Thursday, December 30, 2010

Interesting Riddles

Interesting Riddles

Interesting Riddles

Posted: 29 Dec 2010 08:40 PM PST

Funny Interesting Riddles for you : In this post we have tried to give you few witty, funny but interesting riddles. Try to use your brain but friends don't take them to seriously.

Interesting Riddles

  1. How many times can you subtract 5 from 25?
  2. What two things can never be eaten for breakfast?
  3. Before Mount Everest was discovered, what was the highest mountain on Earth?
  4. The person who makes it doesn't want it. The person who buys it doesn't use it. The person who uses it doesn't see it. What is it?
  5. While some months have just 30 days, others have 31 days. How many months have 28 days?
  6. On my way to St. Ives I saw a man with 7 wives. Each wife had 7 sacks. Each sack had 7 cats. Each cat had 7 kittens. Kitten, cats, sacks, wives. How many were going to St. Ives?
  7. Which came first, the chicken or the egg?
  8. There is a house with all 4 sides facing south. If a bear walks past the house, what color would it be?

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Saturday, December 18, 2010

FireUp.co.in: “Stress : The biggest Enemy, How to deal ?” plus 1 more

FireUp.co.in: “Stress : The biggest Enemy, How to deal ?” plus 1 more

Stress : The biggest Enemy, How to deal ?

Posted: 18 Dec 2010 01:43 AM PST

Guest Post by Vikramjeet Singh

Lack of concentration and getting nervous just before the commencement of exams is common among many students. While MBA exams going around, tension do gets build up. This tension may help you or worsen your condition during the exam. So, it all depends how you deal with your nerves. Your whole preparation for the respective entrance exam may get spoil, if you don't deal with it appropriately. I have seen many MBA aspirants not able to take test to their full expectations just because of nervousness and tension being created. So, it's a very serious matter of how to deal with undue stress and tensions.

Well, I am going to discuss few of the points which may really help you out in overcoming such undesired stress to do well in the exam.

1. Relax: This is the best thing to do before the test. Give your mind and your body some to relax. So that they can feel free and can regain the energy you spent during your late nights or early morning preparations for the test.

2. Avoid last minute preparation: I have seen many aspirants studying all through till last minute before the test. This Is the best technique to create undue stress in order to spoil your exam. Please, Avoid it. What you have not done till one day before the test, you can't do it in last few minutes. It may hamper the functioning of your mind. As, you are putting undue pressure on your mind to memorize the things in the last minute when you are already very nervous and
tensed due to the exam. It's better to give your mind enough time to relax so as to perform well.

3. Have FUN: "All work and no play make jack a dull boy". Fun doesn't come to an end with the tests. Do understand this. You do need break from your busy schedule so as to enjoy and remain calm during the exam. Even our mind need to cool down. Even our gadgets need rest as continuous working may hamper their functioning. So, go outside, Have chit-chat with your friends (not related to your studies of course). Have fun and this will provide you with much needed stamina for coping with exam stress and stay focus.

4. Accessory: Be prepared with you admit card, pencil, pens, eraser etc one day before the exam. Even looking for such things also creates stress. I am saying this from my personal experience. Also, go and have a look at your test center one or two day before the D-Day. Do not reach too early or too late for the test, as both affects your mind status. Do not eat too heavy. Otherwise you will doze during the test.

5. Stay positive: It is common human tendency to dream. So, most of us start thinking about the results even before taking the exam. And even that will unnecessarily create stress. Avoid it ! You are supposed to stay positive before the exam. Because confidence is one thing which can change the whole game. So, do not think of negative aspects as to what will happen after the exam. Just be focused on as to how you going to take the test. And that everything will be fine. Even Lord Krishna said in Mahabharta "Karam kar, Phal ki ichha mat kar" ( Do your work effectively, don't worry for the results ).

Last but not the least; hard work plays an important role in your success. Trust GOD, Be focused and confident and go for your test. All the Best.

Vikramjeet Singh
Software Engineer
Cognizant Technology Solutions (Pune)
Mob:9673352227

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Verbal Questions – fireup.co.in

Posted: 18 Dec 2010 12:55 AM PST

Directions for next 5 questions: In each question below a set of four statements is given, followed by five answer options to categories these statements as facts, inferences, and judgments. Consider the statements and decide which of the choices out of the four given is true.

F: Fact: If it relates to a known matter of direct observation, or an existing reality or something known to be true.
J: Judgment: If it is an opinion or estimate or anticipation of common sense or intention.
I: Inference: If it is a logical conclusion or deduction about something, based on the knowledge of facts

1. 1. The Pharma companies in India often conduct controversial clinical trials exploiting the ignorant and illiterate volunteers.
2. Minster of State for Health Panbaka Lakshmi raised this issue in the Parliament ordering an inquiry against "Shreen Cancer Institute of Tamil Nadu".
3. Full length debate followed in the Parliament and the Union Cabinet constituted a Central drug authority to check and monitor the illegal clinical trials by the drug makers.
4. There have been many instances of drugs being tested without consent. It is maintained by the Enquiry Proceedings that Sun Pharma's Letrozole was illegally tried on 400 women.
(1) IFFJ
(2) IFIF
(3) IFFF
(4) IFIJ
(5) JFJF

2. 1. The Director of the Tata Institute of Social Sciences opines that in India the socio-economic profile shows dismal picture, as the majority of volunteers are poor, illiterate, and prone to exploitation by the drug makers.
2. In the last ten years, the pharma industry has grown in size but the regulatory staff of the Central Drugs Standard Control Organisation (CDSCO) remains the same; a team of only 10 professionals to monitor the drug abuse.
3. There is no publicly accessible national data available in the country to check the drug abuse and often medical devices are not notified by the drug makers.
4. Violations under the Drugs Abuse Act are a punishable offence but the drug makers are aware of the loopholes of the Drugs Act and they often go unpunished.
(1) IFIJ
(2) JFJF
(3) IJFI
(4) IFFJ
(5) FFFI

3. 1. In the fourth budget speech of Mr. P Chidambram, there was almost nothing for industry, except for the lowering of peak rate of customs duty, and a hike in dividends distribution tax.
2. The logic of the Finance Minster must have been that since both industry and stock markets had been on the path of growth, there was no need to concede more sops to them.
3. The Sensex reacted sharply and it plummeted 540 points on the budget day.
4. The Finance Minister stated that the farm sector had grown by a mere 2.3% compared to the desired level of 4% in the 10th plan, and found wisdom in Nehru's comment that "everything else can wait, but not agriculture"
(1) IIJF
(2) JIFF
(3) JIIF
(4) IIFJ
(5) IIFF

4. 1. The Union Budget 2007 has proposed Means-cum-Merit Scholarship Scheme to check the growing drop out rate of children in the schools situated in rural and tribal areas.
2. The pro-poor philosophy was evident in the budget of 2007 as the Finance Minister proposed hike in divided distribution tax, and imposed fringe benefit tax on the salaried people.
3. Inflationary pressure compelled the Finance Minister to reduce the peak rate of custom duty to match the lower Asian levels though the dual excise duty structure on cement worried the Finance Minister.
4. The logic behind the duty cut was explained as the Finance Minister said "I have put these revenues to good use to promote growth, equity and social justice."
(1) FJII
(2) FIIF
(3) IFFJ
(4) IJFI
(5) FFJF

5. 1. Moody's Investors' Service, in its latest analysis of the country's budget 2007, pointed out the profound dilemmas of poverty and lack of inclusion though the economic growth rate is unprecedented.
2. Moody's may not be out of place in believing that in providing higher allocations to education, health and infrastructure, the thrust of the fiscal planners is to achieve "shining India" feeling.
3. The reduction of indirect taxes and excise duties is not an effective anti-dote to the inflationary pressures and rising prices are a serious jolt to the growing economy.
4. The 2007-08 Budget confirms the helplessness of the policy makers who admit that higher interest rates and increasing market volatility may dampen the spirit of the investors.
(1) IIJF
(2) FJIF
(3) FJJI
(4) FIIF
(5) FIIF

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Thursday, December 16, 2010

Quantitative Ability Questions

Quantitative Ability Questions

Quantitative Ability Questions

Posted: 16 Dec 2010 01:34 AM PST

Directions for next 3 quantitative ability questions: Answer the quantitative ability questions based on the following information.

In Las Vegas, there are six major casinos, Casinos A, D and F are very lucky for Big B, as he always wins when he plays at any of these casinos. But at B, C and E casinos, he always loses. At A, D and F casinos, the ratio of his earnings is 1:4:6, at D he wins Rs. 200. At B, C and E the ratio of his losses is 5:3:2, and at B he losses Rs. 100.

Quantitative Ability Questions
It costs him Rs. 20 per km to travel between any two casinos. Big B also has to pay 40% of his earning at the previous casino as the entry fees in the next casino.
The values in the brackets are distance in km.

1. If Big B follows A-B-C-D-E-F route, at which casino his loss will be maximum. Consider traveling charges and entry fess as loss.
a. B
b. C
c. E
d. None of these

2. What will be the net result if Big B follows A-C-B-D-E-F route?
a. Rs. 50 gain
b. Rs. 150 gain
c. Rs. 200 loss
d. None of these

3. If instead of A-C-B-D-E-F, Big B follows A-C-E-F, what will be the change in his earnings?
a. Rs. 140
b. Rs. 150
c. Rs. 160
d. Rs. 170

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Friday, December 10, 2010

Data Sufficiency Questions

Data Sufficiency Questions

Data Sufficiency Questions

Posted: 10 Dec 2010 04:34 AM PST

Direction for next 4 data sufficiency questions: Each question is followed by two statements, I and II. Mark your answer as

a. If the question can be answered by one of the statements alone, but cannot be answered by using the other statement alone.
b. If the question can be answered by using either statement alone.
c. If the question can be answered by using both the statements together, but cannot be answered by using either statement alone.
d. If the question cannot be answered even by using both the statements together.

1. What is the average speed of a car for its entire journey from Delhi to Mumbai?
I. The car covered the one-third distance at an average speed of 40 km/hr.
II. It covered the two-thirds distance at an average speed of 60 km/hr.

2. Is it Monday on March 7 of the year Z? (Z is a natural number).
I. March 31 of the year (Z + 1) will be a Sunday.
II. April 25 of the year Z is Monday.

3. The sum of the ages of Amar, Akbar and Anthony is 53 years. If Anthony, whose ages are a perfect square, is the oldest, then who is the youngest?
I. Sum of ages of Amar and Akbar is a perfect square.
II. Ages (in years) of all of them are distinct odd natural numbers.

4. If Argentina beats Brazil by 3 goals in a soccer match, how many goals were scored by Argentina?
I. Both terms were tied at the end of first half.
II. The number of goals scored by both the teams in the first half as well as the second half was a perfect square.

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Tuesday, December 7, 2010

Squaring any 2-digit number

Squaring any 2-digit number

Squaring any 2-digit number

Posted: 07 Dec 2010 01:47 AM PST

A guest post by Maria Rainier

Shortcut to Squaring Any 2-Digit Number

What do you do when your calculator has been confiscated and the world is depending on you to square a two-digit number within a minute? Don't panic – just follow three simple steps that require basic addition and multiplication, and you'll be able to solve the problem in no time. If you practice enough, you'll even be able to complete each step mentally, rendering scratch paper unnecessary. This will save you time on drills and strengthen your skills so you can tackle other challenges. Eventually, you'll be able to solve multi-step squaring problems without ever breaking a sweat – or a pencil.

This is a trick I learned during my old MATHCOUNTS days, but it comes in handy for lots of other competitive math as well. It was great for sprint, team, target, and countdown problems, but now it just comes as second nature whenever I run into a more complex problem that involves a squaring step. If you're having trouble squaring two-digit numbers on the fly without a calculator, give this method a try. It seems a bit cumbersome at first, but as you practice, you'll be able to speed up the process and get your answer within seconds.

3 Steps for 2-Digit Squares

Let's work through the steps with an example to better demonstrate the process. Imagine that you're expected to square 83 quickly and accurately – the following steps will help you complete the task.

1. Square each digit individually, making sure that you get a two-digit number for each square. If the number is low and its square gives you only one digit, use 0 as a placeholder.

8² = 64 and 3² = 9 = 09, giving you 6409

2. Now, multiply the two digits and double your answer, adding a 0 to the end.

8 X 3 = 24; 24 X 2 = 48, giving you 480

3. Simply add your answers from steps one and two.

6409 + 480 = 6889, or 83²

Bio: Maria Rainier is a freelance writer and blog junkie. She is currently a resident blogger at First in Education, where recently she's been researching different online mechanical engineering degree programs and blogging about student life. In her spare time, she enjoys square-foot gardening, swimming, and avoiding her laptop.

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Sample Logical Questions

Sample Logical Questions

Sample Logical Questions

Posted: 07 Dec 2010 04:20 AM PST

Sample Logical Questions: Directions for next 3 Sample Logical Questions: Answer these samplelogical questions on the basis of the information given below.

Each of five friends purchased exactly one fruit basket from among five fruit baskets – P, Q, R, S and T. Each of the five baskets contained four apples or five bananas or six oranges or seven mangoes or eight guavas. No tiw baskets contained the same varity of fruits. Q contained six fruits in it. Each of the five friends then transferred at least one and at most two fruits from her respective basket to each of the other baskets. None of the friends transferred any fruit that they received from another. After all the transfer, it is observed that
(i) R has no guavas in it.
(ii) P has a total of ten fruits, at least three of which are mangoes.
(iii) T has fruits in all, none of which is an apple.

1. How many fruits were there in S initially?
a. 8
b. 6
c. 7
d. 5

2. Which fruit is present in all the baskets after all transfers?
a. Banana
b. Orange
c. Mango
d. Both Orange and Mango

3. Which of the following statements is true?
a. The baskets having the same total number of fruits all the transfers have an equal number of each kind of fruit.
b. The two baskets which have a difference of four in the total number of fruits after all the transfers; have an equal number of fruits of exactly three kinds.
c. After all the transfers, no two baskets have an equal number of fruits of more than two kinds.
d. The baskets which was initially having the maximum total number of fruits, now has the minimum total number of fruits.

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