CAT 2018 Question Paper with Solution

Slot 2 QA

1. Points A, P, Q and B lie on the same line such that P, Q and B are respectively,
100 km, 200 km and 300 km away from A. Cars 1 and 2 leave A at the same
time and move towards B. Simultaneously, car 3 leaves B and moves towards A.
Car 3 meets Car 1 at Q, and Car 2 at P. If each car is moving in uniform speed
then the ratio of the speed of Car 2 to that of Car 1 is
A. 1 : 4
B. 2 : 9
C. 1 : 2
D. 2 : 7
Answer: A
Solution:
As the cars 1 and 3 meet at Q, we can say that by the time car 1 covers 200 km, car 3
covers 100 km.
So, the speed of car 1 is double of that of car 3………………….(1)
Similarly, as cars 2 and 3 meet at P, we can say that by the time car 2 covers 100 km,
car 3 covers 200 km.
So, here, speed of car 3 is double that of car 1……………………..(2)
So, combining (1) and (2), we can get, 
The speed of car 1 is 4 times that of car 2.
So, the required ratio is 1:4.
Hence, option (A) is the correct answer.
###TOPIC###Quantitative Aptitude||Arithmetic||Speed, Time and Distance###

2. Let a1, a2, ... , a52 be positive integers such that a1 ＜ a2 ＜ ... ＜ a52. Suppose their
arithmetic mean is one less than the arithmetic mean of a2, a3, ..., a52. If a52 = 100,
then the largest possible value of a1 is
A. 48
B. 20
C. 45
D. 24
Answer: D
Solution:
Arithmetic mean of the entire set of numbers = A (let)
So, arithmetic mean of a2, a3, ….a52 = A+1
So, 52A = a1 +a2 +⋯+ a52 = a1 + a2 +⋯+ a51+100……(1)
On the other hand, 51(A+1) = a2 +⋯+ a52 = a2 +⋯+ a51+100………..(2)
Substituting this value in (1), we will get, 52A = a1 + 51(A+1)
A = a1+51…………..(3)
Now, A will be maximum if the values a1, a2, …. are consecutive integers.
So, the average will be the average of the first and the last term, that is, 50 and 100
respectively.
So, the maximum value of A will be 75.
So, maximum value of a1 = 75 – 51 = 24
Hence, option (D) is the correct answer.
###TOPIC###Quantitative Aptitude||Arithmetic||Averages###
 

3. There are two drums, each containing a mixture of paints A and B. In drum 1, A and
B are in the ratio 18 : 7. The mixtures from drums 1 and 2 are mixed in the ratio 3 : 4
and in this final mixture, A and B are in the ratio 13 : 7. In drum 2, then A and B were
in the ratio
A. 251 : 163
B. 239 : 161
C. 220 : 149
D. 229 : 141
Answer: B
Solution:
Let the amount of A and B in drum 2 are in the ratio a:b,
18 7
The amount of A and B from drum 1 is 25
and 25
.
Also, the amount of mixtures from drum 1 and 2 are taken in the ratio of 3:4
18 3 𝑎 4
× + × 13
So, we have 25
7
7
3
𝑎+𝑏
𝑏
7
4 = 7
25
× 7
+ 𝑎+𝑏
× 7
54(𝑎 + 𝑏) + 4𝑎(25) 13
⇒ 21(𝑎 + 𝑏) + 4𝑏(25)
= 7
⇒ 7(154𝑎 + 54𝑏) = 13(21𝑎 + 121𝑏)
⇒ 1078𝑎 + 378𝑏 = 273𝑎 + 1573𝑏
⇒ 805𝑎 = 1195𝑏 ⇒ 𝑎: 𝑏 = 239: 161
Hence, option (B) is the correct answer.
###TOPIC###Quantitative Aptitude||Arithmetic||Ratio and Proportion###

4. On a triangle ABC, a circle with diameter BC is drawn, intersecting AB and AC at

points P and Q, respectively. If the lengths of AB, AC, and CP are 30 cm, 25 cm, and
20 cm respectively, then the length of BQ, in cm, is
Answer: 24
Solution:
Since BC is the diameter of the circle, ∠BPC and ∠BQC are semi-circular angles and equal to 90°.
In the ΔABC, the area = ½ x Base x Height
Since AB and AC are both bases and PC and BQ are both heights of the same triangle.
1/2×AB×PC = 1/2×AC×BQ
1/2×30×20 = 1/2×25×BQ
BQ= (30×20)/25
BQ=24
Hence the length of BQ is 24cm.
###TOPIC###Quantitative Aptitude||Geometry||Circle###
 
 

5. Let t1, t2,… be real numbers such that t1+ t2 +... + tn = 2n2 + 9n + 13, for every positive
integer n ≥ 2. If tk=103, then k equals
Answer: 24
Solution:
Given, t1+ t2 +... + tn = 2n2 + 9n + 13…………….(1)
Let n = k, then t1+ t2 +... + tk = 2k2 + 9k + 13 …………..(2)
Similarly, substituting n = (k-1),
we get, t1+ t2 +... + t(k-1) = 2(k-1)2 + 9(k-1) + 13… (3)
(2) – (3) will give us tk = 2(k2 – (k – 1)2)+9 = 2(2k-1) + 9= 4k + 7 = 103 (given)
So, k = 24
Hence, 24 is the correct answer.
###TOPIC###Quantitative Aptitude||Progression||Sequence & Series###
 
6. From a rectangle ABCD of area 768 sq. cm, a semi-circular part with diameter AB
and area 72π sq. cm is removed. The perimeter of the leftover portion, in cm, is
A. 88 + 12π
B. 80 + 16π
C. 86 + 8π
D. 82 + 24π
Answer: D
Solution:

Let, the radius of the semi-circular area be r cm.

So, 1/2×πr2=72π and r = 12
Then, AB= diameter = 2r = 24 cm and AD=BC=y
And 24y = 768, y = 32
Now, for the semi-circular part AEB, the length = half of the perimeter of the total
circle = 1/2×2πr=π×12=12π
Now, BC+CD+AD=32+24+32=88
So, the total perimeter is 88+12π.
So, option D is the correct answer. 
###TOPIC###Quantitative Aptitude||Geometry||Quadrilateral & Polygons###
 

7. If N and x are positive integers such that NN = 2160, and N2 + 2N is an integral

multiple of 2x, then the largest possible x is
Answer: 10
Solution:
Since NN = 2160
NN=25x32=(25)32=3232
N = 32
Now, N2+2N=322+232=210+232=210(1+222)=divisible by 2x
Hence, the maximum value of x will be 10.
Hence, 10 is the correct answer.
###TOPIC###Quantitative Aptitude||Number System||Factors and their
properties###
 

8. A chord of length 5 cm subtends an angle of 60° at the centre of a circle. The

length, in cm, of a chord that subtends an angle of 120° at the centre of the same
circle is
A. 2π
B. 5√3
C. 6√2
D. 8
Answer: B
Solution:

The chord AB subtends an angle 60° at the centre O.

Since OA and OB are two radii of the circle hence, ∠OAB = ∠OBA = 60°.
Hence, ΔOAB is an equilateral triangle and OA = OB = AB = 5cm.
The chord CD subtends an angle of 120° at the centre O.
Similarly, ΔOCD is an isosceles triangle in which OC = OD = 5cm (As they are the radii
of the same circle).
Hence ∠OCD = ∠ODC = (180 - 120)/2 = 30°
Now in ΔOCD, by the sine rule,
OC/(sin 30)=CD/(sin 120 )
5/(1/2)=CD/(√3/2)
CD=5√3
Hence the length of the required chord = 5√3 cm
Hence, option (B) is the correct answer.
 ###TOPIC###Quantitative Aptitude||Geometry||Circle###

9. If p3 = q4 = r5 = s6, then the value of logs (pqr) is equal to

A. 24/5
B. 1
C. 47/10
D. 16/5
Answer: C
Solution:
p3 = q4 = r5 = s6=k60, where K is a non-zero constant.
so, p = k20
q = k15
r = k12
s = k10
20 15 12 47
So, logs (pqr)=𝑙𝑜𝑔 10(𝑘 ×𝑘 ×𝑘 )= 10
𝑘
Hence, option (C) is the correct answer. 
###TOPIC###Quantitative Aptitude||Number System||Indices and Surds###
10. In a tournament, there are 43 junior level and 51 senior level participants. Each
pair of juniors play one match. Each pair of seniors play one match. There is no junior
versus senior match. The number of girl versus girl matches in junior level is 153,
while the number of boy versus boy matches in senior level is 276. The number of
matches a boy plays against a girl is

Answer: 1098
Solution:
The number of girl versus girl matches in junior level is 153.
Let, the number of girls in the junior level be “g”.
So, gC2=153
g(g-1)/2=153
g(g-1)=306 or g=18, number of boys in junior level = b = 43 -18 = 25
While the number of boy versus boy matches in senior level is 276.
Let, the number of boys be B
So, BC2=276
B(B-1)/2=276
B(B – 1) = 552 or B= 24, number of girls in senior level = G = 51 - 24 = 27
So, number of boy vs girl match in junior level = 18 x 25=450
And the number of boy vs girl match in senior level = 27x24=648
So, the total = 450+648=1098.
Hence, 1098 is the correct answer.
###TOPIC###Quantitative Aptitude||Higher Maths||Permutation and
Combination###
 

11. A 20% ethanol solution is mixed with another ethanol solution, say, S of unknown
concentration in the proportion 1:3 by volume. This mixture is then mixed with an
equal volume of 20% ethanol solution. If the resultant mixture is a 31.25% ethanol
solution, then the unknown concentration of S is
A. 50%
B. 55%
C. 48%
D. 52%

Answer: A
Solution:
Let, the unknown concentration be C%
Let us take 100 units of the first solution and 300 units of the second solution.
So, total ethanol =(20+3C) in (100+300)=400 units
Now, we have taken 400 units of another 20% solution.
So, total ethanol = (20+3C+80) units in (400+400)=800 units
So, final percentage of ethanol = (100+3C)/800 =31.25%
100+3C=250
3C=150
C= 50
Hence, option (A) is the correct answer.
###TOPIC###Quantitative Aptitude||Arithmetic||Percentages###

12. The area of a rectangle and the square of its perimeter are in the ratio 1 : 25. Then
the lengths of the shorter and longer sides of the rectangle are in the ratio
3:8
2:9
1:4
1:3
Answer: C
Solution:
Let, the length, or the longer side of the rectangle be L units and the breadth, or the
shorter side of that rectangle be B units.
So, Area = LB and Perimeter = 2(L+B)
So, LB : 4(L+B)2=1:25
LB/(4(L+B)2 )=1/25
25LB = 4L2+8LB+4B2
4L2 – 17 LB + 4B2 = 0
4L2 – LB – 16LB + 4B2=0
L (4L – B) – 4B(4L – B) = 0
(4L – B)(L – 4B) = 0
L = B/4 or 4B
L:B= 1:4 or 4:1
Since L is longer, the correct solution will be 4:1.
So, shorter : longer = 1:4
 Hence, option (C) is the correct answer.
###TOPIC###Quantitative Aptitude||Geometry||Quadrilateral & Polygons###

13. The smallest integer n for which 4n ＞ 1719 holds, is closest to

A. 33
B. 39
C. 37
D. 35
Answer: B
Solution:
Given that,
4n>1719 > 1619=438
So, n>38
From the option, only 39 satisfies the given condition.
Hence, option (B) is the correct answer.
 
###TOPIC###Quantitative Aptitude||Number System||Indices and Surds###

14. The smallest integer n such that n3 - 11n2 + 32n - 28 ＞ 0 is

Answer: 8
Solution:
n3 - 11n2 + 32n - 28 ＞ 0
Factorising n3 - 11n2 + 32n - 28, we have
n3 - 11n2 + 32n - 28 = (n-2)(n2 – 9n + 14) = (n-2)2(n-7)
So, (n-2)2 (n-7)> 0
Since the square term is always positive,
to make the above inequality correct, n – 7 must be positive.
So the smallest integer for n is 8.
Hence, 8 is the correct answer.
###TOPIC###Quantitative Aptitude||Algebra||Higher Degree Equations###
 
15. A parallelogram ABCD has area 48 sqcm. If the length of CD is 8 cm and that of AD
is ‘s’ cm, then which one of the following is necessarily true?
A. s ≥ 6
B. s ≠ 6
C. 5 ≤ s ≤ 7
D. s ≤ 6
Answer:
Solution:

Let AE is perpendicular on CD.

So, the area of the parallelogram = CD x AE = 48
8 x AE = 48
AE = 6
In right-angled triangle ADE, AD is the hypotenuse, so, AD>AE
If the parallelogram ABCD becomes a rectangle, then AD = AE
Now, AD≥AE=6 or s ≥ 6.
Hence, option (C) is the correct answer.
###TOPIC###Quantitative Aptitude||Geometry||Quadrilateral & Polygons###

16. The value of the sum 7 x 11 + 11 x 15 + 15 x 19 + ..... + 95 x 99 is

A. 80707
B. 80751
C. 80730
D. 80773
Answer: A
Solution:
The n-th term = (4n+3)(4n+7) = 16n2 +40n + 21
So, sum will be 16(12+22+…+n2) + 40 (1+2+..+n) + 21n
= 16n(n+1)(2n+1)/6 + 40n(n+1)/2 + 21n
= 8n(n+1)(2n+1)/3 + 20n(n+1) + 21n
= 4/3 n(n+1)(4n+2+15) + 21n
= 4/3 n(n+1)(4n+17)+21n
Now, the last term given is 95x99 = (4n+3)(4n+7)
4n+3= 95 4n = 92 n = 23
So, the sum of the given series = 4/3 [23(23+1)(4×23+17)]+21×23=80707.
Hence, option (A) is the correct answer.
###TOPIC###Quantitative Aptitude||Progression||Sequence & Series### 

17. On a long stretch of east-west road, A and B are two points such that B is 350 km
west of A. One car starts from A and another from B at the same time. If they move
towards each other, then they meet after 1 hour. If they both move towards the east,
then they meet in 7 hrs. The difference between their speeds, in km per hour, is
Answer: 50
Solution:
Let their respective speeds be a km/h and b km/h, respectively.
When they are moving in the same direction, their relative speed will be the difference
between their respective speeds, that is, (a – b) km/h.
Here, as they move towards east and meet, the speed of the car towards west must be
greater than that of the car towards east.
Otherwise, they can never meet.
So, 7(a – b) = 350…………..(2)
(a – b) = 50 ………………(3)
Hence, 50 is the correct answer.
###TOPIC###Quantitative Aptitude||Arithmetic||Speed, Time and Distance###

18. If the sum of squares of two numbers is 97, then which one of the following cannot
be their product?
 A. 64
B. -32
C. 16
D. 48
Answer: A
Solution:
Let, the two numbers be a and b.
So, a2+b2 = 97
Now, (a – b)2 must be non-negative.
So, a2+b2 – 2ab ≥0
97 – 2ab ≥0
48.5 ≥ ab
So, the product can never exceed 48.5.
Hence, option A is the correct answer.
###TOPIC###Quantitative Aptitude||Number System||Properties of Numbers###
 

19. A jar contains a mixture of 175 ml water and 700 ml alcohol. Gopal takes out 10%
of the mixture and substitutes it by water of the same amount. The process is repeated
once again. The percentage of water in the mixture is now
A. 25.4
B. 20.5
C. 30.3
D. 35.2
Answer: D
Solution:
Let the formula be, F = I(1-R/T)N.
Where, I is the initial percentage of alcohol,
T is the total volume of the liquid,
F is the final percentage of alcohol,
R is the amount of alcohol taken out every time,
And N is the number of times the procedure is repeated.

Here, F = unknown
I = 700/875
T = 875
R = 87.5
So, we will get,
F=I(1 - R/T)N = 700/875 (1 - 87.5/875)2 = 700/875 × 81/100 = 567/875
So finally, there will be 567 ml of alcohol.
So, finally the volume of water will be 875 – 567 = 308 ml
So, percentage of water will be (308/875) ×100%=35.2
Hence, option (D) is the correct answer.
###TOPIC###Quantitative Aptitude||Arithmetic||Mixtures and Alligations###
 

20. Points A and B are 150 km apart. Cars 1 and 2 travel from A to B, but car 2 starts
from A when car 1 is already 20 km away from A. Each car travels at a speed of 100
kmph for the first 50 km, at 50 kmph for the next 50 km, and at 25 kmph for the last
50 km. The distance, in km, between car 2 and B when car 1 reaches B is
Answer: 5
Solution:
50 50 50
The total time taken by car A = 100
+ 50
+ 25
= 3 hours 30 minutes.
Car A covered the first 20 km in 1/5 hour or 12 minutes.
So, car B gets 12 minutes less.
As the second car gets 12 minutes less,
when the first car reaches the finishing line, the second car will be 12 minutes behind.
In those 12 minutes or 1/5 hours, he will cover 5 km.
Hence, option (D) is the correct answer.
 ###TOPIC###Quantitative Aptitude||Arithmetic||Speed, Time and Distance###

21. A tank is emptied every day at a fixed time point. Immediately thereafter, either
pump A or pump B or both start working until the tank is full. On Monday, A alone
completed filling the tank at 8 pm. On Tuesday, B alone completed filling the tank at 6
pm. On Wednesday, A alone worked till 5 pm, and then B worked alone from 5 pm to 7
pm, to fill the tank. At what time was the tank filled on Thursday if both pumps were
used simultaneously all along?
A. 4 : 12 PM
B. 4 : 24 PM
C. 4 : 48 PM
D. 4 : 36 PM
Answer: B
Solution:
Let, pump A can fill “a” litre of water into the tank in 1 hour.
And pump B can fill “b” litre of water into the tank in 1 hour.
So, we can see that A takes 2 hours more than B to fill the tank.
Let B take T hours.
So, A takes (T+2) hours.
So, the total capacity of the tank = C(let) = Tb = (T+2)a
On Wednesday, B worked for 2 hours only. So, it filled 2b litres.
The remaining (Ta – 2b) litres are filled by A in (T+2 – 3)hours = (T – 1) hours
So, (T – 1) a + 2b = C
Ta – a + 2b = C
Ta – a + 2b = C = Tb
Ta – a +2b = Tb
Ta +2b = Tb + a……………….(1)
Similarly, we can get, Ta – a + 2b = (T+2)a
Ta – a + 2b = Ta +2a
3a = 2b = 6k(let)
So, a = 2k and b = 3k…………………(2)
Total capacity = 3Tk = 2(T+2)k
Solving, T = 4
A takes 6 hours and B takes 4 hours to fill the tank while working independently.
Capacity of the tank = 12k or starting time = 2 pm
Time taken to fill if the pumps work together = 12k /(2k+3k) = 2.4 hours
Filling time = 4:24 pm.
###TOPIC###Quantitative Aptitude||Arithmetic||Time and Work###

22. Ramesh and Ganesh can together complete a work in 16 days. After seven days of
working together, Ramesh got sick, and his efficiency fell by 30%. As a result, they
completed the work in 17 days instead of 16 days. If Ganesh had worked alone after
Ramesh got sick, in how many days would he have completed the remaining work?
A. 12
B. 14.5
C. 13.5
D. 11
Answer: C
Solution:
Let Ramesh do R work in a day and Ganesh can do G work in a day.
Together they will do (R+G) work.
So, the total work = 16(R+G)=T (let)…………………..(1)
In 7 days, work done = 7(R+G)
So, remaining work = 9(R+G)
Then the efficiency of R becomes 0.7R.
Remaining number of days = 17 – 7 = 10
So, 10(0.7R+G)=9(R+G)
7R+10G=9R+9G or G=2R
Substituting the value in (1), we get,
T=16(3R)=48R
So, remaining work=27R
That G can do in 27R/2R=13.5 days.
Hence, option (C) is the correct answer.
###TOPIC###Quantitative Aptitude||Arithmetic||Time and Work###

23. If a and b are integers such that 2x2 − ax + 2 ＞ 0 and x2 − bx + 8 ≥ 0 for all real numbers
x, then the largest possible value of 2a − 6b is
Answer: 36
Solution:
Ax2+Bx+C=E (let)
AE<0 if x lies between the two different real roots of the equation E=0
Since 2x2 − ax + 2 ＞ 0 and x2 − bx + 8 ≥ 0 for all real numbers x,
We can infer that the equations 2x2 − ax + 2 = 0 and x2 − bx + 8 = 0 has no real root
So, both the equations have negative discriminant.
So, from the first equation, we get, a2 – 16 < 0 or (-4) < a < 4 ………….(1)
Since a is an integer, values a can take are (-3), (-2), …2, 3
On the other hand, from the second equation, we will get,
(-4√2)<b<4√2…. (2)
Since b is an integer, max value = 5, min value = -5
Now, 2a – 6b = 2(3) – 6(-5) = 6+30 = 36.
Hence, 36 is the correct answer.
###TOPIC###Quantitative Aptitude||Algebra||Quadratic Equations###
 

24. The scores of Amal and Bimal in an examination are in the ratio 11 : 14. After an
appeal, their scores increase by the same amount and their new scores are in the ratio
47 : 56. The ratio of Bimal’s new score to that of his original score is
A. 3 : 2
B. 4 : 3
C. 5 : 4
D. 8 : 5
Answer: B
Solution:
Let the old scores of Amal and Bimal be 11x and 14x, respectively.
After the appeal, let their marks be increased by m.
Thus, we can write the following:
(11x + m)/(14x + m)=47/56
616x+56m=658x+47m
9m = 42x
m=14x/3
Thus, Bimal’s new score becomes = 14x + 14x/3=56x/3
And the required ratio is (56x/3)/14x = 4/3.
Hence, option (B) is the correct answer.
 ###TOPIC###Quantitative Aptitude||Arithmetic||Ratio and Proportion###

25. A triangle ABC has area 32 sq. units and its side BC, of length 8 units, lies on the
line x = 4. Then the shortest possible distance between A and the point (0,0) is
A. 4√2 units
B. 2√2 units
C. 4 units
 D. 8 units
Answer: C
Solution:

In the above diagram, the black lines signify the coordinate axes
The red line signifies the straight-line x = 4, which is parallel to the Y axis and is 4
units towards the right of the Y axis
BC = base of the triangle = 8 units
Since, the area of the triangle is 32 square units,
½ x H x 8 = 32
So, we will get, H = 8 units
Now, to get A as close as possible to the origin, that is, (0,0), we need to take the
X-axis as the height of the triangle ABC.
Also, consider ABC is isosceles where AB = AC
So, A will be 8 units away from the side BC
So, A will be at the point (-4,0)
So, A will be 4 units away from the origin.
Hence, option (C) is the correct answer.
 ###TOPIC###Quantitative Aptitude||Co-ordinate Geometry||Co-ordinate
Geometry###
 

26. How many two-digit numbers, with a non-zero digit in the unit’s place, are there
which are more than thrice the number formed by interchanging the positions of its
digits?
A. 5
B. 8
C. 7
D. 6
Answer: D
Solution:
Let, the digit at unit's place be U (≠0) and the digit at ten’s place be T.
So, the number is 10T+U and the reversed number will be 10U+T.
So, 10T+U > 3(10U+T)
10T + U > 30U + 3T
7T > 29U
T > 29/7 U or T> 4U
So, the possible pairs of (T,U) are (5,1) (6,1) (7,1) (8,1) (9,1) and (9,2).
Hence, option (D) is the answer.
###TOPIC###Quantitative Aptitude||Algebra||Linear Equations###
 
 
27. A water tank has inlets of two types A and B. All inlets of type A when open, bring
in water at the same rate. All inlets of type B, when open, bring in water at the same
rate. The empty tank is completely filled in 30 minutes if 10 inlets of type A and 45
inlets of type B are open, and in 1 hour if 8 inlets of type A and 18 inlets of type B are
open. In how many minutes will the empty tank get completely filled if 7 inlets of type
A and 27 inlets of type B are open?

Answer: 48
Solution:
Let, each inlet of type A fills ‘a’ units of water.
And each inlet of type B fills ‘b’ units of water.
Also let the time taken in the third case to fill the tank be ‘m’ minutes.
So, 30(10a+45b)=60(8a+18b)=m(7a+27b) = total capacity of the water tank
150(2a+9b)=120(4a+9b)=m(7a+27b)=T (let)
150(2a+9b)=120(4a+9b)
5(2a+9b)=4(4a+9b)
10a+45b=16a+36b
9b = 6a or 3b=2a=6k(let), Where k is a non-zero constant.
b=2k and a = 3k
So, substituting this value in the initial equation, we will get,
30(10a+45b)=60(8a+18b)=m(7a+27b)
30(30k+90k)=60(24k+36k)=m(75k)
30(120k)=60(60k)=75mk or m = 48.
Hence, 48 is the correct answer.
###TOPIC###Quantitative Aptitude||Arithmetic||Time and Work###
 
 

28. Gopal borrows Rs. X from Ankit at 8% annual interest. He then adds Rs. Y of his
own money and lends Rs. X+Y to Ishan at 10% annual interest. At the end of the year,
after returning Ankit’s dues, the net interest retained by Gopal is the same as that
accrued to Ankit. On the other hand, Gopal lent Rs. X+2Y to Ishan at 10%, then the
net interest retained by him would have increased by Rs. 150. If all interests are
compounded annually, then find the value of X + Y.
Answer: 4000
Solution:
Let, X and Y be Rs. 100a and Rs. 100b respectively.
Since Gopal had borrowed Rs. 100a from Ankit, he owes 8% of Rs.100a=Rs.8a to
Ankit at the end of the year.
Similarly, Gopal lends Rs. (100a + 100b) to Ishan at 10% annual interest. Hence,
Ishan owes Gopal an interest of 10% of Rs.(100a+100b)=Rs.(10a+10b) at the end of
the year.
Now, interest is retained by Gopal after paying Ankit.
Rs. (10a+10b-8a) = Rs. (2a+10b)
According to the question,
Interest retained by Gopal = Interest accrued by Ankit
2a+10b=8a
6a=10b
a/b=5/3 …… (i)
If Gopal had lent Rs. (X + 2Y) i.e., Rs. (100a+200b) to Ishan at 10% annual interest
rate, then, Ishan would have owed to Gopal 10% of Rs.(100a+200b)=Rs.(10a+20b)
Again, interest retained by Gopal after paying to Ankit
Rs. (10a+20b-8a) = Rs. (2a+20b)
According to the question,
Interest retained by Gopal increased by Rs. 150
(2a+20b)-(2a+10b)=150
10b=150
b=15
100b=1500
Hence, from (i),
a/b=5/3
a/15=5/3
a=25
100a=2500
Thus, X + Y = 100a + 100b = 2500 + 1500 = 4000.
###TOPIC###Quantitative Aptitude||Arithmetic||Interest (Simple and
Compound)###
 
 
29. The arithmetic mean of x, y and z is 80, and that of x, y, z, u and v is 75,
where u = (x+y)/2 and v = (y+z)/2. If x ≥ z, then the minimum possible value of x is
Answer: 105
Solution:
We get x + y + z = (3)(80) = 240…………………(1)
And x + y + z + u + v = (5)(75) = 375…………….(2)
(2) – (1) gives u + v = 135………………(3)
Now, substituting the values of u and v,
we get (x + y)/2+(y + z)/2=135
x + 2y + z = 270……………….(4)
(4) – (1) gives us y = 30……………(5)
Substituting this value in (4),
we get x + z = 210
As x≥z, and considering x and z to be integral,
we can say the minimum value of x is 105.
Hence, 105 is the correct answer.
###TOPIC###Quantitative Aptitude||Arithmetic||Averages###

30. Let f(x)=max{5x, 52- 2x2}, where x is any positive real number. Then the
minimum possible value of f(x) is
Answer: 20
Solution:

We can form the following table:

Case Min Max Eqn Soln f(x)

1 5x 52 – 2x2 5x<52 – 2x2 (0,4) (20,52)

2 52 – 2x2 5x 5x>52 – 2x2 4<x (20,inf)

Hence, 20 is the correct answer.

###TOPIC###Quantitative Aptitude||Algebra||Inequalities###
 

31. For two sets A and B, let AΔB denote the set of elements which belong to A or B
but not both. If P = {1,2,3,4}, Q = {2,3,5,6,}, R = {1,3,7,8,9}, S = {2,4,9,10}, then
the number of elements in (PΔQ)Δ(RΔS) is
A. 7
B. 8
C. 9
D. 6
Answer: A
Solution:
Now, R∆S ={1, 3, 7, 8, 2, 4, 10}
And P∆Q = {1,4,5,6}
So, (P∆Q) ∆R∆S) is, {2, 7, 8, 2, 10, 5, 6}
So, there are 7 elements.
###TOPIC###Quantitative Aptitude||Set Theory||Set Theory###
 
32. If A = {62n - 35n - 1: n = 1,2,3,...} and B = {35(n-1) : n = 1,2,3,...} then which
of the following is true?
A. Neither every member of A is in B nor every member of B is in A.
B. Every member of A is in B and at least one member of B is not in A.
C. Every member of B is in A.
D. At least one member of A is not in B.
Answer: B
Solution:
A = {62n - 35n - 1: n = 1,2,3,...} and B = {35(n-1) : n = 1,2,3,...}
For A, 62n - 35n – 1= (36)n – 35 n – 1 = (35+1)n – 35n – 1 = 35n + n35n – 1 +….+
35n +1 - 35n – 1 = 35(35n-1+n35n-2+…+35)= multiple of 35
Now, for n = 1, the element is zero.
In B also, for n = 1, the element is zero.
In B, all elements are multiple of 35.
But, we can see that A has larger multiples of 35.
Hence, not all values of B will be in A.
Hence, option (B) is the correct answer.
###TOPIC###Quantitative Aptitude||Number System||Properties of Numbers###
 

33. The strength of a salt solution is p% if 100 ml of the solution contains p grams of
salt. If three salt solutions A, B, C are mixed in the proportion 1 : 2 : 3, then the
resulting solution has strength 20%. If instead the proportion is 3 : 2 : 1, then the
resulting solution has a strength of 30%. A fourth solution, D, is produced by mixing B
and C in the ratio 2 : 7. The ratio of the strength of D to that of A is
A. 3 : 10
B. 1 : 3
C. 2 : 5
D. 1 : 4
Answer: A
Solution:
Let, strength of the solutions A, B, C, and D be a, b, ,c and d respectively.
From the first condition,
(a+2b+3c)/6=20%=0.2=1/5………..(1)
From the second condition, (3a+2b+c)/6=30%=0.3=3/10………………(2)
And d=(2b+7c)/9……………….(3)
From (1), we get, a+2b+3c = 1.2……………(4) Or
5a+10b+15c=6………………(4A)
From (2) we get, 3a+2b+c=1.8………..(5) Or
15a+10b+5c=9…………….(5A)
From (3), we get, 9d= 2b+7c…………….(6)
(4A)x3 15a+30b+45c=18………………………….(4B)
(4B) – (5A) 20b+40c= 9…………..(#)
Now, (5) – (4) gives us 2a – 2c = 0.6
a – c = 0.3
Hence, option (A) is the correct answer.
###TOPIC###Quantitative Aptitude||Arithmetic||Mixtures and Alligations###
 

34. 1/log2100 - 1/log4100+ 1/log5100 - 1/log10100+ 1/log20100 - 1/log25100 +

1/log50100= ?
A. 0
B. ½
C. -4
D. 10
Answer: B
Solution:
Given that, 1/log2100 - 1/log4100+ 1/log5100 - 1/log10100+ 1/log20100 - 1/log25100
+ 1/log50100
= log100⁡ 2 - log100⁡ 4 + log100⁡5 - log100⁡10 + log100⁡20 - log100⁡ 25 + log100⁡ 50.
2 5 20
=log100⁡ ( 4 × 10
× 25
× 50) = log100 10 = ½ .
Hence, option (B) is the correct answer.
###TOPIC###Quantitative Aptitude||Algebra||Logarithm###