Look at this series: 53, 53, 46, 46, 39, 39, ... What number should come next?
Options:
(A) A) 12
(B) B) 14
(C) C) 27
(D) D) 32
(E) E) 86
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In this series, each number is repeated, then 7 is subtracted to arrive at the next number. So the answer is: (D).
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Rs.500 amounts to Rs.670 in 5 years at simple interest. If the interest is increased by 2%, it would amount to how much?
Options:
(A) 150
(B) 550
(C) 760
(D) 450
(E) 260
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(500*5*2)/100 = 50
500+ 50 = 550 So the answer is: (B).
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A train 200 meters long completely crosses a 300 meters long bridge in 45 seconds. What is the speed of the train is?
Options:
(A) 32
(B) 28
(C) 40
(D) 27
(E) 21
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S = (200 + 300)/45 = 500/45 * 18/5 = 40 So the answer is: (C).
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