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This Week's Punches
Analogy Question
THWART : ABET ::

A. unity : knit
B. strip : befit
C. lacerate : incise
D. savor : enjoy
E. murmur : caterwaul


Quantitative Ability
A copper wire is bent in the shape of a square, enclosing an area of 272.25 sq.cm. If the same wire is bent in the form of a circle, find the radius (in cm) of the circle.

A. 10.5
B. 11
C. 10
D. 11.25
E. 11.5

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Posted on 21-Aug-09

So,folks here are the correct answers

Analogy Question
The correct answer is E.
The two verbs, thwart and abet, are opposites, like murmur (to make a low, indistinct sound) and caterwaul (to howl shrilly).
Problem Solving
The correct answer is A.
Area of square = 272.25 sq.cm
Side = sqrt(272.26) = 16.5
Perimeter = 4×16.5 = 66 cm, which will be the circumference of the circle
Thus, 2pir = 66
Hence, r = 10.5

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  1. abbe2384 saidFri, 14 Aug 2009 09:09:02 -0000 ( Link )

    Analogy Question THWART : ABET :: They share an Antonym relationship. To Thwart is to provide hindrance while Abet means helping in an activity(especially wrong-doing)

    Strip is opposite to befit

    B. strip : befit – This should be the answer

    Quantitative Ability A copper wire is bent in the shape of a square, enclosing an area of 272.25 sq.cm. If the same wire is bent in the form of a circle, find the radius (in cm) of the circle.

    A. 10.5- This should be the answer

    Side of the square->16.5 Perimeter of square->66 Perimeter of circle=66 (same wire bent) radius of circle=10.50

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  2. lathasathish saidWed, 19 Aug 2009 21:29:18 -0000 ( Link )

    Quantitative Ability:

    Area of square = aa= 272.25 side of the square a= (272.25)^1/2 = 16.5 cm perimeter of square 4a = 66 cm hence circumference of circle = perimeter 2pi*r = 66

    therefore r = 10.5 cm

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