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    251.

    What BEST can be concluded about the tip amount given by Deepak?

    Option A is the correct answer.

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    Now how can we uniquely get 29 and 26

     

    For 29: 5+7+8+9 = 29

     

    For 26:
    5+6+7+8 = 26
    4+5+8+9 = 26
    4+6+7+9 = 26

     

    As per statement 4 Bihari gave the highest rating points in Packaging, and Chirag gave the highest rating points in Hygiene.

     

    So Bihari gives Ravi a 9 in packaging which means the highest points in Hygiene can be 8 only as Chirag gives the highest points in Hygiene and he gives the same score in packaging too.

     

    Also per statement 6 Atal’s rank based on Packaging is the same as that based on Hygiene. This is also true for Deepak, this means that Bihari will be second in Hygiene and thus gives 7 points 

     

     

    252.

    In which parameter did Atal give the maximum rating points to Ravi?

    Option A is the correct answer.

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    Now how can we uniquely get 29 and 26

     

    For 29: 5+7+8+9 = 29

     

    For 26:
    5+6+7+8 = 26
    4+5+8+9 = 26
    4+6+7+9 = 26

     

    As per statement 4 Bihari gave the highest rating points in Packaging, and Chirag gave the highest rating points in Hygiene.

     

    So Bihari gives Ravi a 9 in packaging which means the highest points in Hygiene can be 8 only as Chirag gives the highest points in Hygiene and he gives the same score in packaging too.

     

    Also per statement 6 Atal’s rank based on Packaging is the same as that based on Hygiene. This is also true for Deepak, this means that Bihari will be second in Hygiene and thus gives 7 points 

     

     

    253.

    What rating did Deepak give on Packaging?

    Option B is the correct answer.

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    Now how can we uniquely get 29 and 26

     

    For 29: 5+7+8+9 = 29

     

    For 26:
    5+6+7+8 = 26
    4+5+8+9 = 26
    4+6+7+9 = 26

     

    As per statement 4 Bihari gave the highest rating points in Packaging, and Chirag gave the highest rating points in Hygiene.

     

    So Bihari gives Ravi a 9 in packaging which means the highest points in Hygiene can be 8 only as Chirag gives the highest points in Hygiene and he gives the same score in packaging too.

     

    Also per statement 6 Atal’s rank based on Packaging is the same as that based on Hygiene. This is also true for Deepak, this means that Bihari will be second in Hygiene and thus gives 7 points 

     

     

    254.

    Ravi works in an online food-delivery company. After each delivery, customers rate Ravi on each of four parameters – Behaviour, Packaging, Hygiene, and Timeliness, on a scale from 1 to 9. If the total of the four rating points is 25 or more, then Ravi gets a bonus of ₹20 for that delivery. Additionally, a customer may or may not give Ravi a tip. If the customer gives a tip, it is either ₹30 or ₹50.



    One day, Ravi made four deliveries - one to each of Atal, Bihari, Chirag and Deepak, and received a total of ₹120 in bonus and tips. He did not get both a bonus and a tip from the same customer.



    The following additional facts are also known.
    1. In Timeliness, Ravi received a total of 21 points, and three of the customers gave him the same rating points in this parameter. Atal gave higher rating points than Bihari and Chirag in this parameter.
    2. Ravi received distinct rating points in Packaging from the four customers adding up to 29 points. Similarly, Ravi received distinct rating points in Hygiene from the four customers adding up to 26 points.
    3. Chirag gave the same rating points for Packaging and Hygiene.
    4. Among the four customers, Bihari gave the highest rating points in Packaging, and Chirag gave the highest rating points in Hygiene.
    5. Everyone rated Ravi between 5 and 7 in Behaviour. Unique maximum and minimum ratings in this parameter were given by Atal and Deepak respectively. 
    6. If the customers are ranked based on ratings given by them in individual parameters, then Atal's rank based on Packaging is the same as that based on Hygiene. This is also true for Deepak.

     

    251.

    What was the minimum rating that Ravi received from any customer in any parameter?

    Answer : 5

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    252.

    The COMPLETE list of customers who gave the maximum total rating points to Ravi is

    Option B is the correct answer.

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    Now how can we uniquely get 29 and 26

     

    For 29: 5+7+8+9 = 29

     

    For 26:
    5+6+7+8 = 26
    4+5+8+9 = 26
    4+6+7+9 = 26

     

    As per statement 4 Bihari gave the highest rating points in Packaging, and Chirag gave the highest rating points in Hygiene.

     

    So Bihari gives Ravi a 9 in packaging which means the highest points in Hygiene can be 8 only as Chirag gives the highest points in Hygiene and he gives the same score in packaging too.

     

    Also per statement 6 Atal’s rank based on Packaging is the same as that based on Hygiene. This is also true for Deepak, this means that Bihari will be second in Hygiene and thus gives 7 points 

     

     

    253.

    What rating did Atal give on Timeliness?

    Answer : 6

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    Now how can we uniquely get 29 and 26

     

    For 29: 5+7+8+9 = 29

     

    For 26:
    5+6+7+8 = 26
    4+5+8+9 = 26
    4+6+7+9 = 26

     

    As per statement 4 Bihari gave the highest rating points in Packaging, and Chirag gave the highest rating points in Hygiene.

     

    So Bihari gives Ravi a 9 in packaging which means the highest points in Hygiene can be 8 only as Chirag gives the highest points in Hygiene and he gives the same score in packaging too.

     

    Also per statement 6 Atal’s rank based on Packaging is the same as that based on Hygiene. This is also true for Deepak, this means that Bihari will be second in Hygiene and thus gives 7 points 

     

     

    254.

    What BEST can be concluded about the tip amount given by Deepak?

    Option A is the correct answer.

    Video Explanation

    Explanatory Answer

        

     

    Now how can we uniquely get 29 and 26

     

    For 29: 5+7+8+9 = 29

     

    For 26:
    5+6+7+8 = 26
    4+5+8+9 = 26
    4+6+7+9 = 26

     

    As per statement 4 Bihari gave the highest rating points in Packaging, and Chirag gave the highest rating points in Hygiene.

     

    So Bihari gives Ravi a 9 in packaging which means the highest points in Hygiene can be 8 only as Chirag gives the highest points in Hygiene and he gives the same score in packaging too.

     

    Also per statement 6 Atal’s rank based on Packaging is the same as that based on Hygiene. This is also true for Deepak, this means that Bihari will be second in Hygiene and thus gives 7 points 

     

     

    255.

    In which parameter did Atal give the maximum rating points to Ravi?

    Option A is the correct answer.

    Video Explanation

    Explanatory Answer

        

     

    Now how can we uniquely get 29 and 26

     

    For 29: 5+7+8+9 = 29

     

    For 26:
    5+6+7+8 = 26
    4+5+8+9 = 26
    4+6+7+9 = 26

     

    As per statement 4 Bihari gave the highest rating points in Packaging, and Chirag gave the highest rating points in Hygiene.

     

    So Bihari gives Ravi a 9 in packaging which means the highest points in Hygiene can be 8 only as Chirag gives the highest points in Hygiene and he gives the same score in packaging too.

     

    Also per statement 6 Atal’s rank based on Packaging is the same as that based on Hygiene. This is also true for Deepak, this means that Bihari will be second in Hygiene and thus gives 7 points 

     

     

    256.

    What rating did Deepak give on Packaging?

    Option B is the correct answer.

    Video Explanation

    Explanatory Answer

        

     

    Now how can we uniquely get 29 and 26

     

    For 29: 5+7+8+9 = 29

     

    For 26:
    5+6+7+8 = 26
    4+5+8+9 = 26
    4+6+7+9 = 26

     

    As per statement 4 Bihari gave the highest rating points in Packaging, and Chirag gave the highest rating points in Hygiene.

     

    So Bihari gives Ravi a 9 in packaging which means the highest points in Hygiene can be 8 only as Chirag gives the highest points in Hygiene and he gives the same score in packaging too.

     

    Also per statement 6 Atal’s rank based on Packaging is the same as that based on Hygiene. This is also true for Deepak, this means that Bihari will be second in Hygiene and thus gives 7 points 

     

     

    255.

    What was the minimum rating that Ravi received from any customer in any parameter?

    Answer : 5

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    256.

    Who won the championship?

    Option D is the correct answer.

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    257.

    Who among the following did NOT play against Chitra in the championship?

    Option D is the correct answer.

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    258.

    The game of Chango is a game where two people play against each other; one of them wins and the other loses, i.e., there are no drawn Chango games. 12 players participated in a Chango championship. They were divided into four groups: Group A consisted of Aruna, Azul, and Arif; Group B consisted of Brinda, Brij, and Biju; Group C consisted of Chitra, Chetan, and Chhavi; and Group D consisted of Dipen, Donna, and Deb. 



    Players within each group had a distinct rank going into the championship. The players have NOT been listed necessarily according to their ranks. In the group stage of the game, the second and third ranked players play against each other, and the winner of that game plays against the first ranked player of the group. The winner of this second game is considered as the winner of the group and enters a semi-final.



    The winners from Groups A and B play against each other in one semi-final, while the winners from Groups C and D play against each other in the other semi-final. The winners of the two semi-finals play against each other in the final to decide the winner of the championship.
     


    It is known that:
    1. Chitra did not win the championship. 
    2. Aruna did not play against Arif. Brij did not play against Brinda.
    3. Aruna, Biju, Chitra, and Dipen played three games each, Azul and Chetan played two games each, and the remaining players played one game each.

     

    251.

    Who among the following was DEFINITELY NOT ranked first in his/her group?

    Option C is the correct answer.

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    252.

    Which of the following pairs must have played against each other in the championship?

    Option D is the correct answer.

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    253.

    Who won the championship?

    Option D is the correct answer.

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    254.

    Who among the following did NOT play against Chitra in the championship?

    Option D is the correct answer.

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    259.

    Who among the following was DEFINITELY NOT ranked first in his/her group?

    Option C is the correct answer.

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    260.

    Which of the following pairs must have played against each other in the championship?

    Option D is the correct answer.

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    261.

    What was the average processing time of all orders in the categories which had only one type of ship mode?

    Answer : 11

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    Accessories and envelopes are the only 2 categories which have only 1 shipping method

     

    Their respective processing times are 18 and 4 days.

     

    Total processing time = 18+4 = 22

     

    Average = 22/2 = 11 Days 

    262.

    The sequence of categories -- Art, Binders, Paper and Phones -- in decreasing order of average processing time of their orders in this period is:

    Option D is the correct answer.

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    Art

     

    Total processing time = 20 days

    No of orders = 5

    Avg processing time = 20/5 = 4 days

     

    Binders

     

    Total processing time = 15 days

    No of orders = 4

    Avg processing time = 15/4 = 3.75 days

     

    Paper

     

    Total processing time = 10 days

    No of orders = 3

    Avg processing time = 10/3 = 3.33 days

     

    Phone

     

    Total processing time = 15 days

    No of orders = 3

    Avg processing time = 15/3 = 5 days

     

    Thus in decreasing order we get

    Phone, Art, Binders, Paper 

    263.

    Approximately what percentage of orders had a processing time of one day during the period Sep 1 to Sep 22 (both dates inclusive)?

    Option B is the correct answer.

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    Total orders across categories = 35

     

    Orders which had processing time of one day = 7% = (7/35) * 100 = 20% 

    264.

        

     

    The different bars in the diagram above provide information about different orders in various categories (Art, Binders, ….) that were booked in the first two weeks of September of a store for one client. The colour and pattern of a bar denotes the ship mode (First Class / Second Class / Standard Class). The left end point of a bar indicates the booking day of the order, while the right end point indicates the dispatch day of the order. The difference between the dispatch day and the booking day (measured in terms of the number of days) is called the processing time of the order. For the same category, an order is considered for booking only after the previous order of the same category is dispatched. No two consecutive orders of the same category had identical ship mode during this period.



    For example, there were only two orders in the furnishing category during this period. The first one was shipped in the Second Class. It was booked on Sep 1 and dispatched on Sep 5. The second order was shipped in the Standard class. It was booked on Sep 5 (although the order might have been placed before that) and dispatched on Sep 12. So the processing times were 4 and 7 days respectively for these orders.

     

    251.

    How many days between Sep 1 and Sep 14 (both inclusive) had no booking from this client considering all the above categories?

    Answer : 6

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    We need to look for days which have no orderings starting on it.

     

    We can see

     

    September 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 & 14 have no bookings.

     

    Hence, the answer to this question is 6. 

    252.

    What was the average processing time of all orders in the categories which had only one type of ship mode?

    Answer : 11

    Video Explanation

    Explanatory Answer

    Accessories and envelopes are the only 2 categories which have only 1 shipping method

     

    Their respective processing times are 18 and 4 days.

     

    Total processing time = 18+4 = 22

     

    Average = 22/2 = 11 Days 

    253.

    The sequence of categories -- Art, Binders, Paper and Phones -- in decreasing order of average processing time of their orders in this period is:

    Option D is the correct answer.

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    Art

     

    Total processing time = 20 days

    No of orders = 5

    Avg processing time = 20/5 = 4 days

     

    Binders

     

    Total processing time = 15 days

    No of orders = 4

    Avg processing time = 15/4 = 3.75 days

     

    Paper

     

    Total processing time = 10 days

    No of orders = 3

    Avg processing time = 10/3 = 3.33 days

     

    Phone

     

    Total processing time = 15 days

    No of orders = 3

    Avg processing time = 15/3 = 5 days

     

    Thus in decreasing order we get

    Phone, Art, Binders, Paper 

    254.

    Approximately what percentage of orders had a processing time of one day during the period Sep 1 to Sep 22 (both dates inclusive)?

    Option B is the correct answer.

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    Explanatory Answer

    Total orders across categories = 35

     

    Orders which had processing time of one day = 7% = (7/35) * 100 = 20% 

    265.

    How many days between Sep 1 and Sep 14 (both inclusive) had no booking from this client considering all the above categories?

    Answer : 6

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    Explanatory Answer

    We need to look for days which have no orderings starting on it.

     

    We can see

     

    September 8, 9, 10, 11, 12 & 14 have no bookings.

     

    Hence, the answer to this question is 6. 

    266.

    Which of the following statements is FALSE?

    Option C is the correct answer.

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    From statement 3, Japanese and chinese did not belong to automation à A is indian
    From statement 7, B and G belong to the same country and D is from Japan.
    à Band G can be Indans only. Alos, H will be Japanese
    From 5, E and C had some no. of papers, also E has consecutive papers i.e E wrote 2 papers
    which means C also wrote 2 pages. Thus B wrote 1 paper as sum (B,C,E,F)= 6
    From 3, G can belong to automation
    From stat5, C and E are from different areas which can be either of manufacturing and logistics,
    thus H is from Logistics
    Now A cannot publish in October
    H cannot publish in oct as H & A publish in same months
    G cannot publish in April as B publish in April
    D cannot publish in July.
    Thus none of the 4 authors can publish in 4 issues, that means they publish 3 papers each. 

    There were exactly two papers by authors from Manufacturing area in the July issue is false. 

    267.

    Which of the following is the correct sequence of number of papers by authors from Automation, Manufacturing and Logistics areas, respectively?

    Option A is the correct answer.

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    From statement 3, Japanese and chinese did not belong to automation à A is indian
    From statement 7, B and G belong to the same country and D is from Japan.
    à Band G can be Indans only. Alos, H will be Japanese
    From 5, E and C had some no. of papers, also E has consecutive papers i.e E wrote 2 papers
    which means C also wrote 2 pages. Thus B wrote 1 paper as sum (B,C,E,F)= 6
    From 3, G can belong to automation
    From stat5, C and E are from different areas which can be either of manufacturing and logistics,
    thus H is from Logistics
    Now A cannot publish in October
    H cannot publish in oct as H & A publish in same months
    G cannot publish in April as B publish in April
    D cannot publish in July.
    Thus none of the 4 authors can publish in 4 issues, that means they publish 3 papers each. 

    6, 5, 7 is the correct sequence of number of papers by authors from Automation, Manufacturing
    and Logistics areas, respectively. 

    268.

    A journal plans to publish 18 research papers, written by eight authors (A, B, C, D, E, F, G, and H) in four issues of the journal scheduled in January, April, July and October. Each of the research papers was written by exactly one of the eight authors. Five papers were scheduled in each of the first two issues, while four were scheduled in each of the last two issues. Every author wrote at least one paper and at most three papers. The total number of papers written by A, D, G and H was double the total number of papers written by the other four authors. Four of the authors were from India and two each were from Japan and China. Each author belonged to exactly one of the three areas — Manufacturing, Automation and Logistics. Four of the authors were from the Logistics area and two were from the Automation area. As per the journal policy, none of the authors could have more than one paper in any issue of the journal.
     
    The following facts are also known.
     
    1. F, an Indian author from the Logistics area, wrote only one paper. It was scheduled in the October issue.
    2. A was from the Automation area and did not have a paper scheduled in the October issue.
    3. None of the Indian authors were from the Manufacturing area and none of the Japanese or Chinese authors were from the Automation area.
    4. A and H were from different countries, but had their papers scheduled in exactly the same issues.
    5. C and E, both Chinese authors from different areas, had the same number of papers scheduled. Further, E had papers scheduled in consecutive issues of the journal but C did not.
    6. B, from the Logistics area, had a paper scheduled in the April issue of the journal.
    7. B and G belonged to the same country. None of their papers were scheduled in the same issue of the journal.
    8. D, a Japanese author from the Manufacturing area, did not have a paper scheduled in the July issue.
    9. C and H belonged to different areas.

     

     

    251.

    What is the correct sequence of number of papers written by B, C, E and G, respectively?

    Option C is the correct answer.

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    From statement 3, Japanese and chinese did not belong to automation à A is indian
    From statement 7, B and G belong to the same country and D is from Japan.
    à Band G can be Indans only. Alos, H will be Japanese
    From 5, E and C had some no. of papers, also E has consecutive papers i.e E wrote 2 papers
    which means C also wrote 2 pages. Thus B wrote 1 paper as sum (B,C,E,F)= 6
    From 3, G can belong to automation
    From stat5, C and E are from different areas which can be either of manufacturing and logistics,
    thus H is from Logistics
    Now A cannot publish in October
    H cannot publish in oct as H & A publish in same months
    G cannot publish in April as B publish in April
    D cannot publish in July.
    Thus none of the 4 authors can publish in 4 issues, that means they publish 3 papers each. 

    E publish in April and July as C cannot publish consecutive months.
    1, 2, 2, 3 is the correct sequence of number of papers written by B, C, E and G, respectively

    252.

    How many papers were written by Indian authors?

    Answer : 8

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    From statement 3, Japanese and chinese did not belong to automation à A is indian
    From statement 7, B and G belong to the same country and D is from Japan.
    à Band G can be Indans only. Alos, H will be Japanese
    From 5, E and C had some no. of papers, also E has consecutive papers i.e E wrote 2 papers
    which means C also wrote 2 pages. Thus B wrote 1 paper as sum (B,C,E,F)= 6
    From 3, G can belong to automation
    From stat5, C and E are from different areas which can be either of manufacturing and logistics,
    thus H is from Logistics
    Now A cannot publish in October
    H cannot publish in oct as H & A publish in same months
    G cannot publish in April as B publish in April
    D cannot publish in July.
    Thus none of the 4 authors can publish in 4 issues, that means they publish 3 papers each. 

    8 papers were written by Indian authors. 

    253.

    Which of the following statement(s) MUST be true?
    Statement A: Every issue had at least one paper by author(s) from each country.
    Statement B: Every issue had at most two papers by author(s) from each area.

    Option A is the correct answer.

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    Explanatory Answer

    From statement 3, Japanese and chinese did not belong to automation à A is indian
    From statement 7, B and G belong to the same country and D is from Japan.
    à Band G can be Indans only. Alos, H will be Japanese
    From 5, E and C had some no. of papers, also E has consecutive papers i.e E wrote 2 papers
    which means C also wrote 2 pages. Thus B wrote 1 paper as sum (B,C,E,F)= 6
    From 3, G can belong to automation
    From stat5, C and E are from different areas which can be either of manufacturing and logistics,
    thus H is from Logistics
    Now A cannot publish in October
    H cannot publish in oct as H & A publish in same months
    G cannot publish in April as B publish in April
    D cannot publish in July.
    Thus none of the 4 authors can publish in 4 issues, that means they publish 3 papers each. 

    Statement A: Every issue had at least one paper by author(s) from each country – Ture
    Statement B: Every issue had at most two papers by author(s) from each area. – Not True 

    254.

    Which of the following statements is FALSE?

    Option C is the correct answer.

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    From statement 3, Japanese and chinese did not belong to automation à A is indian
    From statement 7, B and G belong to the same country and D is from Japan.
    à Band G can be Indans only. Alos, H will be Japanese
    From 5, E and C had some no. of papers, also E has consecutive papers i.e E wrote 2 papers
    which means C also wrote 2 pages. Thus B wrote 1 paper as sum (B,C,E,F)= 6
    From 3, G can belong to automation
    From stat5, C and E are from different areas which can be either of manufacturing and logistics,
    thus H is from Logistics
    Now A cannot publish in October
    H cannot publish in oct as H & A publish in same months
    G cannot publish in April as B publish in April
    D cannot publish in July.
    Thus none of the 4 authors can publish in 4 issues, that means they publish 3 papers each. 

    Every issue had exactly two papers by authors from Logistics area Is not true. 

    255.

    Which of the following statements is FALSE?

    Option C is the correct answer.

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    From statement 3, Japanese and chinese did not belong to automation à A is indian
    From statement 7, B and G belong to the same country and D is from Japan.
    à Band G can be Indans only. Alos, H will be Japanese
    From 5, E and C had some no. of papers, also E has consecutive papers i.e E wrote 2 papers
    which means C also wrote 2 pages. Thus B wrote 1 paper as sum (B,C,E,F)= 6
    From 3, G can belong to automation
    From stat5, C and E are from different areas which can be either of manufacturing and logistics,
    thus H is from Logistics
    Now A cannot publish in October
    H cannot publish in oct as H & A publish in same months
    G cannot publish in April as B publish in April
    D cannot publish in July.
    Thus none of the 4 authors can publish in 4 issues, that means they publish 3 papers each. 

    There were exactly two papers by authors from Manufacturing area in the July issue is false. 

    256.

    Which of the following is the correct sequence of number of papers by authors from Automation, Manufacturing and Logistics areas, respectively?

    Option A is the correct answer.

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    Explanatory Answer

    From statement 3, Japanese and chinese did not belong to automation à A is indian
    From statement 7, B and G belong to the same country and D is from Japan.
    à Band G can be Indans only. Alos, H will be Japanese
    From 5, E and C had some no. of papers, also E has consecutive papers i.e E wrote 2 papers
    which means C also wrote 2 pages. Thus B wrote 1 paper as sum (B,C,E,F)= 6
    From 3, G can belong to automation
    From stat5, C and E are from different areas which can be either of manufacturing and logistics,
    thus H is from Logistics
    Now A cannot publish in October
    H cannot publish in oct as H & A publish in same months
    G cannot publish in April as B publish in April
    D cannot publish in July.
    Thus none of the 4 authors can publish in 4 issues, that means they publish 3 papers each. 

    6, 5, 7 is the correct sequence of number of papers by authors from Automation, Manufacturing
    and Logistics areas, respectively. 

    269.

    What is the correct sequence of number of papers written by B, C, E and G, respectively?

    Option C is the correct answer.

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    Explanatory Answer

    From statement 3, Japanese and chinese did not belong to automation à A is indian
    From statement 7, B and G belong to the same country and D is from Japan.
    à Band G can be Indans only. Alos, H will be Japanese
    From 5, E and C had some no. of papers, also E has consecutive papers i.e E wrote 2 papers
    which means C also wrote 2 pages. Thus B wrote 1 paper as sum (B,C,E,F)= 6
    From 3, G can belong to automation
    From stat5, C and E are from different areas which can be either of manufacturing and logistics,
    thus H is from Logistics
    Now A cannot publish in October
    H cannot publish in oct as H & A publish in same months
    G cannot publish in April as B publish in April
    D cannot publish in July.
    Thus none of the 4 authors can publish in 4 issues, that means they publish 3 papers each. 

    E publish in April and July as C cannot publish consecutive months.
    1, 2, 2, 3 is the correct sequence of number of papers written by B, C, E and G, respectively

    270.

    How many papers were written by Indian authors?

    Answer : 8

    Video Explanation

    Explanatory Answer

    From statement 3, Japanese and chinese did not belong to automation à A is indian
    From statement 7, B and G belong to the same country and D is from Japan.
    à Band G can be Indans only. Alos, H will be Japanese
    From 5, E and C had some no. of papers, also E has consecutive papers i.e E wrote 2 papers
    which means C also wrote 2 pages. Thus B wrote 1 paper as sum (B,C,E,F)= 6
    From 3, G can belong to automation
    From stat5, C and E are from different areas which can be either of manufacturing and logistics,
    thus H is from Logistics
    Now A cannot publish in October
    H cannot publish in oct as H & A publish in same months
    G cannot publish in April as B publish in April
    D cannot publish in July.
    Thus none of the 4 authors can publish in 4 issues, that means they publish 3 papers each. 

    8 papers were written by Indian authors. 

    271.

    Which of the following statement(s) MUST be true?
    Statement A: Every issue had at least one paper by author(s) from each country.
    Statement B: Every issue had at most two papers by author(s) from each area.

    Option A is the correct answer.

    Video Explanation

    Explanatory Answer

    From statement 3, Japanese and chinese did not belong to automation à A is indian
    From statement 7, B and G belong to the same country and D is from Japan.
    à Band G can be Indans only. Alos, H will be Japanese
    From 5, E and C had some no. of papers, also E has consecutive papers i.e E wrote 2 papers
    which means C also wrote 2 pages. Thus B wrote 1 paper as sum (B,C,E,F)= 6
    From 3, G can belong to automation
    From stat5, C and E are from different areas which can be either of manufacturing and logistics,
    thus H is from Logistics
    Now A cannot publish in October
    H cannot publish in oct as H & A publish in same months
    G cannot publish in April as B publish in April
    D cannot publish in July.
    Thus none of the 4 authors can publish in 4 issues, that means they publish 3 papers each. 

    Statement A: Every issue had at least one paper by author(s) from each country – Ture
    Statement B: Every issue had at most two papers by author(s) from each area. – Not True 

    272.

    Which of the following statements is FALSE?

    Option C is the correct answer.

    Video Explanation

    Explanatory Answer

    From statement 3, Japanese and chinese did not belong to automation à A is indian
    From statement 7, B and G belong to the same country and D is from Japan.
    à Band G can be Indans only. Alos, H will be Japanese
    From 5, E and C had some no. of papers, also E has consecutive papers i.e E wrote 2 papers
    which means C also wrote 2 pages. Thus B wrote 1 paper as sum (B,C,E,F)= 6
    From 3, G can belong to automation
    From stat5, C and E are from different areas which can be either of manufacturing and logistics,
    thus H is from Logistics
    Now A cannot publish in October
    H cannot publish in oct as H & A publish in same months
    G cannot publish in April as B publish in April
    D cannot publish in July.
    Thus none of the 4 authors can publish in 4 issues, that means they publish 3 papers each. 

    Every issue had exactly two papers by authors from Logistics area Is not true. 

    273.

    Ganga, Kaveri, and Narmada are three women who buy four raw materials (Mango, Apple, Banana and Milk) and sell five finished products (Mango smoothie, Apple smoothie, Banana smoothie, Mixed fruit smoothie and Fruit salad). Table-1 gives information about the raw materials required to produce the five finished products. One unit of a finished product requires one unit of each of the raw materials mentioned in the second column of the table.

    Table-1

    Finished product Raw materials required
    Mango smoothie Mango, Milk
    Apple smoothie Apple, Milk
    Banana smoothie Banana, Milk
    Mixed fruit smoothie Mango, Apple, Banana, Milk
    Fruit salad Mango, Apple, Banana

    One unit of milk, mango, apple, and banana cost ₹5, ₹3, ₹2, and ₹1 respectively. Each unit of a finished product is sold for a profit equal to two times the number of raw materials used to make that product. For example, apple smoothie is made with two raw materials (apple and milk) and will be sold for a profit of ₹4 per unit. Leftover raw materials are sold during the last business hour of the day for a loss of ₹1 per unit.

    The amount, in rupees, received from sales (revenue) for each woman in each of the four business hours of the day is given in Table-2. 



    Table-2

    Business Hour Ganga Kaveri Narmada
    Hour 1 23 19 31
    Hour 2 21 22 21
    Hour 3 29 30 23
    Hour 4 (last hour) 30 27 22

    The following additional facts are known.

    1. No one except possibly Ganga sold any Mango smoothie.

    2. Each woman sold either zero or one unit of any single finished product in any hour.

    3. Each woman had exactly one unit each of two different raw materials as leftovers.

    4. No one had any banana leftover. 

     

     

    251.

    What BEST can be concluded about the number of units of fruit salad sold in the first hour?

    Option D is the correct answer.

    Video Explanation

    Explanatory Answer

    GANGA
    Hour 1 = 23 Mango + Apple = 12+11
    Fruit salad + Apple = 12+11
    Hour 2 = 21 Apple + Banana = 11+10
    Hour 3 = 29 Banana + MFS = 10+19 

    Hour 4 = 30 Mango+ Fruit S+ Leftover milk+ leftover mango
    = 12+12+4+2 = 30
    KAVERI
    Hour 1 = 19 Mixed fruit smoothies
    Hour 2 = 22 Fruit S + Banana = 10+12
    Hour 3 = 29 Apple + MFS = 11+19
    Hour 4 = 27 Mango+ Apple+ milk+ Banana
    = 11+10+4+2 = 27
    OR Banana+ fruit +milk + apple = 10+12+4+2=27
    NARMADA
    Hour 1 = 31 Mixed fruit smoothies + Fruit salad = 19+12
    Hour 2 = 21 Apple + Banana = 11+10
    Hour 3 = 23 Apple + Fruit = 11+12
    Hour 4 = 22 MFS + Left mango + left apple
    = 19+2+1 = 22
    Narmada must sell a fruit salad
    Ganga may or may not sell fruit salad
    è Either 1 or 2 

    252.

    Which of the following is NECESSARILY true?

    Option C is the correct answer.

    Video Explanation

    Explanatory Answer

    GANGA
    Hour 1 = 23 Mango + Apple = 12+11
    Fruit salad + Apple = 12+11
    Hour 2 = 21 Apple + Banana = 11+10
    Hour 3 = 29 Banana + MFS = 10+19
    Hour 4 = 30 Mango+ Fruit S+ Leftover milk+ leftover mango
    = 12+12+4+2 = 30
    KAVERI
    Hour 1 = 19 Mixed fruit smoothies
    Hour 2 = 22 Fruit S + Banana = 10+12
    Hour 3 = 29 Apple + MFS = 11+19
    Hour 4 = 27 Mango+ Apple+ milk+ Banana
    = 11+10+4+2 = 27
    OR Banana+ fruit +milk + apple = 10+12+4+2=27
    NARMADA
    Hour 1 = 31 Mixed fruit smoothies + Fruit salad = 19+12
    Hour 2 = 21 Apple + Banana = 11+10
    Hour 3 = 23 Apple + Fruit = 11+12
    Hour 4 = 22 MFS + Left mango + left apple
    = 19+2+1 = 22
    Validating all the options from above data, Option C is the only option necessarily TRUE 

    253.

    What BEST can be concluded about the total number of units of milk the three women had in the beginning?

    Option A is the correct answer.

    Video Explanation

    Explanatory Answer

    GANGA
    Hour 1 = 23 Mango + Apple = 12+11
    Fruit salad + Apple = 12+11
    Hour 2 = 21 Apple + Banana = 11+10
    Hour 3 = 29 Banana + MFS = 10+19
    Hour 4 = 30 Mango+ Fruit S+ Leftover milk+ leftover mango
    = 12+12+4+2 = 30
    KAVERI
    Hour 1 = 19 Mixed fruit smoothies
    Hour 2 = 22 Fruit S + Banana = 10+12
    Hour 3 = 29 Apple + MFS = 11+19
    Hour 4 = 27 Mango+ Apple+ milk+ Banana
    = 11+10+4+2 = 27
    OR Banana+ fruit +milk + apple = 10+12+4+2=27
    NARMADA
    Hour 1 = 31 Mixed fruit smoothies + Fruit salad = 19+12 

    Hour 2 = 21 Apple + Banana = 11+10
    Hour 3 = 23 Apple + Fruit = 11+12
    Hour 4 = 22 MFS + Left mango + left apple
    = 19+2+1 = 22 

    254.

    If it is known that three leftover units of mangoes were sold during the last business hour of the day, how many apple smoothies were sold during the day?

    Answer : 6

    Video Explanation

    Explanatory Answer

    GANGA
    Hour 1 = 23 Mango + Apple = 12+11
    Fruit salad + Apple = 12+11
    Hour 2 = 21 Apple + Banana = 11+10
    Hour 3 = 29 Banana + MFS = 10+19
    Hour 4 = 30 Mango+ Fruit S+ Leftover milk+ leftover mango
    = 12+12+4+2 = 30
    KAVERI
    Hour 1 = 19 Mixed fruit smoothies
    Hour 2 = 22 Fruit S + Banana = 10+12
    Hour 3 = 29 Apple + MFS = 11+19
    Hour 4 = 27 Mango+ Apple+ milk+ Banana
    = 11+10+4+2 = 27
    OR Banana+ fruit +milk + apple = 10+12+4+2=27
    NARMADA
    Hour 1 = 31 Mixed fruit smoothies + Fruit salad = 19+12
    Hour 2 = 21 Apple + Banana = 11+10
    Hour 3 = 23 Apple + Fruit = 11+12
    Hour 4 = 22 MFS + Left mango + left apple
    = 19+2+1 = 22
    Ganga and Narmada already have leftover mangoes
    for Kaveri we will consider Case 1 in hour 4
    à 6 apple smoothies were sold 

    274.

    What BEST can be concluded about the number of units of fruit salad sold in the first hour?

    Option D is the correct answer.

    Video Explanation

    Explanatory Answer

    GANGA
    Hour 1 = 23 Mango + Apple = 12+11
    Fruit salad + Apple = 12+11
    Hour 2 = 21 Apple + Banana = 11+10
    Hour 3 = 29 Banana + MFS = 10+19 

    Hour 4 = 30 Mango+ Fruit S+ Leftover milk+ leftover mango
    = 12+12+4+2 = 30
    KAVERI
    Hour 1 = 19 Mixed fruit smoothies
    Hour 2 = 22 Fruit S + Banana = 10+12
    Hour 3 = 29 Apple + MFS = 11+19
    Hour 4 = 27 Mango+ Apple+ milk+ Banana
    = 11+10+4+2 = 27
    OR Banana+ fruit +milk + apple = 10+12+4+2=27
    NARMADA
    Hour 1 = 31 Mixed fruit smoothies + Fruit salad = 19+12
    Hour 2 = 21 Apple + Banana = 11+10
    Hour 3 = 23 Apple + Fruit = 11+12
    Hour 4 = 22 MFS + Left mango + left apple
    = 19+2+1 = 22
    Narmada must sell a fruit salad
    Ganga may or may not sell fruit salad
    è Either 1 or 2 

    275.

    Which of the following is NECESSARILY true?

    Option C is the correct answer.

    Video Explanation

    Explanatory Answer

    GANGA
    Hour 1 = 23 Mango + Apple = 12+11
    Fruit salad + Apple = 12+11
    Hour 2 = 21 Apple + Banana = 11+10
    Hour 3 = 29 Banana + MFS = 10+19
    Hour 4 = 30 Mango+ Fruit S+ Leftover milk+ leftover mango
    = 12+12+4+2 = 30
    KAVERI
    Hour 1 = 19 Mixed fruit smoothies
    Hour 2 = 22 Fruit S + Banana = 10+12
    Hour 3 = 29 Apple + MFS = 11+19
    Hour 4 = 27 Mango+ Apple+ milk+ Banana
    = 11+10+4+2 = 27
    OR Banana+ fruit +milk + apple = 10+12+4+2=27
    NARMADA
    Hour 1 = 31 Mixed fruit smoothies + Fruit salad = 19+12
    Hour 2 = 21 Apple + Banana = 11+10
    Hour 3 = 23 Apple + Fruit = 11+12
    Hour 4 = 22 MFS + Left mango + left apple
    = 19+2+1 = 22
    Validating all the options from above data, Option C is the only option necessarily TRUE 

    276.

    What BEST can be concluded about the total number of units of milk the three women had in the beginning?

    Option A is the correct answer.

    Video Explanation

    Explanatory Answer

    GANGA
    Hour 1 = 23 Mango + Apple = 12+11
    Fruit salad + Apple = 12+11
    Hour 2 = 21 Apple + Banana = 11+10
    Hour 3 = 29 Banana + MFS = 10+19
    Hour 4 = 30 Mango+ Fruit S+ Leftover milk+ leftover mango
    = 12+12+4+2 = 30
    KAVERI
    Hour 1 = 19 Mixed fruit smoothies
    Hour 2 = 22 Fruit S + Banana = 10+12
    Hour 3 = 29 Apple + MFS = 11+19
    Hour 4 = 27 Mango+ Apple+ milk+ Banana
    = 11+10+4+2 = 27
    OR Banana+ fruit +milk + apple = 10+12+4+2=27
    NARMADA
    Hour 1 = 31 Mixed fruit smoothies + Fruit salad = 19+12 

    Hour 2 = 21 Apple + Banana = 11+10
    Hour 3 = 23 Apple + Fruit = 11+12
    Hour 4 = 22 MFS + Left mango + left apple
    = 19+2+1 = 22 

    277.

    If it is known that three leftover units of mangoes were sold during the last business hour of the day, how many apple smoothies were sold during the day?

    Answer : 6

    Video Explanation

    Explanatory Answer

    GANGA
    Hour 1 = 23 Mango + Apple = 12+11
    Fruit salad + Apple = 12+11
    Hour 2 = 21 Apple + Banana = 11+10
    Hour 3 = 29 Banana + MFS = 10+19
    Hour 4 = 30 Mango+ Fruit S+ Leftover milk+ leftover mango
    = 12+12+4+2 = 30
    KAVERI
    Hour 1 = 19 Mixed fruit smoothies
    Hour 2 = 22 Fruit S + Banana = 10+12
    Hour 3 = 29 Apple + MFS = 11+19
    Hour 4 = 27 Mango+ Apple+ milk+ Banana
    = 11+10+4+2 = 27
    OR Banana+ fruit +milk + apple = 10+12+4+2=27
    NARMADA
    Hour 1 = 31 Mixed fruit smoothies + Fruit salad = 19+12
    Hour 2 = 21 Apple + Banana = 11+10
    Hour 3 = 23 Apple + Fruit = 11+12
    Hour 4 = 22 MFS + Left mango + left apple
    = 19+2+1 = 22
    Ganga and Narmada already have leftover mangoes
    for Kaveri we will consider Case 1 in hour 4
    à 6 apple smoothies were sold 

    278.

    Who is an acquaintance of Chandran?

    Option C is the correct answer.

    Video Explanation

    Explanatory Answer

    Basis the information given in the question the following table can be made

    Now since every person has a particular relationship with the other 6 people in the town
    the sum of friends + acquaintances + strangers must be 6, thus 

    Now B can only have 1 friend who is also an acquaintance of A, basis the above table B can only be
    friends with C or D. B can only be friends with D as C cannot be an acquaintance of A as C is a
    stranger to A. Thus F & G will be strangers to A & B and vice-versa. Also, G will have D, E, F as
    acquaintances and vice-versa. 

    D needs to have 2 strangers who will be C & F and vice-versa
    Also C will be a stranger to E and vice-versa, thus F will be an acquaintance to C and vice-versa
    Fani is an acquaintance of Chandran. 

    279.

    How many friends does Ezhil have?

    Answer : 3

    Video Explanation

    Explanatory Answer

    Basis the information given in the question the following table can be made

    Now since every person has a particular relationship with the other 6 people in the town
    the sum of friends + acquaintances + strangers must be 6, thus 

    Now B can only have 1 friend who is also an acquaintance of A, basis the above table B can only be
    friends with C or D. B can only be friends with D as C cannot be an acquaintance of A as C is a
    stranger to A. Thus F & G will be strangers to A & B and vice-versa. Also, G will have D, E, F as
    acquaintances and vice-versa. 

    D needs to have 2 strangers who will be C & F and vice-versa

    Also C will be a stranger to E and vice-versa, thus F will be an acquaintance to C and vice-versa
    Ezhil have 3 friends. 

    280.

    How many people are either a friend or a friend-of-a-friend of Ezhil?

    Answer : 4

    Video Explanation

    Explanatory Answer

    Basis the information given in the question the following table can be made

    Now since every person has a particular relationship with the other 6 people in the town
    the sum of friends + acquaintances + strangers must be 6, thus 

    Now B can only have 1 friend who is also an acquaintance of A, basis the above table B can only be
    friends with C or D. B can only be friends with D as C cannot be an acquaintance of A as C is a
    stranger to A. Thus F & G will be strangers to A & B and vice-versa. Also, G will have D, E, F as
    acquaintances and vice-versa. 

    D needs to have 2 strangers who will be C & F and vice-versa

    Also C will be a stranger to E and vice-versa, thus F will be an acquaintance to C and vice-versa
    4 people are either a friend or a friend-of-a-friend of Ezhil. 

    281.

    Amudha, Bharatan, Chandran, Dhinesh, Ezhil, Fani and Gowtham are seven people in a town. Any pair of them could either be strangers, acquaintances, or friends. All relationships are mutual. For example, if Amudha is a friend of Bharatan, then Bharatan is also a friend of Amudha. Similarly, if Amudha is a stranger to Bharatan, then Bharatan is also a stranger to Amudha.

    Partial information about the number of friends, acquaintances, and strangers of each of these people among them is given in the table below.
     

      No. of Friends No. of Acquaintances No. of Strangers
    Amudha   1 4
    Bharatan      
    Chandran   1  
    Dhinesh     2
    Ezhil     1
    Fani 1    
    Gowtham   3 2

    The following additional facts are also known. 

    1. Amudha, Bharatan, and Chandran are mutual strangers. 

    2. Amudha, Dhinesh, and Fani are Ezil's friends.

    3. Chandran and Gowtham are friends.

    4. Every friend of Amudha is an acquaintance of Bharatan, and every acquaintance of Bharatan is a friend of Amudha.

    5. Every friend of Bharatan is an acquaintance of Amudha, and every acquaintance of Amudha is a friend of Bharatan.

     

     

    251.

    Who are Gowtham's acquaintances?

    Option B is the correct answer.

    Video Explanation

    Explanatory Answer

    Basis the information given in the question the following table can be made

    Now since every person has a particular relationship with the other 6 people in the town
    the sum of friends + acquaintances + strangers must be 6, thus 

    Now B can only have 1 friend who is also an acquaintance of A, basis the above table B can only be
    friends with C or D. B can only be friends with D as C cannot be an acquaintance of A as C is a
    stranger to A. Thus F & G will be strangers to A & B and vice-versa. Also, G will have D, E, F as
    acquaintances and vice-versa. 

    D needs to have 2 strangers who will be C & F and vice-versa
    Also C will be a stranger to E and vice-versa, thus F will be an acquaintance to C and vice-versa
    Dhinesh is an acquaintance of Amudha 

    252.

    Which of these pairs share the same type of relationship?

    Option D is the correct answer.

    Video Explanation

    Explanatory Answer

    Basis the information given in the question the following table can be made

    Now since every person has a particular relationship with the other 6 people in the town
    the sum of friends + acquaintances + strangers must be 6, thus 

    Now B can only have 1 friend who is also an acquaintance of A, basis the above table B can only be
    friends with C or D. B can only be friends with D as C cannot be an acquaintance of A as C is a
    stranger to A. Thus F & G will be strangers to A & B and vice-versa. Also, G will have D, E, F as
    acquaintances and vice-versa. 

    D needs to have 2 strangers who will be C & F and vice-versa
    Also C will be a stranger to E and vice-versa, thus F will be an acquaintance to C and vice-versa
    (Bharatan, Ezhil) and (Fani, Gowtham) share the same type of relationship. 

    253.

    Who is an acquaintance of Amudha?

    Option A is the correct answer.

    Video Explanation

    Explanatory Answer

    Basis the information given in the question the following table can be made

    Now since every person has a particular relationship with the other 6 people in the town
    the sum of friends + acquaintances + strangers must be 6, thus 

    Now B can only have 1 friend who is also an acquaintance of A, basis the above table B can only be
    friends with C or D. B can only be friends with D as C cannot be an acquaintance of A as C is a
    stranger to A. Thus F & G will be strangers to A & B and vice-versa. Also, G will have D, E, F as
    acquaintances and vice-versa. 

    D needs to have 2 strangers who will be C & F and vice-versa
    Also C will be a stranger to E and vice-versa, thus F will be an acquaintance to C and vice-versa
    Dhinesh is an acquaintance of Amudha 

    254.

    Who is an acquaintance of Chandran?

    Option C is the correct answer.

    Video Explanation

    Explanatory Answer

    Basis the information given in the question the following table can be made

    Now since every person has a particular relationship with the other 6 people in the town
    the sum of friends + acquaintances + strangers must be 6, thus 

    Now B can only have 1 friend who is also an acquaintance of A, basis the above table B can only be
    friends with C or D. B can only be friends with D as C cannot be an acquaintance of A as C is a
    stranger to A. Thus F & G will be strangers to A & B and vice-versa. Also, G will have D, E, F as
    acquaintances and vice-versa. 

    D needs to have 2 strangers who will be C & F and vice-versa
    Also C will be a stranger to E and vice-versa, thus F will be an acquaintance to C and vice-versa
    Fani is an acquaintance of Chandran. 

    255.

    How many friends does Ezhil have?

    Answer : 3

    Video Explanation

    Explanatory Answer

    Basis the information given in the question the following table can be made

    Now since every person has a particular relationship with the other 6 people in the town
    the sum of friends + acquaintances + strangers must be 6, thus 

    Now B can only have 1 friend who is also an acquaintance of A, basis the above table B can only be
    friends with C or D. B can only be friends with D as C cannot be an acquaintance of A as C is a
    stranger to A. Thus F & G will be strangers to A & B and vice-versa. Also, G will have D, E, F as
    acquaintances and vice-versa. 

    D needs to have 2 strangers who will be C & F and vice-versa

    Also C will be a stranger to E and vice-versa, thus F will be an acquaintance to C and vice-versa
    Ezhil have 3 friends. 

    256.

    How many people are either a friend or a friend-of-a-friend of Ezhil?

    Answer : 4

    Video Explanation

    Explanatory Answer

    Basis the information given in the question the following table can be made

    Now since every person has a particular relationship with the other 6 people in the town
    the sum of friends + acquaintances + strangers must be 6, thus 

    Now B can only have 1 friend who is also an acquaintance of A, basis the above table B can only be
    friends with C or D. B can only be friends with D as C cannot be an acquaintance of A as C is a
    stranger to A. Thus F & G will be strangers to A & B and vice-versa. Also, G will have D, E, F as
    acquaintances and vice-versa. 

    D needs to have 2 strangers who will be C & F and vice-versa

    Also C will be a stranger to E and vice-versa, thus F will be an acquaintance to C and vice-versa
    4 people are either a friend or a friend-of-a-friend of Ezhil. 

    282.

    Who are Gowtham's acquaintances?

    Option B is the correct answer.

    Video Explanation

    Explanatory Answer

    Basis the information given in the question the following table can be made

    Now since every person has a particular relationship with the other 6 people in the town
    the sum of friends + acquaintances + strangers must be 6, thus 

    Now B can only have 1 friend who is also an acquaintance of A, basis the above table B can only be
    friends with C or D. B can only be friends with D as C cannot be an acquaintance of A as C is a
    stranger to A. Thus F & G will be strangers to A & B and vice-versa. Also, G will have D, E, F as
    acquaintances and vice-versa. 

    D needs to have 2 strangers who will be C & F and vice-versa
    Also C will be a stranger to E and vice-versa, thus F will be an acquaintance to C and vice-versa
    Dhinesh is an acquaintance of Amudha 

    283.

    Which of these pairs share the same type of relationship?

    Option D is the correct answer.

    Video Explanation

    Explanatory Answer

    Basis the information given in the question the following table can be made

    Now since every person has a particular relationship with the other 6 people in the town
    the sum of friends + acquaintances + strangers must be 6, thus 

    Now B can only have 1 friend who is also an acquaintance of A, basis the above table B can only be
    friends with C or D. B can only be friends with D as C cannot be an acquaintance of A as C is a
    stranger to A. Thus F & G will be strangers to A & B and vice-versa. Also, G will have D, E, F as
    acquaintances and vice-versa. 

    D needs to have 2 strangers who will be C & F and vice-versa
    Also C will be a stranger to E and vice-versa, thus F will be an acquaintance to C and vice-versa
    (Bharatan, Ezhil) and (Fani, Gowtham) share the same type of relationship. 

    284.

    Who is an acquaintance of Amudha?

    Option A is the correct answer.

    Video Explanation

    Explanatory Answer

    Basis the information given in the question the following table can be made

    Now since every person has a particular relationship with the other 6 people in the town
    the sum of friends + acquaintances + strangers must be 6, thus 

    Now B can only have 1 friend who is also an acquaintance of A, basis the above table B can only be
    friends with C or D. B can only be friends with D as C cannot be an acquaintance of A as C is a
    stranger to A. Thus F & G will be strangers to A & B and vice-versa. Also, G will have D, E, F as
    acquaintances and vice-versa. 

    D needs to have 2 strangers who will be C & F and vice-versa
    Also C will be a stranger to E and vice-versa, thus F will be an acquaintance to C and vice-versa
    Dhinesh is an acquaintance of Amudha 

    285.


    The horizontal bars in the above diagram represent 2020 aggregate sales (in ₹ million) of a company for the different subcategories of its products. The top four product subcategories (Bookcases, Chairs, Furnishings, Tables) belong to furniture product category; the bottom four product subcategories (Accessories, Copiers, Machines, Phones) belong to the technology product category while all other product subcategories belong to the office supply product category. For each of the product subcategories, there is a vertical line indicating the sales of the corresponding subcategory in 2019.

     

     

    251.

    The total sales (in ₹ million) in 2019 from products in office supplies category is closest to

    Option D is the correct answer.

    Video Explanation

    Explanatory Answer

    Set 1

    Binders = 3.6
    Art = 0.4
    Appliances = 1.9
    Envelopes = 0.4
    Fasteners = 0.1 

    Labels = 0.3
    Paper = 1.5
    Storage = 4.4
    Supplies = 1.05
    Total = 13.65
    This is closest to option D

    252.

    The percentage increase in sales in Furniture category from 2019 to 2020 is closest to

    Option B is the correct answer.

    Video Explanation

    Explanatory Answer

    % increase = (15.7-14.5)/14.5 = 8% 

    253.

    How many subcategories had sales of ₹ 4 million or more in 2019 and registered an increase in sales in excess of 25% in 2020?

    Answer : 1

    Video Explanation

    Explanatory Answer

    Only 4 categories had sales more than 4 million in 2019 chairs, tables, storage and phones only for phones can we see a 25% rise in sales from 2019 to 2021 

    254.

    The improvement index for a category is the maximum percentage increase in sales from 2019 to 2020 among any of its subcategories. The correct order of categories in increasing order of this improvement index is

    Option D is the correct answer.

    Video Explanation

    Explanatory Answer

    The best way to tackle this question is observation and analysis when we see the sub category of furniture i.e bookcases, chair, furnishing and table we notice a minimal increase from 2019 to 2020 which in the other 2 categories significant chances are visible in terns of sales revenue. Based on this analysis we can conclude that furniture category will have the least improvement index and based on this conclusion option D is the correct answer.

     

    The exam setter set this question to differentiate between a 95 and 99 percentiler as you can notice and anyone who went through this approach just had one option waiting as the possible correct answer. 

    286.

    The total sales (in ₹ million) in 2019 from products in office supplies category is closest to

    Option D is the correct answer.

    Video Explanation

    Explanatory Answer

    Set 1

    Binders = 3.6
    Art = 0.4
    Appliances = 1.9
    Envelopes = 0.4
    Fasteners = 0.1 

    Labels = 0.3
    Paper = 1.5
    Storage = 4.4
    Supplies = 1.05
    Total = 13.65
    This is closest to option D

    287.

    The percentage increase in sales in Furniture category from 2019 to 2020 is closest to

    Option B is the correct answer.

    Video Explanation

    Explanatory Answer

    % increase = (15.7-14.5)/14.5 = 8% 

    288.

    How many subcategories had sales of ₹ 4 million or more in 2019 and registered an increase in sales in excess of 25% in 2020?

    Answer : 1

    Video Explanation

    Explanatory Answer

    Only 4 categories had sales more than 4 million in 2019 chairs, tables, storage and phones only for phones can we see a 25% rise in sales from 2019 to 2021 

    289.

    The improvement index for a category is the maximum percentage increase in sales from 2019 to 2020 among any of its subcategories. The correct order of categories in increasing order of this improvement index is

    Option D is the correct answer.

    Video Explanation

    Explanatory Answer

    The best way to tackle this question is observation and analysis when we see the sub category of furniture i.e bookcases, chair, furnishing and table we notice a minimal increase from 2019 to 2020 which in the other 2 categories significant chances are visible in terns of sales revenue. Based on this analysis we can conclude that furniture category will have the least improvement index and based on this conclusion option D is the correct answer.

     

    The exam setter set this question to differentiate between a 95 and 99 percentiler as you can notice and anyone who went through this approach just had one option waiting as the possible correct answer. 

    290.

    Each of the bottles mentioned in this question contains 50 ml of liquid. The liquid in any bottle can be 100% pure content (P) or can have certain amount of impurity (I). Visually it is not possible to distinguish between P and I. There is a testing device which detects impurity, as long as the percentage of impurity in the content tested is 10% or more.

    For example, suppose bottle 1 contains only P, and bottle 2 contains 80% P and 20% I. If content from bottle 1 is tested, it will be found out that it contains only P. If content of bottle 2 is tested, the test will reveal that it contains some amount of I. If 10 ml of content from bottle 1 is mixed with 20 ml content from bottle 2, the test will show that the mixture has impurity, and hence we can conclude that at least one of the two bottles has I. However, if 10 ml of content from bottle 1 is mixed with 5 ml of content from bottle 2. the test will not detect any impurity in the resultant mixture.

     

     

    251.

    5 ml of content from bottle A is mixed with 5 ml of content from bottle B. The resultant mixture, when tested, detects the presence of I. If it is known that bottle A contains only P, what BEST can be concluded about the volume of I in bottle B?

    Option A is the correct answer.

    Video Explanation

    Explanatory Answer

    Now 50 ml of content in bottle A is 100% pure of which 5 ml is mixed with 5 ml from bottle B and
    an impurity is detected. Now we can only detect an impurity if there is 10% or more impure
    material.
    Now Bottle A has 100% and we need final mixture to have 90% or less impurity which means that
    Maximum % of P which bottle B can have is 80%.
    This means that impurity content in bottle B is minimum 10ml and can be more than 10 too.
    Thus Option A is the correct answer. 

    252.

    There are four bottles. Each bottle is known to contain only P or only I. They will be considered to be "collectively ready for despatch" if all of them contain only P. In minimum how many tests, is it possible to ascertain whether these four bottles are "collectively ready for despatch"?

    Answer : 1

    Video Explanation

    Explanatory Answer

    Now either a bottle has 100% P or 0% P.
    Let’s assume that 3 are 100% pure and 1 is 0% pure, so now if we mix all 4 together
    Weighted average = (3*100 + 1*0)/4 = 75%
    As per question if the impurity is more than 10% we will be able to detect it, thus only 1 test is
    enough to determine if the bottles are ready for despatch.

    253.

    There are four bottles. It is known that three of these bottles contain only P, while the remaining one contains 80% P and 20% I. What is the minimum number of tests required to definitely identify the bottle containing some amount of I?

    Answer : 2

    Video Explanation

    Explanatory Answer

    We have 3 bottles with 100% P and 1 bottle with 20% impurity
    Let’s select 2 bottles at random and mix them completely, we will end up with 2 cases
    Case 1 – Both bottles test pure, then we take one of these bottles and test it with one of the two
    remaining bottles. It will either come out as pure again or it will show presence of impurity.
    We need 2 tests in this case.
    Case 2 – We find an impurity presence in one of the bottles, again we take one of the 2 bottles
    and test it with 1 of the 2 remaining bottles. It will It will either come out as pure again or it will
    show presence of impurity.
    We need 2 tests in this case too.
    Thus we need a minimum of 2 tests to identify the bottle with the impurity. 

    254.

    There are four bottles. It is known that either one or two of these bottles contain(s) only P, while the remaining ones contain 85% P and 15% I. What is the minimum number of tests required to ascertain the exact number of bottles containing only P?

    Option A is the correct answer.

    Video Explanation

    Explanatory Answer

    Answer- 1
    We will take the weighted average approach here
    Case 1 – 1 Bottle has 100% P and 3 bottles have 85% P
    Weighted average = (1*100 + 3*85)/4 = 88.75%
    Impurity will be detected
    Case 2 - 2 Bottles has 100% P and 2 bottles have 85% P
    Weighted average = (2*100 + 2*85)/4 = 92.5%
    Impurity will not be detected
    We can see that only 1 test will be enough to determine the total number of bottles with 100%
    purity.

    291.

    5 ml of content from bottle A is mixed with 5 ml of content from bottle B. The resultant mixture, when tested, detects the presence of I. If it is known that bottle A contains only P, what BEST can be concluded about the volume of I in bottle B?

    Option A is the correct answer.

    Video Explanation

    Explanatory Answer

    Now 50 ml of content in bottle A is 100% pure of which 5 ml is mixed with 5 ml from bottle B and
    an impurity is detected. Now we can only detect an impurity if there is 10% or more impure
    material.
    Now Bottle A has 100% and we need final mixture to have 90% or less impurity which means that
    Maximum % of P which bottle B can have is 80%.
    This means that impurity content in bottle B is minimum 10ml and can be more than 10 too.
    Thus Option A is the correct answer. 

    292.

    There are four bottles. Each bottle is known to contain only P or only I. They will be considered to be "collectively ready for despatch" if all of them contain only P. In minimum how many tests, is it possible to ascertain whether these four bottles are "collectively ready for despatch"?

    Answer : 1

    Video Explanation

    Explanatory Answer

    Now either a bottle has 100% P or 0% P.
    Let’s assume that 3 are 100% pure and 1 is 0% pure, so now if we mix all 4 together
    Weighted average = (3*100 + 1*0)/4 = 75%
    As per question if the impurity is more than 10% we will be able to detect it, thus only 1 test is
    enough to determine if the bottles are ready for despatch.

    293.

    There are four bottles. It is known that three of these bottles contain only P, while the remaining one contains 80% P and 20% I. What is the minimum number of tests required to definitely identify the bottle containing some amount of I?

    Answer : 2

    Video Explanation

    Explanatory Answer

    We have 3 bottles with 100% P and 1 bottle with 20% impurity
    Let’s select 2 bottles at random and mix them completely, we will end up with 2 cases
    Case 1 – Both bottles test pure, then we take one of these bottles and test it with one of the two
    remaining bottles. It will either come out as pure again or it will show presence of impurity.
    We need 2 tests in this case.
    Case 2 – We find an impurity presence in one of the bottles, again we take one of the 2 bottles
    and test it with 1 of the 2 remaining bottles. It will It will either come out as pure again or it will
    show presence of impurity.
    We need 2 tests in this case too.
    Thus we need a minimum of 2 tests to identify the bottle with the impurity. 

    294.

    There are four bottles. It is known that either one or two of these bottles contain(s) only P, while the remaining ones contain 85% P and 15% I. What is the minimum number of tests required to ascertain the exact number of bottles containing only P?

    Option A is the correct answer.

    Video Explanation

    Explanatory Answer

    Answer- 1
    We will take the weighted average approach here
    Case 1 – 1 Bottle has 100% P and 3 bottles have 85% P
    Weighted average = (1*100 + 3*85)/4 = 88.75%
    Impurity will be detected
    Case 2 - 2 Bottles has 100% P and 2 bottles have 85% P
    Weighted average = (2*100 + 2*85)/4 = 92.5%
    Impurity will not be detected
    We can see that only 1 test will be enough to determine the total number of bottles with 100%
    purity.

    295.

    The figure above shows the schedule of four employees – Abani, Bahni, Danni and Tinni – whom Dhoni supervised in 2020. Altogether there were five projects which started and concluded in 2020 in which they were involved. For each of these projects and for each employee, the starting day was at the beginning of a month and the concluding day was the end of a month, and these are indicated by the left and right end points of the corresponding horizontal bars. The number within each bar indicates the percentage of assigned work completed by the employee for that project, as assessed by Dhoni.

    For each employee, his/her total project-month (in 2020) is the sum of the number of months (s)he worked across the five project, while his/her annual completion index is the weightage average of the completion percentage assigned from the different projects, with the weights being the corresponding number of months (s)he worked in these projects. For each project, the total employee-month is the sum of the number of months four employees worked in this project, while its completion index is the weightage average of the completion percentage assigned for the employees who worked in this project, with the weights being the corresponding number of months they worked in this project.

    251.

    Which of the following statements is/are true?

    I: The total project-month was the same for the four employees.
    II: The total employee-month was the same for the five projects.

    Option D is the correct answer.

    Video Explanation

    Explanatory Answer

    252.

    Which employees did not work in multiple projects for any of the months in 2020?

    Option D is the correct answer.

    Video Explanation

    Explanatory Answer

    253.

    The project duration, measured in terms of the number of months, is the time during which at least one employee worked in the project. Which of the following pairs of the projects had the same duration?

    Option D is the correct answer.

    Video Explanation

    Explanatory Answer

    Project 1 & 2 as well as Project 3 & 4 have the same number of months but in the options we only
    have Project 3 & 4.

    254.

    The list of employees in decreasing order of annual completion index is:

    Option C is the correct answer.

    Video Explanation

    Explanatory Answer

    296.

    Which of the following statements is/are true?

    I: The total project-month was the same for the four employees.
    II: The total employee-month was the same for the five projects.

    Option D is the correct answer.

    Video Explanation

    Explanatory Answer

    297.

    Which employees did not work in multiple projects for any of the months in 2020?

    Option D is the correct answer.

    Video Explanation

    Explanatory Answer

    298.

    The project duration, measured in terms of the number of months, is the time during which at least one employee worked in the project. Which of the following pairs of the projects had the same duration?

    Option D is the correct answer.

    Video Explanation

    Explanatory Answer

    Project 1 & 2 as well as Project 3 & 4 have the same number of months but in the options we only
    have Project 3 & 4.

    299.

    The list of employees in decreasing order of annual completion index is:

    Option C is the correct answer.

    Video Explanation

    Explanatory Answer

    300.

    What was the final score (in m) of the silver-medalist?

    Option D is the correct answer.

    Video Explanation

    Explanatory Answer

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