IQ Quiz 55

1. If the second term of geometric progression is 2 and the sum of infinite series is 8, then the first term is

2. A batsman has a certain average of runs for 16 innings. In the 17th inning, he makes a score of 85 runs thereby increasing his average by 3. The average of the 17 innings is

3. In 1000m race A beats B by 100m and B beats C by 100m. How many meters start can A give to C?

4. If log a, log b and log c are in arithmetic progression, then a, b and c are in

5. A cistern is normally filled in 8hrs but takes 2 hrs longer because of a leak in its bottom. If the cistern is full, the leak will empty it in (hrs)

6. A clock gains 15 minutes per day. It is set right at 12 noon. What time will the clock show at 4 AM next day?

7. A typist uses a sheet of 20cm by 30cm. If a margin of 2cm is left on each side and a 3cm margin on top and bottom, then % of the page used for typing is

8. A number consists of two digits whose sum is 9. If 27 be added to it, the digits are reversed. Then the number is

9. A certain distance is covered with a certain speed. If half the distance is covered in double time, then the ratio of the speed to that of the original one is

10. If A, G, H are Arithmetic, Geometric and Harmonic means of the positive numbers, then