Answer: B) decrease 12% Explanation: Given the price of a commodity is decreased by  p = 20% And its consumption is increased by q = 10% Now, required increase or decrease in the expenditure on the commodity can be  p + q + pq/100 = -20 + 10 - 200/100 = -10 - 2 = -12%.   Hence, decrease in the expenditure = 12%

There are many possibilities for this. We can hold a breathe, meeting, conversation, party, grudge, etc... but cannot touch them.

Answer: B) Friday Explanation: On 31st December, 2005 it was Monday. Number of odd days from the year 2006 to the year 2009 = (1 + 1 + 2 + 1) = 5 days. On 31st December 2009, it was Thursday. Thus, on 1st Jan, 2010 it is Friday.

Answer: D) Name Explanation: Yep! It's your NAME that belongs to you but is used more by others than you.

Answer: C) Reproductive glands Explanation: Endocrine glands are glands of the endocrine system that secrete their products, hormones, directly into the blood rather than through a duct.   The major glands of the endocrine system include: pineal gland, pituitary gland, pancreas, ovaries, testes, thyroid gland, parathyroid gland, hypothalamus and adrenal glands.

Answer: B) u = 1, v = 3/2 Explanation: Using Trial and error method, From the options  u = 1, v = 3/2 satisfies both the equations.

Answer: B) Rs. 441 Explanation: Given principal amount = Rs. 8000 Time = 3yrs Rate = 5% C.I for 3 yrs = 8000 x 105100 x 105100 x 105100 - 8000= Rs. 1261   Now, C.I for 2 yrs = 8000 x 105100 x 105100= Rs. 820    Hence, the required difference in C.I is 1261 - 820 = Rs. 441

Answer: A) Rs. 704 Explanation: We know that, S.I. = PTR100⇒ P = S.I x 100T x RAnd also,C.I = P1 + R100n- 1 From given data, P = Rs. 8625 Now, C.I  = 86251+41002-1= 862526252-1= 8625676625-1= 8625 x 51625C.I = Rs. 703.80