GRE Practice Question and Answer
8Q: There are two numbers such that the sum of twice the first number and thrice the second number is 100 and sum of thrice the first number and twice the second number is 120. Which is the larger number ? 1120 05b5cc736e4d2b4197774f892
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Answer : 1. "32"
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Answer: A) 32 Explanation: Let the first number be K and second number be LThen, 2K + 3L = 100.....(1)3K + 2L = 120.......(2)solving (1)&(2), we getK = 32 and L = 12 Hence the largest number is 32.
Q: When all the students in a school are made to stand in rows of 54, 30 such rows are formed. If the students are made to stand in rows of 45, how many such rows will be formed ? 1139 05b5cc736e4d2b4197774f88d
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Answer : 2. "36"
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Answer: B) 36 Explanation: Total number of students = 54 x 30When arranged in rows of 45, number of rows formed are, 54x3045 = 36.
Q: Each consonant in the word TIRADES is replaced by the previous letter in the English alphabet and each vowel is replaced by the next letter in the English alphabet and the new letters are arranged alphabetically. Which of the following will be the fourth from the right end ? 3184 05b5cc736e4d2b4197774f888
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Answer : 3. "J"
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Answer: C) J Explanation: Given word is TIRADESNow the consonants T, R, D, S are replaced by S, Q, C, RAnd Vowels are I, A, E are replaced by J, B and FThey are arranged alphabeticallyNew word is BCFJQRS The fourth letter from the right end is J.
Q: How many number of weights do you need to weight 31 kg of Rice if you have one kg of weight stone ? 2444 05b5cc736e4d2b4197774f879
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Answer : 2. "5"
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Answer: B) 5 Explanation: There are total 5 ways.we have only one kg of weight so,2kg = 1kg + 1kg4kg = 1 + 2 + 18kg = 1 + 2 + 4 + 116kg = 1 + 2 + 4 + 8 + 131kg = 1 + 2 + 4 + 8 + 16So 5 weights are needed.
Q: The average age of 80 boys in a class is 15. The average age of group of 15 boys in the class is 16 and the average of another 25 boys in the class is 14. What is the average age of the remaining boys in the class ? 1254 05b5cc736e4d2b4197774f883
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Answer : 4. "15.25 yrs"
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Answer: D) 15.25 yrs Explanation: Total ages of 80 boys = 15 x 80 = 1200 yrs.Total age of 16 boys = 15 x 16 = 240 yrsTotal age of 25 boys = 14 x 25 = 350 yrs.Average age of remaining boys = 1200 - (240+350) / 80 - (25+15) = 610/41 = 15.25 yrs.
Q: An employee may claim Rs. 7.00 for each km when he travels by taxi and Rs. 6.00 for each km if he drives his own car. If in one week he claimed Rs. 595 for traveling 90 km. How many kms did he travel by taxi ? 2336 05b5cc736e4d2b4197774f87e
5b5cc736e4d2b4197774f87e- 155 kmstrue
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Answer : 1. "55 kms"
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Answer: A) 55 kms Explanation: Let x and y be the respective km's travelled by man via taxi and by his own car.Given x + y = 90 => x = 90 - yBut according to the question,7x + 6y = 5957(90-y) + 6y = 595=> 630 - 7y + 6y = 595=> y = 630 - 595 = 35=> x = 90 - 35 = 55Therefore, the distance travelled by taxi is 55 kms.
Q: The ratio of present ages of Hema and Chinnu is 13:17. Four years ago the ratio of their ages was 11:15. What will be the ratio of their ages six years hence ? 1398 05b5cc736e4d2b4197774f86f
5b5cc736e4d2b4197774f86f- 13 : 7false
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Answer : 3. "4 : 5"
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Answer: C) 4 : 5 Explanation: Let their present ages be 13x and 17x.Then, 13x-4/17x-4 = 11/15. Solving this, we get x = 2.Required ratio = 13x2 + 6/17x2 + 6 = 32/40 = 4/5.
Q: Statement: There has been a significant drop in the water level of all the lakes supplying water to the city.Courses of action:I. The water supply authority should impose a partial cut in supply to tackle the situation.II. The government should appeal to all the residents though mass media for minimal use of water. 2537 05b5cc736e4d2b4197774f85b
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Answer : 3. "Both I & II follows"
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Answer: C) Both I & II follows Explanation: The situation can be tackled by periodic cuts in supply, and urging people to conserve water. So both the courses follow.