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Question 161

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Directions: Read the information and answer the given questions.

7 boxes, namely, J, K, L, M, N, O, and P, are placed one above the other in a stack, but not necessarily in the same order. Three boxes are placed between P and L. Box J is placed above Box O. Box M is placed two boxes above Box K. Box N is placed third from the bottom. Box K is placed immediately below L. Only one box is placed between N and P.

How many boxes are placed above Box O?

  1. AOption (a)

    One

  2. BOption (b)

    Two

  3. COption (c)

    Three

  4. DOption (d)

    Four

  5. EOption (e)

    More than four

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Answer: (e)E.

More than four

Why this answer is correct

Given: 7 boxes, namely, J, K, L, M, N, O, and P, are placed one above the other in a stack, but not necessarily in the same order.

  1. Box N is placed third from the bottom.
Boxes
N

 

  1. Only one box is placed between N and P.

Here, we have 2 Cases, i.e., Case 1 and Case 2.

Boxes
Case 1Case 2
P
NN
P

 

  1. Three boxes are placed between P and L.
Boxes
Case 1Case 2
LP
NN
PL

 

  1. Box K is placed immediately below L.

Now, we can eliminate Case 2.

Boxes
Case 1
L
K
N
P

 

  1. Box M is placed two boxes above Box K.
Boxes
Case 1
M
L
K
N
P

 

  1. Box J is placed above Box O.

This is our final arrangement,

Boxes
Case 1
J
M
L
K
N
O
P

 

Hence, the correct answer is More than four.

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Question 162

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Directions: Read the information and answer the given questions.

7 boxes, namely, J, K, L, M, N, O, and P, are placed one above the other in a stack, but not necessarily in the same order. Three boxes are placed between P and L. Box J is placed above Box O. Box M is placed two boxes above Box K. Box N is placed third from the bottom. Box K is placed immediately below L. Only one box is placed between N and P.

Which among the following pair is odd?

  1. AOption (a)

    J - L

  2. BOption (b)

    M - K

  3. COption (c)

    K - P

  4. DOption (d)

    N - P

  5. EOption (e)

    L - N

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Correct answer

Answer: (c)C.

K - P

Why this answer is correct

Given: 7 boxes, namely, J, K, L, M, N, O, and P, are placed one above the other in a stack, but not necessarily in the same order.

  1. Box N is placed third from the bottom.
Boxes
N

 

  1. Only one box is placed between N and P.

Here, we have 2 Cases, i.e., Case 1 and Case 2.

Boxes
Case 1Case 2
P
NN
P

 

  1. Three boxes are placed between P and L.
Boxes
Case 1Case 2
LP
NN
PL

 

  1. Box K is placed immediately below L.

Now, we can eliminate Case 2.

Boxes
Case 1
L
K
N
P

 

  1. Box M is placed two boxes above Box K.
Boxes
Case 1
M
L
K
N
P

 

  1. Box J is placed above Box O.

This is our final arrangement,

Boxes
Case 1
J
M
L
K
N
O
P

 

Except for K-P, in all other pairs, only one box is placed between them.

Hence, the correct answer is K - P.

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Question 163

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Directions

In this question relationship between different elements is shown in the statements these statements are followed by two conclusions. Give answer.

Statement:

L ≤ T< N > O ≥ P

Conclusions:

I. O < T

II. P ≤ N

  1. AOption (a)

    Only Conclusion I follows

  2. BOption (b)

    Only Conclusion II follows

  3. COption (c)

    Either Conclusion I or II follows

  4. DOption (d)

    Neither Conclusion I nor II follows

  5. EOption (e)

    Both Conclusion I and II follow

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Correct answer

Answer: (d)D.

Neither Conclusion I nor II follows

Why this answer is correct

Given

Statements:

L ≤ T< N > O ≥ P

Conclusions:

I. O < T → According to statement T< N > O → Thus clear relationship between T and O cannot be established, hence false.

II. P ≤ N → According to statement N > O ≥ P → N > P → Hence false.

Hence neither conclusion I nor II follows.

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Question 164

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Directions

In this question relationship between different elements is shown in the statements these statements are followed by two conclusions. Give answer.

Statement:

U ≥ Q = R > S > T

Conclusions:

I. U ≥ T

II. T < Q

  1. AOption (a)

    Only Conclusion I follows

  2. BOption (b)

    Only Conclusion II follows

  3. COption (c)

    Either Conclusion I or II follows

  4. DOption (d)

    Neither Conclusion I nor II follows

  5. EOption (e)

    Both Conclusion I and II follow

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Correct answer

Answer: (b)B.

Only Conclusion II follows

Why this answer is correct

Given

Statement:

U ≥ Q = R > S > T

Conclusions:

I. U ≥ T → According to statement U ≥ Q = R > S > T → U ≥ R > S > T → U > S > T → U> T → hence false.

II. T < Q → According to statement Q = R > S > T → Q > S > T → Q > T → hence true.

Hence, only conclusion II follows.

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Question 165

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Directions

In this question, the relationship between elements is shown in the statements.

Statement: S ≥ K < M > W ≥ Z

Conclusions:

I. W < K

II. Z = S

  1. AOption (a)

    Only conclusion I follows

  2. BOption (b)

    Only conclusion II follows

  3. COption (c)

    Either conclusion I or II follows

  4. DOption (d)

    Neither conclusion I nor II follows

  5. EOption (e)

    Both conclusions I and II follow.

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Correct answer

Answer: (d)D.

Neither conclusion I nor II follows

Why this answer is correct

Given

Statement:

S ≥ K < M > W ≥ Z

Conclusions:

I. W < K → False (as K < M > W → relationship between W and K is not definite)

II. Z = S → False (as S ≥ K < M > W ≥ Z → relationship between Z and S is not definite)

Hence neither conclusion I nor II follows.

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Question 166

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Directions: On the basis of sequence given below. Answer the following questions.

G ^ E B D M 4 N K H 2 Z C A S V 3 F 9 J L O Q 5 P R

How many such vowels are there in the above arrangement, each of which is immediately preceded and followed by a consonant?

  1. AOption (a)

    1

  2. BOption (b)

    2

  3. COption (c)

    3

  4. DOption (d)

    4

  5. EOption (e)

    None

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Correct answer

Answer: (b)B.

2

Why this answer is correct

Here, S represents Symbol,

V represents Vowels,

C represents Consonants.

Thus in the given sequence there are only two vowels ( C A S and L O Q ) satisfies the given condition.

Hence the answer is 2.

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Question 167

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Directions: On the basis of sequence given below. Answer the following questions.

G ^ E B D M 4 N K H 2 Z C A S V 3 F 9 J L O Q 5 P R

If every third letter/ number starting from the right end replaces successive days of the week starting from Monday, then which letter will replace as Thursday?

  1. AOption (a)

    E

  2. BOption (b)

    M

  3. COption (c)

    S

  4. DOption (d)

    L

  5. EOption (e)

    5

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Correct answer

Answer: (c)C.

S

Why this answer is correct

By following the procedure in the sequence,

Thus, the letter S replaces Thursday, Hence S is the answer.

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Question 168

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Directions: On the basis of sequence given below. Answer the following questions.

G ^ E B D M 4 N K H 2 Z C A S V 3 F 9 J L O Q 5 P R

If the letters/ numbers only from M to L are written in the reverse order and other letters/ numbers are kept unaltered, then what will be the third to the right of seventeenth letter/ number from right end?

  1. AOption (a)

    S

  2. BOption (b)

    A

  3. COption (c)

    9

  4. DOption (d)

    J

  5. EOption (e)

    None of these

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Correct answer

Answer: (b)B.

A

Why this answer is correct

Thus, the answer is A.

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Question 169

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Directions: On the basis of sequence given below. Answer the following questions.

G ^ E B D M 4 N K H 2 Z C A S V 3 F 9 J L O Q 5 P R

What will come in the place of question mark in the following sequence

GEA ^ BC ? BM2

  1. AOption (a)

    EBZ

  2. BOption (b)

    BEZ

  3. COption (c)

    EDZ

  4. DOption (d)

    DEZ

  5. EOption (e)

    None of these

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Correct answer

Answer: (c)C.

EDZ

Why this answer is correct

Observe the pattern from the sequence.

Hence the answer is EDZ.

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Question 170

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Directions: On the basis of sequence given below. Answer the following questions.

G ^ E B D M 4 N K H 2 Z C A S V 3 F 9 J L O Q 5 P R

If every alternate letter/ number is dropped starting from G onwards, then which letter/ number will be the second to the left of the tenth letter/ number from left end?

  1. AOption (a)

    V

  2. BOption (b)

    F

  3. COption (c)

    A

  4. DOption (d)

    J

  5. EOption (e)

    H

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

V

Why this answer is correct

When alternate letter/ number is dropped, the sequence thus formed is,

Hence the answer is V.

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Question 171

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Directions: Read the information and answer the given questions.

Eight persons, namely, A, B, C, D, E, F, G, and H, sit around the square table. Four people sit on the corners, while four people sit on the sides. Persons on each corner face towards the center while persons on each side face away from the center. C sits third to the right of D. E and G face in the same direction. E sits immediately left of H and doesn't sit at the side of the table.

Only two people sit between C and F. Three people sit between B and H. B sits immediately to the left of F.

Who among the following sits immediately left of D?

  1. AOption (a)

    A

  2. BOption (b)

    B

  3. COption (c)

    C

  4. DOption (d)

    E

  5. EOption (e)

    F

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

A

Why this answer is correct

Given: Eight persons, namely, A, B, C, D, E, F, G, and H, sit around the square table. Four people sit on the corners, while four people sit on the sides. Persons on each corner face towards the center while persons on each side face away from the center.

  1. C sits third to the right of D.

Here, we have 2 Cases, i.e., Case 1 and Case 2. 2. Only two people sit between C and F. 3. B sits immediately to the left of F. 4. Three people sit between B and H. 5. E sits immediately left of H and doesn't sit at the side of the table.

Now, we can eliminate Case 2. 6. E and G face in the same direction.

This is our final arrangement,

Hence, the correct answer is A.

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Question 172

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Directions: Read the information and answer the given questions.

Eight persons, namely, A, B, C, D, E, F, G, and H, sit around the square table. Four people sit on the corners, while four people sit on the sides. Persons on each corner face towards the center while persons on each side face away from the center. C sits third to the right of D. E and G face in the same direction. E sits immediately left of H and doesn't sit at the side of the table.

Only two people sit between C and F. Three people sit between B and H. B sits immediately to the left of F.

How many people sit between A and C?

  1. AOption (a)

    One

  2. BOption (b)

    Two

  3. COption (c)

    Three

  4. DOption (d)

    Four

  5. EOption (e)

    None

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Correct answer

Answer: (c)C.

Three

Why this answer is correct

Given: Eight persons, namely, A, B, C, D, E, F, G, and H, sit around the square table. Four people sit on the corners, while four people sit on the sides. Persons on each corner face towards the center while persons on each side face away from the center.

  1. C sits third to the right of D.

Here, we have 2 Cases, i.e., Case 1 and Case 2. 2. Only two people sit between C and F. 3. B sits immediately to the left of F. 4. Three people sit between B and H. 5. E sits immediately left of H and doesn't sit at the side of the table.

Now, we can eliminate Case 2. 6. E and G face in the same direction.

This is our final arrangement,

Hence, the correct answer is Three.

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Question 173

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Directions: Read the information and answer the given questions.

Eight persons, namely, A, B, C, D, E, F, G, and H, sit around the square table. Four people sit on the corners, while four people sit on the sides. Persons on each corner face towards the center while persons on each side face away from the center. C sits third to the right of D. E and G face in the same direction. E sits immediately left of H and doesn't sit at the side of the table.

Only two people sit between C and F. Three people sit between B and H. B sits immediately to the left of F.

Who among the following sits third to the left of H?

  1. AOption (a)

    A

  2. BOption (b)

    B

  3. COption (c)

    C

  4. DOption (d)

    G

  5. EOption (e)

    D

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Correct answer

Answer: (d)D.

G

Why this answer is correct

Given: Eight persons, namely, A, B, C, D, E, F, G, and H, sit around the square table. Four people sit on the corners, while four people sit on the sides. Persons on each corner face towards the center while persons on each side face away from the center.

  1. C sits third to the right of D.

Here, we have 2 Cases, i.e., Case 1 and Case 2. 2. Only two people sit between C and F. 3. B sits immediately to the left of F. 4. Three people sit between B and H.

 

5

. E sits immediately left of H and doesn't sit at the side of the table.

Now, we can eliminate Case 2. 6. E and G face in the same direction.

This is our final arrangement,

Hence, the correct answer is G.

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Question 174

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Directions: Read the information and answer the given questions.

Eight persons, namely, A, B, C, D, E, F, G, and H, sit around the square table. Four people sit on the corners, while four people sit on the sides. Persons on each corner face towards the center while persons on each side face away from the center. C sits third to the right of D. E and G face in the same direction. E sits immediately left of H and doesn't sit at the side of the table.

Only two people sit between C and F. Three people sit between B and H. B sits immediately to the left of F.

Which one is odd?

  1. AOption (a)

    A

  2. BOption (b)

    C

  3. COption (c)

    E

  4. DOption (d)

    H

  5. EOption (e)

    B

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Correct answer

Answer: (c)C.

E

Why this answer is correct

Given: Eight persons, namely, A, B, C, D, E, F, G, and H, sit around the square table. Four people sit on the corners, while four people sit on the sides. Persons on each corner face towards the center while persons on each side face away from the center.

  1. C sits third to the right of D.

Here, we have 2 Cases, i.e., Case 1 and Case 2. 2. Only two people sit between C and F. 3. B sits immediately to the left of F. 4. Three people sit between B and H. 5. E sits immediately left of H and doesn't sit at the side of the table.

Now, we can eliminate Case 2. 6. E and G face in the same direction.

This is our final arrangement,

Except for E, all others face outside the table.

Hence, the correct answer is E.

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Question 175

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Directions: Read the information and answer the given questions.

Eight persons, namely, A, B, C, D, E, F, G, and H, sit around the square table. Four people sit on the corners, while four people sit on the sides. Persons on each corner face towards the center while persons on each side face away from the center. C sits third to the right of D. E and G face in the same direction. E sits immediately left of H and doesn't sit at the side of the table.

Only two people sit between C and F. Three people sit between B and H. B sits immediately to the left of F.

Who among the following sits immediately right of E?

  1. AOption (a)

    A

  2. BOption (b)

    B

  3. COption (c)

    C

  4. DOption (d)

    D

  5. EOption (e)

    F

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Correct answer

Answer: (c)C.

C

Why this answer is correct

Given: Eight persons, namely, A, B, C, D, E, F, G, and H, sit around the square table. Four people sit on the corners, while four people sit on the sides. Persons on each corner face towards the center while persons on each side face away from the center.

  1. C sits third to the right of D.

Here, we have 2 Cases, i.e., Case 1 and Case 2. 2. Only two people sit between C and F. 3. B sits immediately to the left of F. 4. Three people sit between B and H. 5. E sits immediately left of H and doesn't sit at the side of the table.

Now, we can eliminate Case 2. 6. E and G face in the same direction.

This is our final arrangement,

Hence, the correct answer is C.

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Question 176

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A word "CONFIDANTS", replace each consonant in the word with the next letter of the English alphabet, while each vowel is replaced by the previous letter of the English alphabet. After performing these changes for all the letters, how many vowels are present in the newly formed word?

  1. AOption (a)

    One

  2. BOption (b)

    Two

  3. COption (c)

    Three

  4. DOption (d)

    Four

  5. EOption (e)

    None

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Correct answer

Answer: (d)D.

Four

Why this answer is correct

Given word: CONFIDENTS

WordCONFIDANTS
After C+1/V-1DNOGHEZOUT

 

Clearly, 4 vowels are present.

Hence, the correct answer is Four.

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Question 177

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Direction: Study the information given below carefully and answer the questions that follow.

Suresh is standing at a point (Point A) facing North, starts walking in that direction for 8 km (Point B), and turns towards the East and travels 6 km (Point C). He then turns left and walks for 12 km (Point D), again turns left and walks for 14 km (Point E). He turns left and walks 12 km (Point F) more to reach his final destination.

If a point G is added 9 km to the East of point E, then what is the distance between Point C and Point G?

  1. AOption (a)

    13 km

  2. BOption (b)

    23 km

  3. COption (c)

    12 km

  4. DOption (d)

    20 km

  5. EOption (e)

    10 km 

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

13 km

Why this answer is correct

We have drawn the figure according to the information given in the question,

In the above figure, the dashed line represents the distance between G and C.

By Pythagoras theorem,

GC2 = 122 + 52 (because CD = 12 km and GD = DE – GE = 5 km)

GC2 = 169

GC = 13 km

Hence, the distance between point G and point C is 13 km.

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Question 178

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Direction: Study the information given below carefully and answer the questions that follow.

Suresh is standing at a point (Point A) facing North, starts walking in that direction for 8 km (Point B), and turns towards the East and travels 6 km (Point C). He then turns left and walks for 12 km (Point D), again turns left and walks for 14 km (Point E). He turns left and walks 12 km (Point F) more to reach his final destination.

If Suresh walks 8 km west from Point B and then turns right and walks for another 12 km, what point he would reach?

  1. AOption (a)

    A

  2. BOption (b)

    C

  3. COption (c)

    D

  4. DOption (d)

    E

  5. EOption (e)

    F

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Correct answer

Answer: (d)D.

E

Why this answer is correct

We have drawn the figure according to the information given in the question,

 Clearly, Suresh reaches at point E.

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Question 179

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Direction: Study the information given below carefully and answer the questions that follow.

Suresh is standing at a point (Point A) facing North, starts walking in that direction for 8 km (Point B), and turns towards the East and travels 6 km (Point C). He then turns left and walks for 12 km (Point D), again turns left and walks for 14 km (Point E). He turns left and walks 12 km (Point F) more to reach his final destination.

How far is Suresh from the starting point?

  1. AOption (a)

    \(8\sqrt 2 \) km

  2. BOption (b)

    8 km

  3. COption (c)

    10 km

  4. DOption (d)

    8√3 km

  5. EOption (e)

    6 km

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

\(8\sqrt 2 \) km

Why this answer is correct

We have drawn the figure according to the information given in the question,

In the above figure, the dashed line represents the distance between Suresh’s final and starting point i.e., the distance between A and F.

By Pythagoras theorem,

AF2 = 82 + 82 (because BA = 8 km and BF = 8 km)

AF2 = 128

AF = \(8\sqrt 2 \) km

Hence, Suresh is \(8\sqrt 2 \) km far from the starting point.

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Question 180

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A 9-digit number is written as: 729148536

If the digits of the number are rearranged in ascending order, how many digits remain in the same position as in the original arrangement?

  1. AOption (a)

    One

  2. BOption (b)

    Two

  3. COption (c)

    Three

  4. DOption (d)

    Four

  5. EOption (e)

    None

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Correct answer

Answer: (a)A.

One

Why this answer is correct

Given Number: 729148536

Number729148536
Ascending order123456789

 

Clearly, only 2 remain unchanged.

Hence, the correct answer is one.

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