The average of three numbers p, q, and r is k. is as much more than the average as is less than the average. What is the value of ?
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A set (X) of 20 pipes can fill 70% of a tank in 14 minutes. Another set (Y) of 10 pipes fills th of the tank in 6 minutes. A third set (Z) of 16 pipes can empty half of the tank in 20 minutes. If half of the pipes of set X are closed and only half of the pipes of set Y are open, and all pipes of the set (Z) are open, then how long will it take to fill 50% of the tank?
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X can complete one-third of a certain work in 6 days, Y can complete one-third of the same work in 8 days, and Z can complete three-fourth of the same work in 12 days. All of them work together for days and then X and Z quit, and Y alone finishes the remaining work in days. What is equal to?
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The price (p) of a commodity is first increased by k%, then decreased by k%; again increased by k%, and again decreased by k%. If the new price is q, then what is the relation between p and q?
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What is the unit digit in the multiplication of ?
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The petrol price shot up by 10% as a result of the hike in crude oil prices. The price of petrol before the hike was ₹90 per litre. A person travels 2200 km every month and his car gives a mileage of 16 km per litre. By how many km should he reduce his travel if he wants to maintain his expenditure at the previous level?
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A question is given followed by two Statements I and II. Consider the Question and the Statements and mark the correct option.
Question: Is , where , are natural numbers, positive? Statement I: . Statement II: .
Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above Question and the Statements?
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