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Q: What is the main function of an ignition safety switch? 2079 0

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An ignition safety switch is a safety device can shut off the engine if the operator falls off the PWC or out of the powerboat, or is otherwise thrown from the proper operating position.   How it works: It allows the engine of the vehicle to shut off or to be turned off immediately as it is to prevent further complications to happen as this is being used when an emergency is launched   Where it is used: Most powerboats and PWCs come equipped by the manufacturer with an emergency engine cut-off switch.

Q: What is the distance around a circle called 2079 0

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The distance around a circle is called as Circumference. And that in the case of square or rectangle it is called as Perimeter.

Q: Which of the following elements is a metalloid? 2078 0

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    arsenic
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    boron
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    antimony
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    All of the above
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Answer : 4. "All of the above"
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Answer: D) All of the above Explanation: A metalloid is any chemical element which has properties in between those of metals and nonmetals, or that has a mixture of them. The six commonly recognised metalloids are boron, silicon, germanium, arsenic, antimony, and tellurium.

Q: 50 men can build a tank in 40days, but though they begin the work together, 5 men quit every ten days. The time needed to build the tank is ? 2078 0

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    50 days
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    48 days
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    47.5 days
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    49 days
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Answer : 1. "50 days"
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Answer: A) 50 days Explanation: 50 men can build a tank in 40 days  Assume 1 man does 1 unit of work in 1 day Then the total work is 50×40 = 2000 units   50 men work in the first 10 days and completes 50×10 = 500 units of work 45 men work in the next 10 days and completes 45×10 = 450 units of work 40 men work in the next 10 days and completes 40×10 = 400 units of work 35 men work in the next 10 days and completes 35×10 = 350 units of work So far 500 + 450 + 400 + 350 = 1700 units of work is completed and   Remaining work is 2000 - 1700 = 300 units   30 men work in the next 10 days. In each day, they does 30 units of work.   Therefore, additional days required = 300/30 =10   Thus, total 10+10+10+10+10 = 50 days required.

Q: A train travelling with a speed of 60 km/hr catches another train travelling in the same direction and then leaves it 120m behind in 18 seconds. The speed of the second train is 2078 0

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    42 kmph
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    72 kmph
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    36 kmph
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    44 kmph
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Answer : 3. "36 kmph"
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Answer: C) 36 kmph Explanation: Given speed of the first train = 60 km/hr = 60 x 5/18 = 50/3 m/s Let the speed of the second train = x m/s Then, the difference in the speed is given by 503 - x = 12018 => x = 10 m/s => 10 x 18/5 = 36 km/hr

Q: The total simple interest earned on a sum of money increases by Rs. 600 when the rate of interest increases by 2% per annum. If the investment was made for 5 years, find the sum of money that was invested ? 2077 0

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    Rs. 6000
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    Rs. 5550
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    Rs. 7500
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    Rs. 6580
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Answer : 1. "Rs. 6000"
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Answer: A) Rs. 6000 Explanation: Let the sum invested be Rs. P Let the rate of interest be R% per annum => Interest earned for 5 years = (P x 5 x R/100) = PR/20 Now, given that the interest earned increased by Rs. 600 if the Rate increased to (R+2)% => SI = (P x 5 x (R+2))/100 = PR/20 + 10P/100 Hence, PR/20 + 10P/100 = PR/20 + 600 => P = 6000 Therefore, the sum invested is Rs. 6000

Q: 74.99% of 1299 + 8.98% of 1899 = ? 2077 0

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    1378
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    1301
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    1212
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    1197
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Answer : 3. "1212"
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Answer: C) 1212 Explanation: 74.99% of 1299 + 8.98% of 1899 = ?  ? = 75 x 1400100 + 9 x 1800100 ? = 1050 + 162? = 1212.

Q: A jeep travels a certain distance taking 6 hrs in forward journey, during the return journey increased speed 12km/hr takes the times 4 hrs. What is the distance travelled by the jeep is ? 2076 0

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    244 km
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    144 km
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    444 km
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    344 km
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Answer : 2. "144 km"
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Answer: B) 144 km Explanation: Given a jeep travels a certain distance taking 6 hrs in forward journeyDuring the return journey, it takes 4 hrs with an increased speed 12 km/hrLet 'x' be the distance.Now, speed is given by distance/time.Here the difference between both speeds = 12  x4 - x6 = 12  3x - 2x12 = 12   => x = 144 km   Therefore, the distance travelled by the jeep in forward or return journey is x = 144 km.

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