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"My grandson is about as many days as my son is weeks, and my grandson is as many months as I am in years. My grandson, my son and I together are 100 years. Can you tell me my age in years?"

  1. 78

  2. 80

  3. 50

  4. 60


Correct Option: D

? X 147 = 6909

  1. 37

  2. 47

  3. 27

  4. 67


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

To solve this question, the user needs to know basic arithmetic and the concept of multiplication. The user must divide 6909 by 147 to find the correct answer.

We can solve the equation as follows:

X * 147 = 6909

X = 6909 / 147

X = 47

Therefore, the correct answer is option B.

Explanation for each option:

A. 37: This option is incorrect because it is the result of dividing 6909 by 187 instead of 147.

B. 47: This option is correct because it is the result of dividing 6909 by 147.

C. 27: This option is incorrect because it is the result of dividing 6909 by 257 instead of 147.

D. 67: This option is incorrect because it is the result of dividing 6909 by 167 instead of 147.

The Answer is: B

1000 X 45% /10=?

  1. 35

  2. 45

  3. 3.5

  4. 4.5


Correct Option: B
Explanation:

To solve this problem, the user needs to know basic arithmetic and the concept of percentages and division. The user must multiply 1000 by 45%, then divide the result by 10.

First, let's calculate 1000 multiplied by 45%: 1000 x 45% = 1000 x 0.45 = 450

Next, let's divide 450 by 10: 450 / 10 = 45

Therefore, the answer is 45, which is option B.

Option A (35) is incorrect because it is not the correct result of the calculation.

Option B (45) is correct because it is the result of the calculation.

Option C (3.5) is incorrect because it is not the correct result of the calculation.

Option D (4.5) is incorrect because it is not the correct result of the calculation.

The Answer is: B. 45

The value of a machine depreciates at the rate of 12 percent per annum. It was purchased three years ago. Its present value is Rs. 29644.032, what was the purchase price of the machine?

  1. Rs 48,700

  2. Rs 38,900

  3. Rs 43,500

  4. 39000


Correct Option: C

A number exceeds 20% of itself by 40 then the number is _____

  1. 50

  2. 60

  3. 80

  4. 320


Correct Option: A

The least perfect square number which is divisible by 3,4,5,6 and 8

  1. 900

  2. 1200

  3. 2500

  4. 3600


Correct Option: D

HCF of three numbers is 12.Their ratio is 1 : 2 : 3 the numbers are _______

  1. 12,24,36

  2. 10,20,30

  3. 5,10,15

  4. 4,8,12


Correct Option: A