- IBPS BANK CLERK CWE-V (Prelim)2015

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ENGLISH LANGUAGE

Directions (1-5): In the following questions, some parts of the sentences have errors and some are correct. Find out which part of a sentence has an error. The number of that part is the answer. If a sentence is free from error, your answer is No error.



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No error


  1. Explanation :

    A sentence is free from error.





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the sly fox became friend


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    the sly fox became friends





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wanted to showed how he was


  1. Explanation :

    wanted to show how he was





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the jackal goes up to the lion






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No error


  1. Explanation :

    A sentence is free from error



Directions (6-15): Read the following passage carefully and answer the questions given below it. Certain words/phrases have been given in bold to help you locate them while answering some of the questions. There once lived an old man. He had three sons. One day, the old man called his three sons and said, 'My end is near! I wish to give you certain things that I have kept for you.' He then gave a rooster to his eldest son, an axe to the second and a cat to the youngest.'These things may seem worthless but everything depends on how sensibly you use them', said the old man. In a few days, the old man died. His sons decided to make their fortune using the gifts, they received from their father. So, the eldest son went wandering about with his rooster. He crossed many towns and cities until he reached an island where people didn't know how to divide their time. 'Perhaps, this should be the right place to use my rooster, he thought. So he called out to the people and said, 'Look! Here is an amazing creature; it has a ruby-red crown upon its head like a knight. It crows four times during the night and when it crows for the last time, the sun soon rises. But, if it crows in broad daylight, then be careful, there will certainly be a change in weather.' The people of the island were amazed to see such a creature. 'Is this creature up for sale?' they asked. '0 yes! And the price is as many gold coins as a donkey can carry,' he replied. 'Oh that's just a small price for such a precious and useful creature who will help in keeping track of time,' they replied and willifngly gave him the gold coins. When the eldest son came home with his wealth, the other two were astonished. Now the second son went wandering about with his axe. He crossed many farms where labourers were carrying their own axes. Atlast, he chanced upon an island where people knew nothing about axes. So, he began displaying his axe and started narrating its uses. People were amazed to see such a tool and agreed to buy it for a horse laden with as much gold as it could carry. Now it was the third son's turn to see what he could get of his cat. He went about wandering through many towns until he reached a place where mice had created a menace and no cat had ever been seen. 'We are fed up of the mice. They are so many that they dance upon our tables and benches and gnaw whatever they catch hold of,' they complained. The youngest son let his cat free for sometime. She began her chase and soon cleared some houses. People were extremely happy to see this. They begged the king to buy the wonderful creature for their kingdom. The king readily agreed and bought it for a mule laden with gold. The youngest son happily returned home. Thus, the three sons made the best out of their father's gifts and lived in wealth and prosperity.



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Make the Best of What You Have


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None of the given statements is true


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    Statements are false in the context of story





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unfitted


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    The opposite in meaning as the word 'RIGHT' as used in the story is unfitted





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Came across


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    The correct meaning of phrase 'chanced upon' is came across





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pleaded with


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    Nearly the same meaning is pleaded with





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only (B)


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    As mentioned in the story, only (B) is correct option.





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probably


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    probably is the opposite in meaning of word 'CERTAINY' in the story





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He was wise


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    It is a characteristic of father.





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useless


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    The nearly same meaning as the word 'WORTHLESS' is useless





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Other than those given as options


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    The other given options are not correct



Directions (16-20): Rearrange the following five sentences (A), (B), (C), (D) and (E) in proper sequence to form a meaningful paragraph, then answer the given questions.(A) Also, crouched on either side of the throne are two enormous beasts known as the Hungry Tiger and the Cowardly Lion.(B) In the splendid palace of the Emerald city,which is in the centre of the Land of Oz, is a great throne room, where Princess Ozma sits on a throne of glistering emeralds and listen to all the troubles of her people. (C) So Ozma's big guards are more ornamental than useful and no one realises that better than the beasts themselves. (D) Around Ozma's throne, on such occasions, are grouped all the important dignitaries of Oz.(E) These two beasts are Ozma's chief guardians, but as everyone loves the beautiful Princess there has never been any disturbance in the great Throne Room.



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B


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C


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A


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E


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D


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Directions (21-25): In these questions, sentences with four underlined words are given. One from four words which are underlined may be either wrongly spelt or inappropriate in the context of the sentence. Find out the word which is wrongly spelt or inappropriate. If any, that word will be your answer. Hall words with underline are correctly spelt and also appropriate in the context of the sentence, then 'All Correct' is your answer.



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ocuppy


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    Correct spelling is occupy





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societie


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    Correct spelling is society





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All correct


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    There are no mistakes in words





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locale


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    Correct spelling is local





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crossed


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    The sentence should be 'The government has eased foreign direct investment norms in 15 sectors.



Directions (26-30): In the following passage, there are blanks, each of which has been numbered. These numbers are printed below the passage and against each, five words are suggested, one of which fits the blank appropriately. Find out the appropriate word in each case. The two fish, named Multiwit and Centiwit lived in a lake with a frog named Uniwit. One evening, as they were sitting by the lake, two fishermen (26) by, planning to come fishing at the lake in the next morning. After (27) the fisherman talk, the frog advised that they should leave the lake (28). Multi-wit laughed and said, 'Don't be frightened Uniwit. Our many wits say (29) will happen tomorrow.' Frog, inclined to his instincts and (30) the lake that night. The next morning, fishermen caught Multi-wit and Centiwit in their nets. And so it is better to pay heed.



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went


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    went is the appropriate word which fits the blank.





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Eavesdropping


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    Eavesdropping is the appropriate word which fits the blank.





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immediately


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    immediately is the appropriate word which fits the blank.





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nothing


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    nothing is the appropriate word which fits the blank.





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left


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    left is the appropriate word which fits the blank.



NUMERICAL ABILITY



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Rs.10000


  1. Explanation :

    Let investment in scheme A be Rs.P.
    S.I. from scheme A = (principal X time X rate)/100 = (P X 3 X 12)/100 = 36P/100
    C.I. from scheme B = P1[(1+ R/100)T-1] = 6000[(1+ 10/100)2-1] = 6000 [(121/100)-1] = Rs. 1260
    According to the question,
    36P/100 = 2/7 X 1260
    => 36P/100 = 360
    => P= Rs.1000





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1200


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    First number = a(let)
    => Second number = 1840 - a
    According to the question,
    40a/100 = 75/100 X (1840 - a)
    => 8a = 15(1840 - a)
    => 8a = 15 X 1840 - 15a
    => 8a + 15a = 15 X 1840
    a = (15 X 1840)/23 = 1200
    = Larger number





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72


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    First number = a(let)
    Second number = 17 - a
    According to the question,
    2a/3 = (17-a)/4 + 4
    => 8a/3 = (17-a) + 16
    =>8a + 3a = 99
    => a = 99/11 = 9
    Second number = 17 - 9 = 8
    Required product = 9 X 8 = 72





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22 years


  1. Explanation :

    5 years ago, Age of Rimi and Ruhi = 2 X 12 = 24 years
    At present, Age of Rimi and Ruhi = 24 +10 = 34 years
    3 years hence from today, 5x + 3x = 34 + 6
    => 8x = 40
    => x = 40/8 = 5
    Rimi's present age = 5x - 3 = 5 X 5 - 3 = 22 years





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2 : 5


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    20 - 18 = 2
    25 - 20 = 5





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16.8


  1. Explanation :

    Rate upstream of boat = (10.5 X 60)/42 kmph
    = 15 kmph
    If the current be x kmph, then speed of boat in still water = 6x kmph
    Rate upstream = 6x - x = 5x = 15
    x = 3 kmph
    Rate of downstream of boat = 7x kmph
    7 X 3 = 21 kmph
    Distance covered in 48 minutes = (21 X 48/60) km = 16.8 km





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Rs. 57,300


  1. Explanation :

    Naveen monthly salary = Rs. x(let)
    Expense on rent and EMI = Rs. (7/11 X 11x/20) = Rs. 7x/20
    According to the question,
    7x/20 = 200055
    => x = (20055 X 20)/7
    = Rs. 57300





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11


  1. Explanation :

    Sixth observation
    = 10 X 6 + 17 X 4 - 9 X 13
    60 + 68 - 117
    = 11



Directions (9-13): What will come in place of the question mark (?) in the following number series?



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8


  1. Explanation :

    The pattern is
    16 X 1/2 =8
    8 X 1 = 8
    8 X 3/2 = 12
    12 X 2 = 24
    24 X 2.5 = 60





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446


  1. Explanation :

    The pattern is
    2 X 1 + 1 = 2 + 1 = 3
    3 X 2 + 1 = 6 + 1 = 7
    7 X 3 + 1 = 21 + 1 = 22
    22 X 4 + 1 = 88 + 1 = 89
    89 X 5 + 1 = 445 + 1 = 446





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160


  1. Explanation :

    The pattern is
    200 + 8 = 208
    208 - 2 X 8 =192
    192 + 2 X 16 = 224
    224 - 2 X 32 = 160





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2


  1. Explanation :

    The pattern is
    188/2 - 2 = 92
    92/2 -2 = 44
    44/2 -2 = 20
    20/2 - 2 = 8
    8/2 - 2 = 2





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189


  1. Explanation :

    The pattern is
    19 + 1 X 17 = 36
    36 + 1 X 17 = 70
    70 + 1 X 17 = 121
    121 + 1 X 17 = 189





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Rs. 288


  1. Explanation :

    S.P. of 1 chair = Rs.x(let)
    S.P. of 1 table = Rs. y(let)
    16x = 6y .....(i)
    and 5x + 3y = 780
    =>10x+6y = 2X780
    =>10x+16x = 2X780
    => x = (2X780 / 26) = 60
    From equation (i),
    => y = (16 X 60)/6 = Rs. 160
    2x + y = Rs. 288





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3.5 hours


  1. Explanation :

    Trains are moving in opposite directions.
    Relative speed = 16 + 14 = 30 m/sec
    = 108 kmph
    Required time= Distance/realative time = 378/108 = 3.5 hours



Directions (16-20): Study the table and answer the given questions.

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13 : 16


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279


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97


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173


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    Required Average
    (142+181+196)/3 = 519/3
    173





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52


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40


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225


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5


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Rs. 1860


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Directions (25-34): What will come in place of the question mark (?) in the following questions?



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225


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34


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243


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80


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2


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360


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5


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6


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189.25


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14


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32


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REASONING



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Five


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# 4 $ 5


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'9'


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Directions (4-5): Study the following information carefully and answer the questions given below:



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Son-in-law


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Niece


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Directions (6-10): Study the following information carefully and answer the questions given below:
Eight persons - A, B, C, D, E, F, G and H - are sitting around a circular table facing the centre but not necessarily in the same order.
. A sits second to the right of H. C sits third to the right of F.
. F is not an immediate neighbour of A.
. Only one person sits between F and G.
. B is an immediate neighbour of G.
. D sits second to the left of B. D is not an immediate neighbour of G.



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GAB


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D sits second to the right of E.


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H, G


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C


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Two


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Directions (11-15): In each of the following questions, a group of numbers/symbols followed by five combinations of letter codes is given. You have to find out which of the combinations correctly represents the group of numbers/symbols based on the given coding system and the conditions and mark that combination as your answer.
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Conditions:
(i) If the first and the last elements are odd numbers then their codes are to be interchanged.
(ii) If an even number is immediately followed as well as immediately preceded by a symbol then that even number is to be coded as '0'.
(iii) If the third element is symbol then the first element is to be coded as the code of that symbol.
(iv) If the second last element is an odd number then the code of that odd number is to be interchanged with the code of last element.
(Please Note : All the elements have to be counted from left to right to fulfil the conditions.)



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GZGXVW


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YAJCKZ


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WAPHBU


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ZPWHBE


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EBWGOX


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Directions (16-20): Study the following information carefully and answer the questions given below:
Seven persons - E, F, G, H, M, N and O - are seated in a straight line facing north, with equal distances between each other but not necessarily in the same order.
. H sits third to the right of O. Neither H nor O sits at any of the extreme ends of the line.
. G sits second to left of N. N is not an immediate neighbour of H.
. Only three persons sit between N and E.
. F is not an immediate neighbour of E.



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One


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F


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E, G


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Third to the left


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E


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Directions (21-25): In each of the following questions, relationship between the different elements is shown in the statements. The statements are followed by two Conclusions numbered I and II. Study the Conclusions based on the given statement (s) and mark the appropriate answer:
Give answer (1) if both the Conclusion I and Conclusion II are true
Give answer (2) if either Conclusion I or Conclusion II is true
Give answer (3) if neither Conclusion I nor Conclusion II is true
Give answer (4) if only Conclusion I is true
Give answer (5) if only Conclusion II is true


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2


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5


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1


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3


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4


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One


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RJQRU


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Two


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Directions (29-30): Study the following information carefully and answer the questions given below :
Five persons - L, M, N, O and P - have different typing speeds. M types faster than L, but slower than P. O types slower than only one person. L does not type at the slowest speed. The one who types the third fastest types 73 words per minute. The one who types the slowest types 29 words per minute.



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L


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85


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Directions (31-35): The following questions are based on five three digit numbers given below:
395 432 823 657 278



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3


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Four


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    395 => 393
    432 => 442
    823 => 821
    657 => 655
    278 => 288





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16


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18


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Three


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