Answer: D) 149600 kgs Explanation: Let the total quantity of gold be p kgs. According to the question, 50% of p + 25% of p + 12.5% of p = 130900 87.5% of p = 130900 p = 130900 x 100/87.5  = 149600 kgs.   Therefore, the initial gold quantity that king has = p = 149600 kgs.

Answer: D) CD's Explanation: CDs are the least risky investment choice when compared to flipping, renting and bonds. A certificate of deposit (CD) is a savings certificate with a fixed maturity date, specified fixed interest rate and can be issued in any denomination aside from minimum investment requirements. A CD restricts access to the funds until the maturity date of the investment. CDs are generally issued by commercial banks. CDs are issued by the bank and are guaranteed by the government. So even if the bank goes bankrupt the investor's money is guaranteed to a certain extent. Flipping and renting are subjected to market fluctuations while bonds are not insured.

Answer: B) 4 : 3 Explanation: Let us name the trains as A and B. Then, (A's speed) : (B's speed) = √b : √a = √16 : √9 = 4:3

Answer: D) N Explanation: O should be immediately followed by M ie, the order OM should be followed. N should be immediately followed by L ie, the order NL should be followed. One play is staged between k and L and N or O should not be the first or last play. So, the order is Monday             K Tuesday            N Wednesday        L Thursday           O Friday               M

Answer: B) 19 Explanation: Here total number of boys in the row = 11 + 19 = 13 + 17 = 30 Here after exchanging the places of Haran & Manoj  => Manoj replaces Harans place of 11th from left  But in the question he asked Manoj's place from right = 30 - 11 = 19th place.

Answer: D) Rs. 1250 Explanation: 2500 in 5th year and 3000 in 7th year So in between 2 years Rs. 500 is increased => for a year 500/2 = 250So, per year it is increasing Rs.250 then in 5 years => 250 x 5 = 1250Hence, the initial amount must be 2500 - 1250 = Rs. 1250

Answer: C) 14 Explanation: The given figure can be labelled as shown :         The horizontal lines are AK, BJ, CI, DH and EG i.e. 5 in number.The vertical lines are AE, LF and KG i.e. 3 in number.The slanting lines are LC, CF, FI, LI, EK and AG i.e. 6 in number.Thus, there are 5 + 3 + 6 = 14 straight lines in the figure.

Answer: C) 27.77 Explanation: If the price of the oranges decreases by 10%, the woman would save 10% of the money that is Rs.50 to buy the same amount as before.Now in Rs. 50 she can buy 2 kg more, therefore the current price of 1 kg of oranges is Rs25.Now, this current price is after 10% reduction.       Therefore, the original price =  25/0.9  = Rs. 27.77