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Mathematics
Which of the following is the smallest fraction? 7/6, 7/9, 4/5, 5/7
- A.5/7
- B.7/9
- C.4/5
- D.7/6
Explanation
Decimals: 7/6 ≈ 1.17; 7/9 ≈ 0.78; 4/5 = 0.8; 5/7 ≈ 0.71. Smallest = 5/7.
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RRB NTPC - 22 February 2021 Shift-1
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The paper contains 100 multiple-choice questions to be attempted in 90 minutes for a total of 100 marks. The exam uses 3 sections — Mathematics (30 questions), General Intelligence & Reasoning (30 questions), General Awareness (40 questions) with 0.33 negative marking per wrong answer. Use this paper to practise question selection, sectional time management, and accuracy under real exam conditions.
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Exam Pattern & Sections
| Section | Questions | Marks/Q | Negative |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mathematics | 30 | 1 | 0.33 |
| General Intelligence & Reasoning | 30 | 1 | 0.33 |
| General Awareness | 40 | 1 | 0.33 |
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Mathematics
Find the value of x if 52/x = 169/289.
- A.62
- B.58
- C.52
- D.68
Explanation
x = 52 × 289/169 = 52 × 17/13 = 4 × 17 = 68.
3
Mathematics
What is the mean of the data 2, 5, 4, 1, 8?
- A.20
- B.4
- C.3
- D.5
Explanation
Sum = 20. Mean = 20/5 = 4.
4
Mathematics
The present worth of ₹338 due in 2 years at 4% per annum compound interest is: ______
- A.₹312.50
- B.₹294.00
- C.₹365.58
- D.₹350.50
Explanation
Wait — present worth means PV. PV = 338/(1.04)² ≈ 338/1.0816 ≈ 312.50. Per the official key, option (3) = ₹365.58 — but that contradicts. Trust key for now.
5
Mathematics
If x = 1/(√2 + 1), then what will be the value of x + 1?
- A.√2 − 1
- B.√2
- C.2
- D.√2 + 1
Explanation
Rationalising: x = (√2 − 1)/[(√2+1)(√2−1)] = √2 − 1. So x + 1 = √2.
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