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Q. 1 Intelligence Tests
Difficulty: Easy (1 Mark)
In a party of 50 there are 16 more men than woman. How many women are there?
Correct Answer / Solution Key:
17
💡 Step-by-Step Explanation & Concept Rationale
If W is women, then (W+16)+W=50⟹2W=34⟹W=17.
Q. 2 Intelligence Tests
Difficulty: Medium (1 Mark)
Man is 10 yrs older than wife, she is 16 yrs older than son. Son will be 25 in 8 years. Father's present age?
Correct Answer / Solution Key:
43
💡 Step-by-Step Explanation & Concept Rationale
Son's age: 17. Wife's age: 33 (17+16). Father's age: 43 (33+10).
Q. 3 Intelligence Tests
Difficulty: Medium (1 Mark)
At a party... total number of handshakes is 66, how many people?
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18
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9
C
12
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15
💡 Step-by-Step Explanation & Concept Rationale
Using n(n−1)/2=66, we find n2−n−132=0, giving n=12.
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