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Q: Which statement is true of the 1950s? 3491 0

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    US central bank regulations prevented it from doing so.
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    European currencies were only convertible for non-residents before 1958.
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    Some Americans were accused of being Communist agents.
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    All of the above
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Answer : 3. "Some Americans were accused of being Communist agents."
Explanation :

Answer: C) Some Americans were accused of being Communist agents. Explanation:

Q: The ratio of two positive numbers is 3 : 5 and the average of the number is 48. What is the product of numbers? 2758 1

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    3365
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    2160
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    1854
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    1632
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Answer : 2. "2160"
Explanation :

Answer: B) 2160 Explanation: Let the number be 3p and 5p ATQ, 8p = 2 x 48 p = 96/8 p = 12   The numbers are 36 and 60.   Hence, the product of the numbers = 36 x 60 = 2160.

Q: Pick the odd one out from the given number series? 21, 24, 33, 49, 74 3204 0

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    21
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    24
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    33
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    49
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Answer : 1. "21"
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Answer: A) 21 Explanation: The given number series follows a pattern that, 19 + 12 = 20 (not 21)20 + 22 = 2424 + 32 = 3333 + 42 = 4949 + 52 = 74    Hence, the odd number in the given number series is 21.

Q: Find the wrong number in the given number series? 10, 21, 54, 109, 189 8887 0

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    189
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    109
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    54
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    21
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Answer : 1. "189"
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Answer: A) 189 Explanation: The given number series is 10, 21, 54, 109, 189 The series follows a pattern that 10 + 11 = 21 21 + 33 = 54 54 + 55 = 109 109 + 77 = 186   Hence the wrong number in the given number series is 189.

Q: The shadow zone exists because 2265 0

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The shadow zone is the area of the earth from angular distances of 104 to 140 degrees from a given earthquake that does not receive any direct P waves. The shadow zone results from S waves being stopped entirely by the liquid core and P waves being bent (refracted) by the liquid core. There are two types of Shadow zones: one for P waves and one for S waves.   P wave shadows between 104-140 degree, both sides; S wave shadow from 105 of one side to 105 of the other.

Q: I have legs, but i cannot walk. Who am I? 1868 0

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    Dragon flies
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    Prawns
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    House flies
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    All of the above
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Answer : 1. "Dragon flies"
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Answer: A) Dragon flies Explanation: Dragon flies have legs but they cannot walk.

Q: Air in the pleural cavity is called a pneumothorax. 2058 0

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    TRUE
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    FALSE Answer & Explanation Answer:
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Answer : 1. "TRUE"
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Answer: A) TRUE Explanation: Air or gas can build up in the pleural space and when this happens, it's called a pneumothorax. Hence the given statement is TRUE.

Q: Which of these is not a simple machine? 2971 1

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    a pair of scissors
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    a lever
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    a ramp
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    the pulley
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Answer : 1. "a pair of scissors"
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Answer: A) a pair of scissors Explanation: Any of the basic mechanical devices for applying a force are called simple machines. There are 6 basic simple machines; the lever, the wheel and axle, the inclined plane, the wedge, the pulley, and the screw. Several of these simple machines are related to each other. But, each has a specific purpose in the world of doing work.

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