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Directions: These questions are based on the situation given below: The figure below presents sales and net profit, in Rs. Crores, of IVP Ltd for the five years from 1994-95 to 1998-99. During this period, the sales increased from Rs. 100 Crores to Rs. 680 Crores. Correspondingly, the net profit increased from Rs. 2 Crores to Rs. 12 Crores. Net profit is defined as the excess of sales over total costs.

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With profitability as defined in question 137, it can be concluded that

A. Profitability is non-decreasing during the five years from 1994-95 to 1998-99.

B. Profitability is non-increasing during the five years from 1994-95 to 1998-99.

C. Profitability remained constant during the five years from 1994-95 to 1998-99.

D. None of the above

Correct Answer :

D. None of the above


Profitability decreased as well as increased over the course of 5 years (can be observed from the graph as profit curve has surged upwards wrt sales graph in some years and slumped below in some other years). Hence the first 3 options are not valid.

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The highest percentage growth in net profit, relative to the previous year, was achieved in

A. 1998-99

B. 1997-98

C. 1996-97

D. 1995-96

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4

If the train stops at each city for 30% more time that what it is at the moment, then at what time will it reach the city H after departing from city A as per schedule?

A. Data insufficient

B. 17 : 03

C. 16 : 41

D. 16 : 58

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4

In which month was the greatest percentage increase in market value for any share recorded?

A. February

B. March

C. April

D. May

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4

The rate of growth during the third month was the lowest for

A. Geeta

B. Seeta

C. Ram

D. Shyam

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4

What is the total expenditure during the period under review (7 months) in 1997?

A. 21,07,000

B. 21,96,000

C. 21,54,000

D. 21,24,000

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4

From the data provided it can be inferred that, for production levels in the range of 0 to 60 units,

A. MC in an increasing function of producing quantity.

B. MC is a decreasing function of production quantity.

C. Initially MC is a decreasing function of production quantity, attains a minimum and then it is an increasing function of production quantity.

D. None of the above

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4

In which month did the company witness maximum sales growth?

A. 9

B. 6

C. 7

D. 1

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4

Which of the salts has greater change in solubility in kg / litre of water between 15°C and 25°C?

A. Potassium Chlorate

B. Potassium Nitrate

C. Sodium Chlorate

D. Sodium Nitrate

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4

The number of men who joined the club in 2010 was what % of the total number of people who joined the club in the same year?

A. 0.63

B. 0.75

C. 0.27

D. 0.11

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4

If the income of the company in the year 2005 and the year 2007 was 6,80,000 each, then what was the difference in expenditures of the company in the year 2005 and 2007?

A. 1,24,000

B. 1,40,000

C. 1,50,000

D. None of these

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In which month is the total increase in the cost highest as compared to two months ago?

A. March

B. September

C. July

D. May

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4

In which year was the total number of girls enrolled in all the three schools together second highest?

A. 2005

B. 2006

C. 2007

D. 2008

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4

If C has achieved the lowest possible score then-

A. A has 4 possible total score

B. D has 4 possible total score

C. B has 2 possible total score

D. D has 3 possible total score

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4

How many restaurants performed better than sarson but not better than Foodie either in Take away or Dine in section?

A. 0

B. 1

C. 2

D. 3

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4

The average number of students for each house who have passed in the given years is

A. 61

B. 52

C. 63

D. 56

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4

Which group could get maximum percentage increase in the score in any stage when compared to previous stage?

A. B

B. A

C. D

D. C

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In which year, the maximum profit was generated vis-�-vis in?

A. 1991

B. 1992

C. 1993

D. 1994

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Mr.X, a funds manager with an investment company invested 25% of his funds in each of the four commodities at the beginning of the period. He sold the commodities at the end of the period. His investments in the commodities resulted in:

A. 17% profit

B. 5.5% loss

C. no profit, no loss

D. 3% profit

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The total amount of profit made by the departmental store increased by approximately what percent from 1997 to 2000 ?

A. 40%

B. 50%

C. 90%

D. 120%

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4

If the ratio of export prices of a cars, scooter and motorbike was 2 : 1 : 1.5 in 1998, what was the proportion of their export earnings?

A. 4 : 2 : 3

B. 6 : 1 : 21

C. 45 : 24 : 31.5

D. Cannot be determined

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4

What is the average number of students (males and females) passed out from all the colleges together?

A. 38000

B. 48000

C. 42000

D. None of these

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What is the difference between the total number of students passing out from college A and the total number of students passing out from college E?

A. 20500

B. 21000

C. 10,000

D. None of these

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4

Which year was the least profitable from the fiscal point of view?

A. 1993

B. 1994

C. 1995

D. 1996

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4

In which value score, there exists a no difference state between the personal profile and average male profile?

A. Economic

B. Social

C. Aesthetic

D. None of the above.

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The simple annual growth rate in sales was the highest between the years?

A. 1990 91

B. 1991 92

C. 1992 93

D. 1990 92

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In 2003, the total sales of the company measured in cubic metres was made up of 40% plywood, 30% sawn timber and 30% logs. The average realization per cubic metre in 2003 was closest to

A. Rs. 16,500

B. Rs. 13,500

C. Rs. 15,425

D. Rs. 18,000

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4

Which month has been the least expensive during 1999?

A. June

B. April

C. May

D. July

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4

What was the approximate average number of girls enrolled in the year 2006 in all the three schools together?

A. 20,800

B. 23,000

C. 20,000

D. 21,600

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After which month did Seetas rate of growth start to decline?

A. Second month

B. Third month

C. Fourth month

D. Never

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4

The performance for which of the following houses is the best?

A. Pearl

B. Ruby

C. Topaz

D. Sapphire