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RRB Clerk Prelims Memory Based Paper (Held On: 06 Dec 2025 Shift 1) (Previous Year Paper)

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Directions: Read the information and answer the given questions.

Si× persons, namely, P, Z, K, S, T, and M, are going on vacation on two different dates, i.e., 21st and 26th of three different months - March, April, and May, of the same year, but not necessarily in the same order. 

Three people go between S and K. Three people go between Z and P. P goes on an even-numbered date of the odd-numbered days in the month before May. K goes in a month that has an odd number of days, and after P. More than one person goes between S and T.

1

Who among the following go on 21st April?

  1. ((a))

    P

  2. ((b))

    Z

  3. ((c))

    K

  4. ((d))

    S

  5. ((e))

    M

Show Answer
Answer: ((e))

M

Given: Six persons, namely, P, Z, K, S, T, and M, are going on vacation on two different dates, i.e., 21st and 26th of three different months - March, April, and May, of the same year, but not necessarily in the same order. 

  1. P goes on an even-numbered date of the odd-numbered days in the month before May. 
MonthsDatesPersons
March (31)21
26P
April (30)21
26
May (31)21
26

 

  1. Three people go between Z and P. 
MonthsDatesPersons
March (31)21
26P
April (30)21
26
May (31)21
26Z

 

  1. K goes in a month that has an odd number of days, and after P. 
MonthsDatesPersons
March (31)21
26P
April (30)21
26
May (31)21K
26Z

 

  1. Three people go between S and K. 
MonthsDatesPersons
March (31)21S
26P
April (30)21
26
May (31)21K
26Z

 

  1. More than one person goes between S and T. 
MonthsDatesPersons
March (31)21S
26P
April (30)21
26T
May (31)21K
26Z

 

This is our final arrangement,

MonthsDatesPersons
March (31)21S
26P
April (30)21M
26T
May (31)21K
26Z

 

Hence, the correct answer is M.

2

How many people go between S and Z?

  1. ((a))

    One

  2. ((b))

    Two

  3. ((c))

    Three

  4. ((d))

    Four

  5. ((e))

    None

Show Answer
Answer: ((d))

Four

Given: Six persons, namely, P, Z, K, S, T, and M, are going on vacation on two different dates, i.e., 21st and 26th of three different months - March, April, and May, of the same year, but not necessarily in the same order. 

1. P goes on an even-numbered date of the odd-numbered days in the month before May. 

MonthsDatesPersons
March (31)21
26P
April (30)21
26
May (31)21
26

 

  1. Three people go between Z and P. 
MonthsDatesPersons
March (31)21
26P
April (30)21
26
May (31)21
26Z

 

  1. K goes in a month that has an odd number of days, and after P. 
MonthsDatesPersons
March (31)21
26P
April (30)21
26
May (31)21K
26Z

 

  1. Three people go between S and K. 
MonthsDatesPersons
March (31)21S
26P
April (30)21
26
May (31)21K
26Z

 

  1. More than one person goes between S and T. 
MonthsDatesPersons
March (31)21S
26P
April (30)21
26T
May (31)21K
26Z

 

This is our final arrangement,

MonthsDatesPersons
March (31)21S
26P
April (30)21M
26T
May (31)21K
26Z

 

Hence, the correct answer is Four.

3

Who among the following go immediately before K?

  1. ((a))

    S

  2. ((b))

    P

  3. ((c))

    M

  4. ((d))

    T

  5. ((e))

    Z

Show Answer
Answer: ((d))

T

Given: Six persons, namely, P, Z, K, S, T, and M, are going on vacation on two different dates, i.e., 21st and 26th of three different months - March, April, and May, of the same year, but not necessarily in the same order. 

1. P goes on an even-numbered date of the odd-numbered days in the month before May. 

MonthsDatesPersons
March (31)21
26P
April (30)21
26
May (31)21
26

 

  1. Three people go between Z and P. 
MonthsDatesPersons
March (31)21
26P
April (30)21
26
May (31)21
26Z

 

  1. K goes in a month that has an odd number of days, and after P. 
MonthsDatesPersons
March (31)21
26P
April (30)21
26
May (31)21K
26Z

 

  1. Three people go between S and K. 
MonthsDatesPersons
March (31)21S
26P
April (30)21
26
May (31)21K
26Z

 

  1. More than one person goes between S and T. 
MonthsDatesPersons
March (31)21S
26P
April (30)21
26T
May (31)21K
26Z

 

This is our final arrangement,

MonthsDatesPersons
March (31)21S
26P
April (30)21M
26T
May (31)21K
26Z

 

Hence, the correct answer is T.

4

How many persons go before Z?

  1. ((a))

    One

  2. ((b))

    Two

  3. ((c))

    Three

  4. ((d))

    Four

  5. ((e))

    More than four

Show Answer
Answer: ((e))

More than four

Given: Six persons, namely, P, Z, K, S, T, and M, are going on vacation on two different dates, i.e., 21st and 26th of three different months - March, April, and May, of the same year, but not necessarily in the same order. 

1. P goes on an even-numbered date of the odd-numbered days in the month before May. 

MonthsDatesPersons
March (31)21
26P
April (30)21
26
May (31)21
26

 

  1. Three people go between Z and P. 
MonthsDatesPersons
March (31)21
26P
April (30)21
26
May (31)21
26Z

 

  1. K goes in a month that has an odd number of days, and after P. 
MonthsDatesPersons
March (31)21
26P
April (30)21
26
May (31)21K
26Z

 

  1. Three people go between S and K. 
MonthsDatesPersons
March (31)21S
26P
April (30)21
26
May (31)21K
26Z

 

  1. More than one person goes between S and T. 
MonthsDatesPersons
March (31)21S
26P
April (30)21
26T
May (31)21K
26Z

 

This is our final arrangement,

MonthsDatesPersons
March (31)21S
26P
April (30)21M
26T
May (31)21K
26Z

 

Hence, the correct answer is More than four.

5

Which one is correct combination?

  1. ((a))

    21 March - P

  2. ((b))

    26 March - T

  3. ((c))

    21 April - S

  4. ((d))

    26 April - T

  5. ((e))

    26 May - K

Show Answer
Answer: ((d))

26 April - T

Given: Six persons, namely, P, Z, K, S, T, and M, are going on vacation on two different dates, i.e., 21st and 26th of three different months - March, April, and May, of the same year, but not necessarily in the same order. 

1. P goes on an even-numbered date of the odd-numbered days in the month before May. 

MonthsDatesPersons
March (31)21
26P
April (30)21
26
May (31)21
26

 

  1. Three people go between Z and P. 
MonthsDatesPersons
March (31)21
26P
April (30)21
26
May (31)21
26Z

 

  1. K goes in a month that has an odd number of days, and after P. 
MonthsDatesPersons
March (31)21
26P
April (30)21
26
May (31)21K
26Z

 

  1. Three people go between S and K. 
MonthsDatesPersons
March (31)21S
26P
April (30)21
26
May (31)21K
26Z

 

  1. More than one person goes between S and T. 
MonthsDatesPersons
March (31)21S
26P
April (30)21
26T
May (31)21K
26Z

 

This is our final arrangement,

MonthsDatesPersons
March (31)21S
26P
April (30)21M
26T
May (31)21K
26Z

 

Hence, the correct answer is 26 April - T.

Direction: Study the following information carefully and answer the given questions.

In a certain code language,

‘bad rope press dish’ means ‘lit kit bit dit’

‘truck dish sand van’ means ‘fit git mit kit’

‘car press van window’ means ‘rit bit git tit’

‘rope sand car jug’ means ‘nit dit fit rit’.

6

Which of the following is coded as ‘kit’ in that language?

  1. ((a))

    rope

  2. ((b))

    press

  3. ((c))

    car

  4. ((d))

    bad

  5. ((e))

    dish

Show Answer
Answer: ((e))

dish

Thus ‘kit’ is decoded as ‘dish’.

7

What is the code for ‘window car’?

  1. ((a))

    git bit

  2. ((b))

    dit fit

  3. ((c))

    tit rit

  4. ((d))

    mit lit

  5. ((e))

    nit dit

Show Answer
Answer: ((c))

tit rit

Thus ‘window car’ is coded as ‘tit rit’.

8

What is the code for ‘sand’?

  1. ((a))

    bit

  2. ((b))

    fit

  3. ((c))

    dit

  4. ((d))

    tit

  5. ((e))

    nit

Show Answer
Answer: ((b))

fit

Thus ‘sand’ is coded as ‘fit’.

9

What is the code for ‘tit’ in that coded language?

  1. ((a))

    window

  2. ((b))

    car

  3. ((c))

    press

  4. ((d))

    van

  5. ((e))

    rope

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

window

Thus ‘tit’ is decoded as ‘window’.

10

What is the code for ‘lit’ in that language?

  1. ((a))

    van

  2. ((b))

    rope

  3. ((c))

    press

  4. ((d))

    dish

  5. ((e))

    bad

Show Answer
Answer: ((e))

bad

Thus ‘lit’ is decoded as ‘bad’.

11

Directions: In the question relationship between different elements is shown in the statements. These statements are followed by two conclusions.

Statements:

S ≥ M = Y < Z = F > T

Conclusions:

I. F > M

II. M > T

  1. ((a))

    Only Conclusion I follows

  2. ((b))

    Only Conclusion II follows

  3. ((c))

    Either Conclusion I or II follows

  4. ((d))

    Neither Conclusion I nor II follows

  5. ((e))

    Both Conclusions I and II follow

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Only Conclusion I follows

Statements:

S ≥ M > Y < Z = F > T

Conclusions:

I. F > M → True

II. M > T → False as there is no clear relation between M and T can be established.

Hence, only conclusion I follows.

12

Directions: In the question relationship between different elements is shown in the statements. These statements are followed by two conclusions.

Statements:

P ≤ Q ≥ R > S < T

Conclusions:

I. P < T

II. T > Q

  1. ((a))

    Only Conclusion I follows

  2. ((b))

    Only Conclusion II follows

  3. ((c))

    Either Conclusion I or II follows

  4. ((d))

    Neither Conclusion I nor II follows

  5. ((e))

    Both Conclusions I and II follow

Show Answer
Answer: ((d))

Neither Conclusion I nor II follows

Statements:

P ≤ Q ≥ R > S < T

Conclusions:

I. P < T → False as there is no clear relation between P and T can be established.

II. T > Q → False as Q > S & T > S. So, there is no clear relation between T and Q can be established.

Hence, neither of the conclusions I nor II follow.

13

Directions: In the question relationship between different elements is shown in the statements. These statements are followed by two conclusions.

Statements:

L ≤ M > N > O ≥ P

Conclusions:

I. P < M

II. L ≤ N

  1. ((a))

    Only Conclusion I follows

  2. ((b))

    Only Conclusion II follows

  3. ((c))

    Either Conclusion I or II follows

  4. ((d))

    Neither Conclusion I nor II follows

  5. ((e))

    Both Conclusions I and II follow

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Only Conclusion I follows

Statements:

L ≤ M > N > O ≥ P

Conclusions:

I. P < M → True

II. L ≤ N → False as L < M & N < M. So, there is no clear relation between L and N can be established.

Hence, only conclusion I follows.

14

Directions: In the question below relationship between different elements is shown in the statements. The statements are followed by two conclusions.

Statement: D > H > A > I < C < X = L

Conclusions:

I.  A ≥ L

II. D > C

  1. ((a))

    Only conclusion I is true.

  2. ((b))

    Both conclusions I and conclusion II are true.

  3. ((c))

    Either conclusion I or conclusion II is true.

  4. ((d))

    Neither conclusion I nor conclusion II is true.

  5. ((e))

    Only conclusion II is true.

Show Answer
Answer: ((d))

Neither conclusion I nor conclusion II is true.

Given statement: D > H > A > I < C < X = L

Conclusion:

I. A ≥ L → Not true as A > I < C < X = L therefore there is no definite relation between them.

II. D > C → Not true as D > H > A > I < C therefore there is no definite relation between them.

Hence neither conclusion I nor conclusion II is true.

Direction: Following questions are based on five words given below.

YTE   IML   FOP   USK   CTA   JOI

(The new words formed after performing the mentioned operations may or may not necessarily be meaningful English words)

15

If all the words are arranged from left to right in the order as they would appear in the dictionary then which would be the third word from the right end?

  1. ((a))

    FOP

  2. ((b))

    JOI

  3. ((c))

    YTE

  4. ((d))

    CTA

  5. ((e))

    IML

Show Answer
Answer: ((b))

JOI

Given series: YTE   IML   FOP   USK   CTA   JOI

On arranging the words as per the order in which they would appear in the dictionary, we get:

CTA   FOP   IML   JOI   USK   YTE

Hence, JOI is the third word from the right end.

16

If the fifth word from the left end is replaced by DVD then what would be the replacement of the fifth word from the right end?

  1. ((a))

    GLO

  2. ((b))

    OLG

  3. ((c))

    JOO

  4. ((d))

    JOK

  5. ((e))

    KOJ

Show Answer
Answer: ((c))

JOO

Given series: YTE   IML   FOP   USK   CTA   JOI

The fifth word from the left end is CTA, 

C → D (The letter is increased by one)

T → V (The letter is increased by two)

A → D (The letter is increased by three)

Similarly, the fifth word from the right end is IML,

I → J

M → O

L → O

Hence, the replacement for IML will be JOO.

17

If the first letter is replaced by its successor and the next two letters are replaced by their predecessors as per the English alphabetical series then how many words will have no vowel in them?

  1. ((a))

    Two

  2. ((b))

    Five

  3. ((c))

    Three

  4. ((d))

    One

  5. ((e))

    Four

Show Answer
Answer: ((b))

Five

Given series: YTE   IML   FOP   USK   CTA   JOI

On replacing the first letter by its successor and the next two letters by their predecessors, we get:

ZSD   JLK   GNO   VRJ   DSZ   KNH

Hence, five words don’t have a vowel in them.

18

If the position of the first and the last letter in each word is interchanged then how many words will end with a consonant?

  1. ((a))

    Two

  2. ((b))

    Five

  3. ((c))

    Three

  4. ((d))

    One

  5. ((e))

    Four

Show Answer
Answer: ((e))

Four

Given series: YTE   IML   FOP   USK   CTA   JOI

On interchanging the first and the last letter of each word.

ETY   LMI   POF   KSU   ATC   IOJ

Hence, four words end with consonants.

19

If the letters of each word is arranged in the alphabetical order within the word then how many words will end with a vowel?

  1. ((a))

    Two

  2. ((b))

    Five

  3. ((c))

    Three

  4. ((d))

    One

  5. ((e))

    Four

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Two

Given series: YTE   IML   FOP   USK   CTA   JOI

On arranging the letters of each word in alphabetical order, we get:

ETY   ILM   FOP   KSU   ACT   IJO

Hence, two words end with a vowel.

Direction: Read the following information carefully and answer the questions based on given information.

Eight persons P, Q, R, S, T, U, V and W sit around a square table but not necessarily in same order. Four persons sit at the corner of the table facing inwards whereas four persons sit on the middle of the side of the table facing outwards. Q sits third to the right of P. Three persons sit between V and R. S and Q sits immediate right to each other. U neither faces outwards nor sits adjacent to Q. T sits second to the left of R.

20

Who among the following person sits second to the left of U?

  1. ((a))

    R

  2. ((b))

    Q

  3. ((c))

    S

  4. ((d))

    W

  5. ((e))

    T

Show Answer
Answer: ((d))

W

Here, persons are P, Q, R, S, T, U, V and W.

  1. Q sits third to the right of P.

  2. S and Q sit immediate right to each other.

  1. Three persons sit between V and R.

  2. T sits second to the left of R.

  1. U neither faces outwards nor sits adjacent to Q. Therefore, case 2 is eliminated. Hence, the final arrangement is as follows

Hence, W sits second to the left of U.

21

In a certain way four of the five are alike find the one which does not follow the same pattern?

  1. ((a))

    US

  2. ((b))

    TQ

  3. ((c))

    PW

  4. ((d))

    VP

  5. ((e))

    RV

Show Answer
Answer: ((d))

VP

Here, persons are P, Q, R, S, T, U, V and W.

  1. Q sits third to the right of P.

  2. S and Q sit immediate right to each other.

  1. Three persons sit between V and R.

  2. T sits second to the left of R.

  1. U neither faces outwards nor sits adjacent to Q. Therefore, case 2 is eliminated. Hence, the final arrangement is as follows

Since, each pair represents persons sitting opposite to each other whereas V and P sits adjacent to each other.

Hence, the odd one is VP.

22

Which of the following statement(s) is/are correct regarding W?

I. W sits immediate right to Q.

II. Only two persons sit between W and T (when counted from the right of W).

III. W sits opposite to T.

  1. ((a))

    Only I and II follows

  2. ((b))

    Only I and III follows

  3. ((c))

    Only II follows

  4. ((d))

    Only I follows

  5. ((e))

    All of these follows

Show Answer
Answer: ((c))

Only II follows

Here, persons are P, Q, R, S, T, U, V and W.

  1. Q sits third to the right of P.

  2. S and Q sit immediate right to each other.

  1. Three persons sit between V and R.

  2. T sits second to the left of R.

  1. U neither faces outwards nor sits adjacent to Q. Therefore, case 2 is eliminated. Hence, the final arrangement is as follows

Since, W sits immediate left to Q not immediate right. Therefore, statement I does not follow.

Only two persons sit between W and T when counted from the right of W. Therefore, statement II follows.

W sits opposite to P not T. Therefore, statement III does not follow.

Hence, the correct answer is only II follows.

23

Which of the following statement(s) is/are incorrect?

I. P sits second to the right  of U.

II. Q sits second to the right of R.

III. S sits opposite to U.

  1. ((a))

    Only I 

  2. ((b))

    Both II and III

  3. ((c))

    All of these

  4. ((d))

    None of these

  5. ((e))

    Both I and III

Show Answer
Answer: ((d))

None of these

Here, persons are P, Q, R, S, T, U, V and W.

  1. Q sits third to the right of P.

  2. S and Q sit immediate right to each other.

  1. Three persons sit between V and R.

  2. T sits second to the left of R.

  1. U neither faces outwards nor sits adjacent to Q. Therefore, case 2 is eliminated. Hence, the final arrangement is as follows

Since, P sits second to the right  of U. Therefore, statement I is correct.

Q sits second to the right of R. Therefore, statement II is correct.

S sits opposite to U. Therefore, statement III is correct.

Hence, the incorrect statement is None of these.

24

Who among the following person sits third to the right of the one who sits opposite to T?

  1. ((a))

    U

  2. ((b))

    P

  3. ((c))

    V

  4. ((d))

    R

  5. ((e))

    W

Show Answer
Answer: ((b))

P

Here, persons are P, Q, R, S, T, U, V and W.

  1. Q sits third to the right of P.

  2. S and Q sit immediate right to each other.

  1. Three persons sit between V and R.

  2. T sits second to the left of R.

  1. U neither faces outwards nor sits adjacent to Q. Therefore, case 2 is eliminated. Hence, the final arrangement is as follows

Since, Q sits opposite to T and P sits third to the right of Q.

Hence, the correct answer is P.

Direction: Study the information given below carefully and answer the questions that follow.

There are eight members in a family – A, B, C, D, E, F, G and H. There are three married couples. There are four generations. A is B’s husband. They have only one son C who is married to D. C has one son E who is married to F. F has two daughters.

25

How is G related to F?

  1. ((a))

    Son

  2. ((b))

    Wife

  3. ((c))

    Daughter

  4. ((d))

    Mother

  5. ((e))

    Niece

Show Answer
Answer: ((c))

Daughter

Preparing the family tree using the following symbols:

Hence, G is the daughter of F.

26

How is A related to E?

  1. ((a))

    Grandfather

  2. ((b))

    Grandmother

  3. ((c))

    Father

  4. ((d))

    Father-in-law

  5. ((e))

    Brother

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

Grandfather

Preparing the family tree using the following symbols:

Hence, A is the grandfather of E.

27

How is B related to D?

  1. ((a))

    Mother

  2. ((b))

    Mother-in-law

  3. ((c))

    Wife

  4. ((d))

    Sister

  5. ((e))

    Father-in-law

Show Answer
Answer: ((b))

Mother-in-law

Preparing the family tree using the following symbols:

Hence, B is the mother-in-law of D.

28

Direction: In the question below are given two statements followed by two conclusions numbered I and II. You have to take the given statements to be true even if they seem to be at variance with commonly known facts. Read all the conclusions and then decide which of the given conclusions logically follows from the given statements disregarding commonly known facts.

Statements:

All reagents are chemical.

Only a few reagents are elements.

Conclusions:

I. Only a few chemicals are elements.

II. All element are an chemical is a possibility.

  1. ((a))

    Only I follow

  2. ((b))

    Only II follow

  3. ((c))

    Either I or II follow

  4. ((d))

    Neither I nor II follows

  5. ((e))

    All follows

Show Answer
Answer: ((e))

All follows

The least possible Venn diagram for the given statements is as follows

Conclusions:

I. Only a few chemicals are elements → True (As this can be deduced.)

II.  All element are an chemical is a possibility. → True (All reagents are chemical and only a few reagents are elements.)

Thus, All follows

29

Directions: In the following questions three statements are given below followed by two conclusions numbered I and II. You have to take the given statements to be true even if they seem to be at variance from commonly known facts. Read both the conclusions and decide which of the given conclusions logically follows from the given statements.

Statements:

I. All Shops are Markets.

II. All Grounds are Halls.

III. No Shop is Ground.

Conclusions:

I. Some Markets being Ground is a possibility.

II. All Grounds being Markets is a possibility.

  1. ((a))

    Only conclusion I is true

  2. ((b))

    Only conclusion II is true

  3. ((c))

    Both conclusions I and II are true

  4. ((d))

    Either conclusion I or II is true

  5. ((e))

    Neither of the conclusions is true

Show Answer
Answer: ((c))

Both conclusions I and II are true

The least possible diagram is as follows:

Conclusions:

I. Some Markets being Ground is a possibility - True

II. All Grounds being Markets is a possibility - True

Hence, both conclusions I and II are true

30

Directions: In the following questions three statements are given below followed by two conclusions numbered I and II. You have to take the given statements to be true even if they seem to be at variance from commonly known facts. Read both the conclusions and decide which of the given conclusions logically follows from the given statements.

Statements:

I. Some Pencils are Pens.

II. Some Plates are Pencils.

III. All Cups are Pens.

Conclusions:

I. Some Cups are Plates.

II. Some Pens are Plates.

  1. ((a))

    Only conclusion I is true

  2. ((b))

    Only conclusion II is true

  3. ((c))

    Both conclusions I and II are true

  4. ((d))

    Either conclusion I or II is true

  5. ((e))

    Neither I nor II is true

Show Answer
Answer: ((e))

Neither I nor II is true

The least possible diagram is as follows:

Conclusions:

I. Some Cups are Plates - False (it is possible but not definite)

II. Some Pens are Plates - False (it is possible but not definite)

Hence, neither of the conclusions is true

31

How many pairs of letters are there in the word “CHAMBER” that has as many letters between them in the word (in both forward and backward direction) as in the alphabetical series?

  1. ((a))

    Three

  2. ((b))

    Four

  3. ((c))

    One

  4. ((d))

    Two

  5. ((e))

    Zero

Show Answer
Answer: ((c))

One

Given Word: CHAMBER

The given word can be represented as follows,

We can see that only one Pair: A → C (backward)

Hence, One is the correct answer.

Directions: Read the information and answer the given questions.

Seven staff members, namely, G, H, I, J, K, L, and M, work in a company, each holding a different position among the following roles arranged from highest to lowest: Director, Deputy Director, Senior Manager, Manager, Assistant Manager, Supervisor, Clerk, but not necessarily in the same order.

There is exactly one position gap between H and M. Exactly two employees hold positions above H. More than two positions separate I and M. I is not the junior-most employee. More than two positions also separate J and I, and J holds a senior position compared to I. K does not work as the Manager or the Clerk. L holds a position junior to G.

32

Who among the following is the second lowest-ranked employee?

  1. ((a))

    J

  2. ((b))

    M

  3. ((c))

    G

  4. ((d))

    H

  5. ((e))

    I

Show Answer
Answer: ((e))

I

Given: Seven staff members, namely, G, H, I, J, K, L, and M, work in a company, each holding a different position among the following roles arranged from highest to lowest: Director, Deputy Director, Senior Manager, Manager, Assistant Manager, Supervisor, Clerk, but not necessarily in the same order.

  1. Exactly two employees hold positions above H. 
DesignationsPersons
Director
Deputy Director
Senior ManagerH
Manager
Assistant Manager
Supervisor
Clerk

 

  1. There is exactly one position gap between H and M.

Here, we have 2 Cases, i.e., Case 1 and Case 2.

DesignationsPersons
Case 1Case 2
DirectorM
Deputy Director
Senior ManagerHH
Manager
Assistant ManagerM
Supervisor
Clerk

 

  1. More than two positions separate I and M. 4. I is not the junior-most employee. 
DesignationsPersons
Case 1Case 2
DirectorMI
Deputy Director
Senior ManagerHH
Manager
Assistant ManagerI/M
SupervisorI/
Clerk

 

  1. More than two positions also separate J and I, and J holds a senior position compared to I.

Now, we can eliminate Case 2.

DesignationsPersons
Case 1
DirectorM
Deputy DirectorJ
Senior ManagerH
Manager
Assistant Manager
SupervisorI
Clerk

 

  1. K does not work as the Manager or the Clerk.
DesignationsPersons
Case 1
DirectorM
Deputy DirectorJ
Senior ManagerH
Manager
Assistant ManagerK
SupervisorI
Clerk

 

  1. L holds a position junior to G.

This is our final arrangement,

DesignationsPersons
Case 1
DirectorM
Deputy DirectorJ
Senior ManagerH
ManagerG
Assistant ManagerK
SupervisorI
ClerkL

 

Hence, the correct answer is I.

33

How many employees hold positions lower than I?

  1. ((a))

    Two

  2. ((b))

    Equal to the number of positions between K and G

  3. ((c))

    Three

  4. ((d))

    Equal to the number of positions between M and J

  5. ((e))

    One

Show Answer
Answer: ((e))

One

Given: Seven staff members, namely, G, H, I, J, K, L, and M, work in a company, each holding a different position among the following roles arranged from highest to lowest: Director, Deputy Director, Senior Manager, Manager, Assistant Manager, Supervisor, Clerk, but not necessarily in the same order.

1. Exactly two employees hold positions above H. 

DesignationsPersons
Director
Deputy Director
Senior ManagerH
Manager
Assistant Manager
Supervisor
Clerk

 

  1. There is exactly one position gap between H and M.

Here, we have 2 Cases, i.e., Case 1 and Case 2.

DesignationsPersons
Case 1Case 2
DirectorM
Deputy Director
Senior ManagerHH
Manager
Assistant ManagerM
Supervisor
Clerk

 

  1. More than two positions separate I and M. 4. I is not the junior-most employee. 
DesignationsPersons
Case 1Case 2
DirectorMI
Deputy Director
Senior ManagerHH
Manager
Assistant ManagerI/M
SupervisorI/
Clerk

 

  1. More than two positions also separate J and I, and J holds a senior position compared to I.

Now, we can eliminate Case 2.

DesignationsPersons
Case 1
DirectorM
Deputy DirectorJ
Senior ManagerH
Manager
Assistant Manager
SupervisorI
Clerk

 

  1. K does not work as the Manager or the Clerk.
DesignationsPersons
Case 1
DirectorM
Deputy DirectorJ
Senior ManagerH
Manager
Assistant ManagerK
SupervisorI
Clerk

 

  1. L holds a position junior to G.

This is our final arrangement,

DesignationsPersons
Case 1
DirectorM
Deputy DirectorJ
Senior ManagerH
ManagerG
Assistant ManagerK
SupervisorI
ClerkL

 

Hence, the correct answer is One.

34

Who among the following is assigned to the position of Clerk?

  1. ((a))

    H

  2. ((b))

    J

  3. ((c))

    K

  4. ((d))

    L

  5. ((e))

    G

Show Answer
Answer: ((d))

L

Given: Seven staff members, namely, G, H, I, J, K, L, and M, work in a company, each holding a different position among the following roles arranged from highest to lowest: Director, Deputy Director, Senior Manager, Manager, Assistant Manager, Supervisor, Clerk, but not necessarily in the same order.

1. Exactly two employees hold positions above H. 

DesignationsPersons
Director
Deputy Director
Senior ManagerH
Manager
Assistant Manager
Supervisor
Clerk

 

  1. There is exactly one position gap between H and M.

Here, we have 2 Cases, i.e., Case 1 and Case 2.

DesignationsPersons
Case 1Case 2
DirectorM
Deputy Director
Senior ManagerHH
Manager
Assistant ManagerM
Supervisor
Clerk

 

  1. More than two positions separate I and M. 4. I is not the junior-most employee. 
DesignationsPersons
Case 1Case 2
DirectorMI
Deputy Director
Senior ManagerHH
Manager
Assistant ManagerI/M
SupervisorI/
Clerk

 

  1. More than two positions also separate J and I, and J holds a senior position compared to I.

Now, we can eliminate Case 2.

DesignationsPersons
Case 1
DirectorM
Deputy DirectorJ
Senior ManagerH
Manager
Assistant Manager
SupervisorI
Clerk

 

  1. K does not work as the Manager or the Clerk.
DesignationsPersons
Case 1
DirectorM
Deputy DirectorJ
Senior ManagerH
Manager
Assistant ManagerK
SupervisorI
Clerk

 

  1. L holds a position junior to G.

This is our final arrangement,

DesignationsPersons
Case 1
DirectorM
Deputy DirectorJ
Senior ManagerH
ManagerG
Assistant ManagerK
SupervisorI
ClerkL

 

Hence, the correct answer is L.

35

Identify the odd pair.

  1. ((a))

    I, L

  2. ((b))

    M, J

  3. ((c))

    K, L

  4. ((d))

    H, G

  5. ((e))

    J, H

Show Answer
Answer: ((c))

K, L

Given: Seven staff members, namely, G, H, I, J, K, L, and M, work in a company, each holding a different position among the following roles arranged from highest to lowest: Director, Deputy Director, Senior Manager, Manager, Assistant Manager, Supervisor, Clerk, but not necessarily in the same order.

1. Exactly two employees hold positions above H. 

DesignationsPersons
Director
Deputy Director
Senior ManagerH
Manager
Assistant Manager
Supervisor
Clerk

 

  1. There is exactly one position gap between H and M.

Here, we have 2 Cases, i.e., Case 1 and Case 2.

DesignationsPersons
Case 1Case 2
DirectorM
Deputy Director
Senior ManagerHH
Manager
Assistant ManagerM
Supervisor
Clerk

 

  1. More than two positions separate I and M. 4. I is not the junior-most employee. 
DesignationsPersons
Case 1Case 2
DirectorMI
Deputy Director
Senior ManagerHH
Manager
Assistant ManagerI/M
SupervisorI/
Clerk

 

  1. More than two positions also separate J and I, and J holds a senior position compared to I.

Now, we can eliminate Case 2.

DesignationsPersons
Case 1
DirectorM
Deputy DirectorJ
Senior ManagerH
Manager
Assistant Manager
SupervisorI
Clerk

 

  1. K does not work as the Manager or the Clerk.
DesignationsPersons
Case 1
DirectorM
Deputy DirectorJ
Senior ManagerH
Manager
Assistant ManagerK
SupervisorI
Clerk

 

  1. L holds a position junior to G.

This is our final arrangement,

DesignationsPersons
Case 1
DirectorM
Deputy DirectorJ
Senior ManagerH
ManagerG
Assistant ManagerK
SupervisorI
ClerkL

 

Except for K, L, in all other pairs first person is immediately senior to the second person.

Hence, the correct answer is K, L.

36

Who among the following holds the position immediately above L?

  1. ((a))

    K

  2. ((b))

    H

  3. ((c))

    The employee working as Senior Manager

  4. ((d))

    M

  5. ((e))

    The employee working as Supervisor

Show Answer
Answer: ((e))

The employee working as Supervisor

Given: Seven staff members, namely, G, H, I, J, K, L, and M, work in a company, each holding a different position among the following roles arranged from highest to lowest: Director, Deputy Director, Senior Manager, Manager, Assistant Manager, Supervisor, Clerk, but not necessarily in the same order.

1. Exactly two employees hold positions above H. 

DesignationsPersons
Director
Deputy Director
Senior ManagerH
Manager
Assistant Manager
Supervisor
Clerk

 

  1. There is exactly one position gap between H and M.

Here, we have 2 Cases, i.e., Case 1 and Case 2.

DesignationsPersons
Case 1Case 2
DirectorM
Deputy Director
Senior ManagerHH
Manager
Assistant ManagerM
Supervisor
Clerk

 

  1. More than two positions separate I and M. 4. I is not the junior-most employee. 
DesignationsPersons
Case 1Case 2
DirectorMI
Deputy Director
Senior ManagerHH
Manager
Assistant ManagerI/M
SupervisorI/
Clerk

 

  1. More than two positions also separate J and I, and J holds a senior position compared to I.

Now, we can eliminate Case 2.

DesignationsPersons
Case 1
DirectorM
Deputy DirectorJ
Senior ManagerH
Manager
Assistant Manager
SupervisorI
Clerk

 

  1. K does not work as the Manager or the Clerk.
DesignationsPersons
Case 1
DirectorM
Deputy DirectorJ
Senior ManagerH
Manager
Assistant ManagerK
SupervisorI
Clerk

 

  1. L holds a position junior to G.

This is our final arrangement,

DesignationsPersons
Case 1
DirectorM
Deputy DirectorJ
Senior ManagerH
ManagerG
Assistant ManagerK
SupervisorI
ClerkL

 

Hence, the correct answer is The employee working as Supervisor.

37

In the word "COMPREHENSION", each consonant is replaced by the next letter and all the vowels are replaced with the previous letter as per alphabetical series then rearrange the word in alphabetical word then which of the following letter comes fifth from the right end?

  1. ((a))

    H

  2. ((b))

    O

  3. ((c))

    T

  4. ((d))

    N

  5. ((e))

    Q

Show Answer
Answer: ((b))

O

Given word: COMPREHENSION

Operation: Consonants replaced with the next letter and vowels replaced with the previous letter

Given wordCOMPREHENSION
Operation+1-1+1+1+1-1+1-1+1+1-1-1+1
ResultantDNNQSDIDOTHNO
RearrangementDDDHINNNOOQST

 

Since, after rearrangement O comes fifth from the right end.

Hence, the correct answer is 'O'.

Direction: Read the following information carefully and answer the questions based on given information.

Six persons A, B, C, D, E and F appear for GATE exam and got different marks in the exam. C got more marks than B and D. E got more marks than B and F. D does not get least marks. A got more marks than E and C. The second lowest marks is 42 marks. C does not get second highest marks. B got more marks than two persons.

38

Who among the following person score the least marks?

  1. ((a))

    E

  2. ((b))

    D

  3. ((c))

    B

  4. ((d))

    F

  5. ((e))

    C

Show Answer
Answer: ((d))

F

Here, persons are A, B, C, D, E and F.

  1. B got more marks than two persons.

  2. C got more marks than B and D.

  3. C does not get second highest marks.

Case – 1

              C  >    >     > B  >     >     

Case – 2  

                 >      >  C  >  B  >    >     

  1. A got more marks than E and C. Therefore, case 1 is eliminated.

  2. E got more marks than B and F.

  3. D does not get least marks.

        A  >  E  >  C  >  B  >  D  >  F

  1. The second lowest marks is 42 marks. Hence, the final arrangement is as follows

       A  >  E  >  C  >  B  >  D  >  F

                                        42        

Hence, F scores least marks.

39

Which of the following statement(s) is/are correct?

I. As many persons score more marks than E as many less than D.

II. A score the highest marks.

III. C scores more marks than E.

  1. ((a))

    Only I and III

  2. ((b))

    Only II and III

  3. ((c))

    All of these

  4. ((d))

    Only I and II

  5. ((e))

    None of these

Show Answer
Answer: ((d))

Only I and II

Here, persons are A, B, C, D, E and F.

  1. B got more marks than two persons.

  2. C got more marks than B and D.

  3. C does not get second highest marks.

Case – 1

              C  >    >     > B  >     >     

Case – 2  

                 >      >  C  >  B  >    >     

  1. A got more marks than E and C. Therefore, case 1 is eliminated.

  2. E got more marks than B and F.

  3. D does not get least marks.

        A  >  E  >  C  >  B  >  D  >  F

  1. The second lowest marks is 42 marks. Hence, the final arrangement is as follows

       A  >  E  >  C  >  B  >  D  >  F

                                        42        

Since, one person scores more marks than E and one person score less marks than D. Therefore, statement I is correct.

A score the highest marks. Therefore, statement II is correct.

C scores less marks than E not more marks. Therefore, statement III is incorrect.

Hence, the correct answer is Only I and II.

40

If E obtained 68 marks then what is the possible marks obtained by A?

  1. ((a))

    65

  2. ((b))

    70

  3. ((c))

    67

  4. ((d))

    54

  5. ((e))

    Cannot be determined

Show Answer
Answer: ((b))

70

Here, persons are A, B, C, D, E and F.

  1. B got more marks than two persons.

  2. C got more marks than B and D.

  3. C does not get second highest marks.

Case – 1

              C  >    >     > B  >     >     

Case – 2  

                 >      >  C  >  B  >    >     

  1. A got more marks than E and C. Therefore, case 1 is eliminated.

  2. E got more marks than B and F.

  3. D does not get least marks.

        A  >  E  >  C  >  B  >  D  >  F

  1. The second lowest marks is 42 marks. Hence, the final arrangement is as follows

       A  >  E  >  C  >  B  >  D  >  F

                                        42        

Since, A obtained more marks than E who obtained 68 marks. Therefore, possible marks obtained by A should be more than 68 marks.

Hence, the correct answer is 70 marks.

Numerical Ability (40 questions)

41

What should come in place of the question mark '?' in the following question?

(12 × 5)2 ÷ 60 + 82 = ?

  1. ((a))

    61

  2. ((b))

    81

  3. ((c))

    124

  4. ((d))

    141

  5. ((e))

    151

Show Answer
Answer: ((c))

124

Follow BODMAS rule to solve this question, as per the order given below,

Step - 1 - Parts of an equation enclosed in 'Brackets' must be solved first,

Step - 2 - Any mathematical 'Of' or 'Exponent' must be solved next,

Step - 3 - Next, the parts of the equation that contain 'Division' and 'Multiplication' are calculated,

Step - 4 - Last but not least, the parts of the equation that contain 'Addition' and 'Subtraction' should be calculated.

(12 × 5)2 ÷ 60 + 82

⇒ 602 ÷ 60 + 82

⇒ 60 + 64

∴ Value is 124

42

What should come in place of the question mark (?) in the following question?

? = {2/3 × 5/6 + 8/9 – 1/3 ÷ 5/27}

  1. ((a))

    16/45

  2. ((b))

    –16/45

  3. ((c))

    45/16

  4. ((d))

    –45/16

  5. ((e))

    None of these

Show Answer
Answer: ((b))

–16/45

⇒ {2/3 × 5/6 + 8/9 – 9/5}

⇒ {5/9 + 8/9 – 9/5}

⇒ 13/9 – 9/5}

⇒ - 16/45

43

What will come in place of the question mark '?' in the following question?

3√3 × 95 ÷ 33 = 3? + 2

  1. ((a))

    2.5

  2. ((b))

    2

  3. ((c))

    0

  4. ((d))

    6.5

  5. ((e))

    7

Show Answer
Answer: ((d))

6.5

Solve the given question, using following laws of indices,

Laws of Indices:

  1. am × an = a{m + n}
  2. am ÷ an = a{m - n}
  3. (am)n = amn
  4. (a)(1/m) = m√a
  5. (a)-m = 1/am
  6. (a)m/n = n√am
  7. (a)0 = 1

3√3 × 93 ÷ 35 = 3? + 2

⇒ 3 × 31/2 × (32)5 ÷ 33 = 3? + 2

⇒ 31 + 1/2 + 10 ÷ 33 = 3? + 2

⇒ 311.5-3 = 3? + 2

⇒ 11.5 - 3 = ? + 2

⇒ ? = 11.5 - 3 - 2 = 6.5

44

What will come in the place of the question mark ‘?’ in the following question?

5/3 + 2/8 - ? × 8/2 = 4/5

  1. ((a))

    67/240

  2. ((b))

    56/80

  3. ((c))

    4/17

  4. ((d))

    5

  5. ((e))

    25

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

67/240

Given:

5/3 + 2/8 - ? × 8/2 = 4/5

Calculation:

⇒ ? × 8/2 = 5/3 + 2/8 - 4/5

⇒ ? × 4 = (5 × 8)/(3 × 8) + (2 × 3)/(8 × 3) - 4/5

⇒ ? × 4 = (40 + 6)/24 - 4/5

⇒ ? × 4 = (46 × 5)/(24 × 5) - (4 × 24)/(5 × 24)

⇒ ? × 4 = (230 - 96)/120

⇒ ? = 134/120 × ¼

∴ ? = 134/480 = 67/240

45

What will come in place of question mark ‘?’ in the following question?

(2772 ÷ 42) + 184 = 28 × 34 + 184 - ?

  1. ((a))

    858

  2. ((b))

    886

  3. ((c))

    836

  4. ((d))

    867

  5. ((e))

    678

Show Answer
Answer: ((b))

886

Concept used:

Follow BODMAS rule to solve this question, as per the order given below:

Calculation:

⇒ (2772 ÷ 42) + 184 = 28 × 34 + 184 - ?

⇒ 66 + 184 = 28 × 34 + 184 - ?

⇒ 66 + 184 = 952 + 184 - ?

⇒ 250 = 1136 - ?

⇒ ? = 1136 - 250

⇒ ? = 886

∴ The value of ? is 886

46

What will come in place of the question mark ‘?’ in the following question?     

914 + 772 - 386 = 2 × ? + 600

  1. ((a))

    250

  2. ((b))

    400

  3. ((c))

    350

  4. ((d))

    450

  5. ((e))

    700

Show Answer
Answer: ((c))

350

Follow BODMAS rule to solve this question, as per the order given below,

Step-1- Parts of an equation enclosed in 'Brackets' must be solved first, and in the bracket,

Step-2- Any mathematical 'Of' or 'Exponent' must be solved next,

Step-3- Next, the parts of the equation that contain 'Division' and 'Multiplication' are calculated,

Step-4- Last but not least, the parts of the equation that contain 'Addition' and 'Subtraction' should be calculated.

Given expression is,

914 + 772 - 386 = 2 × ? + 600

⇒ 1686 - 386 = 2 × ? + 600

⇒ 1300 = 2 × ? + 600

⇒ 2 × ? = 700

⇒ ? = 350

47

What will come in place of the question mark ‘?’ in the following question?

60% of 80 ÷ 16 × 30% of 70 = ?

  1. ((a))

    60

  2. ((b))

    61

  3. ((c))

    62

  4. ((d))

    63

  5. ((e))

    65

Show Answer
Answer: ((d))

63

Follow these BODMAS rules to solve the question

Step-1∶ The part of the equation containing 'Brackets' must be solved first and in the bracket,

Step-2∶ Any mathematical 'Of' or 'Exponent' must be solved next,

Step-3∶ Next, the parts of the equation that contains 'Division' and 'Multiplication' is solved

Step-4∶ At last, the part of the equation that contains 'Addition' and 'Subtraction' should be solved.

Given expression is,

60% of 80 ÷ 16 × 30% of 70 = ?

⇒ 48 ÷​ 16 ×​ 21 = ?

⇒ 3 ×​ 21 = ?​

∴ ? = 63

48

What will come in place of question mark ‘?’ in the following question?

√324 – √225 + √289 = ? + √100

  1. ((a))

    10

  2. ((b))

    15

  3. ((c))

    20

  4. ((d))

    25

  5. ((e))

    5

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

10

By using the law of indices∶

Laws of Indices∶-

1-∶ am × an = a{m + n}

2-∶ am ÷ an = a{m – n}

3-∶ [(am)n] = amn

4-∶ (a)(1/m) = m√a

5-∶ (a)(-m) = 1/am

6-∶ (a)(m/n) = n√am

7-∶ (a)0 = 1

Given expression is,

√324​ – √225​ + √289 = ? + √100

⇒ 18 – 15 + 17 = ? + 10

⇒ 20 = ? + 10

∴ ? = 10

49

What will come in place of question mark ‘?’ in the following question?

√6889 ÷ 20.75 × 8 = ? ÷ 5 × 2.5

  1. ((a))

    32

  2. ((b))

    64

  3. ((c))

    128

  4. ((d))

    16

  5. ((e))

    48

Show Answer
Answer: ((b))

64

√6889 ÷ 20.75 × 8 = ? ÷ 5 × 2.5

⇒ 83 ÷ 20.75 × 8 = ? ÷ 5 × 2.5

Applying BODMAS Rule;

⇒ 4 × 8 = ? ÷ 5 × 2.5

⇒ 32 = ? ÷ 5 × 2.5

⇒ 12.8 = ?/5

∴ ? = 64

50

What will come in place of the question mark (?) in the following question?

28 + 5 × (?) ÷ 3 = 73

  1. ((a))

    27

  2. ((b))

    24

  3. ((c))

    29

  4. ((d))

    33

  5. ((e))

    39

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

27

Given 

28 + 5 × (?) ÷ 3 = 73

⇒ 5 × (?) ÷ 3 = 45

⇒ ? = 45 × 3/5

∴ ? = 27.

51

What value should come in place of the question mark (?) in the following question?

278 × 36 ÷ 273.4 × 272.4 = 3?

  1. ((a))

    27

  2. ((b))

    26

  3. ((c))

    25

  4. ((d))

    28

  5. ((e))

    32

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

27

Follow BODMAS rule to solve this question, as per the order is given below:

Step-1: Parts of an equation enclosed in 'Brackets' must be solved first and in the bracket,

Step-2: Any mathematical 'Of' or 'Exponent' must be solved next,

Step-3: Next, the parts of the equation that contain 'Division' and 'Multiplication' are calculated,

Step-4: Last but not least, the parts of the equation that contain 'Addition' and 'Subtraction' should be calculated.

⇒ 278 × 36 ÷ 273.4 × 272.4 = 3?

⇒ 278 × (33)2 ÷ 273.4 × 272.4 = 3?

⇒ 278 × (27)-1.4 × 272.4 = 3?

⇒ 278 × (27)1 = 3?

⇒ 279 = 3?

⇒ (33)9 = 3?

⇒ 327 = 3?

∴ ? = 27

52

What  value should come in place of the question mark (?) in the following question?

81.25 ÷ 1.3 ÷ 212\frac{1}{2} × 103 = 2.5 × ?

  1. ((a))

    9420

  2. ((b))

    9480

  3. ((c))

    10000

  4. ((d))

    9540

  5. ((e))

    11510

Show Answer
Answer: ((c))

10000

Calculation:

81.25 ÷ 1.3 ÷ 212\frac{1}{2} × 103 = 2.5 × ?

⇒ 62.5 ÷ 52\frac{5}{2} × 1000 = 2.5 × ?

⇒ 62.5 × 2/5 × 1000 = 2.5 × ?

⇒ 25000 = 2.5 × ?

⇒ ? = 10000

∴ The correct answer is option (3).

53

What will come in the place of the question mark ‘?’ in the following question?

(25)2+;(?)2+;(6)2=805{\left( {25} \right)^2} + ;{\left( ? \right)^2} + ;{\left( 6 \right)^2} = 805

  1. ((a))

    10

  2. ((b))

    11

  3. ((c))

    12

  4. ((d))

    09

  5. ((e))

    14

Show Answer
Answer: ((c))

12

(?)2 = 805 – 625 – 36

⇒ (?)2 = 144

⇒ ? = 12

54

What will come in the place of the question mark ‘?’ in the following question?

224/7 + 132 - 30% of 560 = ? × 7

  1. ((a))

    4974\frac{9}{7}

  2. ((b))

    4574\frac{5}{7}

  3. ((c))

    3473\frac{4}{7}

  4. ((d))

    8178\frac{1}{7}

  5. ((e))

    None of these

Show Answer
Answer: ((b))

4574\frac{5}{7}

224/7 + 132 - 30% of 560 = ? × 7

32+16930100×560=7x\Rightarrow 32 + 169 - \frac{{30}}{{100}} \times 560 = 7x

⇒ 32 + 169 - 168 = 7x

⇒ 201 - 168 = 7x

⇒ 33 = 7x

x=337\Rightarrow x = \frac{{33}}{7}

x=457\therefore x = 4\frac{5}{7}

55

What will come in the place of the question mark ‘?’ in the following question?

(74 × 4 – 66) ÷ 5 = 89 + 37 - ?

  1. ((a))

    80

  2. ((b))

    85

  3. ((c))

    90

  4. ((d))

    100

  5. ((e))

    70

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

80

Concept used:

Follow the BODMAS rule according to the table given below:

Calculation:

⇒ (74 × 4 – 66) ÷ 5 = 89 + 37 - ?

⇒ (296 – 66) ÷ 5 = 89 + 37 – ?

⇒ 230 ÷ 5 = 126 – ?

⇒ ? = 126 – 46

⇒ ? = 80

∴ The value of ? is 80

56

Sum of three consecutive number is 105. Find the average of highest and second highest number?

  1. ((a))

    41.5

  2. ((b))

    35.5

  3. ((c))

    32.5

  4. ((d))

    37.5

  5. ((e))

    33.5

Show Answer
Answer: ((b))

35.5

Given:

Sum of three consecutive numbers = 105

Calculations:

If numbers are (n − 1), n, (n + 1)

Sum = 3n

Average of highest and second highest = (n + (n + 1)) ÷ 2

⇒ 3n = 105

⇒ n = 105 ÷ 3

⇒ n = 35

Numbers are: 34, 35, 36

⇒ Average of 35 and 36 = (35 + 36) ÷ 2

⇒ 71 ÷ 2 = 35.5

∴ Required average = 35.5.

57

A and B start a business with Rs. 8000 and Rs. 6000. After 8 months B left the business. If total B’s share of profit is Rs. 4200. Find the A’s share of profit?

  1. ((a))

    7420

  2. ((b))

    8970

  3. ((c))

    8400

  4. ((d))

    8820

  5. ((e))

    8670

Show Answer
Answer: ((c))

8400

Given:

A invests = 8000

B invests = 6000

B withdraws after 8 months

B’s profit share = 4200

Formula used:

Profit share ∝ Capital × Time

Calculations:

B’s ratio = 6000 × 8

A’s ratio = 8000 × 12

⇒ A’s value = 8000 × 12 = 96000

⇒ B’s value = 6000 × 8 = 48000

⇒ Ratio A : B = 96000 : 48000

⇒ = 2 : 1

If B’s share = 4200

⇒ 1 part = 4200

⇒ A’s share = 2 × 4200

⇒ = 8400

∴ A’s share of profit = Rs. 8400.

58

Total mixture of milk and water in container A is 44. Milk is 6 litres more than water. Find the amount of water should added to the mixture so that ratio of milk and water is 1:1?

  1. ((a))

    9

  2. ((b))

    10

  3. ((c))

    6

  4. ((d))

    7

  5. ((e))

    8

Show Answer
Answer: ((c))

6

Given:

Total mixture = 44 litres

Milk is 6 litres more than water

Calculations:

Let water = x

Milk = x + 6

x + (x + 6) = 44

To make milk : water = 1 : 1 → Milk = New water

⇒ 2x + 6 = 44

⇒ 2x = 38

⇒ x = 19

⇒ Water = 19 L

⇒ Milk = 25 L

To make ratio 1 : 1 ⇒ Water must become 25 L

⇒ Extra water needed = 25 − 19

⇒ = 6 L

∴ Amount of water to be added = 6 litres.

The bar graph shows the number of males in five different offices [A, B, C, D and E].

59

Ratio of number of male and female in office A is 4:5. Find the number of females in office A?

  1. ((a))

    33

  2. ((b))

    25

  3. ((c))

    55

  4. ((d))

    32

  5. ((e))

    74

Show Answer
Answer: ((c))

55

Calculation

Male in A = 44.

If ratio = 4k : 5k and 4k = 44 → k = 11.

Females = 5k = 55.

60

Average number of employees (Male + Female) in B is 39. Find the number of females in B?

  1. ((a))

    15

  2. ((b))

    18

  3. ((c))

    16

  4. ((d))

    14

  5. ((e))

    12

Show Answer
Answer: ((b))

18

Calculation

(60 + F) / 2 = 39 → 60 + F = 78 → F = 18.

61

Number of females in F is 6 more than number of males in F. Number of males in F is 25% more than the number of males in E. Find the number of females in F?

  1. ((a))

    35

  2. ((b))

    36

  3. ((c))

    32

  4. ((d))

    42

  5. ((e))

    48

Show Answer
Answer: ((b))

36

Calculation

Males in E = 24.

Males in F = 24 × 1.25 = 30.

Females in F = 30 + 6 = 36.

62

Find the ratio between number of males in C and D?

  1. ((a))

    6:7

  2. ((b))

    11:13

  3. ((c))

    2:3

  4. ((d))

    4:5

  5. ((e))

    7:8

Show Answer
Answer: ((c))

2:3

Calculation

C = 32, D = 48 → Ratio = 32 : 48 = 2 : 3.

63

Sum of males in A and C together is (7t + 6). Find the value of t?

  1. ((a))

    16

  2. ((b))

    18

  3. ((c))

    10

  4. ((d))

    12

  5. ((e))

    17

Show Answer
Answer: ((c))

10

Calculation

A + C = 44 + 32 = 76.

7t + 6 = 76 → 7t = 70 → t = 10.

64

Find the wrong term in the following series.  

2, 3, 6, 15, 56, 285

  1. ((a))

    3

  2. ((b))

    6

  3. ((c))

    56

  4. ((d))

    285

  5. ((e))

    15

Show Answer
Answer: ((b))

6

2 × 1 + 1 = 3

3 × 2 – 2 = 4

4 × 3 + 3 = 15

15 × 4 - 4 = 56

56 × 5 + 5 = 285

65

Find the missing number in the given series.

8, 27, 125, 343, ?, 2197

  1. ((a))

    125

  2. ((b))

    343

  3. ((c))

    1331

  4. ((d))

    27

  5. ((e))

    729

Show Answer
Answer: ((c))

1331

GIVEN :

8, 27, 125, 343, ?, 2197

EXPLANATION :

Logic: Given series follows the logic of the cube of prime numbers starting from 2.

8 = 23

27 = 33

125 = 53

343 = 73

? = 11= 1331

2197 = 133

Hence, the missing term is 1331.

66

In the following number series, a wrong number is given. Find out the wrong number.

4, 2, 1.5, 1.5, 0.25, 0.75

  1. ((a))

    0.25

  2. ((b))

    4

  3. ((c))

    0.75

  4. ((d))

    1.5

  5. ((e))

    2

Show Answer
Answer: ((a))

0.25

4 × 0.5 = 2

2 - 0.5 = 1.5

1.5 × 1 = 1.5

1.5 - 1 = 0.5

0.5 × 1.5 = 0.75

67

Direction: A number is wrong in the following number series. Select the wrong number.

64, 96, 360, 840, 3780, 20790

  1. ((a))

    96

  2. ((b))

    840

  3. ((c))

    360

  4. ((d))

    20790

  5. ((e))

    3780

Show Answer
Answer: ((c))

360

The pattern of the above series is as follows,

64 × 1.5 = 96

96 × 2.5 = 240

240 × 3.5 = 840

840 × 4.5 = 3780

3780 × 5.5 = 20790

68

Direction: A number is wrong in the following number series. Select the wrong number.

100, 150, 250, 350, 450, 650

  1. ((a))

    100

  2. ((b))

    450

  3. ((c))

    250

  4. ((d))

    350

  5. ((e))

    150

Show Answer
Answer: ((b))

450

GIVEN :

100, 150, 250, 350, 450, 650

CALCULATION :

The pattern of the above series is as follows,

50 is multiplied by prime numbers

50 × 2 = 100

50 × 3 = 150

50 × 5 = 250

50 × 7 = 350

50 × 11 = 550

50 × 13 = 650

69

40% of number is 68 more than 30% of another number. Sum of two number is 520. Find the value of larger number?

  1. ((a))

    400

  2. ((b))

    380

  3. ((c))

    320

  4. ((d))

    360

  5. ((e))

    300

Show Answer
Answer: ((c))

320

Given:

40% of first number = 30% of second number + 68

Sum of numbers = 520

Calculations:

Let first number = x, second number = y

0.4x = 0.3y + 68

x + y = 520

⇒ 0.4x − 0.3y = 68

⇒ 4x − 3y = 680 (multiplying by 10)

x + y = 520

⇒ Multiply second eqn by 3:

⇒ 3x + 3y = 1560

Add with first:

⇒ (4x − 3y) + (3x + 3y) = 680 + 1560

⇒ 7x = 2240

⇒ x = 320

⇒ y = 520 − 320 = 200

Larger number = 320

∴ The larger number is 320.

70

A 240 m long train cross a 160 m long platform in 20 sec. Find the time taken by train to cross a pole?

  1. ((a))

    15

  2. ((b))

    9

  3. ((c))

    12

  4. ((d))

    10

  5. ((e))

    8

Show Answer
Answer: ((c))

12

Given:

Train length = 240 m

Platform length = 160 m

Time to cross platform = 20 sec

Formula used:

Total distance while crossing platform = Train length + Platform length

Speed = Distance ÷ Time

Time to cross pole = Train length ÷ Speed

Calculations:

⇒ Total distance = 240 + 160 = 400 m

⇒ Speed = 400 ÷ 20 = 20 m/s

⇒ Time to cross pole = 240 ÷ 20

⇒ Time = 12 sec

∴ Train will cross the pole in 12 seconds.

71

Cost of 6 pen and 9 pencils is 150. Find the cost of ¾ of [12 pen  and 18 pencils]?

  1. ((a))

    262

  2. ((b))

    292

  3. ((c))

    225

  4. ((d))

    265

  5. ((e))

    285

Show Answer
Answer: ((c))

225

Given:

Cost of 6 pens + 9 pencils = 150

Calculations:

Cost of 12 pens + 18 pencils = 2 × (6 pens + 9 pencils)

Required cost = 3/4 × Total cost

⇒ Cost of (12 pens + 18 pencils) = 2 × 150 = 300

⇒ Required cost = 3/4 × 300

⇒ 225

∴ Cost of ¾ of (12 pens + 18 pencils) = 225.

The table shows number of car and scooter sold in five different showrooms [A, B, C, D and E].

ShowroomNumber of cars soldNumber of scooters sold
A180120
B160250
C200240
D150200
E220180
72

Find the ratio between number of cars sold in showroom sold in A and B together and number of scooters sold in showroom sold in D and E together?

  1. ((a))

    17:13

  2. ((b))

    5:6

  3. ((c))

    17:19

  4. ((d))

    7:9

  5. ((e))

    11:19

Show Answer
Answer: ((c))

17:19

Calculation

Cars (A+B) = 180 + 160 = 340

Scooters (D+E) = 200 + 180 = 380

Ratio = 340 : 380 = 17 : 19

73

Out of total number of scooters sold in showroom D, 40% are electric scooters. Find number of electrics sold in showroom D?

  1. ((a))

    75

  2. ((b))

    77

  3. ((c))

    80

  4. ((d))

    60

  5. ((e))

    85

Show Answer
Answer: ((c))

80

Calculation

Electric scooters in D:

40% of 200 = 80

74

Find the average number of scooters sold in all showroom together?

  1. ((a))

    147

  2. ((b))

    162

  3. ((c))

    168

  4. ((d))

    158

  5. ((e))

    198

Show Answer
Answer: ((e))

198

Calculation

Average number of scooters in all showrooms:

Total scooters = 120 + 250 + 240 + 200 + 180 = 990

Average = 990 ÷ 5 = 198

75

Average number cars sold in showroom E and F is 195. Find the number of cars sold in showroom F?

  1. ((a))

    210

  2. ((b))

    170

  3. ((c))

    220

  4. ((d))

    320

  5. ((e))

    190

Show Answer
Answer: ((b))

170

Calculation

Cars in showroom F:

(220 + F) ÷ 2 = 195

220 + F = 390 → F = 170

76

Find difference between number of vehicles [ car  + scooter] sold in shop B and E?

  1. ((a))

    20

  2. ((b))

    37

  3. ((c))

    10

  4. ((d))

    16

  5. ((e))

    18

Show Answer
Answer: ((c))

10

Calculation

B total = 160 + 250 = 410

E total = 220 + 180 = 400

Difference = 10

77

Number of scooters sold in showroom in D is 5x. Find the value of x?

  1. ((a))

    12

  2. ((b))

    40

  3. ((c))

    32

  4. ((d))

    19

  5. ((e))

    18

Show Answer
Answer: ((b))

40

Calculation

Scooters in D = 5x:

200 = 5x → x = 40

78

Profit percentage is 40% and marked up percentage is 50%. If discount is Rs. 40 then find cost price?

  1. ((a))

    620

  2. ((b))

    400

  3. ((c))

    480

  4. ((d))

    320

  5. ((e))

    440

Show Answer
Answer: ((b))

400

Given:

Profit % = 40%

Marked up % = 50%

Discount = 40

Calculations:

Let CP = x

Marked Price = x + 50% of x = 1.5x

Selling Price = CP + 40% of CP = 1.4x

Discount = MP − SP

⇒ 1.5x − 1.4x = 40

⇒ 0.1x = 40

⇒ x = 40 ÷ 0.1

⇒ x = 400

∴ Cost Price = Rs. 400.

79

Circumference of circle is 176 m. Find the area of circle?

  1. ((a))

    2874

  2. ((b))

    2254

  3. ((c))

    2642

  4. ((d))

    2464

  5. ((e))

    2264

Show Answer
Answer: ((d))

2464

Given:

Circumference (C) = 176 m

Formula used:

C = 2πr

Area = πr2

Calculations:

⇒ 176 = 2 × 22/7 × r

⇒ r = 176 × 7 ÷ (44)

⇒ r = 28 m

Area = 22/7 × 28 × 28

⇒ Area = 22/7 × 784

⇒ Area = 22 × 112

⇒ Area = 2464 m²

∴ Area of the circle = 2464 m².

80

Ratio present age of A and B is 4:3. 6 years ago ratio of A and B is 17:12. Find the age of A after 6 years?

  1. ((a))

    55

  2. ((b))

    46

  3. ((c))

    44

  4. ((d))

    38

  5. ((e))

    32

Show Answer
Answer: ((b))

46

Given:

Present age ratio A : B = 4 : 3

6 years ago ratio A : B = 17 : 12

Calculations

Age relation: (A−6)/(B−6) = 17/12

Present ages: A = 17k + 6, B = 12k + 6

⇒ (17k + 6) : (12k + 6) = 4 : 3

⇒ 3(17k + 6) = 4(12k + 6)

⇒ 51k + 18 = 48k + 24

⇒ 3k = 6

⇒ k = 2

⇒ A (present) = 17×2 + 6 = 40

Age of A after 6 years = 40 + 6 = 46

∴ Age of A after 6 years = 46 years.

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