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What is the median of data: 3 7 5 9 1?

  • A 5
  • B 6
  • C 7
  • D 4
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Correct Answer: Option A — 5
Explanation: Arranging in order: 1 3 5 7 9. The middle value (3rd of 5) is 5. Median divides data into two equal halves and is unaffected by extreme outliers unlike the mean. Mean median and mode are the three measures of central tendency frequently tested in the statistics portion of competitive exam quantitative sections.
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What is the probability of getting a head when a fair coin is tossed?

  • A 1/4
  • B 1/3
  • C 1/2
  • D 3/4
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Correct Answer: Option C — 1/2
Explanation: A fair coin has two equally likely outcomes: head and tail. Probability = favorable outcomes / total outcomes = 1/2. This foundational concept establishes equally likely outcomes. Classical probability assumes equal likelihood and forms the basis of all probability calculations from simple coin tosses to complex combinatorial problems.
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What is the mode of data: 4 7 4 9 7 4 3?

  • A 3
  • B 4
  • C 7
  • D 9
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Correct Answer: Option B — 4
Explanation: Mode is the value appearing most frequently. In this set 4 appears three times more than any other making 4 the mode. A data set can be unimodal bimodal or multimodal. Mode is especially useful for categorical data and is one of the three measures of central tendency alongside mean and median.
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The volume of a cube with side 5 cm is?

  • A 100 cm³
  • B 115 cm³
  • C 125 cm³
  • D 130 cm³
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Correct Answer: Option C — 125 cm³
Explanation: Volume of cube = side³ = 5×5×5 = 125 cm³. Volume formulas for cube cuboid cylinder cone and sphere are standard in competitive exam geometry. These problems often combine volume with surface area calculations or require unit conversions making accurate formula recall a critical competitive exam skill.
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What is the area of a triangle with base 10 cm and height 6 cm?

  • A 25 cm²
  • B 30 cm²
  • C 35 cm²
  • D 40 cm²
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Correct Answer: Option B — 30 cm²
Explanation: Area of triangle = (1/2) × base × height = (1/2) × 10 × 6 = 30 cm². This formula applies to all triangles when the perpendicular height is known. For triangles where only sides are given Heron's formula is used. Triangle area calculations are fundamental and appear across all competitive exam geometry sections.
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What is 0.25 expressed as a fraction in simplest form?

  • A 1/2
  • B 1/4
  • C 1/5
  • D 2/5
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Correct Answer: Option B — 1/4
Explanation: 0.25 = 25/100 = 1/4 after dividing by 25. Converting between decimals fractions and percentages is fundamental: 0.25 = 1/4 = 25% are equivalent forms. Such conversions appear extensively in competitive exam arithmetic ratio and percentage questions and must be performed quickly and accurately.
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What is the sum of first 10 natural numbers?

  • A 45
  • B 50
  • C 55
  • D 60
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Correct Answer: Option C — 55
Explanation: Sum of first n natural numbers = n(n+1)/2. For n=10: 10×11/2 = 55. This formula was famously demonstrated by Gauss. The formulas for sum of natural numbers squares and cubes are essential tools frequently tested in competitive exam questions on arithmetic series and progression problems.
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The ratio of boys to girls is 3:2. If there are 30 students how many are girls?

  • A 10
  • B 12
  • C 14
  • D 16
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Correct Answer: Option B — 12
Explanation: Total ratio parts = 3+2 = 5. Girls = (2/5)×30 = 12. Ratio and proportion problems are extensively tested. They require dividing quantities according to ratios and appear in problems about mixtures alloys speed partnership and map scales. Always identify the correct ratio part for the quantity being sought.
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What is the next term in the sequence 2 6 18 54?

  • A 108
  • B 162
  • C 216
  • D 324
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Correct Answer: Option B — 162
Explanation: Each term multiplies by 3: 2×3=6 6×3=18 18×3=54 54×3=162. This is a geometric progression with common ratio 3. Identifying patterns in number sequences whether arithmetic geometric or mixed is a common question type in aptitude tests requiring pattern recognition and quick analytical thinking skills.
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A number is divisible by 9 if?

  • A The last digit is 9
  • B The sum of digits is divisible by 9
  • C It ends in 0 or 9
  • D It is divisible by 3 only
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Correct Answer: Option B — The sum of digits is divisible by 9
Explanation: A number is divisible by 9 when the sum of all its digits is divisible by 9. For example 729: 7+2+9=18 which is divisible by 9. Divisibility rules for 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 and 11 are important shortcuts saving significant time in competitive exam arithmetic and number theory questions.
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What is the area of a circle with radius 7 cm using π = 22/7?

  • A 154 cm²
  • B 144 cm²
  • C 164 cm²
  • D 174 cm²
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Correct Answer: Option A — 154 cm²
Explanation: Area = π × r² = (22/7) × 7 × 7 = 22 × 7 = 154 cm². Using π = 22/7 is standard in competitive exams for ease of calculation. Circle area formulas are applied in problems involving fields circular tracks rings and cross-sections of cylindrical or spherical objects.
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A shopkeeper buys an item for Rs 200 and sells it for Rs 250. What is the profit percentage?

  • A 20%
  • B 25%
  • C 30%
  • D 35%
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Correct Answer: Option B — 25%
Explanation: Profit = 250 - 200 = Rs 50. Profit percentage = (50 ÷ 200) × 100 = 25%. Profit and loss percentage calculations are heavily tested in competitive exams. A key distinction is that profit percentage is always calculated on cost price unless stated otherwise which is a common source of error.
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What is the HCF of 12 and 18?

  • A 4
  • B 6
  • C 9
  • D 12
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Correct Answer: Option B — 6
Explanation: The Highest Common Factor of 12 and 18 is 6. Factors of 12 are 1 2 3 4 6 12 and factors of 18 are 1 2 3 6 9 18. The largest common factor is 6. HCF is used in simplifying fractions dividing groups equally and solving problems involving equal distribution without a remainder.
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If a train travels 120 km in 2 hours what is its speed?

  • A 50 km/h
  • B 60 km/h
  • C 70 km/h
  • D 80 km/h
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Correct Answer: Option B — 60 km/h
Explanation: Speed equals distance divided by time: 120 ÷ 2 = 60 km/h. The speed-distance-time relationship is one of the most tested topics in competitive exams. Problems often require finding any one variable when the other two are given including problems involving relative speed average speed and time calculations.
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What is the perimeter of a rectangle with length 8 cm and width 5 cm?

  • A 26 cm
  • B 28 cm
  • C 30 cm
  • D 32 cm
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Correct Answer: Option A — 26 cm
Explanation: Perimeter of rectangle = 2×(length + width) = 2×(8+5) = 2×13 = 26 cm. Perimeter measures total boundary length. Rectangle perimeter formulas are used in fencing construction and measurement problems and appear regularly in entry-level competitive exam geometry sections alongside area and diagonal calculations.
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Which of the following is a prime number?

  • A 1
  • B 9
  • C 15
  • D 17
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Correct Answer: Option D — 17
Explanation: 17 is a prime number having exactly two factors: 1 and itself. The number 1 is neither prime nor composite. 9 equals 3×3 and 15 equals 3×5 so both are composite. Prime numbers are fundamental in number theory cryptography and competitive exam questions on divisibility HCF LCM and factorization.
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What is 2 raised to the power of 10?

  • A 512
  • B 1000
  • C 1024
  • D 2048
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Correct Answer: Option C — 1024
Explanation: 2 to the power of 10 equals 1024 calculated as ten successive multiplications of 2. Powers of 2 are important in computer science and mathematics. Memorizing powers of 2 up to at least 2 to the power 12 (4096) is useful for competitive exams involving binary calculations and number theory topics.
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The sum of angles in a triangle is?

  • A 90 degrees
  • B 180 degrees
  • C 270 degrees
  • D 360 degrees
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Correct Answer: Option B — 180 degrees
Explanation: The interior angles of any triangle always sum to exactly 180 degrees. This fundamental theorem of Euclidean geometry applies to all triangles whether equilateral isosceles scalene right-angled or obtuse. It is frequently used to find unknown angles in triangles and polygons and is foundational for all geometry questions.
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What is the LCM of 4 and 6?

  • A 12
  • B 18
  • C 24
  • D 36
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Correct Answer: Option A — 12
Explanation: The Least Common Multiple of 4 and 6 is 12. For 4 (2²) and 6 (2×3) LCM = 2²×3 = 12. LCM is the smallest positive integer divisible by both numbers. It is used in adding fractions finding common denominators and solving problems involving cycles or periodic events in competitive exam arithmetic.
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If x + 5 = 12 what is the value of x?

  • A 5
  • B 6
  • C 7
  • D 8
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Correct Answer: Option C — 7
Explanation: Solving x + 5 = 12: subtract 5 from both sides giving x = 7. This is a basic linear equation in one variable. Linear equations form the foundation of algebra and appear in virtually every competitive exam. Mastering quick solutions to such equations is essential for tackling more complex word problems accurately.
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