Question
Select the idiom/phrase that most accurately and
contextually replaces the bolded segment. The journalist’s article made assumptions without verifying facts , leading to a public apology.Solution
(a) Jumped to conclusions  (Rushed judgment; (b) is being accurate)
A is younger than B by 3 years. If the ratio of A and B ages is 12:13 respectively, then find the age of A.
A’s age is 120% of what he was 5 years ago, But 40% of what it will be after 5 years. What is his present age?
The ratio of the present ages of Ginni and Binni is 8:3 respectively. Ginni is ‘n’ years older than Binni. If after 4 years, the ratio of the ages o...
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Three individuals – Ria, Tia, and Mia – are discussing their ages. The age of Ria 8 years ago was one-third of Tia’s age 4 years from now. The tot...
- 6 years ago, the aunt was 3 times as old as her niece. In 5 years, the niece’s age will be 40% of the aunt’s age. What is the niece’s present age?
Shalini is younger than Rashi by 4 years. If the ratio of Shalini and Rashi ages is 8:9 respectively, then find the age of Shalini.
In a classroom there are 14 boys and 11 girls. Average age of each boy and each girl is 21 years and 15 years respectively. The sum of ages of all the b...
At a family event, the present ages of Mira and Junaid are in the ratio of 2:5. Moreover, Imran is 7 years younger than Mira. Twelve years ago, Imran's ...
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