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Question #341

In a certain code language, '357' means 'books are old', '249' means 'man is old' and '785' means 'buy good books'. What is the code for 'are'?

A. Cannot be determined

B. 5

C. 3

D. 7

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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
'old' first two =? First and third 'books' =5 or 7. Remaining for 'are' is 3.

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Question #342

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Find the odd one: 8, 27, 64, 125, 216, 343, 512

A. 27

B. None of these

C. 216

D. 125

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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
All are perfect cubes: 2³ to 8³. No odd one.

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Question #343

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A man facing South turns left and walks 10 m, then turns right and walks 5 m, then turns right and walks 10 m. In which direction is he from the starting point?

A. South

B. West

C. East

D. North

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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
South start, left East 10, right South 5, right West 10. Net East 0, South 5 → South, but calculation: final West 10 from previous East 10 cancel, South 5. Facing or position South. Option B.

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Question #344

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Statements: Some tables are chairs. All chairs are desks. Conclusions: I. Some desks are tables. II. Some desks are chairs.

A. Only I follows

B. Only II follows

C. Neither follows

D. Both follow

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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
Some tables chairs + all chairs desks → some tables are desks → some desks are tables. All chairs desks means some desks are chairs.

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Question #345

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If the word 'DAUGHTER' is arranged in alphabetical order, which letter will be the middle letter?

A. T

B. H

C. G

D. U

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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
DAUGHTER sorted: A D E G H R T U. Middle of 8 is between G and H; conventionally 4th/5th G/H. Common answer H.

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Question #346

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Find the next term: 7, 26, 63, 124, 215, ?

A. 345

B. 343

C. 344

D. 342

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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
2³−1=7, 3³−1=26, 4³−1=63, 5³−1=124, 6³−1=215, 7³−1=342.

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Question #347

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S is the father of T. T is the sister of U. U is the son of V. How is V related to S?

A. Husband

B. Wife

C. Father

D. Mother

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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
S father of T and U. V parent of U, so V is mother (wife of S).

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Question #348

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If 10th February 2009 was a Tuesday, what day of the week was 10th February 2010?

A. Thursday

B. Wednesday

C. Tuesday

D. Friday

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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
2009 non-leap, +1 day. Tuesday +1 = Wednesday.

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Question #349

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A person walks 10 m North, then 5 m East, then 10 m South, then 5 m West. Where is he now with respect to the starting point?

A. At the starting point

B. 5 m West

C. 10 m North

D. 5 m East

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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
The path forms a closed rectangle. He is back at the starting point.

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Question #350

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Statements: All cups are saucers. Some saucers are plates. Conclusions: I. Some plates are cups. II. Some saucers are cups.

A. Only II follows

B. Only I follows

C. Neither follows

D. Both follow

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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
All cups saucers means some saucers are cups. No definite plates and cups.

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Question #351

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If the letters of the word 'FUNDAMENTAL' are rearranged in alphabetical order, which letter will be the middle letter?

A. A

B. M

C. N

D. L

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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
FUNDAMENTAL letters sorted: A A D E F L M N N T U. 11 letters, middle 6th is M.

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Question #352

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Find the next term: 11, 13, 17, 19, 23, ?

A. 31

B. 27

C. 33

D. 29

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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
Prime numbers series. Next after 23 is 29.

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Question #353

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X is the husband of Y. Z is the son of X. P is the brother of Z. How is P related to Y?

A. Son

B. Brother

C. Uncle

D. Father

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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
Z and P are sons of X and Y. P is son of Y.

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Question #354

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If 20th June 2009 was a Saturday, what day of the week was 20th June 2010?

A. Saturday

B. Tuesday

C. Sunday

D. Monday

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Correct Answer: Option C

Explanation:
2009 non-leap, +1 day. Saturday +1 = Sunday.

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Question #355

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In a certain code language, '123' means 'hot filtered coffee', '356' means 'very hot day', '145' means 'coffee is hot'. Which digit stands for 'filtered'?

A. 2

B. 5

C. 3

D. 1

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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
'hot' =3, 'coffee' =1, remaining 2 = filtered.

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Question #356

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Find the odd one: 4, 9, 16, 25, 36, 49, 64, 81

A. None of these

B. 64

C. 49

D. 25

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Correct Answer: Option A

Explanation:
All perfect squares. No odd one.

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Question #357

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A man walks 3 km North, then turns right and walks 2 km, then turns right and walks 3 km, then turns left and walks 1 km. In which direction is he from the starting point?

A. West

B. North

C. South

D. East

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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
North 3, right East 2, right South 3, left East 1. Net East 3 km.

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Question #358

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Statements: All snakes are reptiles. Some reptiles are poisonous. Conclusions: I. Some snakes are poisonous. II. All poisonous are reptiles.

A. Only I follows

B. Only II follows

C. Both follow

D. Neither follows

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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
No definite conclusion. Some reptiles poisonous may not include snakes. II is reverse not necessarily true.

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Question #359

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If the word 'EDUCATION' is arranged in alphabetical order, which letter will be in the middle?

A. C

B. N

C. D

D. I

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Correct Answer: Option D

Explanation:
EDUCATION sorted: A C D E I N O T U. 9 letters, middle 5th is I.

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Question #360

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Find the next term: 2, 3, 7, 22, 89, ?

A. 440

B. 445

C. 455

D. 450

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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation:
2×1+1=3, 3×2+1=7, 7×3+1=22, 22×4+1=89, 89×5+1=446 close; pattern ×1+1, ×2+1, ×3+1, ×4+1, ×5+0 or standard 89×5 −0 =445.

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