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GATE XE · 2025 · GA

Question 3: Quantitative Aptitude

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An electricity utility company charges ₹ 7 per kWh (kilo watt-hour). If a 40-watt desk light is left on for 10 hours each night for 180 days, what would be the cost of energy consumption? If the desk light is on for 2 more hours each night for the 180 days, what would be the percentage-increase in the cost of energy consumption?
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GATE XE 2025 · Paper 1

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General Aptitude
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