PRE MOCK CAT – 2

Answers and Explanations

1 3 2 4 3 4 4 3 5 2 6 3 7 5 8 1 9 3 10 4
11 2 12 5 13 3 14 2 15 4 16 2 17 4 18 5 19 3 20 1
21 4 22 3 23 3 24 2 25 1 26 3 27 2 28 3 29 1 30 2
31 2 32 1 33 5 34 1 35 2 36 1 37 4 38 1 39 1 40 5
41 2 42 5 43 2 44 4 45 3 46 4 47 1 48 3 49 4 50 2
51 5 52 3 53 5 54 2 55 3 56 3 57 3 58 4 59 5 60 2
61 5 62 3 63 3 64 3 65 5 66 3 67 5 68 2 69 5 70 5
71 1 72 5 73 2 74 4 75 2 76 3 77 2 78 2 79 5 80 3
81 3 82 2 83 2 84 2 85 5 86 1 87 3 88 1 89 5 90 3

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Language Comprehension Section A 10

and English Usage Section B 20
Section A 10
Quantitative Ability
Section B 20
Logical Reasoning based Section A 10
Data Interpretation Section B 20
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1. 3 Extravagance does not fit the context here. It should be
'expenditure on' and 'inclination towards'. 'Prevalence' and
not 'prevailing' is the appropriate choice here.
2. 4 Prologue is an introduction or preface. Both words do not fit
the context. Preference does not give correct sense here.
A campaign cannot become a policy but a precedent for
something else. Hence the correct option is 4.
3. 4 Orbit does not make sense here. The launch has been
successful; so nadir- bottom and retrograde are inappropriate.
Milestone makes much more sense than completion.
4. 3 Here the topic is of global warming-not of a pre-historic era.
Hence civilized is inappropriate. Since living conditions are
intolerable, the only option that fits is 'failed state'. Hence
option 3.
5. 2 The author mentions this in the second paragraph and talks
about “Cave temples typically represent the architecture of
Ancient Times. Naturally there must have been castles, palaces
and houses during that time, but none of those remain, because
buildings constructed of wood, rotted or burned easily.” This
makes option (2) correct.
6. 3 The author mentions this in the third paragraph and then talks
about the details. “Construction of stone temples commenced
in the 5th century, during the Gupta dynasty, but was
standardized only during the 8th century. Many stone temples
were built between the 7th and 9th centuries, but the temples
carved out of rocks were constructed up till the 12th century.”
This shows that there was no break in the development of
rock temples and the beginning of stone temples and this
makes option (3) correct.
7. 5 The author makes this point in the fourth paragraph and
mentions “Turkish and Afghan dynasties continued to rule
Delhi during a period referred to as the “Delhi Sultanate”.
Western styles of architecture, including techniques like domes
were brought to India during this age…”. This makes option
(5) correct.
8. 1 The author mentions in the last paragraph “The 600-odd
buildings in the book, are grouped together according to their
similarities.” This makes option (1) correct as the book contains
information relevant to a traveler.
9. 3 ‘Colour of law’ is a phrase that means a mere semblance of
legal right; something done with the apparent authority of law
but actually in contravention of law.
10. 4 Option (4) is most appropriate as ‘bookish’ goes with ‘scholar’s
habits’
11. 2 2 weakens the conclusion that the scientists had
underestimated the number of pups by stating a correlation
between the weight of the female shark and the number of
pups. 1 does not weaken the conclusion as the shark went
through the normal gestation period. The correlations in 3 and
5 seem frivolous. 4 does not weaken the conclusion. Hence
the best choice is 2.
12. 5 The paradox is best resolved by choice 5. 5 gives a reason
for the lack of evidence. 1 totally negates the central belief of
Fermi’s paradox that ‘technologically advanced extraterrestrial
civilizations exist’.
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13. 3 3 is the only choice which strengthens the conclusion drawn
by Karl Marx- the elimination of slavery. Since the context is
producing yarn in cotton plantations, the best choice is 3.
1 and 2 give past data whereas we need data post the
introduction of the spinning jenny. 4 and 5 are offtrack and
vague.
14. 2 As (2) states, without the help of Singh and Mathur, the five
clients of Singh and Mathur would have achieved the same
growth rate in sales. Therefore, (2) is the best answer.
Answer choice (3) is doubtful because it does not question
their claim; answer choices (4) and (5) strengthen the
argument of the speaker. The first choice is irrelevant to the
evaluation of the argument.
15. 4 In the first sentence, ‘undisputable’ is incorrect, the correct
word being ‘indisputable’. In sentence B, the preposition ‘in’
must be replaced with ‘for’.
16. 2 In the first sentence, one realizes that pollution will have more
than one problem, thus the word should be ‘problems’, keeping
it parallel to the verb ‘resemble’ which is also plural. In sentence
C air is not ‘valued’, but it is ‘valuable’, thus making the word
an adjective. In sentence D, the word ‘reducing’ is a gerund,
what is required is a noun, thus ‘reduction’.
17. 4 B–Should be ‘About’ going fast.
18. 5 A –‘aren’t’ is correct should be ‘isn’t’ – subject verb agreement
B–should be “are’ getting smaller–subject verb agreement
D–Should be ‘where is’.
19. 3 ACB are mandatory pairs as the theme of “marriage and
divorce” runs through them. “Saturday night” should follow
right after “meeting people” as it is a case of specific from
general. Thus D is the opening sentence. Hence option 3.
20. 1 “more so” is linked with the “chaotic” situation in the opening
sentence. Then C follows mentioning the work to be done.
BD is a mandatory pair (“John” and “his”). Hence option 1.
21. 4 The given order of the paragraph is correct. Statement 1
speaks of an expert. In A , it becomes clear that the expert is
Daniel Tarantola. The idea in A is further expanded in B and C.
D talks of one more expert -also from UNSW- David Cooper.
6 provides a contrast to D. Hence choice 4 is best.
22. 3 The author mentions the psychology of how successful book
writers are looked at. There are those who also criticize as
shown in the instance described at the end of the fifth
paragraph about the snickering. This makes him the victim of
mild paranoia and option (3) the correct answer choice.
23. 3 The author mentions this in the sixth paragraph and in the
seventh mentions the myth he was seeking to break. Splitting
the word into two, its obvious that option (3) is a better
description of psychopharmacology.
24. 2 The author mentions this in the tenth paragraph when he talks
about how popular Søren as a name was. The phrase means
that Søren is the next best to Hamlet as a melancholic; but
Hamlet is fictitious so he is not counted.
This makes option (2) correct.
25. 1 The author mentions this in the twelfth paragraph. Primitive
melancholy refers to the inherited depression and the word
dowry is used in the same way as a ‘gift’ that is passed on.
This makes option (1) correct.
26. 3 The author mentions the mistakes in the first para of the The maximum value of the product (x + 1)(y + 1)(z + 1) occurs
passage and later moves on to mention other mistakes that when
are easy to make while writing. Her intention is as stated in
4
option (3). ( x +1) = (y + 1) = (z + 1) =
3
27. 2 The author mentions this at the end of the third para and talks so that the minimum value of the given expression is
about how the power of English is in its names. This makes
4 27
option (2) correct. Name-calling is different and is not what
3
=
the author means in this context.  4 16
3
 
28. 3 The author mentions this at the beginning of the fourth para
and then delves into it more deeply by revealing that truth is
staid and lies make it interesting. That is why art has to lie. X
This makes option (3) correct. 33. 5 S= ; X = 51 × 102 × 153 × ....... 10020 and
Y
29. 1 The author mentions in the fifth para – “…..hardest of all for Y = 11 × 22 × ........ × 1010
him to trust you with it.” The use of the word ‘trust’ means that X = 51 × (2 × 5)2 × (3 × 5)3 × (22 × 5)4 × (52)5 × ..... × (22 × 52)20
the author talks about option (1). X = 2(2 + 8 + 6 + 24 + 10 + 24 + 14 + 64 + 18 + 40)
× 5(1 + 2 + 3 + 4 + 10 + 6 + 7 + 8 + 9 + 20 + 11 +12 + 13 + 14 + 30 + 16 + 17 + 18 + 19 + 40)
30. 2 The author mentions the details in the story as being stones 2210 × 5260
thrown into a boat. With each stone being thrown the boat S=
250 × 515
gets grounded and its location becomes static. This is what
details do to a story – they set a context for it. This makes ⇒ 160 consecutive will be there at the end of S.
option (2) correct.
34. 1 P(1) = 1
31. 2 f(1) = 3
f(2) = f(1 + 1) = f(1) × f(1) = 32 1 1
P(2) = =
f(3) = f(1 + 2) = f(1) × f(2) = 33 1+ 1 2
.
1/ 2 1
. P(3) = =
. 1/ 2 + 1 3
and so on …
Now, …
⇒ f(1) + f(2) + f(3) …… + f(n) = 1092
1
⇒ 3+ 32 + 33 + 34 ……….+ 3n = 1092 P(n) =
n
(3n − 1)
⇒ 3× = 1092
3 −1 35. 2 Let the bus fare = Rs. x
and buffet lunch per head = Rs. y
1092 × 2 x + 200y = 165 × 200 …(i)
⇒ 3n – 1 = = 728
3 x + 150y = 170 × 150 …(ii)
⇒ 3n = 729 = 36 Then, x + 100y = 2 × (ii) – (i) = 51000 – 33000 = 18000
∴ n = 6. ∴ Cost per head = Rs. 180

32. 1 2 – x + yz = 2 + (– x + yz ) 36. 1 x2 – y2 = 14
= (1 + x + y + z ) + ( – x + yz ) ⇒ (x – y) (x + y) = 14
or 2 – x + yz = (y + 1)(z + 1) (x – y) (x + y) = 2 × 7
⇒ x – y = 2 ⇒ either both of the x and y are even numbers or
Similarly other denominators can be expressed as factors both of them are odd. ....(i)
and the given expression can be rewritten as: & x + y = 7 ⇒ one of x and y is odd and the other must be
1 1 1 even ....(ii)
= ( y + 1)( z + 1) + ( x + 1)( z + 1) + ( x + 1)( y + 1) (i) and (ii) contradict; hence (1) is the correct option.
     

( x + 1) + ( y + 1) + ( z + 1) ( x + y + z ) + 3  n

37. 4 Q log bn = log b
=
( x + 1)( y + 1)(z + 1) =
( x + 1)( y + 1)( z + 1) am m a

1 1 1 1
4 ⇒ + + + ........ +
= ( x + 1)( y + 1)( z + 1) log3 9 log9 9 log27 9 log n 9
3

we are given that 1 1 3 n

x+y+z=1 = + + + ...... +
2 1 2 2
or
(x + 1) + (y + 1)+ (z + 1) = 1 + (1 + 1 + 1) = 4 1 2 3 n n(n + 1)
(x + 1) + (y + 1)+ (z +1) = 4, a constant ⇒ + + + ..... + =
2 2 2 2 4

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38. 1 Let the earlier cost price of the item = Rs.100 43. 2 x + y + z = 180
⇒ Earlier marked price = Rs.105. Where, x, y, z are three angles of a triangle
On that day, 30% discount is offered on Rs. 3 × 105 = Rs.315 And
Thus, new selling price = Rs.220.50 x ≥ 1, y ≥ 1, z ≥ 1
New Profit percentage = 120.50% 88 triangles are isosceles
1 1 178
2 2 176
D M E 3 3 174
39. 1
.
P 60 60 60
2 2 .
k .
C 89 89 2
2
∴ There are 88 different isosceles triangles in the set S.

44. 4 Applying distance formula,

G X N F
a2 + b2 = 5
Draw perpendicular from D to GF meeting at X.
Also, let GN = GP = k So, a2 + b2 = 25
Since, DE = XF = 3 cm So, possible solution sets are
NX = 3 – 2 = 1 = DM = DP
∴ GX = k – 1 ( ± 5, 0), (0, ± 5)
∆ DXG is right angled triangle. ( ± 3, ± 4) and ( ±4, ± 3)
⇒ (k + 1)2 – (k – 1)2 = 42 So there are 2 + 2 + 4 + 4 = 12 possible points.
⇒ k = 4 ⇒ GF = 6 cm
45. 3 Lets say, Himesh’s great grand father lived for x yrs
Area of trapezium DEFG =
(3 + 6 ) × 4 = 18 cm2 x
2 ⇒ Reshamiya’s daughter’s age = yrs
6
40. 5 Since the total number of dogs is a non-prime number less x
than 200, options have to be evaluated. ⇒ Himesh’s wife’s age =   + 6
6
In option (1), 149 dogs would be there, which is a prime
Let Reshamiya’s eldest son’s age = b
number.
In option (2), 157 dogs would be there, which is a prime ∴ Reshamiya’s second wife’s age = b + 8
According to Reshamiya,
number.
In option (3), 163 dogs would be there, which is a prime b+8 8
number. = ⇒ 21 b + 24 = 4x … (i)
x
In option (4), 179 dogs would be there, which is a prime +6 7
6
number.
In option (5), 187 dogs would be there, which is a non-prime x+6
number, since 187 = 17 × 11 and b = ⇒ 6b − x = 6 … (ii)
6
41. 2 Let M and N be the two numbers and P be their product. Solving (i) and (ii), x = 90
P=M×N Himesh’s great grand father’s age at the time of conversation
P can also be expressed as P = 2a × 3b ×5c × 7d × .... = 90 + 6 = 96 years.
For any given value of P, the two numbers M and N can be
uniquely determined if and only if each of M and N is a prime 46. 4 Suppose income = Rs.100
number. Of the given five options, only 55 can be expressed Initial saving = Rs.20
as a product of two prime numbers viz. 11 and 5. Hence New Income = Rs.120
options (2) is correct. Income after donating to charity = Rs.108
Saving now = Rs.18
b a Initial Saving Percent = 20%
42. 5
New Saving Percent = 
18 
a b  × 100 = 15%
 120 

 5 
Change in 'Saving Percent' =   × 100 = 25%
a  20 

47. 1 Six numbers viz. 3568, 3856, 5368, 5836, 8356 and 8536 are
formed which are divisible by 4. Out of which only 5836 and
a b 8356 are neither divisible by 8 not by 11.

b a
5a + 4b = 88
and 3a = 2b
⇒ a = 8 and b = 12
Perimeter of each small rectangle
= 2(a + b) = 40
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48. 3 Sum = 12 ⇒ 4,4,4 ⇒ 1 case 52. 3 Since repetition of digits is allowed the total number of n digit
Sum = 11 ⇒ 3,4,4 ⇒ 3 cases numbers that can be formed is 4n.
46 = 212 = 4096 < 10000
Sum = 10 ⇒ 2,4,4 or 3,3,4 ⇒ 6 cases
47 = 214 = 16384 > 10000
Sum = 9 ⇒ 1,4,4 or 2,3,4 or 3,3,3 ⇒ 10 cases ∴ n = 7, is the minimum value for which 4n is greater than
Sum = 8 ⇒ 1,3,4 or 2,2,4 or 2,3,3 ⇒ 12 cases 10000.
Total number of cases = 4 × 4 × 4 = 64
32 1
⇒ Probability = = 53. 5
64 2 4 10 x – 4 10
Alternative Method:
Sum can be one of {3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12} A B
Sum at least 8 ≡ Sum at most 7 x – 2 30 2 30

1
⇒ Required probability =
2
If x is the width of the river then speed at which they travel is
proportional to the distances they travel.
49. 4 36001 = 3. ( 36000) = 3. ( 36 )1000 = 3. (729)1000 Hence from the diagram, we get
= 3 (728 + 1)1000
728 is divisible by 13, so the remainder is 3. 410 x − 410 + 230
=
x − 410 410 + x − 230
50. 2 As a, b, c are positive we can apply AM ≥ GM Solving the quadratic equation, we get x = 1000 m.
a a b b b 54. 2 Suppose that the total amount involved in this game in $K. The
Let’s consider , , , , and c as 6 variables.
2 2 3 3 3
7 6
first person has K in the beginning and K in the end.
a a b b b 1 18 15
+ + + + + c  2 3 6
2 2 3 3 3 a b c
≥ 2
6  2 × 33  6
  Thus he won something. Second person has K in the
18
putting the value of a2 b3 c
5
a +b +c 2 beginning and K in the end. So he neither gains nor loses.
≥  15
6 3
At this point it is very clear that third person loses something.
a+b+c≥4
6 7
Hence minimum value of (a + b + c) = 4. ⇒ K− K = 12. So, K = 1080.
15 18
So, the winner must have started with $420.
51. 5 E
A B
A 55. 3
D 4 5° 6 0°
O
G 3 0°
H

B C 2
E
F
9 0° 4 5°
In the figure EHFG will be a rhombus (A symmetric figure).
∠AGB = 120° and AG = BG so G as well as H will be the D C
centroid of smaller triangles ∆AOB and ∆DOC. Similarly, O will
be the centroid of bigger triangles ∆AFD and ∆BEC. area of ∆ABE =
1
× AB × BE sin 60°
2
2 3 4
⇒ OG = 4× = units = OH
3  2  3 area of ∆BEC =
1
× BE × BC sin 30°
2
2 3 area of ∆ABE sin 60°
and OE = 3  4 3 × 2  = 4 units = OF = = 3
  area of ∆BEC sin30°
Area of the shaded region
1
1 But area of ∆ABC = × 4 = 2 cm2
= (Area of the rhombus EGFH) 2
2

1 1 
⇒ area of ∆EBC =
1
1+ 3
×2 = ( )
3 – 1 cm2
=  × GH × EF  = OG × OE
22 

16
= square units.
3

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56. 3 Let on the 3rd day x men shift y containers each, so that the Case 2a:
total number of containers moved is x × y. On 2nd day, total Freight charges for delivering at Jalandhar from Delhi
containers moved were (x – 6) × (y + 5) and on 4th day = Rs. 5000 + Rs. 5200 = Rs. 10200.
(x + 6) × (y – 5). Freight charges for delivering at Jabalpur from Jalandhar
Similarly, on 1st day containers moved were = (2 × 6800 + 70% of 10000) = 20600
(x – 12) × (y + 10) and on 5th day it is Total charges = 10200 + 20600 = Rs. 30800
(x + 12) × (y – 10).
Adding all of them, we will get total number of containers Similarly in Case 2b:
i.e. 5 × (x) × (y) – 300 = 545 = 12000 + 10000 + [2 × 6800 + 3500]
⇒ xy = 169 = 22000 + 13600 + 3500 = Rs. 39100
Minimum charges will be when a truck supplies wheat to both
57. 3 Since x × y = 169 we get x = 13 and y = 13 the cities (Delhi – Jalandhar – Jabalpur)
Hence, the number of men on 5th day were 13 + 12 = 25 men. Hence, minimum charge is Rs. 30800.
[Note: If we chose other factors i.e. 1 or 169 for the values of
either x or y, we will get negative values for the number of 62. 3 The entry charges for Trucks from Delhi to UP = Rs. 8000
containers or the number of men for the other days.] The entry charges for Trucks from other States to UP
= 0.7 × 8000 = Rs. 5600
58. 4 1 wicketkeeper out of 2 in 2C1 ways. Let x, y indicate number of Trucks entering UP from Delhi and
5 bowlers out of 5 in 5C5 ways. from other States respectively
remaining 5 players have to be batsmen only. 8000x + 5600y = 168000
So, total number of ways or 10x + 7y = 210
= 2C1 × 5C5 × 9C5 Hence the possible solutions of (x, y) is (21, 0); (14, 10);
= 2 × 1 × 126 = 252 (7, 20); (0, 30).
(1), (2), (4) and (5) are possible. Choice (3) is not possible.
59. 5 22 is the first common term.
Next common term would be 22 + LCM(5, 6) = 52 63. 3 2 Big trucks
Hence, common term just before 450 = 442 Total cost = 2 × [9000 + 8000]
Four possible terms are {352, 382, 412, 442} = Rs. 34000
Now, N can take any value between 323 and 352 1 Big and 2 small trucks
⇒ 30 numbers Total cost = [9000 + 8000] + 2 [9000 + 8000] × 0.65
Alternative Method: = 17000 + 22100
In every set of 30 consecutive natural numbers, there shall be = Rs. 39100
exactly one common term. 3 Small trucks
So, the number of such ‘N’ is 30. Total cost = 3 × [9000 + 8000] × 0.65 = Rs. 33150

64. 3 Freight charges from Jalandhar to Lucknow = Rs.3600

60. 2 f(f(x g(10) ) = log log x10 = log(10 log x) Freight charges from Jalandhar to Allahabad = Rs.9900
Freight charges from Jalandhar to Varanasi = Rs.11600
1  Freight charges from Jalandhar to Kanpur = Rs.7600
f(f(xg(9) ) = log log x1/ 9 = log  log x 
9 
For questions 65 to 68:
M From the given information, we can summarize the data in
the following table:
1 
f(f(xg(1) ) = lo g log x1/1 = log  log x 
1 
Akansh Ajay Ashok Abhishek Amit
1 
⇒ log(10log x) – log  log x  + log (8log x ) – ....... – log (log x) Salaries
9 
(In Rs. 7 or 13 11 13 or 7 9 8
Lakh)
 
 10log x . 8log x . 6log x . 4log x . 2log x  Cities: K/V B/K/V B/K/V Prabandhnagar Joka
= log   = log(10!)
 1 log x . 1 log x . 1 log x . 1 log x . log x 
  65. 5 If Akansh, lives in Vastrapur, then Ajay and Ashok must be
9 7 5 3 
staying at Kunnamangalam and Banerghatta, not necessarily
in that order. Their average salary in any case will be Rs.12
For questions 61 to 64: lakhs or 9 lakhs. So, the data is insufficient.
61. 5 There are two way to deliver wheat.
1. Two trucks: One to Jalandhar and other to Jabalpur. 66. 3 Amit called Abhishek, who gets Rs. 9 lakh as his salary which
2. One truck: Routes is a perfect square multiple of 100000.
a. Delhi - Jalandhar - Jabalpur So, Abhishek stays in Prabandhnagar.
b. Delhi - Jabalpur - Jalandhar
Case 1: 67. 5 Amit lives in Joka, so Ajay must be living at Kunnamangalam.
Since Akansh is not staying at Banerghatta, he must be staying
Truck at Vastrapur.
To Jalandhar To Jabalpur
68. 2 As person from Banerghatta did not earn maximum or minimum
Fr e ight Char ge s 5200 12000
salary so he earns Rs.11 lakhs (from table). So average salary
State e ntr y fe e 5000 10000 of persons living in Kunnamanglam and Vastrapur is
Total 10200 22000
 13 + 7 
 2  = Rs.10 lakhs.
 

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For questions 69 and 70: Following are the only possible ways in which the cards could have
Since ‘Iqbal’ was watched only by Bimal, therefore Beckham has been exchanged:
watched No Entry, Page 3 and Salam Namaste.
Also, ‘Iqbal’ is not screened at Plaza. Only the above conclusion can Round 1: (C to A : 2 and D to E : 2) or (C to E : 2 and D to A : 2)
be drawn out of the information given in the question. Round 2: (A to D : 3, B to E : 3) or (A to E : 3, B to D : 3)
Round 3: E to B : 3 and C to A : 4
69. 5 Round 4: A to B : 6 and E to D : 4
Round 5: (B to C : 1 and D to E : 1) or (B to E : 1 and D to C : 1)
70. 5 Round 6: D to A: 3 and C to E : 2
Round 7: B to A : 2 and C to E : 3
For questions 71 to 75: Round 8: (A to D : 3, B to C : 3, E to C : 1) or (A to C : 3, B to D : 3 and
71. 1 France scored 3 goals 1 each of the drawn games. E to C : 1)
Hence it must have lost a game 0-1 because the number of
goals scored against France is 4. 76. 3 The number of cards with C at the beginning of round 1 is 14.

72. 5 The goal difference of all teams must add up to 0. 77. 2 The aggregate number of cards with D and E = 9 + 7
Hence GD of England = –2 = 16.
If 6 goals have been scored against it, it must have scored
4 goals. 78. 2 Maximum possible number of cards that could have been
exchanged between D and E = 2 (Round 1) + 4 (Round 4) + 1
73. 2 Method 1: There are 14 entries against draws. This means (Round 5) = 7.
there were 7 games that ended in a drawn.
There were 5 games that have been wins (or loses) 79. 5 Number of cards exchanged between A and B = 6 (Round 4)
Hence in all 12 games have been played. + 2 (Round 7) = 8.

Method 2: If each team plays the other there would be 80. 3 Minimum possible number of cards that could have been
15 games (6C2) since one more round is left, before all the exchanged between E and C = 2 (Round 6) + 3 (Round 7) + 1
games are played still 3 games left. (Round 8) = 6.
Hence number of games played is 12.
For questions 81 to 85:
74. 4 Spain lost its game to England 1-2. Hence number of goals
85
scored in this game is 3. 81. 3 From the formula given in the question BMI = × 700
(60 ) 2
75. 2 Argentina draws against England and England beats Spain.
= 16.53
Hence both Italy and Brazil must have beaten England. So
Argentina must beat France.
82. 2 For the person to be extremely obese his weight should be
considerably higher than his height. While looking at chart 1,
For questions 76 to 80:
person 3 can be extremely obese.
The aggregate number of cards with all the five friends is constant
= 50. 295
BMI (3 ) = × 700 = 39.8
Let the number of cards with A at the beginning of round 1 be x.
Number of cards with C at the beginning of round 1 = x + 3.
(72 )2
Let the number of cards with D at the beginning of round 1 be y. Which is more than 35 (from table)
Number of cards with B at the beginning of round 1= y ∴ Person (3) is extremely obese.
Number of cards with E at the beginning of round 1 = y – 2
Now, x + x + 3 + y + y + y – 2 = 50 83. 2 Calculating BMI for each
B M I (1) ≈ 1 2 ; B M I (2 ) ≈ 2 5
Or, 2x + 3y = 49.
Possible combinations of values of x and y:
BM I (3 ) ≈ 40 ; BMI ( 4 ) ≈ 29
x 2 5 8 11 14 17 20 23
B M I (5 ) ≈ 2 0
y 15 13 11 9 7 5 3 1
The person coming in the overweight category is in the BMI
range 25 – 29.9. Hence persons 2 and 4 falls into this category.
From additional information (4) we know that possible values of x can ∴ Number of persons = 2
be 8, 11 or 14 only.
Corresponding values of y can be 11, 9 or 7. 84. 2 From the table it is evident that there were fewer deaths in the
From additional information (5) the only possible value of y is 9 because overweight category.
the number of cards with E at the beginning of round 1 is never same
as the number of cards with him / her at the end of any particular 85. 5 We do not know which year was the survey conducted.
round.

So, the value of x = 11.

Following is the number of cards with each person at the beginning of
round 1:
A = 11, B = 9, C = 14, D = 9 and E = 7.

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For questions 86 to 90: Now one can populate the entire table in a similar manner. The final
Since the figures are cumulative (both row wise and column wise), it table will be:
would have been better to construct the following table:
Existing Joined Joined Joined
in 99 in 2000 in 2001 in 2002
Existing Joined Joined Joined
Doctorates 5 11 8 4
in 99 in 2000 in 2001 in 2002
Post Graduates but 12 9 5 8
Doctorates 5 11 8 4 not Doctorates
Post Graduates but Graduates but not 35 40 25 50
12 a b
not Doctorates Post Graduates or
Graduates but not Doctorates
Post Graduate or 35 c d Matriculates but not 12 8 16 20
Doctorates Graduates, Post
Graduate or
Matriculates but not Doctorates
Graduate, Post 12
Graduate or Doctors
86. 1 25 + 5 + 8 = 38

87. 3 5 + 8 = 13
The values given in the above table can easily be deduced as in any
cumulative series (the value minus the preceding value).
88. 1 11 + 9 + 40 + 8 = 68
Identifying the further values is the difficult part. Now the post graduates
89. 5 Cannot be determined.
(including doctorates) in 2000 (including those in 1999) is 37 as given
in original table. Thus 5 + 11 + 12 + a = 37 i.e. a = 9.
90. 3 (11 + 9 + 40 + 8) + (8 + 5 + 25 +16) + (4 + 8 + 50 + 20) = 204
Similarly 5 + 11 + 8 + 12 + a + b = 50. Since we already know a = 9, we
can find b = 5.

Also, 5 + 12 + 35 + 11 + a + c = 112.
Thus c = 40.

Having found a, b, and c, one could have found d because

5 + 11 + 8 + 12 + a + b + 35 + c + d = 150 ⇒ d = 25.

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