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The table given below shows the amount, in grams, of carbohydrate, protein, fat and all other nutrients, per 100 grams of nutrients in seven foodgrains. The first column shows the foodgrain category and the second column its codename. The table has some missing values.
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The following additional facts are known.
1. Both the pseudo-cereals had higher amounts of carbohydrate as well as higher amounts of protein than any millet.
2. Both the cereals had higher amounts of carbohydrate than any pseudo-cereal.
3. All the missing values of carbohydrate amounts (in grams) for all the foodgrains are non zero multiples of 5.
4. All the missing values of protein, fat and other nutrients amounts (in grams) for all the foodgrains are non-zero multiples of 4.
5. P1 contained double the amount of protein that M3 contains.
Question: 1

How many foodgrains had a higher amount of carbohydrate per 100 grams of nutrients than M1?

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Correct Answer: 5

Solution and Explanation

According to the data, 5 foodgrains contain more carbohydrates than M1. This is determined by comparing M1's carbohydrate content with that of the other foodgrains.

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Question: 2

How many grams of protein were there in 100 grams of nutrients in M2?

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Correct Answer: 12

Solution and Explanation

The table shows that 100 grams of M2 nutrients contain 12 grams of protein.
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Question: 3

How many grams of other nutrients were there in 100 grams of nutrients in M3?

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Correct Answer: 24

Solution and Explanation

The table and additional facts indicate that M3 contains 24 grams of other nutrients.
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Question: 4

What is the median of the number of grams of protein in 100 grams of nutrients among these food grains?

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Correct Answer: 12

Solution and Explanation

To find the median protein amount, the protein content for all foodgrains is sorted in ascending order. The median is the middle value, which in this case is 12 grams (the protein content in M2).
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