EXPLANATORY ANSWERS

QUANTATIVE ABILITY
1. Assume the shopkeeper sells x kg sugar at C.P to gain a profit of 25 %. Therefore the cost of 1 kg of sugar = C.P x Number of possible ways 2 = 26 Case 3: Digits are 3 and remaining 13 digits are 0s Only one such number if possible Number of possible ways = 78 + 26 + 1 = 105. Hence, [4]. Alternatively, If the number is a 2 digit number then it can be either 21, 12 or 30. If it is 3 digit number it can be 201,210, 102, 120, 300, 111. So the number of values N can take depends on the number of digits. 10 1 has 2 digits, 10 2 has 3 digits.... 10 13 will have 14 digits; so N will have 14 digits. N can either be a number with three 1s: start with 1 and have the remaining two 1s in any of the remaining 13 places; twoplaces out of 13 can be chosen in 13C 2 = 13*12/2 = 78 numbers with a 2 & 1: start with 2 and have the 1 in any of the 13 remaining places = 13 numbers ; start with 1 and have the 2 in any of the 13 remaining places = 13 numbers ; or a number starting with 3 followed by 13 zeroes. So, total number of values N can assume are 78 +13+13+1 = 105 3. By alligation formula, 1 a +1 1 b +1 1 1 1 c +1

13! 2 13 12!

C.P - C.P \ 25 = x 100 C.P

\x = 4 kg = 800 grams at C.P 5 make a profit

Now the shopkeeper gives discount of 12%. Let y be the percentage discount. S.P y S.P - C.P 100 100 = 12 C.P

But we know S.P = 1.25C.P Solving for y we get [3]. Alternatively, if 100 is the C.P, then 125 is the S.P since he is making a profit of 25%. A profit of 12% means an S.P of 112 and a discount of 13; 13 will be just over 10% of 125 (10% is 12.5, moving one decimal to the left) and only one option is between 10 and 11 %. 2. As 10 13 < N < 10 14 N will have 14 digits Case 1: Digits are 1, 1, 1 and remaining 11 digits are 0s Number can start only with 1 13! 13 12 Number of possible ways 1 11! 2! 2 = 78 Case 2: Digits are 1, 2 and remaining 12 digits are 0s Number can start only with 1 or 2 y = 13 = 10.4 %. Hence, 1.25

1 1 1 1 = a +1 b +1 b +1 c+1

2 1 1 \ b +1 = a +1 + c+1

a +c+ 2 2 = (a + 1)(c + 1) a + c +1 2 a +c+ 2 4 = (a + 1)(c + 1) a + c + 2

2 \ (a + c + 2) = 4(a + 1)(c + 1) 2 \ ((a + 1) + (c + 1)) = 4(a + 1)(c + 1) 2 ((a + 1) (c + 1)) = 0 \ a + 1 = c + 1 \ \ a = c = b (as b is the arithmetic mean of a and c) Thus, a + b + c will be a multiple of 3. Hence, [3]. Alternatively, If b is the arithmetic mean of a and c then 2b = a + c.Therefore a + b+ c = 2b+ b =3b. So a+ b+c has to be a multiple of 3.There is only one option which is amultiple of 3.

4.

Since x is a 2 digit number,the highest value it can take is 99 and the lowest value it can take is 10..Similary ,the lowest value y can take is 100 and the highest value it can take is 199. Case 1: z = x = 10 and y = 199 1890% 6.

not satisfied. So the total number of dishes can be 7. Hence, [4]. Alternatively, If I have 3 shirts and 3 trousers and I need to pack any 1 shirt and 2 trousers for a trip, I can do so in 3 C1 * 3C2 = 3*3 = 9 ways. So the number of combinations possible is dependent on the number of items of each I have. The problem is similar to this. If there are m and n starters and main course dishes available, then the possible combinations are m C1 * n C2 = m*n(n 1)/2 = 15 m*n*n 1 = 30. Now, the maximum value of n can be 6, since beyond that the value of 6, m*n*n 1 will be greater than 30. So if n = 6 then m = 1 and m+n = 7 If n = 5 or 4, then m will be a fraction which is not possible If n = 3, then m = 5 and m + n = 8 If n = 2 , then m = 15 and m+n = 17 Only 7 is there in the options.

199 - 10 100 = 10

Case 2: x = 99 and y = 100

a 4 62a 2 + 1 = 0 Divide the equation by a 2 a 2 62+ 2 = 0

100 - 99 z = 100 1%. Hence, [3]. 99

Alternatively, All that the question is asking you to determine is the maximum and minimum difference that there can be between x and y. Min difference: x = 99, y = 100 ; therefore z = 1/99 = 1% Max difference: x = 10, y = 199; therefore z = 189/ 10 = 1890% 5. Let the total number of dishes be n and total number of starters be x. So the number of main course dishes will be n x According to given data x C1 n-x C2 = 15 Using values of n from the option x (4 x) (3 x) = 30 x can assume values only 1 and 2, as number of starters can assume only a positive value and has to be less than n. In this case no value of x can satisfy the above equation For n = 5, x (5 x) (4 x) = 30 Neither of x = 1, 2 or 3 satisfies the above equation For n = 6 x(6 x)(5 x) = 30 Neither of x = 1, 2, 3 or 4 satisfies the above equation. For n = 7 x(7 x) (6 x) = 30 For x = 1, the above equation is satisfied. Also for x = 2, 3, 4 or 5 the above equation is

a 2 + 2 = 62

a 2 + 2 + 2 = 64

1 a

1 2 a + a = (8)
\a +

1 = 8 [\ a > 0 ] a
3

1.

1 a + a
a3 +

= a3 +

1 a
3

+ 3 a+

1 a

1 = (8) 3 3(8) a3

2.

3.

4.

= 512 24 = 488 . Hence, [3]. Alternatively, a 2 (a 2 62) = 1 Since a is positive a 2 cannot be equal to 1. So a 2 62 = 1 or a 2 = 61. Now since the options are far apart, you can easily take a 2 = 64 and then approximate a = 8. Then a 3 + 1/a 3 = 8 3 + 1/8 3 , which is approximately equal to 8 3 = 512. Since we have approximated the value of a slightly higher than its actual value, the answer will be less than 512 , which is one of the options. The best option to choose will be 488 since a is only slightly less than 8.

7.

We know, the first four digits form the square of an integer. The largest possible result of the four throws can be 6666.
2

9.

Given below is the main figure (a) and one half of the main figure as indicted by figure (b).

6666 > 81

P a Q a R

81 = 6561 \ The first four digits are 6, 5, 6 and 1. 666 > 25 Similarly, for the next three digits 25 2 = 625 \ next three digits are 6, 2, 5 Similarly, the next two digits are 6, 4 and the last digit is 4. The number is 6561625644. Sum = 45. Hence, [1]. Alternatively, Unbiased die might remind people of probability and the problem is long, the result leave the question. But it is actually a simple LR problem. All you need to do is find the sum of the largest 4,3,2 and 1 digit perfect squares using digits 6 to 1. In all cases, the largest one has to start with 6. 4 digit You know 80*80 is 6400, so the largest will be closest to this, so try 81*81 and 82*82 and you will quickly reach 6561 (81*81). 3 digit The only 3 digit perfect squares starting with 6 are 25*25 = 625 and 26*26 = 676, which is not possible 2 digit has to be 64 and 1 digit has to be 4 8. P and Q cover the distances in the ratio 3 : 2 in the same time. \ Speeds of P and Q are 3x kmph and 2x kmph, respectively. While driving in the same direction, Q takes 25 minutes more to cover 120 km th an P. \

(a) Let PR = a units

DPMR =

(b)

1 1 a a2 PR height = a = 2 2 2 4 p 9 p a2 2 = 2 8
p a2 a2 8 4 pa2 a2
2

Area of the semi-circle in fig (b) =

Area of shaded region in fig (b) =

fig (a) = 2 8 - 4 =
pa2 a2 4 2 a2 ( p - 2) 4

= Area of DPQR =
a2 2

\ Required ratio =

(p - 2)a2 2 4 a2

120 120 25 = 2x 3x 60
1 25 (60 40) = x 60

p-2 2

Hence [3].

\ x =

20 60 = 48 25

\ Speed of Ps car = 3x = 3 48 = 144 kmph. Hence, [3]. Alternatively, When the they are running in the opposite direction the distance covered is 3:2. Even when they are running in the same direction, the distances covered when P reaches the end will be in the ratio 3:2 (since their speeds are the same). Therefore, when P is at 120, Q is at 80 and to cover 40, Q needs 25 minutes. So, Qs speed is 40/(25/60) and Ps speed is 3/2 of Qs speed.

Alternatively, The shaded area is nothing but the sum of the difference between each semi circle and the triangle inside it. Since both halves are are symmetric the area of the shaded region is nothing but Area (Sum of semi circles sum of triangles) = Area (Circle Triangle) If PQ = r, then area of circle = r 2 /4 and area 2 of triangle = r /2 Requ ir ed R atio = Area (Circle Tria ngle)/ Area(Triangle) = Circle/Triangle 1 = /2 1

10 .

n ti = i - i 2 - 2i + 1 i =1 i =1 i =1
n n 3

DATA INTERPRETATION
Answers to questions 12 to 14: Total No. of Cars = Total Sq. Miles (Area of Country) No.of cars per sq. mile Or Total No. of Cars = Total Population X No. of Cars per person Equating both the above relations, Total Sq. Miles (Area of Country) No.of cars per sq. mile= Total Population No. of Cars per person No. of cars per sq. mile Total Population = No. of Cars per person Total Sq. Miles (Area of Country) Population Density = No. of cars per sq. mile No. of Cars per person

n(n + 1)(2n + 1) 2n(n + 1) n(n + 1) + 1 = 2 6 2

2

n 2 (n 2 + 2n + 1) n (n + 1)(2n + 1) + n 2 +n n 4 6 n 4 + 2n3 + n 2 (n 2 + n )(2n + 1) + n2 4 6 3n 4 + 6n 3 + 3n 2 - 2(n 2 + n)(2n + 1) + 12n 2 12 3n 4 + 6n3 + 3n 2 - 4n 3 - 2n 2 - 4n 2 - 2n + 12n 2 12

3n 4 + 2n3 + 9n 2 - 2n . Hence, [1]. 12 Alternatively, For n = 1, only option [1] and [2] hold For n = 2, only option [1] holds.
= 11 . 10 out of 14 members can be selected in 14C10 = 1001 ways. So there will be a total of 1001 groups working on the given tasks for a total of 210 minutes. To find out the amount of time a single member has worked on the given task, we calculate the number of groups in which he is not present. So the number of groups in which a particular member of the team is not present = 13C10 = 286. So 1 member of the team will be present in 1001 286 = 715 groups. By proportionality rule, 715 groups will work for a total of

Since Area of the Country remains the same, the country where the population density reduces will be the one where the population has declined.From the table below we calculate the Population Density for each of the Countries X,Y and Z in the end of 2001 and 2011.
Country Population Density on 31ST Dec,2001
ST Population Density on 31 Dec,2011

108.6 = 600 0.181 60 = 250 0.24 54 = 450 0.12

( 48 2.6) = 600 0.208 ( 25 2.6) = 240.74 0. 270 (30 2.6) = 500 0.156

12 . 13 .

From the above table population density has reduced only for Country Y. Hence, [2]. In Country Z, population density has increased by 500 - 450 100 = 11.11% 450 Since Area of the Country remains constant percentage of population increase will be the same. Hence, [3].

715 210 = 150 minutes. Since the 1001 member is present in each of these 715 groups he will work for a total of 150 minutes. Hence, [2]. Alternatively, At any instant, 10 members work together. So the total man-minutes required to complete the work = 210*10. Since the work is distributed equally among the 14 people, the time for which each person works = 210*10/14 = 150 minutes

14 .

Total Population Total Sq. Miles (Area of Country) = Population density = 600 If Total Square Miles = 95000 Total Population = 95000 600 = 5,70,00,000 = 57 million If Total Square Miles = 100000 Total Population = 100000 600 = 6,00,00,000 = 60 million. So population will vary between 55-60 million. Hence, [3].

Answers to questions 15 to 17: From Total Total Total the No. No. No. Pie chart of Arts Students = 1656 of Commerce Students = 936 of Science Students = 1008

Let the total of male students be x, so total no. of female students will be 3600 x According to given data , After converting the costs of all items into INR we can answer the given questions: 18 . If Wheelz wants to make the cheapest possible car then it should buy the parts from the vendors quoting the least price for that part. Therefore it will buy the Engine from USA, the Gear unit from China, the Body and its Accessories from Canada. Hence the cost of the car would be(in INR) = 31500 + 24500 + 31500 + 25200 + 20000 = 132700. Hence, [1]. From the above table it is clear that the cost will be the least if all parts are bought from Canada. Hence, [3]. The difference in cost price of spare parts when they are bought from China and when they are bought from UK is INR 2000 which is Hence, [4]. 21 . Let x be number of Oranges sold on Tuesday, then Average selling price = x = 30. Then from statement 2, number of Papayas sold on Wednesday is 10. \ Average selling price of Papayas =

2a 0.5x + (3600 x) = 1656 ..(1) 100 a 0.3x + (3600 x) = 936 ( 2) 100

Solving the above 2 equations simulataneously we get x = 2160 and a = 20. Also since a = 20, b = 40 From this information we can draw the following table

Stream Arts Science Commerce

15 .

Male Sudents Female students 1080 432 648 576 576 288
19 .

For the commerce stream ratio of male to female students = 648 : 288 = 9 : 4. Hence, [1]. Difference between number of female students studying Arts and female students studying Science is 0. Hence, [4]. No of female students is 3600 2160 = 1440 Required Percentage Hence, [2]. =

20 .

16 .

2000 = 25 Pounds. 80

17 .

1440 100 = 3600

40%.

10 4 + x + 20 2.5 = 2 30 + x

Answers to questions 18 to 20: If we convert all the currencies into INR then the calculations will be easier. 1 US Dollar = 45 INR 1 Yuan = 7 INR 1 Canadian Dollar = 42 INR 1 Pound = 80 INR All the data converted to INR: 22 .

20 15 + 15 12 + 10 15 = Rs.14. 45

Hence, [1]. Let x be the number of Bananas sold on Wednesday.

\ 0.485 =
x = 25

60 0.45 + 15 0.6 + 0.5x 75 + x

\ From statement 1, number of Apples sold on Tuesday = 50 30 = 20

\ Average selling price of Apples =

26 .

15 35 + 20 30 + 15 32 = Rs.32.1 50

Hence, [2]. 23 . From statement 3, number of Jackfruits sold on Tuesday = 70 50 = 20. Let Rs.x be the selling price of a Jackfruit on Tuesday.

\ 42.5 =

25 45 + 20x + 25 42 70

\ x = Rs.40 Hence, [3].

LOGICAL REASONING
Answers to questions 24 to 26: If we consider first statement made by John to be false, then the yellow ball is in Box 2. Since his second statement is true, the red ball is in Box 1. Also, since the yellow ball is in Box 2, Janis first statement is true and so his second statement has to be false (which anyways is as the Yellow Ball is in Box 2). So the Green Ball is in Box 3. Following this arrangement, we can see that Janardhans first statement is true and and second statement is false, which satisfies our required condition. So Red in Box 1, Yellow in Box 2 and Green in Box 3 is one probable arrangement. Now if we consider the first statement made by John to be true, then Yellow ball can be in Box 1 or Box 3 and the Red Ball is in Box 2 or Box 3. This makes Janardhans second statement true and first statement false, which means that the Green Ball is in Box 2 or Box 3. So the possible combinations are:
Combination 1 Box 1 Box 2 Box 3 Yellow Red Green Combination 2 Yellow Green Red

If we consider the first statement made by Jani to be true then the Yellow Ball is in Box 1 or Box 2. Now if we consider Johns first statement to be false, which mean Yellow Ball is in Box 2 and Red Ball is in Box 1 and Green Ball is in Box 3, which makes Janradhans first statement true and second false. So this can be one of the combinations. Now if we consider Johns first statement to be true, which means that Yellow Ball is in Box 1 and Red Ball is in Box 2 or Box 3. This makes Janardhan's second statement true and so Green Ball is in Box 2 an d Red Ball in Box 3 which is the second combination. So there are 2 possible combinations. Hence, [4]. Alternatively, we know there are 6 possible combinations for Box 1, Box 2 and Box 3 respectively i.e RGY, RYG, YGR, YRG, GYR, GRY. By comparing these with the conditions and statements of the three people we can check which of the combinations will be valid.

Answers to questions 27 to 29: Mr. Swamy shall be more than 45 years and less than 50 years in the year 2012. This implies he should be born in any of the following years 1966,1965,1964 or 1963. There is exactly one number(excluding zero) of the form (x2 1) in his birth date (where x is a single digit odd number). 3 2 1. The number can be 3 2 1 = 8 or 5 2 1 = 24. The two digit prime number(when taken as dd or mm) can be 11,13,17,19,23,29 or 31 as yy can only be any of 63,64,65,66. The one possibility for mm is 11. But if we take mm = 11 the other condition that there are three digits which are consecutive odd numbers in Mr. Swamys date of birth is not satisfied. Therefore mm is 08. So Mr. Swamys birth date(dd) can be any of 11,13,17,19,23,29 and 31 and yy can be any of 63,64,65,66. The condition that there are three consecutive odd numbers in his birth date taken in the form(ddmmyy) means his birth date can be 13-08-65 or 31-08-65. 27-[3] 28-[3] 29-[4]. Answers for questions 30 to 32: Number the chairs 1 to 7 as in the diagram given below.The arrows indicate the direction of the chairs 1 2 3 4 5 6 7

However, for Combination1 both of Janardhans statements are true and for Combination 2, both of Jani's statements are true, which is not possible So the only combination possible is:
Box 1 Box 2 Box 3 Red Yellow Green

The only possible position for Imran is at chair 3.Akshay can be seated only on chair 2 and Ranbir and Shahid can be seated only on chairs numbered 5 and 6(in any order) as else we cannot satisfy the condition (2). 1 2 3 4 5 6 7

24 . 25 .

Box 1 contains the Red Ball. Hence, [1]. Yellow Ball is in Box 2. Hence, [2].

Akshay Imran

Ranbir/ Shahid/ Shahid Ranbir

So the possible arrangements are as follows 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 35 .

VERBAL ABILITY
Thought in statement B should be thinking in order to be parallel to standing and staring (in statement A). Some distance over in C is incorrect the correct preposition here should be off or away. There is a tense error in D: the sentence is in the past tense, so the last part should be in the past perfect not present perfect, i.e. had disappeared. Statements A and E are correct. Hence, [2]. To wear ones heart on ones sleeve means to make ones feelings known to all this idiom fits in option [1]. To have ones heart set on something is to wish for something deeply, so the usage in [3] is correct. To have ones heart in the right place is to be fundamentally kind or loving, so [4] is correct. But heart of hearts means ones innermost private feelings, and cannot refer to a person, as it does in [2] (sweetheart or queen of hearts might fit better in this case). Hence, [2]. In the first sentence, the correct word has to be yoke, meaning an agency of suppression, not yolk, which is the yellow part of an egg. In the second sentence, the servant is more likely to be abashed, i.e. embarrassed, than abased, i.e. degraded. The correct word in the third sentence is liable, meaning likely, not libel, meaning defamation. Logically speaking, in the last sentence, the electromagnetic signals would attenuate, i.e. weaken, over long distances, not accentuate, i.e. emphasize. Therefore, the correct sequence is BBAA. Hence, [1]. Statement [2 ] in trodu ces th e top ic of alchemy, especially that aspect of it concerning the elementary make-up of matter and how it could be changed. [1] and [4] both continue the idea of what matter was made of, and how alchemists sought to change it. But [3] does not fit into the sequence, as it discusses a different point: the other goal of alchemy, i.e. creating the philosophers stone. Hence, [3]. The CF link is obvious: C mentions creation myths in which people are created out of dirt, and F gives examples of some such myths. That continuity in E refers to the continuum mentioned in A, so we have the AE link. The question asked in D is answered best in B, so there is a DB link. All these links are present only in option [4] DBCFAE. Hence, [4]. Option [1] is merely a repetition of what is stated in the middle of the passage, so it cannot be the concluding sentence. [2] makes no sense in itself or in the context of the passage. The passage refers to Mnemosyne as the goddess of memory, so options [3] and [4] use her name as a symbol of memory. While [4] is not wrong in itself, [3] is a better answer,

Salman/ Akshay Imran Shahrukh/ Ranbir Shahid Aamir Salman Shahrukh 1 2 3 4 5 6 7

Salman/ Akshay Imran Aamir Shahid Ranbir Shahrukh/ Shahrukh Salman

36 .

30 .

From the above diagrams we can see that only Aamir sits next to Shahid apart from Ranbir.So ,Shahrukh can never sit next to Shahid. Hence, [3]. From the above diagrams, we can see that since Imran is at Chair 3,and Ranbir at chair 6 ,then Aamir will be at Chair 4 and and Shahid at Chair 5. So Aamir will be 2 places to the left of Akshay. Hence, [2]. Since Akshay is seated at Chair 2, Shaid will be seated at Chair 5 and Aamir at Chair 4,which means Shahrukh and Salman occupy the corner chairs. Hence, [2].

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37 .

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33 .

Target colour Points earned

Red 10

Yellow 9

Green 8

Blue 7

38 .

For every red coloured target that Ajay hits,he has to hit atleast two or more blue coloured targets and for every yellow coloured target that he hits he has to hit atleast two or more green coloured targets. The aim of Ajay is to maximize his points by hitting the targets this is possible if he hits 3 yellow coloured and 7 green coloured targets and the number of points obtained = 9(3) + 8(7) = 27 + 56 = 83. Hence, [4]. 34 . Ajay should hit the red,yellow,green and blue colured targets at least once and he earns the maximum number of points. This is possible if he hits 1 red coloured,2 yellow coloured,5 green coloured and 2 blue coloured targets. The total number of points earned = 10(1) + 9(2) + 8(5) + 7(2) = 10 + 18 + 40 + 14 = 82. Hence, [3].

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as it includes the idea that human memory is becoming mechanized. [3] elaborates on the idea of the loss of both divinity and humanness of memory in the last sentence. Hence, [3]. 41 . Option [1] is only one of the basic facts stated in the passage its not the main point the author is trying to make. [2] is rather vague, as the coincidence aspect is only mentioned in the last line, but not really explained. Between [3] and [4], the latter is a better answer, as the penultimate paragraph implies that a high gravity universe could still support some life, just not any as complex as us. Hence, [4]. Refer to paragraph 4, where the volume rule is explained, and the last sentence of paragraph 5, which categorically states that animals as large as human beings wouldnt evolve in the first place in a high gravity universe (and therefore, animals larger than humans, i.e. elephants, wouldnt evolve either). This points to [4] as the answer. Note that the volume rule implies that even a sturdy and massive animal like an elephant wouldnt survive in high-gravity universe, as it would be simply too heavy, so [1] is wrong. [2] completely misinterprets the volume rule. [3] is incorrect, since animals as large as an elephant would not evolve in a high-gravity universe in the first place, so the question of how long they would survive does not arise. Hence, [4]. According to the first two paragraphs, gravity is the weakest of the four main physical forces, and the electromagnetic force of which the electric force is an aspect is stronger than it. But we cannot infer whether the electric force is also stronger than the other two physical forces (which are mentioned only once at the beginning of the passage), so I is wrong. Refer to paragraph 2 the electric force of repulsion between two protons is 10 36 times stronger than the strength of the gravitational attraction between the same two protons, not just the attraction (which could be of any kind). So II is also incorrect. Only III is correct, as is stated in paragraph 3. Hence, [2]. According to the last paragraph, in a universe where gravity is a million times stronger, chemistry would be no different from that in our Universe, so its likely it wouldnt be different either in a universe where gravity is a million times weaker. So [1] is wrong. While its possible that a low-gravity universe would encourage the evolution of large animals, the comparison to whales cannot be inferred. According to paragraph 4, whales can afford to be large because they live in water, which offers support. Without knowing whether the animals in the low-gravity universe live in water or on land, we cannot say if [2] is a likely scenario. Option [3] is beyond the purview of this passage, and so cannot be inferred. Hence, [4].

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