Kerala PSC Degree Prelims · Simple Arithmetic, Mental Ability and Reasoning
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- In the exam pattern: Degree level common preliminary examination (OMR), Simple Arithmetic, Mental Ability and Reasoning: 20 questions, 20 marks (Kerala PSC notice, read 27 Oct 2026).
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A shopkeeper buys an article for Rs 800 and sells it for Rs 1,000. What is his profit percentage?
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The average of five consecutive even numbers is 20. What is the largest of these numbers?
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If 10 men can complete a piece of work in 15 days, how many days will 5 men take to complete the same work?
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A train travels 120 km in 2 hours and then 180 km in the next 3 hours. What is the average speed of the train for the entire journey?
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The ages of two brothers are in the ratio 3 : 4 and the difference between their ages is 5 years. What is the age of the younger brother?