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Multiple choice general knowledge math & puzzles

Find the statement that must be true according to the given information. The Pacific yew is an evergreen tree that grows in the Pacific Northwest. The Pacific yew has a fleshy, poisonous fruit. Recently, taxol, a substance found in the bark of the Pacific yew, was discovered to be a promising new anticancer drug.

  1. Taxol is poisonous when taken by healthy people.

  2. Taxol has cured people from various diseases.

  3. People should not eat the fruit of the Pacific yew.

  4. The Pacific yew was considered worthless until taxol was discovered.
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C Correct answer
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Find the statement that must be true according to the given information. Tim's commute never bothered him because there were always seats available on the train and he was able to spend his 40 minutes comfortably reading the newspaper or catching up on paperwork. Ever since the train schedule changed, the train has been extremely crowded, and by the time the doors open at his station, there isn't a seat to be found.

  1. Tim would be better off taking the bus to work.

  2. Tim's commute is less comfortable since the train schedule changed.

  3. Many commuters will complain about the new train schedule.

  4. Tim will likely look for a new job closer to home.
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B Correct answer
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A man returned from his greenhouse with a small basket of cherries. To his first friend he gave half his cheries, plus half a pair of cherries, to his second he gave half of what he had left, plus a half a pair of cherries, and to the third he gave half of what he had left, plus half a pair of cherries. This meant he had no cherries left. How many did he start with?

  1. 2 pairs of cherries

  2. 6 pairs of cherries

  3. 7 pais of cherries

  4. None of these
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C Correct answer
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Tony and Tommy have been experimenting with balloons. They found that if they fill 5 balloons with helium, they can use the balloons to lift 50 pounds. Three of the same balloons filled with hydrogen lift 60 pounds. Ten filled with neon lift 20 pounds. How many pounds could the men lift with 5 neon, one hydrogen, and two helium balloons?

  1. 30 Pounds

  2. 40 Pounds

  3. 50 pounds

  4. None of these
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C Correct answer
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