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1. (4) 2. (2) 3. (1) 4. (3) 5. (4) 6. (2) 7. (1) 8. (2) 9. (3) 10. (1)

11. (2) 12. (2) 13. (2) 14. (3) 15. (3) 16. (3) 17. (4) 18. (1) 19. (2) 20. (1)

21. (2) 22. (3) 23. (1) 24. (3) 25. (2) 26. (1) 27. (4) 28. (4) 29. (4) 30. (2)

31. (4) 32. (4) 33. (1) 34. (1) 35. (4) 36. (3) 37. (2) 38. (3) 39. (2) 40. (3)

41. (3) 42. (2) 43. (4) 44. (4) 45. (3) 46. (1) 47. (1) 48. (4) 49. (1) 50. (3)

51. (1) 52. (4) 53. (1) 54. (1) 55. (1) 56. (1) 57. (1) 58. (4) 59. (2) 60. (3)

61. (1) 62. (1) 63. (4) 64. (2) 65. (1) 66. (3) 67. (4) 68. (1) 69. (1) 70. (3)

71. (3) 72. (4) 73. (1) 74. (1) 75. (2) 76. (4) 77. (2) 78. (1) 79. (3) 80. (2)

81. (4) 82. (1) 83. (2) 84. (1) 85. (2) 86. (3) 87. (1) 88. (3) 89. (1) 90. (4)

91. (3) 92. (4) 93. (2) 94. (3) 95. (3) 96. (4) 97. (2) 98. (3) 99. (1) 100. (1)

101. (3) 102.(4) 103. (2) 104. (3) 105. (1) 106. (3) 107. (3) 108. (1) 109. (1) 110.(3)

111. (3) 112. (1) 113. (4) 114. (3) 115. (4) 116. (3) 117. (3) 118. (3) 119. (3) 120. (1)

121. (3) 122. (1) 123. (3) 124. (3) 125. (3) 126. (1) 127. (1) 128. (1) 129. (4) 130. (3)

131. (3) 132. (4) 133. (2) 134. (3) 135. (4) 136. (2) 137. (1) 138. (2) 139. (4) 140. (2)

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Solutions for questions 1 to 11: x = 900
∴They will meet 100m from the end.
1. We can have squares of all sizes from side Alternately :
of 1 unit to side of 16 units. Since Ram is thrice as fast as Shyam, when
Number of squares of size 1 x 1 = 162 = 256 Ram covers 600 m, Shyam ran only 200 m,
because on one side of the chessboard there i.e. Shyam is at 200 + 100 (lead) = 300 m
are 16 squares of size 1 x1. from start. From now Ram is half as fast as
Similarly there are 15 squares of 2 x 2 size Shyam, so Shyam gains back the 300 m
on one side and hence number of 2 x 2 (that he is behind) in another 600 m.
squares = 152 = 225. Totally, Shyam covered 300 + 600 = 900 m
Continuing on these lines, we have the by the time they meet for the second time.
answer, as ⇒ They are 1000 - 900 = 100 m short of
(n)(n + 1)(2n + 1) finish line.
162 152 + ……+ 12 = 6. Let the three consecutive even numbers be
6
2n - 2, 2n, 2n + 2
where n = 16
Sum of their squares. = (2n – 2)2 + (2n)2 +
16 × 17 × 33 (2n + 2)2 = 12n2 + 8
= = 8 × 17 × 11 = 1496 .
6 This number when divided by 12 leaves a
2. Ajit can finish the work in 10 days. remainder 8.
Rakesh can do same in 15 days. The other two statements may or may not
Therefore, they together will finish the be true.
work in 6 days. 7. a1 = 1 and a1 + a2 + ....... + an = n2an ……………….
Therefore, they together will finish the (1)
work in 6 days. ⇒ a1 + a2 +…………+ an-1 = an(n2-1) ………….(2)
∴Ajit and Rakesh can finish a work twice From (1), which holds for all n ∈ N, by
the original one in 12 days. Hence(2) taking n - 1 instead of n, we get
4 a1 + a2+ ...... + an-1 = (n-1)2 = (n-1)2 an-1 or an =
3 3
3. π(28 − 7 ) is volume increase required. n −1
3 for all n >1.
4 22 3 3 n+1
× (7 (4 − 1)) 9
T= 3 7 = 30.8 minutes. ∴ a10 = a9 =
49 × 60 11

4. f = a +bx + c x ⎛ 9 ⎞⎛ 8 ⎞
= ⎜ ⎟⎜ ⎟a8 = ...........
where x is distance traveled we have, ⎝ 11 ⎠⎝ 10 ⎠
400 = a + 25b + 5c - (1)
=⎜
⎛ 9 ⎞⎛ 8 ⎞⎛ 7 ⎞⎛ 6 ⎞⎛ 5 ⎞⎛ 4 ⎞⎛ 3 ⎞⎛ 2 ⎞⎛ 1 ⎞a
680 = a + 49b + 7c - (2) ⎟⎜ ⎟⎜ ⎟⎜ ⎟⎜ ⎟⎜ ⎟⎜ ⎟⎜ ⎟⎜ ⎟ 1
⎝ 11 ⎠⎝ 10 ⎠⎝ 9 ⎠⎝ 8 ⎠⎝ 7 ⎠⎝ 6 ⎠⎝ 5 ⎠⎝ 4 ⎠⎝ 3 ⎠
1480= a + 121b + 11c - (3)

(2 )(1) (1) = 1
280= 24b + 2c
800 = 72b + 4c =
b = 10,c =20 (11)(10 ) 55
Substituting in (1) a = 50 8. This question should be done by assuming
50 + 10x + 20 x = 6800 a value of n as 1, 2, 3 and getting the
From here you can see that x has to be a answer.
perfect square and a multiple of 25. Only
625 satisfies both these conditions.
5. Let them meet at x m from the beginning
after say time t.
Let their speed be r and s.
For the first 500m, r = 3s
Later r = s/2
600 x − 600 x − 100
∴ + = 9.
3s s/2 s
⇒ 200 + 2x – 1200 = x -100

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 Fast train 3 3 3
Number of
halts to be
considered
Time taken 42 + 3 = 45 39 + 3 = 42 min 40 + 3 = 43 min
for traveling min
+ halts
Slow train 13 or 14 12 or 13 13
Let each side of the cube be a cm FE is the Number of
diagonal of one of the faces of the cube, halts to be
and hence FE = 2 a considered
Since ∆AFE ∼ ∆AGC Time taken 42 + 13 = 55 39 + 12 = 51 or 40 + 13 = 53
AD/AB = FE/GC for traveling or 39 + 13 = 52 min min
+ halts 42 + 14 = 56
6−a a 2
=
6 12 2 Where the time travelled by fast train PLUS
12 – 2a = a 10 minutes is equal to the time travelled by
12 = 3a slow train when they meet. We find that it
a = 4 cm is happening in case of 2nd choice (52
Volume of cube = 64 cm3 minutes and 42 minutes). So, answer choice
Volume of cone = 1/3× π × (2) [Note that it is happening in case of
2 choice (1) also but it is because once the fast
( (6 2 ) × 6 = 144π
train catches up with slow train after 42
∴Volume of the remaining portion = 144π - minutes, for the next 3 km, i.e., till slow
64 train stops again, both the trains travel
10. ((1 x 7) + 4) x 11 + 7 = 128 together.]
When 128 is successively divided by 4, 7 and
11, the remainder are 0, 4 and 4. Solutions for questions 12 and 13:
∴when 128 is divided successively by 4, 7, R
11 the remainder in the division by 7 is 4, •
11. For the slow train. Q
There are 19 halts ⇒ there are 20 stretches G
on which the journey is undertaken. Since
P • • • F
total distance is 60km, each stretch is 3 km C A D E B
long.
For the fast trains S
There are 4 halts ⇒ 5 stretches of journey Given,
⇒ each stretch is 12 km long, AB = 13cm; QR = 12cm; QS = 6cm ----- (1)
Since the speed is 60 kmph, in one minute a Let AG be perpendicular to RB,
distance of 1 km is covered. Then, AQRG is a rectangle and, QR = AG =
Now it is to check from answer choices. 12----- (2)
and AQ = GR = 3 -- - - (3)
In the right angled triangle AGB, AG = 12,
AB = 13; hence GB=5 and RB = RG + GB ⇒
RB = 3 + 5 = 8 - - - - (4)
∆ABG is similar to ∆PBR;
PB RB 8
⇒ = = - - - - - (5)
AB GB 5

12. PE = PB - EB = PB – 8 - - - -(1)
Choice 1 2 3 From the proportion mentioned above,
Distance 42km 39km 40km PB 8
= ,
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 AB× 8 18. (C) cost per call to the customer =
⇒ PB = Total Bill Amount
5
⇒ PB = 104 /5 = 20.8 - - - - (2) No. of calls made
Hence, PE = PB - 8 = 20.8 - 8 = 12.8 cm. C (500 + 0)/175
13. Area of triangles PAR and PBQ are to be ∴ 1 =
compound. C 2 (500 + 100)/350
1 C
.PR × AQ ∴ 1 =5:3
∆PAR 2 ⎛ PR ⎞⎛ AQ ⎞ C2
= =⎜ ⎟⎜ ⎟
∆PBQ 1 ⎝ PQ ⎠⎝ BR ⎠ 19. Each term of the series is in the form of
.PQ × BR
2 (1/two factors). The first factors of the
8 3 denominators form one AP and the second
= × =1 factors form another AP. Hence, the
3 8
general forms of the factors are:
The two triangles are equal. (i) 5 +(x – 1) 3 = (3x + 2) and
(ii) 8 + (x – 1) 3 = (3x + 5)
Solutions for questions 14 to 17:
1
⇒ tx= when x = 1, 2, 3, →(1)
We can solve this problem by using our (3x + 2)(3x + 5)
understanding of divisibility rules.
1 1 ⎡ (3x + 5) − (3x + 2) ⎤
Since, the first two digits from the left tx = = ⎢ ⎥
should be divisible by 2, we can have a (3x + 2)(3x + 5) 3 ⎣ (3x + 2)(3x + 5) ⎦
number of combinations viz. 12, 14.16, 24, 1⎡ 1 1 ⎤
= ⎢ − → (3)
3 ⎣ 3x + 2 3x + 5 ⎥⎦
26, 32, 34, 36, 42, 46, 52, 54, 56, 62, 64. But
we see that the first five digits from left
should be divisible by 5 and hence 5 cannot ∴Sum of the given series
be in the first place from the left. 1 ⎡1 1 1 1 1 1 ⎤
⎢ − + − ....... + −
242 245 ⎥⎦
Also we have that the first 3 digits are
divisible by 3. 3 ⎣ 5 8 8 11
⇒ The sum of 3 digits should be divisible 1 ⎡1 1 ⎤ 1 1⎡ 1⎤
= ⎢ − ⎥ = × ⎢1 − ⎥
by 3 The following numbers from the list 3 ⎣ 5 245 ⎦ 3 5 ⎣ 49 ⎦
would be left (for the first 3 digits) 123, 126,
162, 243, 246, 261, 264, 321, 324, 342, 423, 48 16
= =
426, 462, 621, 624, 642 are left out. 15 × 49 245
Next condition is that the first four digits are 20. V1 V1
divisible by 4. (i.e.) the last 2 digits of a four Q1 4 5
- digit number should be divisible by 4. Q2 1 2
This now prunes our list to 1236, 1264, Q3 7 11
1624, 2436, 3216, 4236 4/9 1/3
∴The six digit numbers are 123654, 126453,
162453, 243651, 321654, 423651
Now answering the four questions we get 7/18
14. Six
15. If 3 is in units place ⇒ the numbers are 1/18 1/18
126453 and 162453.
∴ 1: 1 15 liters
The digit in hundred's place is 4.
16. As can be seen we can have 1, 2, 3 or 4 in
the first position from the left,
17. If 4 is the digit in the second place from the
21. We can have minimum surface area when
left we are considering the number 243651.
all the dimensions of the cuboid are same.
∴The digit in the third place from the left is
I b h s
3.
(1) 3 3 3 54
Solutions for questions 18 to 23:
(2) 1 3 9 78
(3) 1 1 27 116

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 Hence, minimum surface is 2 (3 x 3 + 3 x 3 27. Let the amount that Anil borrowed be P. At
+ 3 x 3) = 54 cm2. present the amount that he owes (A1) is
22. The roots of x2 - 10x + 16 - 0 are x = 2, 8 150% of P. i.e. A1 = (1.5) P
Hence, roots of required equation = 28. One could guess the answer as 10% at step
1/4,1/64 10
68 1 (1) itself because 1 + =1.1 and (1.1)3 =
Required equation is x2 - x+ =0 100
256 256 1331 and then substitute to check.
or 256x – 68x + 1 = 0 29. In a square, the diagonals perpendicularly
23. The last four digits of the binary equivalent bisect each other. As the diagonals are
is to be determined. coinciding with the two axes of x and y, all
This means that the remainder obtained the four vertices lie on the four segments of
when 4739685 is divided by 16 needs to be the axes.
expressed. Side PQ is represented by the equation x +
To determine remainder of 4739685/16, It y + 3 = 0. RS is the side opposite to PQ and
is enough that 9685 is divided by 16, and so PQ is parallel to RS.
the remainder is obtained. The equation of the two lines parallel to each
Remainder of (9685/16) is 5. 5 expressed in other differ only in the independent term.
binary form of 4 digits is1010. The equation x + y + 3=0 can be written as
x/-3 + y/-3 = 1; i.e. the line makes intercepts
Solutions for questions 24 to 26: of – 3 and – 3 on the x and y – axes
respectively.
By placing the points on a plane we see that E, C, D As all the four vertices are equidistant from
and B are all collinear and the arrangement is given the point of intersection of the diagonals,
in the figure. F lies on the circle shown. the other two vertices must be at distances
E of 3 and 3 from the point of intersection of
5 the diagonals (i.e., the origin) hence the
equation of the side parallel to PQ (i.e. RS)
•C
= x/3 + x/3 = 1; or x + y – 3 = 0
19.5 8 19.5 30. Remainder
F• •D F = (1333 mod 12) ×(1335 mod 12) × (1337
mod 12)
6.5
= (1× 3 × 5)= 15 mod12 = 3.
A B 31. a2 + b2 + c2 + - 2ab – 2bc – 2ca = 0
G
⇒ (a - b)2 + (b - c)2 + (c - 1)2 = 0
24. The number of triangles is maximum, ⇒ a = b = c.
when F is not collinear with E, C, D and B. 32. abc is always odd while ab + bc+ ca is odd
Then 6C3 - 4C3 = 20 - 4 = 16 ab + bc+ a + b is even because all the four
25. The area of ∆DEF will be maximum when terms are odd.
DF (= 5 units) is ⊥ to ED (which is 13 units) 33. I Last digit 8 – possible ways - 9× 9× 9 - 729
Then area = 1/2 x DF x ED = 1/2 x 5 x 13 II. Last digit not 8 – 4 × 9 × 9× 3
= 32.5 sq. units - 972
26. If F is equidistant from A and B, then F lies ----------
on the median EG. (Note that ABE is 1701
isosceles) - - - - -- -
ED 5 + 8 13 2 the first three digits can be 535 or 553.
Since = = = ∴1701 × 2 = 3402 ways.
EB 19.5 19.5 3
DF to EG (i.e. perpendicular distance) will
2 15 34. g (2,1) = g(g(1,1),0) = g(1,1) +1
be × = 5 units ⇒ The circle touches EG g (1,1) = g((0,1),0) = g(0,1) + 1 = 3
3 2
g (2,1) = 3 +1 = 4
at only one point. ⇒ only one possibility
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 x + 3x − 10 ⎛ ⎛ x + y + z ⎞⎞
35. Given that is positive ⇒ & ⎜ # ⎜ 2, ⎟ ⎟3. = & (x + y + z, 3)
x − 5x − 14 ⎝ ⎝ 2 ⎠⎠
(x + 5)(x − 2) x+y+z
>0 =
(x − 7)(x + 2) 3
Case 1: Solutions for questions 40 to 43:
(x + 5) (x - 2) > 0 and (x - 7) (x + 2) > 0 40. In the first stage, each group has 8 teams
and in each group a total of 8C2 games are
Case 2: played.
(x + 5) (x - 2) < 0 and (x - 7) (x + 2) < 0 ∴ In the first stage, the total games are
2x8C2 = 56.
Case 1: In the second round there are a total of 8
(x + 5) (x - 2) > 0 and (x - 7) (x + 2) > 0 teams. The number of games played are
⇒ x< - 5 or x > 2 and x < -2 or x >7 8
⇒ x < - 5 or x > 7 4 4 - - - - - 4 games
However, |x|< 4, therefore, none of the
above two solutions is admissible. 2 2 - - - - --2 games

Case 2: 1 1 - - - - - 1 game
(x + 5) (x - 2) < 0 and (x - 7) (x + 2) < 0 -----------7 games
-5 < x < 2 and then |x| < 4 is also satisfied ∴ Total number of games are 56 + 7 = 63
by the above range. games.
Hence, range of real values of x, with |x| < 41. To ensure that a team goes through to the
4 is – 2 < x < 2 second round let us assume the most
36. Let the man buys x trees & let the length of possible scenario.
the side of his house be L (1) Let five teams get 6 points each.
L i.e. 5 x 6 = 30 points, but only 8C2 =
x= +1
10 28 points are possible in 28
matches.
L L
x= + 1 − 6 = − 5 (2) Let five teams get 5 points each.
8 8 This is a possible case, since 5 x 5 =
10(x – 1) = 8(x + 5) ⇒ 2x = 50 ⇒ x = 25 25 and 25 < 28 Consider the table
L = 240. of outcomes given below: Let the
37. teams in a group be A, B, C, D, E,
1 3 3 F, G and H:
2 1 2 2 2 A B C D E F G H
3 2 1 2 1 1 1 A X
4 4 3 4 3 4 3 4 4 B A X
A B A B A B A B A B A B
C A B X
∴5 steps. D D B C X
E E E C D X
Solutions for questions 38 and 39: F A B C D E X
(x, y) = x/y G A B C D E F X
x+y H A B C D E H G X
$(x, y) =
2
x In the above scenario, A, B, C, D and E all
& (x, y) = have 5 points each and it is hence uncertain
2 for any team to make it into the next round
x+y even after winning 5 points.
38. 2x $ (x, y) = 2x =x+y
2 ∴minimum 6 points can guarantee a place
39. Simplifying choice (2) we get in the next round.

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42. From above solution we get that a team
could possibly not make it into the next
round inspite of winning 5 points.
AB = 2, BC = 9 and AD = 4. The area of the
43. Since the winning team could have come trapezium is 1/2 x 2 x (4 + 9) = 13 sq. units
into the second round after having won Trapezium is the area which just over
either 4, 5, 6 or 7 matches. estimates the shaded portion. Hence 13 sq.
∴we cannot be certain about the number of units is the closest among the choices.
matches it won.
48. The remainder of (abc/d) is same as the
Solutions for questions 44 to 50: remainder of the division (r1.r2.r3/d) where
r1 r2, r3 are respective remainders. When a,
44. Let the capacity of the first tap be 1. b, c are divided by 'd'. By actual division
⇒ The capacity of the other taps = 2, 3, ..... 673/17, leaves a remainder of 10. Similarly
till 10. r2 can be calculated, and r2 = 10 and r3 is
also equal to 10 i.e. r1 = r2 = r3 =10
⎛ 10 ⎞
⇒ total capacity of tank = ⎜ ∑ n ⎟ × 5 hours The remainder of the division (r1r2r3/d) =
⎝1 ⎠ (10x10x10/17)
= 275 By actual division, the remainder is 14.
But the sum ∑ n + ∑ n + ........ + ∑ n = 220
10 9 1 49. The area of triangle MPN can be calculated
i.e. 56 + 45 + 36 + 28 + 21 + 15 + 10 + 6 + 3 + in 2 ways,
1 = 220 (a) as 1/2 MN. PQ
(This is since the taps are closed in the (b) as 1/2 PN. ML Hence, those two are
specified order) equal ⇒ MN. PQ = PN. ML⇒ 36 x 4 = PN x
∴at the end of the tenth hour, all taps are 18⇒ PN = 8cm
closed though the tank is not yet full. Alternately
∴The tank will never be filled. ∆MLN and ∆PQN are similar (AAA
45. The percentage of people in the age group similarity)
of 25 years to 60 years is 86-37 = 49% of
PN PQ 36
total population Illiterate and literate are in ⇒ = ⇒ PN = × 4 = 8 cm
the ratio of 7 : 3. " MN LM 18
Hence, percentage of illiterate people in the 50. We have to find the number of co-primes of
referred age group 7/10 x 49% of 21600, which are less than 21600 excluding 1.
population = 34.3% of total population. 21600 = 63 x 102 = 23 x 33 x 22 x 52
Given that illiterate people number= 24,010 ∴Number of co - primes = 21600 x (1 - 1/2)
Hence. 34.3% of population = 24, 010 x (1 - 1/3) x (1 - 1/5)
⇒ population = 24010/34.3% = 21600 x 1/2 X 2/3 x 4/5 = 5760
= (24010/34.3 ) x 100 = 70,000 ∴1 is to be excluded = 5759
(x − 1)(x + 4)(x + 2) 51. Statements 2, 3 and 4 are possible solutions
46. < 0, to the culture of dominance.
(x − 3)(x + 8)(x + 3) 52. The answer is in para 8.
we only need to check for integers from -9 53. Statement A is from para 5, B is from para
to +4, with the exclusion of the roots, i.e. 6, C is from para 7. Statement D is not
with the exclusion of x = - 8, - 4, - 3, - 2, 1, 3 mentioned at all.
The integer solution set is { - 7, - 6, - 5 and 54. The question is from para 8.
2} i.e. four in number. 55. It is from para 4.
56. The question is from para 2.
57. The question is from para 8.
58. Choice (1) is from para 6, (2) is from para 7,
47. We form the trapezium ABCD with (3) is from para 4. so (4) is wrong as per
C para 3.
59. Para l
D 60. Para 3.

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61. Statement A is from para 2, C is from para 75. The question is from para 6. Statements A,
4, D is from para 1. Statement C is false as B and C are true. Statement D is false.
per para 5.
62. Para 8. 76. Choice (1) is from para 4, (2) is from para 6
63. Statement A is from para 4, B is from para and (3) is from para 3. Hence all are true.
5, C is from para 6 and D is from para 7.
Solutions for questions 77 to 81:
64. Para 5 states that babies judge the whole
world from their own standpoint. 77. Investigation produced a number of
results, hence the word is array (display or
65. Para 3 clearly states that the sense universe range) not irony (ill tuned arrival) or iota
is a part of the infinite spiritual universe (small amount) or eon (long period).
and you can't understand it without
knowing the beyond. 78. Microbiologists cultured (grew) the
66. Choice C (though true) is not a concept of bacteria - cultured is the word normally
religion. A and B are stated in para 4 and D used for the growing of bacteria or viruses
in para 5. under controlled conditions in a laboratory.
67. "Infinite spiritual universe projected into They did not investigate (examine) or
the plane of consciousness" means nurture (process of bringing up or injecting
applying the spiritual universe to the sense drive or force) the bacteria.
universe. 79. The bacteria had managed to live for 11,600
68. In para 2, the second line says, "Why years in an oxygen - free environment. This
struggle for that infinite unknown” idea is conveyed by survived (continued to
69. Sir Martin has not colluded (conspired) live or exist) not subsisted (kept oneself
with the publishers; so (4) can be ruled out- alive), multiplied (increased in number -
The intention is not to deceive the public - not specified) or thrived (flourished).
can be ruled out. Choice (2), though true, is
not in itself a sin. Choice (1) states clearly 80. The kings were allowed a free rein (the
Sir Martin's 'sin’ - the desire to arouse power to direct and control), though
interest to gain readership. monarchs reign, as the noun reign means
70. The ‘invisible hand’ does not refer to the 'the period of rule’. Relativism is a doctrine
policies made (choice 1) nor to the and reinforcement means strengthening.
pollution (2) It refers to the present state of 81. The words that follow the blank (ultimate
the market (not environment as stated in neglect) suggest that the word in the blank
choice (4)) that has led to environmental is obsolescence (became obsolete). It cannot
degradation. be observation (process of observing) or
71. Para 7 says we can't draw lines between obscurantism (the practice of preventing
people and the animal and plant worlds facts from being known) or oblivion (the
(supports a). The same para says, state of being unaware of what is
“...biodiversity can pay for itself through happening around one).
benign systems of sustainable extraction
....” (supports b and c). Solutions for questions 82 to 86:
72. Para 9 supports all the choices.
73. Choice (a) is stated in para 2 and choice (b) 82. D is the appropriate statement to begin the
is stated in para 4. Choice (c) is false paragraph. D says Sadruddin returned to
because Mr. Ian Swingland edited the the UN in times of crisis. A follows D. The
articles (we do not know if he was a idea expressed in D finds a continuation in
scientist at the Royal Society). Choice (d) is A. Further, C says around that time, stories
also false because the passage says the circulated that the Prince was a secret agent
greens were against genetically modified for the British The words "that time" in C
crops (not necessarily against everything refer to the point that the UN vetoed his
that is not natural). candidature again in 1991. Hence DAC is
74. Statement A is true as per para 1, B is true the better combination. Subsequently, BE
as per para 2. Statements C and D are not follow. Hence answer is choice (1).
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83. Statement A opens the paragraph. It says The correct form is, "cobbler's day had been
people involved in business are subjected like, ...,"
to the whims of the economy. [The given sentence is in past perfect tense,
A is followed by C which says the only it cannot take a verb in present perfect
constant in business is "change". The word tense.
"change" in C finds a continuation in D. In statements C and D the usage of
The words "pervasive market fluctuation" "commute on a bus over flown with the
talk about economic uncertainty in workers ..,......." is erroneous. (fly, flew,
business. Further, BE are the concluding flown)
statements. Thus answer choice is (2). Here, according to the context, the bus was
84. D is the appropriate statement to open the overflowing with passengers.
paragraph. It says art and money do not go is the correct choice.
together. E is the better statement to follow 88. From the given choices (3) is the
D. It says that these days, the principle appropriate choice. In statement A, "setting
function of art is the absorption of excess on" is incorrect. Set on means cause to
cash. Subsequently the idea of art and attack. The correct usage is "setting out",
money being partners in the grandest scam i.e., to start a journey.
in modern history is expressed in B. In statements A and C the part of the
Further A and C give examples of the ideas sentence " ....... vastness of the land and
expressed in DEB. is the appropriate philosophy ........" is incorrect.
choice. The correct form is "......... vastness of the
85. C can open the paragraph. C says job land and of a philosophy" (condition of
insecurity has intensified across all parallelism).
sections, B is a better choice to follow C. B 89. Among the choices (1) is the appropriate
says it led to employment insecurity and choice.
economic insecurity. Further EA go In B and D, "dearth in peace initiatives" is
together. In statements ADF we find a incorrect. The correct form is "dearth of
reference to the "organized sector", i.e., the peace initiatives" (i.e., scarcity of .......). In B
idea expressed in A is continued in D and and C, "all plans fell apart" is incorrect. The
F. correct form is "all plans fell through,"
86. From the given statements C is the which means "failed" (fell apart means
appropriate statement to open the "disintegrated" which does not suit the
paragraph. Statements E and G begin with context). Hence the appropriate choice is
a pronoun, hence cannot open the (1)
paragraph. F may open the paragraph, but 90. Among the given choices (1) is the most
A cannot follow F. A says,"It attacks a appropriate answer.
temple in Ahmedabad". It is not logically In statement B, "much of the spending has
related with statement F. Hence choice (4) been by the government, with result of
is ruled out. Thus answer is choice (3). poor profitability" is erroneous. The correct
form is "much of the spending has been by
the government, resulting in poor
Solutions for questions 87 to 91: profitability", (i.e., the spending by the
government has resulted in poor
87. From the given choices (1) is the correct profitability).
sentence. Again in A and C we find the usage,
In statement B,the error is in the usage of "rather than those of......." which is
the preposition. incorrect. The correct form is "rather than
"In the American University at Cairo" is that of .........". The comparison is between
incorrect. the spending by the government and the
"A the American University in Cairo" is market. Thus answer is choice (4).
correct. 91. From the given choices (3) is the most
Again, in B, the part of the sentence, appropriate choice.
"…cobbler's day has been like..." is "Her wealth of resources and matchless
erroneous. opulence in spirit ......." is erroneous.
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 found in sentences A and B. Again, "her in F. Hence AF is correct. The meaning
wealth of resources and matchless given in B is to control the movement of a
opulence of spirit remained in political vehicle, tool, etc. It is implied by H.
bondage, which very fact........" is incorrect. The combination of AF is found only in (2),
The correct form is "....... the political BH is found in (2), (3), (4).
bondage, that very fact........". is the Further, the meaning expressed in C
appropriate choice. matches with G. It is found in (2) and (3).
Since the combination of AF is found only
Solutions for questions 92 to 95: in choice (2), it is the appropriate answer.
98. From the given meanings it is clear that the
92. From the given paragraph we understand meaning expressed in D is implied by E. C
there is a lot of variation in the number of says 'quick' is the ability to learn and
child laborers. The most appropriate reason understand things fast. The meaning is
for this could be a lack of clarity on the implied by A, i.e., D matches with E and C
question of who constitutes a child labor. matches with H. A says 'quick' means
This idea is expressed in choice (4). continuing or existing for only a short time,
93. The given para says that shaping economic which is implied in F, i.e., “a series of
policy is more about conflict management, interviews which occurred for a short time
i.e., a policy which reflects the continuing ...” i.e., B matches with F. These linkages
compromises in economic decision-making are found in (3).
between the demands of an ordinary 99. The meaning expressed in A is implied by
person and the demands of a particular H. The combination is found in (1) and (4),
section of the society. The emphasis is on The meaning expressed in B, i.e., "a mine"
conflict management, i.e., the demands of is implied by G. BG is found only in choice
the populist and the sectional interest (1). Hence choice (1) is the appropriate
demands are in conflict. answer.
94. The given paragraph says that institutions 100. A says ‘quiet’ means not making much
are creative acts and the institutions noise, which is implied by H. A matches
created by many great people in the past with H. The meaning expressed in B is ’a
reflect their creative endeavor. But they did peaceful place' which is implied by E, i.e., B
not think of the ways of making them matches with E.
everlasting. Hence the appropriate answer AH and BE are found only in choice (1).
is (3). Choice (1) is not the appropriate Hence the appropriate answer is (1).
answer through it appears to be so. It
generalizes the statement, but in the given Solution for 101 to 105
context we are talking about institution-
builders in particular. The amount of water filled or emptied by each tap
95. From the given para we can infer that the is given by the area under the graph for each tap.
new image For example, the amount of water filled by tap A in
managers are focussed on improving the first 5 minutes = Area under the graph between
images. Choice (3) expresses the above t = 0 and t = 5
idea. i.e. Area of the triangle = 1/2 x 5 x25 = 62.5litres
Solutions for questions 96 to 100: Alternately, the area can also be calculated by
simply counting the number of squares under the
96. From the choices it is understood that A graph as each square is equivalent to 25litres.
matches with E. The meaning expressed in The above mentioned triangle is equal to 2.5
B matches with H. This combination is squares.
found in choices (3) and (4). The meaning ∴Area = 2.5 x 25 = 62.5litres
expressed in B is "to decide a limit for 101. The water level will rise if the area under
something", which is implied by H. The the graph for tap A is more than that of
meaning expressed in C, i.e., to arrange an area under the graph for tap B, otherwise it
election, game, etc. dishonestly, is implied will fall.
by G. Taking choice by choice
97. The meaning expressed in A is “to deal Choice (1) 0-5 minutes
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 Amount of water filled by tap A = Area from t = 0 to t = 5 ⇒ 2.5 squares
under the graph for tap A = 2.5 squares t = 5 to t = 1 0 ⇒ 5 squares
For tap B, the area = 1 square t =10 to t = 15 ⇒ 4 squares
∴water level will rise by an amount ∴t = 15 to t = 20⇒ 4. 5 squares
equivalent to the area of 2.5- 1 = 1.5 ∴Area under the graph from t = 0 to t = 17½
squares. Choice (2) 25-30 minutes = 1 3.75 squares = 13.75 x 25 = 343.75 litres
Area under the graph for tap A = 7 squares For tap B.
and for tap B = 4 squares from t = 0 to t = 5 ⇒ 1 square
∴the water level will rise t = 5 to t = 10 ⇒ 1.5 squares
rise = area of 7 - 4 = 3 squares t = 10 to t = 17½
Choice (3) 20-25 minutes
⎛ 1 ⎛ 1.5 ⎞ ⎞
Area under the graph for tap A = 7 squares ⇒ ⎜ 1.5 + × 1.5 × 3⎜ ⎟ ⎟ ≅ 3.2
and for tap B = 3.5 squares ⎝ 2 ⎝ 2 ⎠⎠
∴water level will rise by an amount equal ∴Area under the graph from t = 0 to t = 17½
to area of 3.5 squares (7 - 3.5). ≅ 5.7 (i.e. 1.5 +1 +3.2)
Choice (4) 50 - 60 minutes = 5.7 x 25 = 142.5litres
Area under the graph for tap A = 8.5
∴Capacity of the tank = 343 + 142.5 =
squares
486litres.
Area under the graph for tap B = 11 5
105. From solution to question (103), we know
squares
that by the 30th minute, tap A can fill
∴water level will fall by an amount equal 750litres while tap B can fill 375litres.
to area = 11.5 - 8.5 = 3 squares. Hence, from the diagram, tap A in the next
(Note: to calculate the actual rise/fall in 5 minutes will fill exactly water equivalent
water level, we need to multiplying the to 6 squares on the graph = 6 x 25 =
number of squares with 25litre) 150litres
102. This will be given by the area under the
∴(Total of 900litres)
graph for tap B from t = 0 to t = 50 minutes
Similarly tap B in the next 5 minutes can fill
t = 0 to t = 5 ⇒ 1 square water equivalent to 5.5 squares = 5.5 x 25 =
t = 5 to t = 10 ⇒ 1.5 squares 137.5litres
t = 10 to t = 20 ⇒ 5 squares ∴(Total of 512.5litres)
t = 20 to t = 25 ⇒ 3.5 squares So, T1 is filled while T2 is not.
t = 25 to t = 30 ⇒ 4 squares
t = 30 to t = 40 ⇒ 12 squares Solutions for questions 106 to 110:
t = 40 to t = 50 ⇒ 15 squares
Total =1 +1.5 + 5 + 3.5 + 4 + 12 + 15 = 42 106. From observation, the number of students
squares getting IIMC but not IIMA is (6 + 15+ 11 +
= 42 × 25 = 1050 litres 5) = 37
103. This is best done by considering each Out of which 6 got IIMB but not L and (5 +
answer choice separately. At the end of t = 11) got L but not B.
25 minutes. Since we need B or L, both these figures are
Area under the graph for tap A = 23 taken.
squares and for tap B = 11 squares. 107. First the complete Triangle has to be
∴Total area = 34 squares discounted then we have (IIMA ∪IIMI) ∩
Hence amount of water filled = 34 x 25 = (IIMB∪IIMC)
850 litres Obviously, the tank is not filled we get (12 + 8 + 6 + 5 + 2) = 33
from t = 0 to t = 25 minutes. 108. Exactly two or exactly three
From t= 25 to t = 30 = at least two - exactly five - exactly four
Area under the graph for tap A = 7 squares ⇒ at least two = 119 (from soln 110)
and for tap B = 4 squares. ⇒ exactly five = 7 (from figure)
So, additional volume filled by the two ⇒ exactly four = 25 (from soln 109)
taps = 11 x 25 = 275litres ∴119 – 7 – 25 = 119 - 32 = 87
So, at t = 30 109. Exactly four
850 + 275 = 1125litres will be filled which is ⇒ all except IIMA = none
equal to the capacity of the tank.
⇒ all except IIMB = 16
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 ⇒ all except IIMC = none A boy and a girl always sit adjacent to each
⇒ all except IIML = 5 other implies I sits in the 3rd row 1st column
⇒ all except IIMI = 4 and P sits in the 1st row 3rd column.
∴16 + 5 + 4 = 25 D sits in the 1st row 2nd column,
110. Students getting admission in at least two B sits in the 2nd row 3rd column and
colleges F sits in the 3rd row 4th column
= Total number of students (who got at The arrangement is as follows:
least one admission) - Total number of 111. Since we have already arranged all the
students getting exactly one admission = parents, clearly (A) and (B) are redundant,
200 - (22 + 14 + 15 + 6 + 24) = 200 - 81 = 119 hence the answer must be only (C) (since
there is no choice that says data
Solutions for questions 111 to 113: inadequate).
Alternately;
From (3) we get K is the father of H and H From A, we get F sits in the 3rd row 4th
is K's son. column is known.
I and L belongs to the same family means I From B, we get P sits in the 1st row 3rd
is the mother and column is also known.
L is her son. From C, we get O sits in the 4th row 3rd
But I and L do not belong to K's family column, by this arrangement we get
because in a family
there should not be two boys. N D P E
J, C and M belong to same family means M C G B H
is the mother; J 1 A J F
is her son and C is her Daughter. K L O M
G and O belong to the same family but H is
not the brother of
Hence, from C, alone we can determine the
O means G and O belong to separate
positions of all the sixteen members.
families where N is the
son, O is the daughter and G is their
112. If it is given that K's daughter sits in the 4th
mother.
column, then the arrangement we get is as
B and E belong to the same family means E
follows.
is the daughter
and her father is B. O D P L
P is the wife of K and A is their daughter. J G B A
From (4) we get, D is the husband of M and 1 H C F
F is the husband K E N M
of G. Hence, they sit
The four families are N/O D P L/E
in only one way
K, P, Hand A 113. From the earlier J/C G B H/A
B, I, L and E solutions we get I H/A J/C F
D, M, J and C FGNO is the K L/A N/O M
F, G, N and O correct family.
From (1) and (2) we can infer that
In each row and in each column there
Solutions for questions 114 and 115:
should be a father, a mother, a boy and a
daughter but none of them should" belong From (1), we get sphere is made of diamond.
to the same family. From (2), we get cube is 3rd in weight and 4th in cost
From (6) we get K sits in the 4th row 1st i.e., the cost of the cube is 1000/-
column; G sits in the 2nd row 2nd column; J's From (5), we get Pyramid is green in colour and is
mother sits in the 4th row means she cannot manufactured through the process of moulding.
sit in the 1st column, 2nd column and in the Hence, cone is made through the process of casting.
3rd column. From (3), we get cube is made of Kryptonite and is
Hence M sits in the 4th row 4th column. manufactured through the process of cutting. We
can infer that pyramid is made of glass and cone is
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 Hence, F sits exactly at the middle of the
The final arrangement we get is as follows. row.
118. The person who starts, if he leaves exactly
Solid Colour Material Process Weight Cost 12km (i.e. (10 + 2) km) for the other person,
Sphere Diamon Forging then he will always win.
Choice (1): 1008 is it self a multiple of 12
Cube Kryptoni Cutting 2kg 1000
hence Manoj cannot win.
Pyram Green Glass Mouldi Choice (2): since we do not know who
Cone Black Wood Casting starts the game, this cannot be the answer.
Choice (3): since 1001 is not a multiple of 12
114. If it is given that the solid made of the person starting the game will win the
Diamond is the heaviest but is not white game.
then the arrangement we get is as follows
Solutions for questions 119 and 120:
Solid Colour Material Process Weight Cost
Sphere Yellow Diamond Forging 4kg 1 trillion 119. Let us note down the given conditions as
Cube White Kryptonite Cutting 2kg 1000/- Student Prize got Prize intended
Pyramid Green Glass Moulding 3kg 1 million D→ Q not Q
Cone Black Wood Casting 1kg 1 billion B→ S S
C→ N M
'The sphere which is made of Diamond is G→ X (say) X (say)
yellow in colour and is manufactured E→ R not N
through the process of forging" is definitely F→ O
true. Further who ever should have got Q did
115. The cone is made of wood and is not get R
manufactured through the process of Now we can say X = P
casting.
A B C D E F G
Solutions for questions 116 to 118: Intended S M P
Received S N Q R O P
116. If the year starts and ends with the same
day means the year is not a leap year. is Now A must have received M and hence N
definitely true. In a non leap year the could not have been intended for him ......
calendar of January matches with that of (2) also E was not supposed to get N and
October. is definitely true. In a leap year also since E got R he should not possibly
the calendar of July matches with that of deserve Q. (from (1))
October but the year is not a leap year. is ∴For E. we can see that the following are
definitely false. not possible prize intended for him
117. It is given that either B or A sits to the Q, N, S, M or P => E deserved O or R.
immediate right of D. It is also given that Now only prizes left to fill the boxes in the
two people sit in between B and D, hence B first row of the table under A, D and F are
does not sit to the immediate right of D. So, N, R, O and Q.
A sits to the immediate right of D If A sits Further from (2) we get A deserved O, R or
to the immediate right of D, then the Q. If A deserved O or R, then F deserved Q
possible arrangements are and D deserved N which is a possibility.
D A _ _ _ _ G _ → (1) And since A got M he could not have
G _ _ _ _ D A → (2) deserved Q.
_ D A_ _ _ _ G → (3) ∴The final distribution is
(1) & (2) can be ruled out because three
people sit in between A and G and three A B C D E F G
people sit between B and E and four people R/O S M N O/R Q P
sit in between C and E. M S N Q R O P
Considering (3), we get The person supposed to receive N got Q.
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120. From the above solution E should get O by observation Nithyam is the highest and
and A should get R. Hence A who HMLC the least. Answer could be choice
deserved R finally got M. (1) or choice (2). Now since a > c , answer
should be choice (1)
Solutions for questions 121 to 126: Solutions for questions 127 to 131:

121. Total salary = Average salary x Total 127. Profit after tax = Number of shares x EPS =
number of employees. 90,000 x 5 = 4,50,000
For Infogyst = 27531 × 3743 4,50,000
by rounding off to the nearest thousand Profit before tax = = 7,50,000
0.6
we get
Total expenditure = 10,00,000 - 7,50,000 =
28 × 4 = 112
2,50,000
Similarly,
For Saika = 26 × 5 = 130 5 7 5
128. Since > >
For Marino = 22 × 7 = 154 10 15 25
For Lilips = 31 × 2 = 62 Profitability is the highest for company A.
Marino is the highest. 129. The question cannot be answered with
122. By keen observation we find the given given data since only percentages are
conditions is satisfied for SVT, Info, given.
Cyndel, Marino, Nithyam, Fedez and 130.
Nicolas. Total of 7 companies. Last Year This Year
123. Given that 1% of the total revenue = 36487 (LY) (TY)
x 17329 No. Shares 75000 75000
By rounding off, 1% = 36000 x 17000 EPS 5 7(40%
100% of revenue = increase)
100 x 36000 x 17000 = Rs.612 x 108 = PAT 3.75 lakhs 5.25 lakhs
61.2crores PBT 3.75/0.5 = 5.25/0.6 =
Similarly 0.16% of expenses = 18000 x 32 7.5 lakhs 8.75 lakhs
100% of expenses = 36 x 107crores = Expenditure 6.25 lakhs 15 – 8.75 =
36.0crores (Same) 6.25 lakhs
Gross profit = 61.2 – 36 = 25.2crores
Revenue 13.75 lakhs 15 lakhs
(approximately)
124. Except in the Advertisement departments of
the 11 companies, the numerical value of the Percentage increase in Revenue from LY to
employees in the other five departments will TY
be more than the numerical value of average 1.25 5
= × 100 ≅ × 100 ≅ 9%
salaries of the respective department. There 13.75 55
are a total of 11 instances. 131. Total earnings = 1000 x 5 + 1000 x 7 + 1000
x 5 = 17,000.
125. By observation we find that the total salary
of either SVT Technology or the Lilips Solutions for questions 132 to 137:
should be the least.
SVT = 17 x 21643 132. Capacity of M1 = 12000 tons of ore.
By rounding off 17 x 22 = 374 It can dispatch a maximum of 4800 tons to
Lilips = 18 x 19421 P2 at zero cost (Because the cost of
By rounding off 18 x 19 = 342 transportation from M1 to P2, from table 1,
126. By rounding off to the nearest thousand, is zero)
the total lumber of employees of Cyndel = Similarly, of the remaining 7200 tons of
43.1 + 1.6 + 0.6 + 4.1+ 0.3 = 49.7 Ore, a maximum of 3200 tons can be
HMLC = 36.5 + 1.1 + 0.5 + 4.8 + 0.3 = 43.2 dispatched to P2 at Rs.15,000 per ton and
Fedez = 41.4 + 3.7 + 0.4 + 4.8 + 0.4 = 50.7 the remaining 4000 tons can be dispatched
Nithyam = 49.1 + 2.4 + 0.8 + 5.1 + 0.5= 57. 9 to P3 at Rs.20,000 per ton.
The ascending order is bacd. ∴total cost (in Rs. thousands)
Alternately, = 3200 x 15 + 4000 x 20
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 ∴except P1 and P3, we can have zero cost
133. Requirement at D4 = 1500 tons. of transportation for ore at three plants, P2
The Ore from M2 can come to D4 through P4 and P5.
any of the 137. For the overall cost to be zero the cost of
Plants P1 to P5. transporting ore as well as cost of
Let Oi be the cost per ton of transporting transporting steel must be zero.
Ore from M2 to Pi and Si be the cost per ton ⇒From the above solution we need to took
of transporting Steel from Pi to D4 then we at only P2, P4 and P5 each of which can
need to maximise Ci = 4Oi, + Si (Since four potentially supply steel to D2, D4 and D5
tons of Ore are involved in making 1 ton of respectively at zero cost. But as can be seen
steel) P2, P4 and P5 fall short of the requirements.
i Ci Therefore no depot can get steel at zero
overall cost.
1 160→(30 × 4 + 40)
2 80 →(15 × 4 +20) Solutions for questions 138 to 142:
3 15 →(0 × 4 +15) 138. 1993-94, percentage increase =
4 80 →(20 × 4 +0) 10500 − 9200
× 100
9200
125 →(25 × 4 +25) 1300
= × 100
also checking that for any Pi the capacity C1 9200
is maximum but only 1000 tons can be met 13
from P1 and the remaining being met from ≅ × 100 ≅ 14%
P3 . 91
∴total overall cost per ton 1994 – 95, percentage increase=
160 × 1000 + 125 × 500 13250 − 10500
= × 100
1000 + 500 10500
= 148 (Rs. thousands) 2750
= × 100
134. This problem is very similar to the earlier 10500
except that the mine/s from where the ore
275
is supplied to Pi is/are to be decided so ≅ × 100 ≅ 25%
as to minimise the overall cost of 1050
transportation per ton of steel, 1995 – 96 cannot be found.
∴Ci = 4Oi + Si note: Si = P1 to D3 = 35 139. In 1993 – 94, percentage increase =
i Ci 9500 − 7870
× 100
7870
1 195→(40 × 4 + 35)
2 155 →(30 × 4 +35) 1630
= × 100
3 135 →(25 × 4 +35) 7870
4 155 →(30 × 4 +35) 16
∴least is 135 for M3. Checking capacity of ≅ × 100 ≅ 20%
79
M3 and P1 to supply to D3 we see that they
are adequate. In 1994 – 95, percentage increase=
135. For the steel stored at D4, we need the 10925 − 9500
× 100
details regarding the plants and mines 9500
from where the requirements are met, 1425
without which we cannot find the required = × 100
answer. 9500
136. The initial glance at the table shows that all 14
plants expect P1 can potentially get ore at ≅ × 100 ≅ 15%
95
zero transportation cost, but since the
In 1995 – 96 , percentage increase =
complete capacity has to be met at all the
plants (at zero cost) we see that M2 cannot 13500 − 10925
× 100
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 2575 25 However, the question can be answered
= × 100 ≅ × 100 ≅ 25% with statement B alone as we know a ≠ b.
10925 100
149. From statement A, we find that all the lines
140. In 1994-95 budgeted, required ratio = 12480
intersect each other and hence we cannot
: 10925 ≅ 124 : 110 ≅ 1.14 state how many intersections can be there.
In 1994 - 95 revised, required ratio = 13250: Using statement B, we know that only two
11000 lines intersect at every point. Hence,
≅132: 110 ≅ 1.2 combining both the statements, we find
In 1995 - 96, budgeted required ratio = that the number of intersections is 10C2
15500: 13500 ≅ 155: 135 10 × 9
≅10 : 9 ≅ 1.11 i.e., = 45
In 1993 - 94 revised, required ratio = 10500 : 1× 2
9500 150. With both A and B taken together, ABCD
≅105 : 95 ≅21 : 19 ≅ 1.1 can be a rhombus or a square, it is not
141. The graphs clearly show an increasing given that diagonals are of equal length etc.
trend. which are necessary for concluding that
142. Required ratio = (13500 - 7870) : (15500 - ABCD is a square.
8125) = 5630: 7375
≅ 56 : 74
≅ 28 : 37

Solutions for questions 143 to 150:

143. This can be 1, 5 or 6
From A, We get answer as 5.
From B, 6 is eliminated. But it could be 1 or
5.
144. Subtracting y - x = 1
Considering A, y can be 2 or 3 with x being
1 or 2. Correspondingly when (x, y) = (2, 3),
z = 0 for 1st equation.
So, (x, y, z) = (1, 2, 3). B alone does not help
because without A, we can have infinite
solutions.
145. Since the thickness/outside diameter of the
sphere is not given, the answer cannot be
found.
146. n is always even, being a product of two
even numbers. (p + 1) and (p - 1). We have
132 -1 = 168. Which is the only value
between 150 and 200.Hence from B alone n
= 168.
147. With statement A, We can conclude that X
has a score below the average of I and
above the average of II.
Statement B does not talk about the
average of class I and hence does not give
us the solution.
148. From A alone, a and b are positive a4 + b4 >
a3b + b3a
a3(a - b) - b3(a - b)>0
or (a - b)2 (a2 + a b + b2) > 0
Hence this is always true when a ≠ b.
When a = b, this is equal to 0. Hence cannot
be answered by statement A.

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