Cognizant Practice and Application 5

Question 1

Two numbers are in the ratio 4:7. If their sum is 99, what is the larger number?

Accepted Answer

63

Answer

Total parts = 11; larger number = (7/11) × 99 = 63.

Question 2

Choose the correctly spelled word.

Accepted Answer

Accommodate

Answer

The correct spelling is 'Accommodate' with double 'c' and double 'm'.

Question 3

What is 15% of 240?

Accepted Answer

36

Answer

15% of 240 = 0.15 × 240 = 36.

Question 4

In a family, A is the brother of B. B is the sister of C. C is the son of D. How is D related to A?

Accepted Answer

Father

Answer

C is D's son; A and B and C are siblings; therefore D is the parent (father/mother) of A — selecting Father as the male option.

Question 5

A clock shows 3:15. What is the angle between the hour and minute hands?

Accepted Answer

7.5°

Answer

At 3:15, minute hand is at 90°; hour hand is at 97.5° (3×30 + 15×0.5); angle = 7.5°.

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