdings of corporate bonds.
- C.
Increase the fund’s holdings of blue-chip stocks.
- D.
Hold more cash.
Correct Answer
B. Increase the fund’s holdings of corporate bonds.Explanation
If the government regulations change to require only one-quarter instead of one-third, it means that the fund will have more flexibility in its investment choices. This suggests that Mehta will likely increase the fund's holdings of corporate bonds. This is because corporate bonds offer higher returns compared to government securities and blue-chip stocks, and with the new regulations, Mehta can allocate more of the fund's assets towards these higher-yielding investments. Holding more cash would not be a favorable option as it does not generate significant returns.Rate this question:
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- 20.
If the return on government securities suddenly goes up by five percentage points, Mehta will probably
- A.
Sell blue-chip stocks to buy government securities.
- B.
Sell corporate bonds to buy govern-ment securities.
- C.
Sell both corporate bonds and blue-chip stocks to buy government securities
- D.
His action cannot be predicted
Correct Answer
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In the middle of the year, the fund is invested equally in corporate bonds, blue-chip stocks and government securities. Due to some rumours about the credibility of the fund, investors have started redemption and withdrawals resulting in cash shortage for the fund. Mehta might do any one of the following EXCEPT
- A.
Sell two times more corporate bonds than blue-chip stocks
- B.
Sell only government securities and blue-chip stocks.
- C.
Sell only corporate bonds and blue-chip stocks.
- D.
Sell only government securities and corporate bonds.
Correct Answer
A. Sell two times more corporate bonds than blue-chip stocksExplanation
Mehta might sell only government securities and blue-chip stocks, sell only corporate bonds and blue-chip stocks, or sell only government securities and corporate bonds. However, Mehta would not sell two times more corporate bonds than blue-chip stocks.Rate this question:
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- 22.
Directions (Qs. 22 to 24): Farmer Batuk Singh has a larger square field divided into nine smaller squares, all equal, arranged in three rows of three fields each. One side of the field runs exactly eastwest. The middle square must be planted with rice because it is wet. The wheat and barley should be contiguous so that they can be harvested all at once by the mechanical harvester. Two of the fields should be planted with soyabeans. The north-westernmost field should be planted with peanuts and the southern third of the field is suitable only for vegetables. Questions 22 to 24 refer to the following squares : Which square cannot be planted with soyabeans?
- A.
The square immediately north of the rice.
- B.
The square immediately east of the rice.
- C.
The square immediately west of the rice.
- D.
The square immediately north-east of the rice.
Correct Answer
D. The square immediately north-east of the rice.Explanation
The square immediately north-east of the rice cannot be planted with soyabeans because it is not adjacent to any field that can be planted with wheat and barley. According to the given information, the wheat and barley fields should be contiguous so that they can be harvested all at once by the mechanical harvester. Since the square immediately north-east of the rice is not adjacent to any wheat and barley field, it cannot be planted with soyabeans.Rate this question:
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- 23.
Which square cannot be planted with wheat?
- A.
The square immediately north of the rice.
- B.
The square immediately east of the rice.
- C.
The square immediately west of the rice.
- D.
The square immediately north-east of the rice.
Correct Answer
C. The square immediately west of the rice.Explanation
The square immediately west of the rice cannot be planted with wheat because wheat cannot be planted next to rice.Rate this question:
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- 24.
If Batuk Singh decides to plant the wheat next to the peanuts, in which square will the barley be?
- A.
The square immediately north of the rice.
- B.
The square immediately east of the rice.
- C.
The square immediately west of the rice.
- D.
The square immediately north-east of the rice.
Correct Answer
D. The square immediately north-east of the rice.Explanation
If Batuk Singh decides to plant the wheat next to the peanuts, it means that the wheat will be planted in the square adjacent to the peanuts. Since the question states that the barley will be planted in the square immediately north-east of the rice, it implies that the barley will be planted in the square that is both north and east of the rice. Therefore, the correct answer is the square immediately north-east of the rice.Rate this question:
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- 25.
Directions (Qs. 25 to 28) : In a defence message, ‘GET AWAY, FIRE BACK-WARDS, MOVE SLOW is coded as ‘BEN CDCI, QHOEPCTL DCOXU, ZMWE VFMD’ Based on this coding scheme, spot the codes for the words given in Questions 25 to 28 : GREAT
- A.
BOENC
- B.
BOEQN
- C.
BOECN
- D.
BOEHC
Correct Answer
C. BOECNExplanation
The word "GREAT" is coded as "BOECN" in the given coding scheme. Each letter in the word is replaced with a corresponding letter from the code. For example, "G" is replaced with "B", "R" is replaced with "O", "E" is replaced with "E", "A" is replaced with "C", and "T" is replaced with "N". Therefore, the correct code for the word "GREAT" is "BOECN".Rate this question:
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- 26.
REWARD
- A.
OEDNXE
- B.
OTDCOX
- C.
OEDCOX
- D.
OEDCOU
Correct Answer
C. OEDCOXExplanation
The correct answer is "OEDCOX" because it is the only option that follows a pattern. The first letter "O" remains the same in all the options. The second letter "E" appears twice in the first and fourth options. The third letter "D" appears twice in the second and third options. The fourth letter "C" appears twice in the third and fourth options. The fifth letter "O" appears twice in the first and second options. The sixth letter "X" appears twice in the second and third options. Therefore, "OEDCOX" is the only option that satisfies this pattern.Rate this question:
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- 27.
DEADLY
- A.
XECXEI
- B.
XENXFI
- C.
XECXEI
- D.
XECXFI
Correct Answer
D. XECXFIExplanation
The pattern in the given sequence is that the first letter remains the same in each row, the second and fourth letters are the same in each row, and the third letter changes in each row. Applying this pattern to the last row, we can determine that the missing letter is "F". Therefore, the correct answer is "XECXFI".Rate this question:
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- 28.
OVER
- A.
MWOE
- B.
MWZO
- C.
MWEO
- D.
MWED
Correct Answer
C. MWEOExplanation
The given sequence is a combination of the letters "M", "W", "O", and "E". By analyzing the pattern, we can see that the first letter remains the same in each option. The second letter alternates between "W" and "Z". The third letter remains the same in each option. The fourth letter alternates between "E" and "D". Based on this pattern, the correct answer is "MWEO" as it follows the given pattern.Rate this question:
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- 29.
Directions (Qs. 29 to 32) : A goldsmith has five gold rings, each having a different weight. They are labelled as D, E, F, G and H. Their peculiarities are given in the following 5 statements: Statement 1 : Ring D weighs twice as much as ring E. Statement 2 : Ring E weighs four and a half times as much as ring F. Statement 3 : Ring F weighs half as much as ring G. Statement 4 : Ring G weighs half as much as ring H. Statement 5 : Ring H weighs less than ring D but more than ring F. If these rings are sold according to their weights, which ring will fetch the highest value in rupees?
- A.
D
- B.
G
- C.
F
- D.
H
Correct Answer
A. D -
- 30.
Ring H is heavier to which of the following two rings?
- A.
GE
- B.
GF
- C.
DF
- D.
DE
Correct Answer
B. GFExplanation
In the given question, the rings are compared based on their weight. The question asks which of the given pairs of rings is heavier. The answer "GF" indicates that ring G is heavier than ring F. Therefore, ring H is heavier than ring F.Rate this question:
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- 31.
Which of the following is the lightest in weight?
- A.
D
- B.
E
- C.
F
- D.
G
Correct Answer
C. FExplanation
The given question asks for the lightest item among D, E, F, and G. However, the options D, E, and G are not described or compared in any way, making it impossible to determine which one is the lightest. Therefore, without any additional information or context, it is not possible to provide a definitive explanation for why F is the correct answer.Rate this question:
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- 32.
Which of the following represents the descending order of the weights of the rings ?
- A.
D, E, H, G and F
- B.
F, D, G, E and H
- C.
H, F, G, D and E
- D.
E, G, H, D and F
Correct Answer
A. D, E, H, G and FExplanation
The correct answer is D, E, H, G and F. This means that the weight of ring D is the heaviest, followed by E, H, G, and F in descending order.Rate this question:
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- 33.
Directions (Qs. 33 to 39): A management institute organizes six once-a-month lecture series for young entrepreneurs as per the following schedule, with no dates conflicting : Marketing Management — August through January Economics — April through October Business Law — January through September Financial Management — March through June Accounting — October through April Personnel Management — October through December During which month are the fewest lectures given?
- A.
January
- B.
February
- C.
June
- D.
September
Correct Answer
B. FebruaryExplanation
The fewest lectures are given in February because there are no lecture series scheduled for that month. The Marketing Management lecture series starts in August and ends in January, while the Business Law lecture series starts in January and ends in September. Therefore, February falls in between these two lecture series and does not have any lectures scheduled.Rate this question:
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- 34.
Which is the largest number of lectures that can be attended in a single month ?
- A.
7
- B.
6
- C.
5
- D.
4
Correct Answer
D. 4Explanation
In a single month, there are typically 30 or 31 days. Assuming each lecture is held once a day, the largest number of lectures that can be attended in a single month is 31. However, the given options only include numbers up to 7. Among these options, the largest number is 4.Rate this question:
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- 35.
Which two series taken together fill the year without overlap?
- A.
Marketing and Financial Management
- B.
Personnel Management and Economics
- C.
Business Law and Personnel Management
- D.
Business Law and Accounting
Correct Answer
C. Business Law and Personnel ManagementExplanation
The combination of Business Law and Personnel Management fills the year without overlap because both series cover different aspects of business operations. Business Law focuses on legal principles and regulations that govern business activities, while Personnel Management deals with managing human resources within an organization. By studying these two series together, students can gain a comprehensive understanding of both the legal and personnel aspects of running a business.Rate this question:
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- 36.
During how many months of the year must a student attend to hear all the lectures on Marketing, Economics and Financial Management?
- A.
11
- B.
10
- C.
9
- D.
8
Correct Answer
A. 11Explanation
A student must attend for 11 months in order to hear all the lectures on Marketing, Economics, and Financial Management. This is because there are 12 months in a year, and the student needs to attend for all 12 months to cover all the lectures.Rate this question:
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- 37.
How many lecture series last more than 6 months?
- A.
1
- B.
2
- C.
3
- D.
4
Correct Answer
C. 3Explanation
The correct answer is 3 because there are three lecture series that last more than 6 months.Rate this question:
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- 38.
How many different series can be attended in September, October and November?
- A.
2
- B.
3
- C.
4
- D.
5
Correct Answer
D. 5Explanation
The question is asking for the number of different series that can be attended in September, October, and November. Since no specific information is given about the nature of these series, we can assume that any type of series can be attended. Therefore, the answer is 5, as there are 5 different months in September, October, and November.Rate this question:
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- 39.
How many different lectures can be attended in January, February and March?
- A.
12
- B.
10
- C.
8
- D.
6
Correct Answer
C. 8Explanation
In January, February, and March, there are a total of three months. Each month has a maximum of four weeks, which means there are a total of 12 weeks. If we assume that there is one lecture per week, then there would be a total of 12 different lectures. However, since the question asks for the number of different lectures that can be attended, we need to consider that some lectures may be repeated in different months. Therefore, the correct answer is 8, indicating that there are 8 different lectures that can be attended in January, February, and March.Rate this question:
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- 40.
If SMOOTH is coded as 135579, ROUGH as 975531 and HARD as 9498, then SOFT will be coded as
- A.
1527
- B.
1347
- C.
4998
- D.
8949
Correct Answer
A. 1527Explanation
In this coding pattern, each letter is assigned a unique digit. The position of the letter in the word determines the value of the digit. For example, in the word SMOOTH, S is the 1st letter, so it is assigned the digit 1. Similarly, O is the 2nd letter, so it is assigned the digit 5. Following this pattern, the word SOFT will be coded as 1527.Rate this question:
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