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Question 171

LIC ADO 2022• Reasoning Ability

Directions

In the following question assuming the given statements to be true, find which of the conclusion among the given conclusions is/are definitely true and then give your answers accordingly.

Statements : F = S > G < V, Q > P > X, F ≥ X, V < M

Conclusions:

I. M > G

II. S < Q

AOption (a)
Only conclusion I follows
BOption (b)
Only conclusion Ii follows
COption (c)
Either conclusion I or II follows
DOption (d)
Neither conclusion I nor II follows
EOption (e)
Both conclusion I and II follows

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Correct answer

A.

Only conclusion I follows

Why this answer is correct

Given Statements : F = S ≥ G < V, Q > P ≥ X, F ≥ X, V ≤ M

On combining : Q > P ≥ X ≤ F = S ≥ G < V ≤ M

I. M > G → True ( As M ≥ V > G is definitely true, Hence M > G is true )

II. S < Q → False ( As Q > P ≥ X ≤ F = S, So there is no direct relation between S and Q, Hence S < Q will be false.)

Hence, Only conclusion I follow.

Question 172

LIC ADO 2022• Reasoning Ability

DIRECTIONS: In the following question assuming the given statements to be true, find which of the conclusion among the given conclusions is/are definitely true and then give your answers accordingly.

Statements : P > Q < R, R = S > T, T < U > V

Conclusions :

I. S > P

II. U > R

AOption (a)
Only conclusion I follows
BOption (b)
Only conclusion II follows
COption (c)
Both Conclusion I and II follow
DOption (d)
Neither I nor II follow
EOption (e)
Either I or II follow

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Correct answer

D.

Neither I nor II follow

Why this answer is correct

Given statements : P > Q < R, R = S ≥ T, T ≤ U > V

On combining : P > Q < R = S ≥ T ≤ U > V

(I) S > P → False (as S = R > Q < P there is no direct relation given between the two, it might be a possibility but not definitely true, Hence false )

(II) U > R → False (as U ≥ T ≤ S = R there is no direct relation given between the two, it might be a possibility but not definitely true, Hence false ).

Hence, Neither I nor II follows.

Question 173

LIC ADO 2022• Reasoning Ability

DIRECTIONS: In the following question assuming the given statements to be true, find which of the conclusion among the given conclusions is/are definitely true and then give your answers accordingly.

Statements : T > N < V = L ≤ W < K, V = H > I > F

Conclusions :

I. V > F

II. T > H

AOption (a)
Only conclusion I follows
BOption (b)
Only conclusion II follows
COption (c)
Either conclusion I or II follow
DOption (d)
Neither conclusion I nor II follow
EOption (e)
Both Conclusion I and II follow

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Correct answer

A.

Only conclusion I follows

Why this answer is correct

Given statements: T > N < V = L ≤ W < K, V = H > I > F

On combining: T > N < V = L ≤ W < K, T > N < V = H > I > F

I. V > F → True ( As V = H > I > F so V > F is true )

II. T > H → False ( As T > N < V = H > I > F no direct relation is given between the two, so it is possibility but not definitely true Hence T > H is false)

Only I follow.

Question 174

LIC ADO 2022• Reasoning Ability

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

Nine persons namely A, B, C, E, F, G, H, K and M are buying books but not necessarily in the same order. At least six persons buy books after H. Two persons buy books between H and C. M buys book immediately after F and immediately before E. Not more than two persons buy books between C and E. A buys book before G and after H. G is not the last one to buy book. Less than three persons buy books between G and B. B buy book before G but not at the first.

Who is the second last person to buy a book?

AOption (a)
A
BOption (b)
M
COption (c)
E
DOption (d)
G
EOption (e)
F

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Correct answer

B.

M

Why this answer is correct

Persons: A, B, C, E, F, G, H, K and M.

1. At least six persons buy books after H. 2. Two persons buy books between H and C.

S. No	Case 1	Case 2	Case 3
1			H
2		H
3	H
4			C
5		C
6	C
7
8
9

3. M buys book immediately after F and immediately before E. 4. Not more than two persons buy books between C and E.

S. No	Case 1	Case 2	Case 3
1			H
2		H
3	H
4			C
5		C	F
6	C	F	M
7	F	M	E
8	M	E
9	E

5. A buys book before G and after H. 6. G is not the last one to buy book.

S. No	Case 1	Case 2	Case 3	Case 4	Case 5
1			H	H	H
2		H	A	A
3	H	A	G		A
4	A	G	C	C	C
5	G	C	F	F	F
6	C	F	M	M	M
7	F	M	E	E	E
8	M	E		G	G
9	E

7. Less than three persons buy books between G and B. 8. B buy book before G but not at the first. 9. So Case 2, 3, 4 and 5 is eliminated.

The final arrangement is,

S. No	Case 1
1	K
2	B
3	H
4	A
5	G
6	C
7	F
8	M
9	E

Hence**, M is the second last person to buy a book.**

Question 175

LIC ADO 2022• Reasoning Ability

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

Nine persons namely A, B, C, E, F, G, H, K and M are buying books but not necessarily in the same order. At least six persons buy books after H. Two persons buy books between H and C. M buys book immediately after F and immediately before E. Not more than two persons buy books between C and E. A buys book before G and after H. G is not the last one to buy book. Less than three persons buy books between G and B. B buy book before G but not at the first.

How many persons buys book between B and E?

AOption (a)
Three
BOption (b)
Four
COption (c)
Five
DOption (d)
Six
EOption (e)
Seven

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Correct answer

D.

Six

Why this answer is correct

Persons: A, B, C, E, F, G, H, K and M.

1. At least six persons buy books after H. 2. Two persons buy books between H and C.

S. No	Case 1	Case 2	Case 3
1			H
2		H
3	H
4			C
5		C
6	C
7
8
9

3. M buys book immediately after F and immediately before E. 4. Not more than two persons buy books between C and E.

S. No	Case 1	Case 2	Case 3
1			H
2		H
3	H
4			C
5		C	F
6	C	F	M
7	F	M	E
8	M	E
9	E

5. A buys book before G and after H. 6. G is not the last one to buy book.

S. No	Case 1	Case 2	Case 3	Case 4	Case 5
1			H	H	H
2		H	A	A
3	H	A	G		A
4	A	G	C	C	C
5	G	C	F	F	F
6	C	F	M	M	M
7	F	M	E	E	E
8	M	E		G	G
9	E

7. Less than three persons buy books between G and B. 8. B buy book before G but not at the first. 9. So Case 2, 3, 4 and 5 is eliminated.

The final arrangement is,

S. No	Case 1
1	K
2	B
3	H
4	A
5	G
6	C
7	F
8	M
9	E

Hence, six persons buy books between B and E.

Question 176

LIC ADO 2022• Reasoning Ability

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

Nine persons namely A, B, C, E, F, G, H, K and M are buying books but not necessarily in the same order. At least six persons buy books after H. Two persons buy books between H and C. M buys book immediately after F and immediately before E. Not more than two persons buy books between C and E. A buys book before G and after H. G is not the last one to buy book. Less than three persons buy books between G and B. B buy book before G but not at the first.

Who is the first person to buy the book?

AOption (a)
K
BOption (b)
A
COption (c)
M
DOption (d)
E
EOption (e)
F

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Correct answer

A.

K

Why this answer is correct

Persons: A, B, C, E, F, G, H, K and M.

1. At least six persons buy books after H. 2. Two persons buy books between H and C.

S. No	Case 1	Case 2	Case 3
1			H
2		H
3	H
4			C
5		C
6	C
7
8
9

3. M buys book immediately after F and immediately before E. 4. Not more than two persons buy books between C and E.

S. No	Case 1	Case 2	Case 3
1			H
2		H
3	H
4			C
5		C	F
6	C	F	M
7	F	M	E
8	M	E
9	E

5. A buys book before G and after H. 6. G is not the last one to buy book.

S. No	Case 1	Case 2	Case 3	Case 4	Case 5
1			H	H	H
2		H	A	A
3	H	A	G		A
4	A	G	C	C	C
5	G	C	F	F	F
6	C	F	M	M	M
7	F	M	E	E	E
8	M	E		G	G
9	E

7. Less than three persons buy books between G and B. 8. B buy book before G but not at the first. 9. So Case 2, 3, 4 and 5 is eliminated.

The final arrangement is,

S. No	Case 1
1	K
2	B
3	H
4	A
5	G
6	C
7	F
8	M
9	E

Hence, K is the first person to buy a book.

Question 177

LIC ADO 2022• Reasoning Ability

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

Nine persons namely A, B, C, E, F, G, H, K and M are buying books but not necessarily in the same order. At least six persons buy books after H. Two persons buy books between H and C. M buys book immediately after F and immediately before E. Not more than two persons buy books between C and E. A buys book before G and after H. G is not the last one to buy book. Less than three persons buy books between G and B. B buy book before G but not at the first.

If F and K interchange their position, then how many persons buy books between F and E?

AOption (a)
Three
BOption (b)
Five
COption (c)
Four
DOption (d)
Six
EOption (e)
Seven

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Correct answer

E.

Seven

Why this answer is correct

Persons: A, B, C, E, F, G, H, K and M.

1. At least six persons buy books after H. 2. Two persons buy books between H and C.

S. No	Case 1	Case 2	Case 3
1			H
2		H
3	H
4			C
5		C
6	C
7
8
9

3. M buys book immediately after F and immediately before E. 4. Not more than two persons buy books between C and E.

S. No	Case 1	Case 2	Case 3
1			H
2		H
3	H
4			C
5		C	F
6	C	F	M
7	F	M	E
8	M	E
9	E

5. A buys book before G and after H. 6. G is not the last one to buy book.

S. No	Case 1	Case 2	Case 3	Case 4	Case 5
1			H	H	H
2		H	A	A
3	H	A	G		A
4	A	G	C	C	C
5	G	C	F	F	F
6	C	F	M	M	M
7	F	M	E	E	E
8	M	E		G	G
9	E

7. Less than three persons buy books between G and B. 8. B buy book before G but not at the first. 9. So Case 2, 3, 4 and 5 is eliminated.

The final arrangement is,

S. No	Case 1
1	K
2	B
3	H
4	A
5	G
6	C
7	F
8	M
9	E

If F and K interchange their position

S. No	Case 1
1	F
2	B
3	H
4	A
5	G
6	C
7	K
8	M
9	E

Hence, if F and K interchange their position, seven persons buy books between F and E.

Question 178

LIC ADO 2022• Reasoning Ability

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

Nine persons namely A, B, C, E, F, G, H, K and M are buying books but not necessarily in the same order. At least six persons buy books after H. Two persons buy books between H and C. M buys book immediately after F and immediately before E. Not more than two persons buy books between C and E. A buys book before G and after H. G is not the last one to buy book. Less than three persons buy books between G and B. B buy book before G but not at the first.

Find the odd one out.

AOption (a)
FA
BOption (b)
BG
COption (c)
AE
DOption (d)
GM
EOption (e)
AK

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Correct answer

C.

AE

Why this answer is correct

Persons: A, B, C, E, F, G, H, K and M.

1. At least six persons buy books after H. 2. Two persons buy books between H and C.

S. No	Case 1	Case 2	Case 3
1			H
2		H
3	H
4			C
5		C
6	C
7
8
9

3. M buys book immediately after F and immediately before E. 4. Not more than two persons buy books between C and E.

S. No	Case 1	Case 2	Case 3
1			H
2		H
3	H
4			C
5		C	F
6	C	F	M
7	F	M	E
8	M	E
9	E

5. A buys book before G and after H. 6. G is not the last one to buy book.

S. No	Case 1	Case 2	Case 3	Case 4	Case 5
1			H	H	H
2		H	A	A
3	H	A	G		A
4	A	G	C	C	C
5	G	C	F	F	F
6	C	F	M	M	M
7	F	M	E	E	E
8	M	E		G	G
9	E

7. Less than three persons buy books between G and B. 8. B buy book before G but not at the first. 9. So Case 2, 3, 4 and 5 is eliminated.

The final arrangement is,

S. No	Case 1
1	K
2	B
3	H
4	A
5	G
6	C
7	F
8	M
9	E

Every pair except AE has two persons between them. But AE has four persons in between them.

Hence, AE is the odd one out.

Question 179

LIC ADO 2022• Reasoning Ability

If 1 is added to each even digit and 1 is subtracted from each odd digit in the number 6953265 , then what will be the sum of numbers not repeated in the new number formed?

AOption (a)
9
BOption (b)
14
COption (c)
13
DOption (d)
17
EOption (e)
8

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Correct answer

C.

13

Why this answer is correct

Given: 6953265

By adding 1 in the even digits and subtracting 1 from the odd digits, we will get,

Numbers	6	9	5	3	2	6	5
Operation	+1	-1	-1	-1	+1	+1	-1
New number	7	8	4	2	3	7	4

Here can clearly says that 8, 2 and 3 are not repeated. Therefore, sum of the number = 8+2+3=13

Hence "13" is correct answer.

Question 180

LIC ADO 2022• Reasoning Ability

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

In a certain code language,

'for the victory sign' is coded as 'si vi th fo',

‘empty the apartment now’ is coded as ‘no ap th em’

‘now for the finale’ is coded as ‘fi th fo no’

‘for empty sign victory’ is coded as ‘vi si em fo’

What is the code for 'now'?

AOption (a)
si
BOption (b)
vi
COption (c)
th
DOption (d)
no
EOption (e)
fo

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Correct answer

D.

no

Why this answer is correct

Given statement:

'for the victory sign' is coded as 'si vi th fo',

‘empty the apartment now’ is coded as ‘no ap th em’

‘now for the finale’ is coded as ‘fi th fo no’

‘for empty sign victory’ is coded as ‘vi si em fo’

We get:

for - fo

the - th

empty - em

now – no

The codes for ‘apartment’ and ‘finale’ is determined by elimination, i.e. all the other codes in the sentence are determined:

apartment - ap

finale – fi

We can not clearly determine the codes for ‘victory’ and ‘sign’:

victory – vi/si

sign – si/vi

The code for 'Now' is no.

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