LR Exercise Solutions From 1-14

Solutions
Chapter – 1 18. 47+4, 51+6, 57+8, 65+10, _____+12, 87

(Number and Letter Series) Successive even numbers are added to generate the
series. 65 + 10 = 75 Choice (D)
Exercise – 1
19. 113+23, 136+25, 161+27, 188+29, 217+31, 248
Solutions for questions 1 to 34: Successive odd numbers starting from 23 are added to
1. 14+3, 17+3, 20+3, 23+3, 26+3, 29 generate series. 188 + 29 = 217 Choice (D)
20 + 3 = 23 Choice (C)
20. 13, 221, 17, 19, 437, 23, 23, _____, 29
2. 5+6, 11+6, 17+6, 23+6, 29+6, 35 13 × 17 = 221 ; 19 × 23 = 437
23 + 6 = 29 Choice (B) Similarly, 23 × 29 = 667 Choice (B)
−5 −4 −3 −2 −1
3. 48 , 43 , 39 , 36 , 34 , 33
21. 24, 30, 36, 42, 52, 60, _____
39 − 3 = 36 Choice (D) Sum of the consecutive prime numbers are given.
4. 6+2, 8+4, 12+6, 18+8, 26+10, 36 11 + 13 = 24; 13 + 17 = 30; 17 + 19 = 36 and so on.
26 + 10 = 36 (Consecutive even numbers are added) So, 31 + 37 = 68 Choice (D)
Choice (A)
22. 64, 216, 512, 1000, 1728, _____
5. 63+3, 66+5, 71+7, 78+9, 87+11, 98 This can be written as
87 + 11 = 98 (Consecutive Odd numbers are added) (4)3, (6)3, (8)3, (10)3, (12)3, (14)3
Choice (B) (14)3 = 2744 Choice (D)
6. 43+1, 44+4, 48+9, 57+16, 73+25, 98
Consecutive squares are added 23. 2, 8, 4, 64, 7, 343, 11, 1331, 16, _____
75 + 25 = 98 Choice (D) This can be written as
2, 23, 4, 43, 7, 73, 11, 113, 16, 163
7. 4, 49, 144, 289, _____ (16)3 = 4096 Choice (C)
This can be written as (2)2, (7)2, (12)2, (17)2, _____
2 + 5 = 7, 7 + 5 = 12 and 17 + 5 = 22 and 24. 1, 8, 9, 64, 25, 216, 49, _____
(22)2 = 484 Choice (D) This can be written as
12, 23, 32, 43, 52, 63, 72, 83
8. 4, 8, 12, 7, 11, 18, 9, _____, 22 (8)3 = 512 Choice (C)
4 + 8 = 12; 7 + 11 = 18
Similarly, 9 + 13 = 22 Choice (C) 25. 1728−343, 1385−216, 1169−125, 1044−64, 980−27, _____
9. 2, 4, 8, 3, 9, 27, 5, 25, 125, ___, ___, ___ 343 = 73 ; 216 = 63 ; 125 = 53 and so on
(2), (2)2, (2)3, (3), (3)2, (3)3, (5), (5)2, (5)3, ___, ___, ___ 980 − 27 = 953 Choice (D)
2, 3, 5 are consecutive primes and the prime number after
5 is 7. 26. 17×2, 34×3, 102×4, 408×5, 2040×6, ____
7, (7)2, (7)3 = 7, 49, 343 Choice (D) 2040 × 6 = 12240 Choice (B)
10. 4×4, 16×4, 64×4, 256×4, _____ ×4, 4096 27. 12, 14, 18, 26, 38, 62, _____
Each number is multiplied by 4 to get the next term in the The product of the digits in each number is added to the
series. 256 × 4 = 1024 Choice (A) number to get the next number in the series.
12 ⇒ 1 × 2 = 2 and 12 + 2 = 14
11. 7×3, 21+1, 22×3, 66+1, 67×3, ___, 202 14 ⇒ 1 × 4 = 4 and 14 + 4 = 18 and so on.
67 × 3 = 201 Choice (D) Similarly, 62 ⇒ 6 × 2 = 12 and 62 + 12 = 74
Choice (C)
12. 49, 1625, 3649, 6481, _____
The above series can be written as 28. 12, 36, 150, 392, 1452, _____
22 32, 42 52, 62 72, 82 92, 102 112 The given series can be written as
102 = 100 and 112 = 121 (2)3 + (2)2, (3)3 + (3)2 , (5)3 + (5)2 , (7)3 + (7)2 ,
100121 Choice (C) (11)3 + (11)2 , (13)3 + (13)2
(13)3 + (13)2 = 2197 + 169 = 2366 Choice (D)
2 3 4 5
13. , , , , _____
3 9 16 25 29. 13×4−1, 51×4−1, 203×4−1, 811×4−1, 3243×4−1, _____
The number given in the numerator and the square of its 3243 × 4 − 1 ⇒ 12972 − 1 = 12971 Choice (B)
number is given in the denominator.
30. 49, 925, 2549, _____, 121169
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Next number is Choice (B) This can be written as
36 22 32, 32 52, 52 72, 72 112, 112 132
Squares of successive prime numbers are given
14. 3×1, 3×2, 6×3, 18×4, 72×5, 360×6, _____ 72 112 ⇒ 49121 Choice (D)
The given numbers are multiplied with successive natural
numbers in the increasing order. 31. The logic is x2-1, x2-2, x2-3….
360 × 6 = 2160 Choice (A) The next element in the series is 199 Choice (B)
15. 8×5, 40÷2, 20×5, 100÷2, 50×5, 250÷2, 125
50 × 5 = 250 Choice (B) 32. If the missing element is 48, then the difference between
each element becomes, 28, 24 and 20. Hence the missing
16. 43, 47, 53, 59, 61, _____ element is 48. Choice (D)
The series consists of successive prime numbers.
The prime number after 61 is 67. Choice (D) 33. The logic is x1+1, x2+2, x3+3… The next element in the
series is 184. Choice (D)
17. 67, 71, 73, 79, 83, ____, ____
The series consists of successive prime numbers. 34. x.5, x 1, x1.5, x2…. The next element in the series is 15.
The prime numbers after 83 are 89 and 97. Choice (C) Choice (C)
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Solutions for questions 35 to 39: 47. 9 = 7 + 8 – 6,
10 = 13 + 8 – 5,
35. The given series is Similarly = 10 + 15 – 2 = 23.
8×2, 16×2, 32×2, 64×2, 128×2, 256 P+3 S+3 V+3 Y+3 B+3 E, B+3 E+3 H+3 K+3 N+3 Q. Choice (D)
Hence, 120 is the wrong number. Choice (B)
48. The given logic is:
36. The given series is
8+31, 39+37, 76+41, 117+43, 160+47, 207 10 12 15 20 27 38 51 68
Prime numbers are added in the increasing order.
Hence, 120 is the wrong number. Choice (D)
+2 +3 +5 +7 +11 +13 +17
37. The given series is the series of consecutive squares. and
81, 100, 121, 144, 169, 196 The given alphabets are consecutive vowels. Hence the
92, 102, 112, 122, 132, 142 missing letter is O.
Hence, 170 is the wrong number. Choice (A) ∴ 68, O. Choice (C)
38. The given series is Fibonacci series
49. 16 = 52 – 32
8, 9+8, 17+9, 26+17, 43+26, 69+43, 112
33 = 72 – 42
Hence, 113 is the wrong number. Choice (D)
28 = 82 – 62
39. The given series is Similarly, x2 – 52 = 56
3×1, 3×2, 6×3, 18×4, 72×5, 360×6, 2160 ⇒ x2 = 81 ⇒ x = 9.
Hence, 380 is the wrong number. Choice (D) and
B+2 D+3 G+4 K+5 P+6 V+7 C+8 K.
Solutions for questions 40 to 44: ∴ 9, K. Choice (A)
40. The given series is 50. The left bottom is obtained by adding the product of the top
200+9, 209+25, 234+49, 283+81, 364+121, 485 row and the right bottom elements. Choice (D)
The differences are squares of consecutive odd numbers;
the required series is 51. The tens and hundreds digit of the center element is the
9+9, 18+25, 43+49, 92+81, 173+121, 294 sum of all the other elements, while the units digit is 3.
(a) (b) (c) (d) (e) Choice (C)
Hence (d) = 173. Choice (B)
Solutions for questions 52 to 50:
41. The given series is
4×3 + 2, 14×2 + 3, 31×3 + 2, 95×2 + 3, 193×3 + 2, 581×2 + 3, 1165
52. Row (1) is 33 11 4
The required series is
2×3 + 2, 8×2 + 3, 19×3 + 2, 59×2 + 3, 121×3 + 2, 365 Resultant of 33 11 = 33 = 3 (from rule (4))
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(a) (b) (c) (d) (e)
Hence, (e) = 365. Choice (C) Resultant of 3 4 = 3 + 4 = 7 = x (from rule (5))
Row (2) is 14 7 16
42. The given series is 14
Resultant of 14 7 = = 2 (from rule (4))
4+1, 5×2, 10+3, 13×4, 52+5, 57×6, 342 7
The required series is Resultant of 2 16 = 2 × 16 = 32 (from rule (3))
10+1, 11×2, 22+3, 25×4, 100+5, 105 Hence, resultant of row 2 is 32.
(a) (b) (c) (d) (e) Choice (A)
Hence, (b) = 22. Choice (B)
53. Row (1) is 22 9 15
43. The given series is Resultant of 22 9 = 22 × 9 = 198 (from rule (3))
353−37, 316−41, 275−43, 232−47, 185−53, 132 Resultant of 198 = 198 – 15 = 28 (from rule (2))
The differences are consecutive prime numbers Row (2) is 12 25 7
The required series is Resultant of 12 25 = 12 × 25 = 300 (from rule (3))
100−37, 63−41, 22−43, −21−47 300
(a) (b) (c) Resultant of 300 5= = 60 (from rule (4))
Hence, (c) = −21. Choice (D) 5
Resultant of row 2 = 60
44. The given series is Hence, the sum of the resultants of row (1) and row (2) is
10×1 + 2, 12×2 + 3, 27×3 + 5, 86×4 + 7, 351×4 + 7, 351×5 + 11, 1766 183 + 60 = 243. Choice (B)
The required series is
12×1 + 2, 14×2 + 3, 31×3 + 5 54. Row (1) is 24 15 33
(a) (b) Resultant of 24 15 = 24 − 15 = 9 (Form rule (2))
Hence, (b) = 31. Choice (B) Resultant of 9 33 = 9 + 33 = 42 (from rule (1))
Row (2) is 42 9 4
Solutions for questions 45 to 51: Resultant of 42 9 = 42 × 9 = 378 (from rule (3))
Resultant of 378 = 378 × 4 = 1512 (from the rule (3))
45. 99 = (8 + 3) (4 + 5),
Hence, the resultant of row (2) is 1512
80 = (7 + 3) (6 + 2),
Choice (D)
105 = (11 + 4) (3 + x)
⇒ x = 4. 55. Row (1) is 2 25 1
and
Resultant of 2 25 = 2 × 25 = 50 (Form rule (3))
A+3 D+3 G+3 J, C+3 F+3 I+3 L, in the same way H+3 K+3 N+3 Q.
Resultant of 50 1 = 50 × 1 = 50 (from rule (3))
∴ 4, K. Choice (B) Resultant of row (1) is 50.
Row (2) is 2 16 4
46. The given logic is :
Resultant of 2 16 = 2 × 16 = 32 (from rule (3))
(8 + 5) × (5 + 2) = 91, (6 + 8) × (3 + 2) = 70, in the same
Resultant of 32 4 = 32 × 4 = 128 (from the rule (3))
way (9 + 2) × (3 + 4) = 77.
∴ Resultant of row (2) = 128.
and
Hence, the difference between the resultants of row (1) and
D+2 F+4 J+6 P, C+2 E+4 I+6 O, is the same way R+2 T+4 X+6 B.
row (2) = 128 – 50 = 78. Choice (A)
∴ 77, T. Choice (B)
56. Row (1) is 29 24 15 66. 1 L 2 ⇒ 12 and the 12th letter is L.
Resultant of 29 24 = 29 + 24 = 53 (Form rule (5)) 1Q7 ⇒ 17 and the 17th letter is Q.
Resultant of 53 15 = 53 + 15 = 68 (from rule (1)) Similarly, 2 V 2 is 22 and the 22nd letter is V.
Resultant of Row (1) = 68 Choice (B)
Row (2) is 6 9 2
Resultant of 6 9 = 6 × 9 = 54 (from rule (3)) 67. 4 B 2 ⇒ 4 – 2 = 2, and the 2nd letter is B,
8 G 1 ⇒ 8 – 1 = 7, and the 7th letter is G.
Resultant of 54 2 = 54 = 27 (from the rule (4)) Similarly, 6 C 3 ⇒ 6 – 3 = 3, and the 3rd letter is C.
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Choice (C)
Hence, resultant of row (2) = 27.
Hence, the resultant of row (1) is 41 (= 68 – 27) greater 68. In the series, the first half is the letter and its place value in
than the resultant of row (2). Choice (A) alphabetical order, while the second half is the letter and its
place value in reverse alphabetical order.
57. The place value of the alphabet are: The next element in the series is M13W23. Choice (C)
5, 6, 7, 9, 12. The difference is 1, 1, 2, 3. This is a
Fibonacci series. Hence the next difference will be 2 + 3 = 5. 69. In the series, the first half is the letter and its place value in
Therefore, the next element will be 17th I.e., Q. alternate alphabetical order, while the second half is the
Choice (C) letter and its place value in the alternate reverse
alphabetical order.
Solutions for questions 58 to 70: The next element in the series is L12P16. Choice (A)
58. The three letters in each group make three different series. 70. Each element is made of two adjacent letters and their
F+6 = L+6 = R+6 = X+6 = D place values. The series is:
T–5 = O–5 = J–5 = E–5 = Z AB, CD, EF,
J+4 = N+4 = R+4 = V+4 = Z The next element in the series is H8I9. Choice (B)
So, ‘DZZ’ is the next group in the series. Choice (B)
Chapter – 2
59. The three letters in each group constitute three different (Coding and Decoding)
series as follows.
P–2 = N–2 = L–2 = J–2 = H Exercise – 2
L+2 = N+2 = P+2 = R+2 = T
J–2 = H–2 = F–2 = D–2 = B
So, the next group, in the series is ‘HTB’. Choice (C) 1. In this, alternate letters starting from the first are written
followed by the remaining letters.
60. Consider the corresponding letters in each of the given set So, SIGNIFICANT is written as SGIIATINFCN.
of letters. Choice (B)
The first letters are consecutive vowels.
A, E, I, O, U 2. Word : GROWTH
C+3, F+3, I+3, L+3, O Logic 1 : The word is reversed
D , H , L , P+4, T
+4 +4 +4 H T W O R G
Hence the missing letters are IIL. Choice (B) Logic 2 : +1 + 1 +1 +1 + 1 +1
Code : I U X P S H
61. Consider the corresponding letters in each of the given set Similarly, AVERAGE is coded as FHBSFWB.
of letters. Choice (B)
AX2, BX2, DX2, HX2, P
J+2, L+2, N+2, P+2, R 3. Word : A R R I V E D
X−3, U−3, R−3, O−3, L Logic : The word is reversed.
Hence the missing letters are DNR. Choice (D) Code : D E V I R R A
Similarly, PETROLEUM is coded as MUELORTEP.
62. Consider the corresponding letters in each of the given set Choice (D)
of letters.
C+2, E+3, H+5, M+7, T+11, E 4. Word : S E C T O R
D+2, F+3, I+5, N+7, U+11, F Logic : The word is divided into two halves and
F+2, H+3, K+5, P+7, W+11, H each half is reversed.
Hence the missing letters are MNP. Choice (A) Code : C E S R O T
Similarly, OPPOSITION is coded as SOPPONOITI.
63. Consider the corresponding letters in each of the given set Choice (A)
of letters.
B+1, C+1, D+1, E+1, F 5. Word : C O N C E P T
D−2, B−2, Z−2, X−2, V Logic : +1 +2 +3 +4 +5 +6 +7
F+3, I+3, L+3, O+3, R Code : D Q Q G J V A
H−4, D−4, Z−4, V−4, R Similarly, EXECUTION is coded as FZHGZZPWW.
Hence the missing letters are FVRR. Choice (C) Choice (D)
64. Consider the corresponding letters in each of the given set 6. Word : A D D R E S S
of letters. Logic : −1 −1 −1 −1 −1 −1 −1
A+1, B+2, D+3, G+4, K Code : Z C C Q D R R
C+2, E+3, H+4, L+5, Q Similarly, BUILDING is coded as ATHKCHMF.
D+3, G+4, K+5, P+6, V Choice (A)
B+4, F+5, K+6, Q+7, X
7. Word : E N E R G Y
Hence the missing letters are KQVX. Choice (B)
Logic : −2 −2 −2 −2 −2 −2
65. Consider the corresponding letters in each of the given set Code : C L C P E W
of letters. Similarly, FORTUNE is coded as DMPRSLC.
A = 1 and B = 2 ⇒1+2=3 Choice (D)
C = 3 and E = 5 ⇒3+5=8 8. Word : R E S I D E N T
G = 7 and K = 11 ⇒ 7 + 11= 18 Logic : −2 −2 −2 −2 −2 −2 −2 −2
I = 9 and N = 14 ⇒ 9 + 14 = 23 Code : P C Q G B C L R
K = 11 and Q = 17 ⇒ 11 + 17 = 28 Similarly, VILLAGE is coded as TGJJYEC.
Only E13H follows this pattern. Choice (B) Choice (A)
9. Word : M E A S U R E 21. Consider February : Place value of F is 6 and Y is 25.
Logic : −1 +1 −1 +1 −1 +1 −1 February is 2nd month. Hence, it is coded as 06225.
Code : L F Z T T S D Similarly, March is coded as 13308. In this way, MAY is
Similarly, OCCASION is coded as NDBBRJNO. coded as 13525. Choice (A)
Choice (C)
22. Look at the common letters between CRITICAL and TRIM.
10. Word : P U B L I C As C and I are repeated in critical, they must be 3 or 5.
Logic : +3 +3 +3 −3 −3 −3 From TRIM, I is 5. T and R should be 1 and 2 in any order.
Code : S X E I F Z That leaves M for 8. A and L as 6 and 7. Therefore, the
Similarly, NUMBER is coded as QXPYBO. code for MALI is 5867. Choice (A)
Choice (A)
23. INDIA/CANADA Number of vowels in INDIA / Number of
11. In this, the place-values of the letters in the word as per the vowels in CANADA.
alphabet are given as the code. CHEER is coded as Similarly, RUSSIA/JAPAN = 3/2 = 1.5 Choice (B)
385518
WATER is coded as 23120518 24. The place values of JEANS is 10 5 1 14 19. Place values of
Similarly, EXPRESS is coded as 524161851919. LCCLU is 12 3 3 12 19. The logic is +2 -2 +2 -2 +2.
Choice (B) In this way, SHIRT 19 8 9 18 20 becomes 21 6 11 16 22
i.e., UFKPV. Choice (D)
12. Given that in a certain code language, A is represented by
1, B by 2, C by 3, all the multiples of 2 are given a code of 25. The place values of the letters of the word ALTERNATE
2, the multiples of 3 are given a code of 3. In case of are 1 12 20 5 18 14 1 20 5. While the place values of
a clash 2 will prevail, and the rest of the letters in the BKVDUMDSJ are 2 11 22 4 21 13 4 19 10. The logic is +1 -
alphabet are given a code of 4. Hence, VOWEL ⇒ V = 22 1 +2 -1 +3 -1 +4 -1
and is coded as 2 In the same way, the place values of the word CONFUSED
O = 15 and is coded as 3 is 3 15 14 6 21 19 5 4. This is changed to 4 14 16 5 24 18 9
W = 23 and is coded as 4 3 i.e., DNPEXRIC. Choice (B)
E = 5 and is coded as 4
L = 12 and is coded as 2. Choice (C) Solutions for questions 26 to 30:
13. The words and their codes are as follows From (i) and (ii), only the word ‘Diamond’ is common and in
ENERGY - 786374 codes only ‘z’ is common. Hence, the code for ‘Diamond’ is ‘z’.
REAP - 1073 Similarly from (i) and (iii) the word ‘Bag’ is common and in codes
We can get the code for the letters E, R only. ‘φ’ is common. Hence, the code for ‘bag’ is ‘φ’. Similarly, from (ii)
From this we cannot determine the code for GREEN. and (iv), and (iii) and (iv) we can find the codes for ‘exported‘
Choice (D) and ‘Black’ respectively. Now from (i), only the code for ‘in’ is
remaining.
14. Number of letters in the word INVADER = 7 and ∴ Code for ‘in’ is x.
7 × 6 = 42, Number of letters in the word SECURE = 6 and Similarly we can find the codes for ‘are’, ‘was’ and ‘is’.
6 × 5 = 30 The words and their respective codes are as follow.
Similarly, SITUATION
⇒ 9 × 8 = 72. Choice (D) Word diamond bag black exported was is are in
15. The number of letters in each word is multiplied with 10 to Code z φ + ∗ % f x

get the code value
i.e., PIONEER ⇒ 7 × 10 = 70 26. The code for ‘Diamond’ is ‘z’. Choice (D)
BRAND ⇒ 5 × 10 = 50
Similarly, TECHNOLOGY ⇒ 10 × 10 = 100. 27. The code for ‘Diamond is Black’ is ‘z f +’. Choice (B)
Choice (C)
28. ‘Bag exported’ is coded as φ ∗. Choice (C)
16. In this, product of the digits in the place-values of the letters
as per the alphabet is obtained first and then added 29. The code for ‘exported’ is ‘∗’. Choice (A)
i.e., CUSTOM
⇒ C=3 30. The code for was is ‘%’. Choice (A)
U = 21 ⇒ 2 × 1 = 2
S = 19 ⇒ 1 × 9 = 9 Solutions for questions 31 to 35:
T = 20 ⇒2×0=0
O = 15 ⇒ 1 × 5 = 5 31. The given group of elements is 4 @ 8 × ≠ 7. The group
M = 13 ⇒ 1 × 3 = 3 follows condition (iv).
Now (3 + 2 + 9 + 0 + 5 + 3) = 22 Hence, the code is N T B F B P. Choice (C)
So, CUSTOM = 22
Similarly, HISTORY = 49. Choice (B) 32. The given group of elements is 5 θ $ 2 9 ≠. This group
follows condition (iii).
17. The number of letters in each word is multiplied with 3 to Hence, the code is P Z M D P J. Choice (B)
get the value i.e., CONSUMER ⇒ 8 x 3 = 24 and
DETERGENT ⇒ 9 x 3 = 27 33. The given group of elements is φ $ 3 @ 9 ! 5. This group
Similarly, EXPLORATION ⇒ 11 X 3 = 33. Choice (D) follows condition (i).
Hence, the code is C M A M E M H. Choice (C)
18. Each letter is replaced by its place value. In the same way,
HIT is coded as 8920. Choice (B) 34. The given group of elements is ≠ 4 8 2 6 9 $.
This group follows condition (ii).
19. Each letter is replaced by its place value. In the same way, Hence, the code is J M B D I E P Choice (A)
JON is coded as 101514. Choice (D)
35. The given group of element is 3 $ φ 1 7 3.
20. Each letter is replaced by (6 x PV) + 1. In the same way, This group follows condition (iii).
DROWN is coded as 25 109 91 139 85. Choice (C) Hence, the code is P M C O P A. Choice (D)
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Solutions for questions 36 to 40: Chapter – 3
(Blood Relations)
36. The given group of elements is % 9 5 ∀ ∆ 4. This group
follows condition (iii). Hence, the code is ‘J S K T Y K’. Exercise – 3
Choice (C)
37. The given group of elements is 6 9 * % 8 .
This group follows conditions (iv). 1. Anil’s mother’s husband is Anil’s father. His father’s mother
Hence, the code is l W O J W W. Choice (B) is his grandmother. Anil’s grandmother’s granddaughter
can be either Anil’s sister or his cousin. Choice (D)
38. The given group of elements is φ 3 4 * 1 2 %. This group
follows condition (ii). 2. My mother’s mother-in-law is my paternal grandmother.
Hence, the code is J B C O Z K E. Choice (D) My paternal grandmother’s only son is my father.
Choice (A)
39. The given group of element is % φ 6∆
3. My father’s brother’s only sibling is none other than my
This group follows condition (ii).
father. Choice (C)
Hence the code is Y E T I J. Choice (B)
4. My brother’s grandfather is my grandfather either paternal
40. The given group of elements is 2 ∀ φ 3 6 ∆. This group
or maternal. My grandfather’s only son has one child only.
follows condition (i).
Therefore he has to be my maternal uncle only. My uncle’s
Hence, the code is N T E V V Y. Choice (C)
son is my cousin. Choice (B)
5. My mother’s mother is my maternal grandmother.
My maternal grandmother’s daughter-in-law is my aunt.
41. From choice (A), ‘34’ does not represent the letter ‘A’.
My aunt’s daughter is my cousin. Choice (B)
From choice (B), ‘33’ does not represent the letter ‘T’.
From choice (C), all the numbers represent the
6. Sheela is Rohit’s sister’s daughter. So Rohit is the maternal
corresponding letters in the given word. Choice (C)
uncle of Sheela. Sheela was playing with Namit. But how
Rohit is related to Namit is not given. Choice (D)
42. From choice (A), ‘32’ does not represent the letter ‘y’.
From choice (B), all the numbers represent the
7. The man whom X met is the brother of X’s husband. Hence
corresponding letters in the given word. Choice (B)
the man is the brother-in-law of X. Choice (A)
43. From choice (A), ‘30’ does not represent the letter ‘R’.
8. The man’s sister’s husband is the man’s brother-in-law.
From choice (B), ‘79’ does not represent the letter ‘E’.
Brother-in-law's wife is his sister. Daughter of his sister is
From choice (C), ‘04’ does not represent the letter ‘R’.
his niece. Choice (B)
From choice (D), all the numbers represent the
corresponding letters in the given word. Choice (D)
9. From the given data, we get the following tree diagram.
44. From choice (A), all the numbers represent the C
corresponding letters in the given word. Choice (A)
45. From choice (A), ‘41’ does not represent the letter ‘E’.
From choice (B), ‘11’ does not represent the letter ‘B’. A (daughter)
From choice (C), ‘12’ does not represent the letter ‘E’.
From choice (D), all the numbers represent the
corresponding letters in the given word. (daughter-in-law) E B (Son)
Choice (D)
Solutions for questions 46 to 50: F (Child)

A is the grandmother of F but F can be either the grandson
46. From choice (A), ‘95’ does not represent the letter ‘B’.
or the grand-daughter of A. Choice (D)
From choice (B), all the numbers represent the
corresponding letters in the given word.
10. My father’s sister is my aunt. My aunt’s daughter is my
Choice (B)
cousin. Choice (A)
47. From choice (A), ‘12’ does not represent the letter ‘H’.
11. From the given data, we get the following diagrams.
From choice (B), ‘65’ does not represent the letter ‘H’.
A B
From choice (C), ‘03’ does not represent the letter ‘C’.
From choice (D), all the numbers represent the (husband) (wife)
Choice (D) C
48. From choice (A), ‘42’ does not represent the letter ‘G’.
From choice (B), ‘58’ does not represent the letter ‘G’. E (daughter)
From choice (C), all the numbers represent the
Clearly, B is the grandmother of E. Choice (B)
Choice (C)
49. From (A), all the numbers represent the corresponding
Given,
letters in the given word. Choice (A)
S * T means S is sister of T.
S + T means S is the brother of T.
50. From (A), ‘97’ does not represent the letter ‘T’.
S − T means S is the son of T.
From (B), ‘12’ does not represent the letter ‘T’.
From (C), ‘34’ does not represent the letter ‘L’. S ÷ T means S is the daughter of T.
From (D), all the numbers represent the corresponding S = T means S is the father of T.
letters in the given word. Choice (D) S x T means S is the mother of T.
12. A + C = B Solutions for questions 22 to 25:
A brother of C father of B From the given data, we get the following tree diagram.
i.e. A is the uncle of B. Choice (B) (husband) Freda

13. X = Z = Y means Emanuel (wife)
X father of Z father of Y
So, X is the grandfather of Y and

X = Z x Y means
X father of Z mother of Y
⇒ X is the grandfather of Y. Choice (C)
Anna Brian (son)
14. Q ÷ P x R means (daughter-in-law)
Q daughter of P mother of R
Implies P is the mother of Q and R Choice (B)
15. E x D − A means
E mother of D son of A friend
Dimitri Celina Gerhard
(son) (daughter)
⇒ D is the son of A Choice (C)
16. P * R + Q means 22. Freda is the mother of Brian.

Choice (B)
P sister of R brother of Q
23. Gerhard is the friend of Celina and there is no relationship
P is the sister of Q. Choice (D) between Gerhard and Dimitri. Choice (D)
Solutions for questions 17 to 21: 24. Emanuel is the grandfather of Celina.

Choice (D)
Given that
A ( ) B means B is the mother of A. 25. Anna is the daughter-in-law of Emanuel.
A of B means B is the father of A. Choice (A)
A ÷ B means B is the sister of A.
A x B means B is the brother of A. Solutions for questions 26 to 30:
A + B means B is the daughter of A.
A − B means B is the son of A. As per the given data, we get the following tree diagram.
17. T − P ÷ Q L A
(father) (mother)
Q sister of P son of T
So, Q is the daughter of T. Choice (D)
18. L ( ) M ÷ N
M B C X
(daughter) (son-in-law)
N sister of M mother of L
M is the sister of N.
N is the sister of M. Choice (D) D
Y
19. P of Q + R (daughter)
R daughter of Q father of P The three married couples are L – A, M-B, and C-X. L and
A have two grandchildren, Y and D. Either M or B is the mother
⇒ R is the sister of P. Choice (C) of Y. C is the mother of D. Gender of D is not known.
20. Y x Z ( ) K means 26. Either M or B is the mother of Y.

Choice (D)
K mother of Z brother of Y
27. Since, the gender of D is not mentioned we can only say
⇒ Z is the son of K. Choice (C) that D is the grandchild of A. Choice (C)
21. S x J + T means 28. A is the wife of L. Choice (C)
29. Y is the grand-daughter of L.

T daughter of J brother of S
Choice (D)
⇒ T is the niece of S. 30. M is the spouse of B.

Choice (B) Choice (A)
nd
Solutions for questions 31 to 35: 3.
3 B
As per the given data we get the following tree diagram.
2
husband 8
G H
10 12 m
salesman) (teacher)
A
5
daughters
16 m
(wife) wife Let A be the house and B be the park.

B E F
C Hence, AB = (16)2 + (12)2 = 400 = 20 m.
(engineer) (lecturer)
(doctor) (writer) Choice (A)
4. Let A be the starting point and B be the final point of

Shahana's journey,
D
A (son) A
2
B 15
G(Salesman) is the husband of H(Teacher). Their daughters are
C(Writer) and F(Lecturer) C’s husband is B(Doctor). B and C have
a son A. F and E are the parents of D(Gender not mentioned)
31. G is the salesman. Choice (B) 17
32. F is the wife of E. Choice (A) 2

10 6
33. H is the teacher. Choice (D)
34. D’s gender is not mentioned. Hence the relationship cannot 12

be determined. Choice (D)
Hence, Shahana walks 2 km horizontally. She is facing
35. The engineer is E, who is the uncle of A. Choice (A) North at the end of the journey. Choice (B)
Chapter – 4 5.
(Direction Sense) 8
B
Exercise – 4
Solutions for questions 1 to 19: 8
1.
10
•o A
2 •
15 B
A
13
10 Let A and B be the initial and the final points in the journey.
B is to the North-East of A.
AB = √ 82 + 82 = 11 km (approx). Choice (B)
Let A and B be the initial and the final points in the journey.
The vertical distance between A and B is (15 − 13) = 2 m. 6.
A 5
Choice (D) •
2. For these questions, we should draw figures based on the

given data: 7 7
B
N 8 4 2 5
6 5 5
W E o o 15
•
A 4
7 7 B 2
S 6 11
Let A and B be the initial and the final point respectively in

Let 'A' and 'B' be the initial and the final points in the the journey.
journey.
Hence, AB = 62 + 82 = 100 = 10 km. AB = 22 + (12)2 = 12 km (approx)
Choice (C) He is towards the South-west. Choice (B)
nd
7. 13. Given, the clock is so placed that the minute hand points
7 towards North-west when it is 3 p.m.
B i.e. N-W N
9 12
8 3
W • E
A
9 7
Let A and B be the initial and the final points respectively in S

the journey. Similarly, at 9 a.m., the hour hand points toward South-
Salil is towards the North-east with respect to the original west, as shown below.
N
place. 12
AB = (16 )2 + (8 )2 = 18 km (approx) Choice (D)
W • E
8.
A 9
• East S-W
7m 7 S
Choice (C)
15 14. When a watch shows 3:45, the minute hand points towards
East, as shown below: (when the minute hand points towards
Since, I am now moving towards East, I must have started 9, and hour hand points between 3 and 4, the time is 3:45.)
my journey towards South. Choice (D) N
6
9.
4
250
W • E
50 S1 S2 3 9
45 65
A B
30 S
45 12
Now, when the watch shows 6 O' clock, then the minute
Let the two motorists started from points A and B. The first hand points towards 12 and hour hand points towards 6, as
one started from A and stopped at S1. The second one shown below:
started from B and stopped at S2. First, one travelled 50 km N⑥
and the second one travelled 65 + 45 = 110 km.
So, distance between S1 and S2 is 250 − (50 + 110)
= 90 km. Choice (D) • E⑨
③W
10.
5 m Rohit's House S⑫
Hence, the hour hand will point towards North.
Choice (D)
Rohit ↑ 10 m 10 m 15. As per the given data, we get
House School
15 m 5m
Rohit's House
Kunal ↓ 7 m 7m
Kunal joined 5m
Rohit Father's
2m 2m
Office Park
Kunal's Office My house is towards the North-west of the park.
Choice (B)
Total distance between the officers of Rohit and Kunal is
10 + 7 + 2 = 19 m, and Kunal was travelling towards the 16. Given that a compass was damaged and its needle turned
South at the end. Choice (D) in such a way that it showed North for East and so on.
So, the original directions
11. In evening the sun is in West hence shadow anything falls
towards East. N W
∴ Sum as right is towards east, i.e. she is facing north. became
∴ Rama is facing South.
Choice (A) W E S N
12. Given that – Piyush and Ravi were facing each other.
Piyush's shadow fell to his left (i.e. towards West as it was S E
morning). So, Piyush was facing North, and Ravi was A person walked towards West, which is actually North.
facing South. Choice (A) Choice (D)
17. A watch shows 5:15, with the minute hand pointing towards 23. CE = (CF) 2 + (FE) 2
West, as shown below:
CE = (15) 2 + (10) 2 = 325 = 18km.(approx).
N⑥
⑤ Choice (C)
④
Solutions for question 24 to 30:
③W E⑨
Let us represent the given directions in the following diagram
Q
S⑫
5m
At 5:15, the minute hand points towards 3, and the hour
hand just beyond 5. Hence, the hour hand points towards A P R
North-West. Choice (A) 8m 4m
6m 6m
18.
B
Station B S
T
24. In the first round, 16 teams are eliminated.
15 In the second round, 8 teams are eliminated.
In the third round, 4 teams are eliminated.
In the fourth round, 2 teams are eliminated.
In the fifth round, 1 team is eliminated, and the winner is
8 decided. Choice (C)
A
House 25. In the first round 7 matches take place.
Market
In the second round there are 8 players. Therefore, 4
matches take place.
The shortest route is through the hypotenuse. In third round 2 matches and in the final round one match
AB = 82 = (15 )2 = 17 km takes place.
Overall, 14 matches take place. Choice (A)
They meet at a point 8.5 km midway between A and B.
Choice (A) 26. Pranav’s rank from top is 15th. Therefore, 14 people are in
front of Pranav, while 35 students are behind him.
19. As per the data, we get, Therefore, 14+35+1 = 50 students are passed. The total
10 strength would be 50+12+15 = 77. Choice (B)
o
5
27. Given Ram’s rank among boys is 21 and 37 from top and
West
5 bottom respectively. Therefore, there are 56 boys. 35
girls. So, overall there are 91 students.
So, I started the journey from West. Choice (D)
Ram’s rank is 25th from the top and 25th from the bottom,
total 49 students are passed.
Solution for question 20 and 21:
Therefore, the required ratio is 49:91 = 7 13
The given directions are, Choice (C)
S 6 T 28. B E
3 I
Q 7 11 A D H G
R
8
P U V C F
4
20. P is to the West of V. Choice (B) The triangles are ABD, ADC, ABC, BEC, CEF, BEF, BCF,
BEI, EIF, CIF, BIC, EGF, EGH, GHI.
∴There are total 14 triangles. Choice (B)
21. RU = (PQ)2 + (ST )2 = 64 + 36 = 10 m. Choice (C)
29. L K J
A I
Solutions for questions 22 and 23:
C
O S
M H
P
15
B
R
B F
E N Q
10 10
10
15
A C
D E F G
D
22. The City ‘A’ is towards north – west with respect to city ‘D’. The triangles are ABM, ANC, ADC, DNC, ABK, ACI, JSI,
Choice (B) GRH, GJI, QEF, LPI, ANI and many more.
Hence there are more than 12 triangles. Choice (D)
30. A 6. Step ΙΙΙ of the given input is,
692 256 438 60 1464
2 nd element to the right of 3 rd element from the right
D end is
B C 3R – 2R = 1 R
First element from right end is 1464. Choice (A)
E F 7.
G
Step II: 127 66 29 127 345
H J Step III: 256 134 60 256 692
I
Step IV: 13 9 6 13 17
The triangles are AHJ, AEF, ABC, AIH, AIJ, AGE, AGF, Step V: 13 16 18 52 85
ADB, ADC, BGE, BDG, DCG, FCG, BGC, ABG, ACG.
Hence there are 16 triangles. Choice (D) Required output step will be,
13, 16, 18, 52, 85. Choice (A)
Chapter – 5 8. Step ΙV will be,
(Input and Output) 13, 8, 6, 13, 17. Choice (A)
Exercise – 5 Solutions for questions 9 to 12:
Solutions for questions 1 to 4: The logic followed in step I is:
Divided by 4 + 2, +3, +5, +7…. (Consecutive primes)
By observing the input and the output, we can say that the
Step II:
numbers are arranged in an ascending order and by comparing
Divide by 2, for even numbers, subtract one and divide by two
the input and step Ι, arrangement is done by the method of
for odd numbers.
swapping.
Step III:
1. Given Sum of the number plus its digits.
Input: 441 331 251 101 95 65 Step IV:
Arrange them in ascending order.
Step Ι: 65 331 251 101 95 441
Step V:
Step ΙΙ: 65 95 251 101 331 441
Product of the digits.
Step ΙΙΙ: 65 95 101 251 331 441 Step VI:
Step ΙΙΙ is the final output. Choice (D) x2 x3, x4….
2. Given, 9. Input: 84 96 104 128 136 184 196
Input: 75 65 27 89 32 15 94 Step I: 23 27 31 39 45 59 66
Step Ι: 15 65 27 89 32 75 94 Step II: 11 13 15 19 22 29 33
Step ΙΙ: 15 27 65 89 32 75 94 step III: 13 17 21 29 26 40 39
Step ΙΙΙ: 15 27 32 89 65 75 94 Step IV: 13 17 21 26 29 39 40
Step ΙV: 15 27 32 65 89 75 94 Step V: 3 7 2 12 18 27 0
Step V: 15 27 32 65 75 89 94 Therefore, the smallest element is zero. Choice (A)
Step V is the final output.
Choice (D) 10. From the previous question, we get, three elements have
same positions. Choice (A)
3. Input : 510 320 720 540 200 440 11. 432/4 = 108. Since it is fourth element +7.
Step Ι: 200 320 720 540 510 440 Therefore, step I we get, 115.
Step ΙΙ: 200 320 440 540 510 720 Step II we get, (115 – 1)/2 = 57
Step ΙΙΙ: 200 320 440 510 540 720 Step III is sum of numbers plus its place values = 69.
Step ΙΙΙ is the final output. Choice (D) Choice (B)
4. Back tracking is not possible. Choice (D) 12. Since the order is changed in step IV, we cannot find the
fourth element. Choice (D)
As per given illustration, we get,
From input to step Ι, From Input to Step Ι:
Step Ι, is the square root of input. The number of letters in each word of the given input is written in
In step ΙΙ, step ΙΙ is cube of step Ι and 2 is added to that Step Ι. Step ΙΙ is the squares of the elements present in Step Ι.
obtained cube. Step ΙΙΙ is the summation of digits of the numbers present in
In step ΙΙΙ, step ΙΙΙ is twice of step ΙΙ and 2 is added to every Step ΙΙ.
element obtained after doubling. In Step ΙV, elements of Step ΙΙΙ are added by 1, 2, 3, 4, 5
In step ΙV, step ΙV is summation of digits of every element of respectively.
step ΙΙΙ. In Step V, the elements present in Step V are the summation of
In step V, the elements of step ΙV are multiplied by 1, 2, 3, 4, 5 the corresponding elements in Step ΙΙΙ and Step ΙV.
respectively in that order. In Step VΙ successive prime numbers starting from 2 are added
to elements in step V respectively.
5.
Input: 49 25 36 9 81 13. Input: Gap Puma Reebok Nike Abdidas
Step I: 7 5 6 3 9 Step Ι: 3 4 6 4 7
Step ΙΙ: 9 16 36 16 49
Step II: 345 127 218 29 731
Step ΙΙΙ: 9 7 9 7 13
Step III: 692 256 438 60 1464
Step ΙV: 10 9 12 11 18
Step IV: 17 13 15 6 15 Step V: 19 16 21 18 31
Step V: 17 26 45 24 75 Step VΙ: 21 19 26 25 42
17 26 45 24 75 Thus, the final output for the input “Gap Puma Reebok Nike
is the final output of the input. Choice (D) Abdidas” is,
21 19 26 25 42. Choice (C)
14. Input: Goodday Jaffa McVities ParleG Creamfills 22. ‘Not’ and ‘You’ have the same positions. Choice (C)
Step Ι: 7 5 8 6 10
Step ΙΙ: 49 25 64 36 100 23. Two elements are present between 88 and 245 in step IV.
Step ΙΙΙ: 13 7 10 9 1 Choice (C)
Step ΙV: 14 9 13 13 6
24. 19 is the second element to the left of 24 in step III.
14 9 13 13 6 is the step ΙV for the given input. Choice (A)
Choice (A)
15. The input cannot be determined uniquely. Choice (D)
The words given in the input are arranged in the alphabetical
16. 25 is the fourth element from the right in Step ΙΙ. order in the output. Let us now analyse the input and the steps
Choice (B) through which the output is determined. The given input is
“taking decision three clear expects happen next public”.
Solutions for questions 17 to 20: In the given input, the word “clear” comes first in the dictionary,
hence it occupies the first position and the remaining words
The first step in the given input is sum of the place values of the follow the same order as they are in the input. In the second
consonants subtracted by the place values of vowels. If the step, the second position is occupied by the word “decision”.
same logic is followed the step I will be: Similarly, the other words are also rearranged.
Nothing –>14 – 15 + 20 + 8 – 9 + 14 + 7 = 39 Is – 19 – 9 =10
Ever – 22 – 5 – 5 + 18 = 30 Lost – 12 – 15 + 19 + 20 = 36 25. The last step for the given input is as shown below:
Other – 20 – 15 + 8 – 5 + 18 = 26 Than – 20 + 8 – 1 + 14 Input : products retail growth share little option board
= 41 Change – 3 + 8 – 1 + 14 + 7 – 5 = 26 base
Therefore, the step I is: 39 10 30 36 26 41 26 Step Ι : base products retail growth share little option
In step II, the logic is x1 + 7, x2 + 6, x3 + 5….. board
Therefore, step II is: 46 26 95 148 133 248 183 Step ΙΙ : base board products retail growth share little
Then the numbers are arranged in descending order: option
Therefore, step III is: 248 183 148 133 95 46 26 Step ΙΙΙ: base board growth products retail share little
Then the digits of the number are added by 1, 2, 3……, 7. option
2 + 4 + 8 + 1 = 15, 1 + 8 + 3 + 2 Step ΙV: base board growth little products retail share
=14, 1 + 4 + 8 + 3 = 16 option
1 + 3 + 3 + 4=11, 9 + 5 + 5 Step V: base board growth little option products retail
=19, 4 + 6 + 6=16, 2 + 6 + 7 =15. share
Therefore, step IV is: 15 14 16 11 19 16 15 Step V is the final output. Choice (B)
Step V is x2 + 1, x2 + 2, x2 + 3….
Step V is: 31 30 35 26 43 38 37 26. The last step for the given input is obtained as shown
Step VI is the original word for the number. Therefore, all the below:
steps are: Input : chosen efforts count painful difficult ended total
Input: Nothing Is Ever Lost Other Than Change orders
Step I: 46 26 95 148 133 248 183 Step Ι : chosen count efforts painful difficult ended total
Step II: 46 26 95 148 133 248 183 orders
Step III: 248 183 148 133 95 46 26 Step ΙΙ : chosen count difficult efforts painful ended total
Step IV: 15 14 16 11 19 16 15 orders
Step V: 31 30 35 26 43 38 37 Step ΙΙΙ : chosen count difficult efforts ended painful total
Step VI: Than Change Lost Other Ever Nothing Is orders
Step ΙV : chosen count difficult efforts ended orders painful
17. Third element of step IV is 16. Choice (C) total
18. No word appears in the same position. Choice (A) Step ΙV is the final output. Choice (A)
19. Only one element is present to the right of 38 in step V. 27. Step ΙΙΙ for the given input is obtained as shown below.
Choice (B) Input : that there this provide many flows now years
Step Ι : flows that there this provide many now years
20. More than one of the above. Choice (D) Step ΙΙ : flows many that there this provide now years
Step ΙΙΙ : flows many now that there this provide years
Solutions for questions 21 to 24: Choice (D)
The first step of the given input is the sum of the place values of 28. In these type of questions, we cannot find the input from
the first and last letter. the output. It is not possible to know the initial position of
44 37 34 33 35 32 46 the words in the input. Choice (D)
Step II is the product of the digits plus the sum of the digits.
(4 x 4) + 4 + 4=24. Solutions for questions 29 to 32:
Step II : 24 31 19 15 23 11 34
Step III : is arranging the numbers in ascending order. Looking at the sample arrangement, we observe that
11 15 19 23 24 31 34 (1) words are arranged in increasing order of the number of
Step IV is x1 + 1, x2 – 2, x3 + 3, x4 – 4, x5 + 5 letters in the word.
Step IV: 12 28 60 88 125 180 245 (2) The words with the same number of letters are arranged
Step V is product of the digits: alphabetically as in a dictionary.
Step V: 2 16 0 64 10 0 40 (3) the method of rearrangement is by interchange of positions
Step VI is the original word for the number. Therefore, all the of two words in each step.
steps are: 29. Input : our objective is to build a profitable business
Input: Sorry Sir Not Meant To Tell You Final output : a is to our build business objective profitable
Step I: 44 37 34 33 35 32 46 Choice (D)
Step II: 24 31 19 15 23 11 34
30. Input : not all of us want our bicycles insured
Step III: 11 15 19 23 24 31 34
Step I : of all not us want our bicycles insured
Step IV: 12 28 60 88 125 180 245
Step II : of us not all want our bicycles insured
Step V: 2 16 0 64 10 0 40
Step III : of us all not want our bicycles insured
Step VI: Tell Meant Not To Sorry Sir You
Step IV : of us all not our want bicycles insured
21. 2 is the first element in step V. Choice (B) Choice (B)
31. Input : first world quality at third rate prices 40. According to the given logic, the final step for the given
Final output: at rate first third world prices quality input is as follows:
Choice (C) 71 and 21 took 61 four 31 the 51 fox 41 over
Choice (C)
32. We cannot determine the exact input from any step of the
output. Because different inputs may give rise to the some 41. Since backtracking is not possible, the definite input cannot
output. Hence, the input cannot be determined. be determined. Choice (D)
Choice (D) Solutions for questions 42 to 45:
Solutions for questions 33 to 37: By observing the given input and output we can say that, the
numbers are arranged in the reverse alphabetical order and
words are arranged in the descending order From one step to
33. 2 x + 3 y = 3 ⇒ 5(2x + 3y) = 3(4x – 5y)
next step two operations are taking place. The smallest number
4x − 5y 5
and the first word in the alphabetical order are shifted to either
⇒ 10x – 12x = –15y –15y ends. The number is shifted to the left end and the word is
–2x = –30y shifted to right end.
x 15 Input: "course 58 institute 78 97 will 68 reduce 12 number
= 30 = 21 student"
y 2 1
Step Ι: 12 course 58 institute 78 97 68 reduce number
∴ x : y = 15 : 1. Choice (B) 21 student will
Step ΙΙ: 21 12 course 58 institute 78 97 68 reduce number will
34. Let the amounts with Ramu, Shamu and Bhimu be `R, `B
student
and `S respectively.
Step ΙΙΙ: 58 21 12 course institute 78 97 68 number will student
R + B + S = 120, R = S + 12, B = R + 6
reduce
R + R + 6 + R − 12 = 120
Step ΙV: 68 58 21 12 course institute 78 97 will student reduce
3R = 126 ⇒ R = 42. Choice (D)
number
35. Let the cost price be `x Step V: 78 68 58 21 12 course 97 will student reduce number
institute
x Step VΙ: 97 78 68 58 21 12 will student reduce number institute
If 10% loss is made, loss = 10x =
100 10 course
x Step VΙ is the last step for the given input.
x– = 720
10 42. The word "institute" is fifth from the left end in step ΙΙ.
⇒ x = 800 Choice (C)
If 20% profit is made, profit = 20 (800) = `160 43. The pattern given is step ΙV. Choice (B)
100
Selling price is 800 + 160 = 960. Choice (C) 44. Choice (A) is step V. Choice (A)
36. Let the sum invested = `p. 45. The word "course" is seventh from the right end in step V.
p × 1 × 10 p × 1 × 18 = 1260 Choice (B)
+
100 100 Solutions for questions 46 to 50:
p  28  = 1260
 100  Input: 27 64 48 95 60 20 41 57 73 68 14 30
 
Step 1: 15 27 64 48 60 20 41 57 73 68 30 94
p = 4500
Step 2: 72 15 27 64 48 60 41 57 68 30 94 21
∴ The sum invested in each is `4500. Choice (D)
Step 3: 28 72 15 64 48 60 41 57 30 94 21 67
37. The ratio of time periods of x and y Step 4: 63 28 72 15 48 60 41 57 94 21 67 31
Step 5: 42 63 28 72 15 48 57 94 21 67 31 59
4 3 Step 6: 56 42 63 28 72 15 94 21 67 31 59 49
= : = 2 : 1. Choice (A)
2 3
46. Both ‘94‘ and ‘21‘ appear exactly between ‘57‘ and ‘67‘ in
Solutions for questions 38 to 41: step 4 of the given input. Choice (D)
By observing the given illustration, it can be understood that 47. ‘48 57 94 21’ is found consecutively in step 5.
number and words are arranged alternately. Among numbers, Choice (B)
the highest number is followed by the smallest number. 48. The tenth element from the left end in step 2 of the given
Similarly, the second highest number is followed by second
input is 30. Choice (A)
smallest number and so on.
Among words, the pattern is that at first all words are arranged 49. Third element from right end in step 4 is 21.
alphabetically. Then after the first word is followed by the last The second element from the left end in step 5 is 63.
word. The second word from the first is followed by the second 21 + 63 = 84 Choice (C)
word from the last and so on.
50. 94 appear sixth to the right of ’63’. ‘in step 5 of the given
38. Step Ι: 82 joint effect 76 27 bank 45 hike input. Choice (A)
Step ΙΙ: 82 bank joint effect 76 27 45 hike
Step ΙΙΙ: 82 bank 27 joint effect 76 45 hike Chapter – 6
Step ΙV: 82 bank 27 joint 76 effect 45 hike (Critical Reasoning)
Step ΙV is the final step. Exercise – 6
∴Three more steps are required to complete the final
arrangement. Choice (B) Solutions for questions 1 to 3:
39. Input: 73 24 51 18 twenty five months ago 1. The author assumes that the Indian Government should
Step Ι: 73 ago 24 51 18 twenty five months have taken care of its physical infrastructure. Radical
Step ΙΙ: 73 ago 18 24 51 twenty five months change is for physical infrastructure but not global
Step ΙΙΙ: 73 ago 18 twenty 24 51 five months economy. So, Ι is not an assumption.
Step ΙV: 73 ago 18 twenty 51 24 five months In the statement nothing is stated about the growth rate.
Choice (C) Hence ΙΙ is irrelevant. Choice (D)
2. In this the author has not clearly stated whether there is a need Solutions for questions 11 to 15:
to channellise anger into energy or not. So, Ι is irrelevant.
11. The Mumbai couple approached the court because the
In the statement ΙΙ it is given that channellising anger to energy
courts have the authority to sanction euthanasia. Hence,
is a skill. Here the assumption of the author is that only those
the inference is definitely true. Choice (A)
people who have the skill can channellise anger to energy.
Only ΙΙ is implicit. Choice (B) 12. In the first passage, the couple approached the court as the
legally permissible abortion time limit had been crossed.
3. Here there is a competition in the market. To be a From this we can definitely conclude that there is a legally
forerunner in the competition in exports one has to increase permissible time limit for abortion. So, the inference is
its exports. As government has reduced export duty under definitely true. Choice (A)
the assumption that the reduction in export duty will definitely
help in increase in export quantity, hence, Ι is implicit. 13. At the end of the first paragraph “Fortunately or
ΙΙ is a conclusion, that can be drawn from the statement but unfortunately the issue …….. lost the baby”. The author
is not an assumption. himself is not sure whether the incident is fortunate or
Only Ι is implicit. Choice (A) unfortunate. So, the inference is definitely false.
Choice (E)
14. In the second paragraph it is given that “surprisingly today it
4. The employee is relating stress to attitude but not to has been ……. countries”. From this we can conclude that
success. Hence neither Ι nor ΙΙ is implicit. the author is in favour of euthanasia. Hence, the inference
There is a relation between stress and attitude. is definitely false. Choice (E)
According to the employee attitude can make work stressful 15. Now here in the world one can die in the way one want, but
or stress less. if the person cannot be curved by any medical treatment,
∴ Only ΙΙΙ is implicit. Choice (B) those persons can die that too with the permission of the
courts. So, the inference is definitely false. Choice (E)
5. The statement is referring to average. Hence, Ι is not
implicit. Getting bored is given as the reason for quitting the Solutions for questions 16 to 20:
job. Hence, ΙΙ is implicit. The statement does not refer to 16. Statement Ι explains a valid reason to go against such
the star performer’s attitude towards an enriched job. marriages because it is wrong to encourage anything that
Hence, ΙΙΙ is not implicit. jeopardises the health of a person. Hence, Ι is a strong
∴ Only ΙΙ is implicit. Choice (C) argument.
Statement ΙΙ is not a valid argument because a custom
being followed since a long time does not necessary make
6. There is no clear information given regarding the demand it good. Only Ι is strong. Choice (A)
in India. Ι is not a conclusion. From the statement, A-star 17. Statement Ι : The basic purpose of conducting classes is to
will be….. in less than 40 months it can be concluded that help students. Hence, statement Ι is a strong argument as
40 months ago its first car was launched. 40 months means it conveys this idea.
3 years and four months. Conclusion ΙΙ follows. Statement ΙΙ : If the institute conducts classes with the intention
Only ΙΙ follows. Choice (B) of making profits, then this is a valid point to be considered.
Hence, statement ΙΙ is also strong. Choice (E)
7. In the second part of the statement, the experts opinion is
proved wrong. Hence, we can conclude that the experts 18. Just because some poor people are improving
judgment is not proper. Hence ΙΙ follows. economically, we cannot conclude that there are good
There is no information given about the celebrities who are politicians. Any reason could be ascribed to such an
not stressed. Hence Ι does not follow. Choice (B) improvement. Statement ΙΙ is very vague and is not giving
any reasons for the argument that it proposes. Hence, both
8. Ι is an assumption. ΙΙ is a suggestion but not a conclusion. the statements are weak arguments. Choice (D)
Hence, neither Ι nor ΙΙ follows. Choice (D)
19. Sanctuary for endangered animals becomes necessary
Solutions for questions 9 and 10: when it improves and betters the living conditions of the
world. But at the same time, if an economy is not able to
9. It is given that the police are not allowing the Indian provide basic necessities to its people, then it cannot think
tricolour to be burnt, while allowing the other flags to be of constructing sanctuaries. Therefore, the decision is
burnt. If the embassies are in a foreign country, India would based on both the factors viz. requirement and fund supply.
be a foreign country for them. In such a case, they may not Hence, both Ι and ΙΙ are strong arguments. Choice (E)
allow flags of any country to be burnt.
Hence, Ι follow. 20. Anything which hinders the learning process in a child must
Conclusion ΙΙ is not based on the information given in the be controlled and, if possible, be prohibited. The aim of a
passage. Hence, ΙΙ does not follow. teacher should be to make a child learn. According to
As the police are allowing the flags of other countries to be argument Ι, beating causes hindrance to learning process
burnt but not of India, it can be concluded that the burning of a child thus defeating the ultimate goal. If also supports
of flags of foreign countries is not an offence. Hence, ΙΙΙ its argument by referring to the findings of psychologists.
follows. Hence, Ι is a strong argument. Argument ΙΙ states that a
∴ Only Ι and ΙΙΙ follow. Choice (B) child will be spoiled if it is not caned. Caning is an extreme
measure, there are also other softer methods to rectify a
10. From the statement, we understand that the U.N is trying to child. Moreover, the argument is not substantiated by any
promote the non-violence policy. But the stance of each of facts. Hence, ΙΙ is a weak argument. Choice (A)
the countries all over the world cannot be found out. Hence,
Ι does not follow. Solutions for questions 21 to 23:
The statement does not explicitly state, who named
October 2 as the international day of non-violence. Hence, 21. The statement does not indicate why the roadside food
ΙΙ does not follow. leads to infection. It may be because it is cooked in
The intentions behind the U.N’s efforts to promote non- unhygienic conditions. In such a case, Ι is a proper course
violence, is to popularize it around the world in order to of action but not ΙΙ. If the food itself is unhealthy, then ΙΙ is a
honour Mahatma Gandhi’s principles. Hence, ΙΙ follows. proper course of action but not Ι. Hence, either Ι or ΙΙ
∴ Only ΙΙΙ follows. Choice (E) follows. Choice (C)
22. Course of action Ι assumes that there is no such kind of 33. Events I and II are related events and chronologically II
rule at present. So, Ι is not a proper course of action. occurs before I and because of as they are planning to
By improving the public transport system we can reduce increase capacity, they have to make a plan to sell their
the emission of black fumes as there will be less number of products also so they open new offices for marketing those
vehicles and also not allowing the factories to be built in products. But opening an office in a particular city, requires
and near the city would reduce pollution in the city. other events such as market survey etc.
Choice (B) ∴ It is not the immediate and principle cause.
Choice (C)
23. We do not know the reason for the addiction, so neither Ι
nor ΙΙ is a proper course of action. Choice (D) 34. Event I and II are related. Chronologically I occurs before II.
Ragging of junior students is the immediate and principle
Solutions for questions 24 and 25: cause for the suspension of the senior students.Choice (B)
24. Here the problem is malaria and we know that the cause of 35. Here both the events are related events and chronologically II
malaria is mosquito. As we know that mosquitoes can be occurs before I. But the excellent performance of the bowler is
controlled by pesticides. So, Ι is a proper course of action. not the immediate and principle cause for the Indian victory.
Course of action ΙΙ is not practically possible because that There may be other players (Batsman and fielders) who also
will cause a burden on the government. Hence it does not need to play well for the Indian victory. Choice (C)
follow. Solutions for questions 36 to 40:
Course of action ΙΙΙ is feasible and also not very costly,
hence it is a proper course of action. Choice (A) 36. The statements are referring to different aspects of norms
and guidelines. I refers to uses, while II refers to the
25. Here the course of action Ι is a negative course of action. negative side of it. Hence, they are effects of a common
Course of action ΙΙ can reduce rigging, as it says “they cause. Choice (E)
should be made to cast their votes”. Hence it follows.
37. As people think that parenting is easier when there is only
Course of action ΙΙΙ can reduce rigging. As some authority
one child, the single child family is becoming the norm.
should scrutinise the polling centers so that polling is
conducted without rigging. Choice (A) So II is the cause and I is the effect. Choice (B)
38. As the craze for learning English is growing among people,
the institutes which teach English are mushrooming. So II
26. "Indifferent" means having no opinion. That is, these people is the cause and I is the effect. Choice (B)
are neither against nor advocating reservations. Neither RΙ 39. As the number of talented people is less, those with talent
nor RΙΙ is explaining the reasons as to why these people
are getting more opportunities. Hence, I is the cause and II
are indifferent. Choice (D)
is its effect. Choice (A)
27. RΙ and/or RΙΙ must be a cause to effect the "Assertion". 40. I and II are referring to different aspects of economy.
This means that if RΙ or RΙΙ is accomplished, the act given Hence, they are effects of independent causes.
in the "Assertion" will be carried out. Let us examine RI and Choice (D)
RΙΙ from this view-point.
RΙ : Having enough money does not become a cause for Chapter – 7
spending on such prizes. Hence, RΙ cannot be a valid (Analytical Puzzles)
reason.
Exercise – 7(a)
RΙΙ : If the authors are to be encouraged, they must be
given awards or prizes for appreciable works. This is a Solutions for questions 1 and 2:
valid reason. Choice (B)
1.
Solutions for questions 28 to 30: Position Student
1 B
28. Both (A) and (R) are true but the correct explanation for (A) 2 D
is that the water is not suitable for cooking or drinking as it 3 C
is very salty. Hence, both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is not 4 E
the correct explanation of (A). Choice (B) 5 A
29. Both (A) and (R) are true. The atmosphere at that height is
not conducive to human beings and the terrain is such that A is the last to finish the race. Choice (C)
it is difficult to scale those slopes. Hence, both (A) and (R) 2. From the given information
are true and (R) is the correct explanation of (A). P is taller than T ⇒ P > T
Choice (A) U is shorter than Q who is taller than S
30. Both (A) and (R) are true. The correct explanation for (A) is ⇒ Q > U, S
S is taller than P but shorter than R
increasing in uasge of fuels that release effluents in to the
atmosphere. Hence, both (A) and (R) are true and (R) is ⇒R>S>P
not the correct explanation of (A). Choice (B) ∴ Neither of P, Q, R and S can be shortest.
∴ Either U or T is shortest. Choice (D)
31. The given events are not related events as the place where
Mr.X was killed and the place where it was raining heavily S. No. Stations
may or may not be the same. Leaving Reaching
Choice (E) S1 S2
1 B3 B5
32. Event Ι and ΙΙ are related events and chronologically II 2 B4 B1
occurs before I. Only because of finishing 11th among 12 3 B5 B3
countries in the Hockey World cup, Hockey has become 4 B1 B2
India’s shame. 5 B2 B4
∴ It is the immediate and principle cause.
Choice (A) 3. B3 is the first bus to leave from S1. Choice (B)
4. B1 Leaves S1 at 4th position and reaches S2 in 2nd position. We also know G is opposite H and that F does not sit at 7 or 3,
Choice (D) hence he is at 8.
A
1
F G
Let us represent the names of the animals with the first letters 8 2
i.e T, L, E, C, G, D and B. By using the clue 1 we get the
following arrangement of cages. C/E 7 3 C/E
__ __ __ __ __ __ T
and from 3 and 4 we know that E, B, L, C are in the same order 6 4
from left to right. H D
Now by considering the 2nd clue we get the final arrangement as 5
E B L C G D T.
B
5. Elephant’s cage is at the extreme left end of the row. Places 7 and 3 can be filled by either C or E.
Choice (B)
15. Right of A is F. Choice (B)
6. Lion is in Cage 3. Choice (C)
16. Two places to the right of B is 3 and either C or E can be
7. Gorilla’s cage is two places away to the right of Lion. at 3. Choice (D)
Choice (A)
17. F would be opposite to H after the interchange.
8. Chimpanzee’s cage is at the centre. Choice (D) Choice (D)
9. The cages of Chimpanzee and Gorilla are adjacent to each 18. Immediate left of G would be E. Choice (C)
other. Choice (A)
From (ii) (iii) (iv) and (v) we know that Navin and Sri are
Given E is the first person to buy tickets. H was the 6th person to opposite each other on the shorter side of the table.
buy tickets. From the clue, F bought immediately after A but
Jagdeesh Jai
before C. We know that A and F should buy before H.
Also given that G bought after atleast four persons and D bought
before A, which means that D should have bought before H. Sri Navin
B and C, buy tickets one after the other mean that B and C are
7th and 8th persons to buy the tickets in any order.
Hence the final arrangement is as follows.
1st E Naresh
2nd D
3 rd A Using (i) arrangement is as the final given below.
4th F Jagdeesh Niki Jai
5th G
6th H
7th B/C Sri Navin
8th C/B
10. D bought immediately after E. Choice (A)

Naresh Jamuna Naman
11. Either B or C is the last person to buy the ticket.
Choice (D) 19. Niki is opposite Jamuna. Choice (B)
12. G bought immediately before H. Choice (B) 20. Naman is opposite Jai. Choice (A)
13. A and F are the two persons who bought the tickets in 21. Naresh and Naman are adjacent to Jamuna.
between D and G. Choice (C) Choice (C)
14. C bought immediately after H. 22. Niki is to the immediate left of Jagdeesh. Choice (D)
Choice (D)
Under the given conditions and clues we get the order for height
After reading this set we know that A and B are opposite and that as P > Q, R > Q, T is shortest.
H and D are to the left and right of B. The order for money is P < S, T > R > Q.
A 23. Now here S is tallest ⇒ P and R can be either 2nd or 3rd,

Q is 4th and T is the shortest. Choice (A)
1
2 24. If Q is taller than S then either P or R can be the tallest.
8 Choice (D)
7 3 25. Here R has the 2nd highest money.

⇒ T has highest money but we don’t know who has
6 4 3rd highest money hence cannot be determined.
H D Choice (D)
5
26. R is always taller and also has more money than Q.
B
Choice (B)
Solutions for question 27: 34. If the colour of the tail of monkey E is red, then the tail of
monkey F, which is adjacent to A is green. Choice (A)
It is given that three trains numbered t1, t2 t3 leave station S1
and reach station S2 The train number and the order in which 35. Irrespective of who is adjacent to E, B’s tail is either blue or
they depart or arrive is not the same, i.e., T1 is neither the first black colour. Choice (D)
to leave S1 nor the first to reach S2. The same is the case of
T2 and T3. 36. If B is adjacent to A, then D is opposite F.
Choice (D)
S1 S2
1 T2, T3 T2, T3
2 T1, T3 T1, T3 From 1 we get:
Hillary / Baskar
3 T1, T2 T1, T2
Chinmay
Tiscon / Tony
It is given that the train that starts first at S1 reaches last at S2. Combining all the other data we get:
This is only possible for T2. Harish
Hillary / Baskar
A S1 S2 Baskar / Hillary
Chinmay
1 T2 T3
Tywin
2 T3 T1 Tiscon
3 T1 T2 Balu
Tony
27. T2 is the first train to leave from S1.
37. Among the given four, Chinmay attended the highest
Choice (B)
number of classes. Choice (A)
Solutions for questions 28 to 32: 38. Tony attended the least number of classes.
Choice (C)
Given the descending order of marks as per the 2nd and 3rd clue
is Q > R > T > S. 39. Hillary attended the second greatest number of classes.
Choice (A)
Now from 1st and 4th we know that 2 people have the same
marks and P got more marks than exactly one student. 40. Balu attended the second least number of classes.
Choice (B)
Hence P got same marks along with T and got more marks
than S. Hence the final arrangement is Q > R > T = P > S. Solutions for questions 41 to 44:
28. P and T got same marks. From the given details the arrangement would be:
Choice (D) Ben – Avengers
Man – Spiderman
29. Q got the highest marks. Bronn – Captain Marvel
Choice (A) Jon – Ironman
30. S got the least marks. Choice (B) Finn – Thor

Ron – Hulk
31. Three students got less marks than R.
Choice (C) 41. Bronn went to the movie Captain Marvel.
Choice (C)
32. Statement Ι is false.
Statement ΙΙ is true. 42. Jon went to the movie Ironman. Choice (D)
Statement ΙΙΙ is true.
∴ Only ΙΙ and ΙΙΙ. Choice (C) 43. Finn went to the movie Thor. Choice (A)
Solutions for questions 33 to 36: 44. Ron went to the movie Hulk. Choice (B)
Based upon the given data, the seating arrangement of the six
monkeys is as follows: Solutions for questions 45 to 48:
A– Based upon the given information, we get the following
B/D Yellow distribution:
Blue/Black F A – ITC
Red / Green B – Westin
C – Hyatt
D – Taj
E – Oberoi
F – Leela
G – Lodhi
C 45. D visited hotel Taj. Choice (B)

B/D
Blue/Black Orange
E 46. E visited hotel Oberoi. Choice (C)
Green/Red
47. F visited hotel Leela. Choice (B)
33. The colour of tail of monkey F is either Red or Green.
Choice (D) 48. A visited hotel ITC. Choice (A)
Casterly Iron
Name Winterfell Vale Stormlands Highgarden Dorne
Rock Islands
Arya ✓ ✓ ✓
Bran ✓ ✓ ✓
Cat ✓ ✓ ✓
Dany ✓ ✓ ✓
Eddard ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
Frey ✓ ✓
Gendry ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
49. The history of Stormlands is read by the most number of 51. The history of Dorne is read by exactly four people.
people. Choice (B) Choice (C)
50. The history of Casterly rock is read by exactly three people. 52. The history of High garden is read by the least number of
Choice (C) people Choice (B)
Polo Skating Rugby Hockey Baseball Thriller Horror Comedy Action Romance
P ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
Q ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
R ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
S ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
T ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓ ✓
53. Baseball is liked by the highest number of students. Exercise – 7(b)

Choice (D)
54. Horror movies are liked by least number of students.
Choice (B) Let each of five persons is denoted by the first letter of their
name.
55. P likes neither any movie nor any sport liked by Q. From (2) Neither D nor E is on extreme end
Choice (A) From (3), C is to living in the house which is to the immediate left
of the house in which E is living, hence the following cases are
56. Only one student, T likes both thriller movies and polo possible.
sport. Choice (A)
C E __ __ __
Case (1)
From the given data first arrange the distributions.
__ C E D __
From I and IV, A is not wearing Jute and Nylon. From II, F is not
wearing Nylon. From III and IV D and E are not wearing nylon. Case (2)
Therefore, only, B is wearing nylon. With the similar logic we get:
A – Woollen __ D C E __
B – Nylon
C – Cotton Case (3)
D – Silk
E – Linen From (4) Neither B nor D is painted with Red.
F – Jute From (1) House of A is to the left of the house which is painted
with Red.
Now, If A is selected, then F and E should not be selected. ∴ In case (2) and (3) A occupies left most house.
Therefore, if A is selected, B, C and D are selected. But in case (i) A is left to either B or D but which are not painted
in Red (from 4). (1) is not possible.
57. If either C or D is not selected then, A, B, E and F must be From (6) Extreme house is not painted in White.
selected at a time. Which is not possible. Hence, C must be ∴ The possible arrangements are
selected. Choice (C)
A C E D B
58. If F is selected, then A is not selected. C and D are Blue
definitely selected. E is selected only if B is selected. Case (2)
Therefore, E is not selected, but B is selected. E wore linen
saree. Choice (D) A D C E B
Blue
59. A wore woollen saree. Choice (B) Case (3)
60. If E is selected, then B is selected. We know C and D are From (5) Green colour building is to the immediate left of
always selected. Therefore, A and F are not selected. Red building and in that either E or D lives. It is not possible in
Choice (D) case (2)
∴ Case (3) is the only possibility and the arrangement will be Solutions for questions 11 to 15:
A D C E B
Blue Green Red White Pink By using the clues we conclude that the Khurana family stays on
the 6th floor and owns a Punto, the family on the 5th floor owns a
1. B lives in Pink coloured building. Choice (A) Ritz, and the family on 1st floor owns a Figo.
From the 4th clue and the 2nd clue we know that the Dixit family
2. White building is to the immediate left of Pink coloured
stays on the 5th floor and owns a Ritz. From the last clue we
building. Choice (A)
know that the Khan family owns a Swift and stays on the 2nd
floor. The Rajput family stays on the 3rd floor.
3. A stays in the extreme left end house. Choice (A)
Hence the Kapoor family stays on the 1st floor and owns
4. Red building is exactly at the middle of the row. a Figo (from the 1st clue).
Choice (B)
As the khanna family does not own a Spark ⇒ the Rajput family
5. There are three houses to the right of D’s house. owns a Spark and the Khanna family owns a Palio.
Choice (C) The final arrangement is as follows.
Solutions for questions 6 to 10: Family Car Floor

It is given that, E plays tennis or kabaddi but either D or G plays Khurana Punto 6
kabaddi. Hence E plays tennis and the cricket player and the Dixit Ritz 5
tennis player sit opposite each other. A sits second to the left of
football player who sits adjacent to neither E nor squash player. Khanna Palio 4
A plays neither cricket nor volleyball and not adjacent to cricket Rajput Spark 3
player.
Khan Swift 2
G 1
cricket Kapoor Figo
11. The Rajput family owns a Spark. Choice (A)

football D
12. The Rajput family stays on the 3rd floor. Choice (C)
13. The car owned by the Dixit family is Ritz. Choice (D)
E
A tennis
14. The Khanna family stays on the 4th floor. They own
Kabaddi and cricket players sit adjacent to each other. D sits a Palio. Choice (B)
second to the right of A.
Hence D plays football and G plays kabaddi. 15. Statement Ι is false.
kabaddi Statement ΙΙ is true.
G Statement ΙΙΙ is true.
cricket
∴ Only ΙΙ and ΙΙΙ are true. Choice (D)

football D
From clues we know that Suraj is in the same group as Qureshi.
As Pratap is along with Taruni and Taruni’s group has more
E number of boys ⇒ Suraj and Qureshi should be in Taruni’s
A tennis group.
C sits adjacent to squash player. H and volleyball player sit ⇒ The two groups would be Raveen, Umar and the other group
adjacent to each other and H is neither squash player nor is Taruni, Pratap, Qureshi, Suraj.
badminton player. And B sits second to the right of the hockey
player. 16. Raveena’s group has only 2 students. Choice (B)
Hence, the final arrangement is as follows. 17. If Suraj is not in Group B ⇒ He is in Group A.
Hence Group A would have four students. Choice (D)
Kabaddi
G Hockey 18. Umar is not there in Pratap’s group. Choice (C)
Cricket B H
19. We can arrange these six students in 2 ways Group A,
Group B and vice versa. Choice (B)
Football D F
Volleyball 20. Statement Ι is false.
Statement ΙΙ is true.
C A E Statement ΙΙΙ is true.
Badminton Squash Tenni ∴ only ΙΙ and ΙΙΙ are true. Choice (D)
s
6. B plays cricket. Choice (C) Solutions for questions 21 to 25:
7. F plays volley ball. Choice (B) From the clues given we know that the rank of M in average is
3rd and in number of centuries is 1.
8. C sits second to the right of the cricket player. We can also deduce that the rank of N in number of centuries is
Choice (C) 3rd and is the 2nd youngest.
Given P does not have the least average.
9. 'H – hockey 'is true. Choice (A) ⇒ P gets 2nd rank in average
Hence L gets 5th rank in average.
10. Both (A) and (C) are true. Choice (D)
Now we can put down the order of people according to their rank 29. Except Q, all other do not sit at an end. Choice (C)
in age as follows.
P, Q, L, N, M 30. Choice (B) is true. Choice (B)
Similarly in number of centuries the order would be
M, L, N, P, Q and in averages the order is N, P, M, Q, L. Solutions for questions 31 to 35:
21. L got the 2nd rank. Choice (B) The descending order of the speed can be found using 1st clue.
Anil > Chetan > Bharath > Divya
22. M got the highest number of centuries. Choice (C) Anil does not travel 300m and does not travel for the least
amount of time 15s.
23. M is the youngest player. Choice (D)
nd From 3rd clue we understand that Anil should have a speed
24. P has the 2 highest average. Choice (A) greater than 8 m/s.
25. None of the given choices is true. Choice (D) Now Anil can have a speed of either 9 m/s or 12 m/s but by
Solutions for questions 26 to 30: taking 9 m/s (ie., 180m in 20s) there is possibility of another
person also having same speed. Hence we can conclude that
It is given that, the speed of Anil is 12 m/s (240 m in 20s). The person who
travelled 120m for 15s has the 2nd highest speed i.e., Chetan.
(i) P Q (ii)
( ) (B) ( ) Bharath travelled for 300m in 40s and Divya travelled for 180m
(+) + (+)
– in 30s.
The final table is as follow.

A
Distance Time Speed
(–)
Anil 240 20 12 m/s
(iii) (D) Chetan 120 15 8 m/s
Bharath 300 40 7.5 m/s
Divya 180 30 6 m/s
( )
+ 31. Chetan travelled the least distance. Choice (B)
Given, P is the brother of Q, who is not adjacent to either P or S.
Hence Q sits either at the left end or right end and R sits
32. Chetan traveled 120 m in 15 sec. So, his speed is 120
adjacent to Q. Also given, A is the daughter of P and sits to the 15
immediate right of B’s husband. C is the niece of P. Hence, D is = 8 m/s Choice (C)
the husband of B and as D is not opposite to either P or S, we
get the following cases. 33. 12 m/s is the highest speed. Choice (D)
(i) P/S S/P R Q 34. The lowest speed is 6 m/s. Choice (A)
__ __ D A
35. Statement Ι is true.
(ii) Q R S/R P/S Statement ΙΙ is false.
D A __ __ Statement ΙΙΙ is true.
Only Ι and ΙΙΙ are true. Choice (D)
(iii) Q R S/P P/S
__ D A __ Solutions for questions 36 to 40:
Given, C does not sit opposite either P or S, hence case (i) and From the 1st clue we know the descending order of the
(ii) can be eliminated. In case (iii), C sits at the left end, B sits at discount obtained on the articles D > B > A > C.
From 2nd and 3rd clue we know that D does not have the
the right end. Given, B is not opposite S, but is opposite her
brother. Hence, B is opposite P, who is the brother of B. As, D market price of `375 nor has highest discount percentage
has only one child who is a male, it is either R or S and C is the 60%.
daughter of Q but, given Q is the daughter of C’s grand father ⇒ D should get a discount of `120 or `150.
who is not R. Hence R should be the son of D and S is the grand Let us assume D gets discounts of `120.
father of C. Therefore the final arrangement and the family tree The two articles i.e, articles having market price of `375 and
are as follows `225 will have same discount which violates the condition
Q R S P ↓ given (4th clue). Hence D is sold at a discount of `150 i.e,
C D A B ↑ S market price of D is `300 and discount percentage is 50% now
(+) the article with M. P. of `375 is sold after a discount of `112.5
at 30% discount percentage. The article with M. P `225 is sold
after a discount of `135 with a discount percentage of 60%.
Finally the article with MP of `150 is sold after a discount of
D B P Q `60 with a discount percentage of 40%.
(+) (–) (+) (–) Let us tabulate the data obtained.
MP D% Discount SP
R A `375 30% `112.50 `262.50
(+) A C B `225 60% `135 `90
(–) (–)
C `150 40% `60 `90
D `300 50% `150 `150
26. D’s father-in-law (S) is to the immediate right of P.
Choice (C) 36. The highest discount offered is `150. Choice (A)
27. Q’s daughter sits at an end. Choice (C) 37. The least discount offered is `60. Choice (D)
28. C’s aunt (B) sits opposite C’s uncle (P). Choice (D) 38. Article B is sold at a discount of `135. Choice (B)
nd
39. Article A has the highest selling price. Choice (A) 3. 324 : 18 : : 576 : _____
40. The highest selling price is `262.50. Choice (B) 324 = 18 and 576 = 24 Choice (D)
Solutions for questions 41 to 45: 4. 64 : 512 : : 100 : _____

8² : 83 : : 10² : 103
Given (i) P ⇒ Q , ~Q ⇒ ~P 103 = 1000 Choice (D)
(ii) ~T ⇒ ~U ; U ⇒ T
(iii) ~S ⇒ ~R ; R ⇒ S 5. 15 : 90 : : 17 : _____
(iv) Only one between R and P is selected. 15 x 6 = 90 and 17 x 6 = 102 Choice (A)
41. R is selected ⇒ S is selected 6. 7 : 91 : : 13 : _____

Hence either Q or T must be selected in a team of 3. 7 x 13 = 91 and 13 x 13 = 169 Choice (A)
Choice (D)
7. 625 : 526 : : 225 : _____
42. T is not selected ⇒ U is not selected The digits in the given numbers are reversed.
Minimum size is RS or PQ. 625 when reversed is 526. Similarly, 225 when reversed is
∴ 2 is the minimum size of the team. Choice (B) 522. Choice (C)
43. When Q is selected, the maximum possible size can be 5. 8. 9 : 72 : : 16 : _____

i.e, except P or except R. Choice (C) 9² − 9 ⇒ 81 − 8 = 72
Similarly, 16² − 16 = 256 − 16 = 240 Choice (C)
44. In a team of 5, either P or R is not selected.
Choice (D) 9. 31 : 37 : : 41 : _____
Next prime number to 31 is 37. Similarly, next prime
45. Statement Ι may are may not be true.
number to 41 is 43. Choice (D)
Statement ΙΙ is true.
Statement ΙΙ may or may not be true. 10. 3 : 81 : : 7 : _____
∴ Only ΙΙ is true. Choice (B) 3 and (3)4 = 81
Similarly, 7 and (7)4 = 2401 Choice (D)
11. 110 : 132 : : 210 : _____
Given 7 players and they are from 7 different places.
10² + 10 ⇒ 100 + 10 = 110
As Sachin and sehwag are not from Delhi and Kerala
11² + 11 ⇒ 121 + 11 = 132
respectively, tina is neither from Hyderabad nor Bangalore, He
where 10 + 1 = 11
can be from any of the other cities except those mentioned
Similarly, 14² + 14 = 210 and 15² + 15 = 240
above.
Choice (B)
In the same manner we proceed for the other players.
Let us write the places and the people who can be from that 12. 23 : 529 : : 29 : _____
place. 23 and (23)² = 529
Hyderabad – Sachin, Sehwag, Dhoni, Yuvraj, Similarly, 29 and (29)² = 841 Choice (D)
Bangalore – Sachin, Sehwag.
Delhi – Sehwag, Raina, Dhoni, Yuvraj. 13. 64 : 16 : : 70 : _____
Kerala – Sachin, Raina. 64 ÷ 4 = 16
Chennai – All players. Similarly, 70 ÷ 4 = 17.5 Choice (B)
West Bengal – All players except Munaf.
Gujrat – All players except Kohli. 14. 216 : 36 : : 1331 : _____
(6)3 : (6)² : : (11)3 : (11)²
46. From the above analysis if Raina is from Delhi then Sachin (11)² = 121 Choice (A)
would be from Kerala. Choice (B)
47. If Sachin is from Hyderabad then Sehwag is from Banglore, 15. 28 : 15 : : _____ : 63
Raina is from Kerala. Choice (B) 15 + 13 = 28
Similarly, 63 + 13 = 76 Choice (C)
48. Raina is from West Bengal ⇒ Sachin is from Kerala and
hence Sehwag is from Bangalore. Choice (C) 16. 89 : 83 : : _____ : 67
Next prime number to 83 is 89. Similarly, the next prime
49. Now if Kohli is not from West Bengal then Munaf is from number to 67 is 71. Choice (B)
Gujarat. Choice (D)
17. 23 : 161 : : 19 : _____
50. If Sachin is from West Bengal ⇒ Kohli is from Chennai and 23 x 7 = 161
Munaf is from Gujarat, then Raina is from Kerala and Similarly, 19 x 7 = 133 Choice (D)
Sehwag is from Bangalore.
We need to adjust Dhoni and Yuvraj only 18. 2 : 32 : : 4 : _____
Hence 2 combination. Choice (B) 2 and (2)5 = 32
Similarly, 4 and (4)5 = 1024 Choice (D)
Chapter – 8
(Number and Letter Analogies) 19. 7 : 53 : : 8 : _____
Exercise – 8 7 x 7 + 4 = 49 + 4 = 53
Similarly, 8 x 7 + 4 = 56 + 4 = 60 Choice (B)
20. 21 : 440 : : 18 : _____
1. 9 : 16 : : 49 : _____ 21 and (21)² − 1 = 441 − 1 = 440
3² : 4² : : 7² : 8² Similarly, 18 and (18)² − 1 = 324 − 1 = 323
3 + 1 = 4, 7 + 1 = 8 and 8² = 64 Choice (C) Choice (C)
2. 48 : 120 : : 35 : _____ 21. 400 : 420 : : 961 : _____
7² − 1 : 11² − 1 : : 6² − 1 : _____ (20)2 and (20)2 + 20 = 420
7 + 4 = 11, 6 + 4 = 10 and 10² − 1 = 99 Choice (B) Similarly, (31)2 and (31)2 + 31 = 992 Choice (B)
22. 1225 : 1190 : : 1089 : _____ 38. Each letter in the word is coded with its preceding and the
1225 = 35 and 1225 − 35 = 1190 succeeding letters.
For ex: M
Similarly, 1089 = 33 and 1089 − 33 = 1056 Preceding and succeeding letters for M are L and N.
Choice (A) So, MAN : LNZBMO
Similarly, SUN : RTTVMO Choice (A)
23. 2197 : 13 : : 729 : _____
Cube root of 2197 = 13 and cube root of 729 = 9 39. L A M P
Choice (C) –7 –7 –7 –7
E T F I
24. 625 : 5 : : 1296 : _____ Similarly,
Fourth root of 625 = 5 B A N D
Similarly, fourth root of 1296 = 6 Choice (D) –7 –7 –7 –7
U T G W Choice (B)
25. 41 : 43 : : 47 : _____
Next prime number to 41 is 43. Similarly, next prime 40. P L A N
number to 47 is 53. Choice (C) –3 –3 –3 –3
M I X K
26. 182 : 210 : : 342 : _____ Similarly,
182 = 13² + 13 M A P L E
210 = 14² + 14 –3 –3 –3 –3 –3
Similarly, 18² + 18 = 342 and 19² + 19 = 380 J X M I B Choice (D)
Choice (B)
41. Train runs on Tracks, similarly Bus runs on Road.
Choice (B)
27. 468 : 163664 : : 579 : _____
468 → 4² 6² 8² = 163664 42. Earth is a Planet and Carrot is a Vegetable.
Similarly, 579 = 5² 7² 9² ⇒ 254981 Choice (D) Choice (A)
28. 13 : 127 : : 46 : _____ 43. Wood is raw material for Carpenter and Iron is raw material
13 → (1)3 = 1 and (3)3 = 27 i.e., 127 for Blacksmith. Choice (D)
Similarly, (4)3 (6)3 = 64216 Choice (D)
44. Pen is used to Write and Knife is used to Cut.
29. 18 : 342 : : 17 : _____ Choice (B)
(18)² + 18 = 324 + 18 = 342
45. The younger one of a Pig is Piglet and the younger one of
Similarly, (17)² + 17 = 289 + 17 = 306 Choice (C)
Dog is Puppy. Choice (D)
30. 4 : 256 : : 5 : _____ 46. A young cow is a calf; young horse is a foal. Similarly, a
(4)4 = 256 young dog is a puppy. Choice (D)
Similarly, (5)5 = 3125
The digit is raised to its power. Choice (B) 47. Bike is ridden by a rider, Car is driven by a chauffeur.
Similarly, Horse is ridden by a Jockey. Choice (B)
31. 14 : 182 : : 16 : _____
(14)² − 14 = 196 − 14 = 182 48. Analgesia is lack of pain. Apathy is lack of feeling. Similarly,
Avolition is lack of motivation. Choice (A)
Similarly, (16)² − 16 = 256 − 16 = 240 Choice (D)
49. The 1st and 2nd words are synonyms while the third one is
32. 57 : 711 : : 1113 : _____ an antonym. Ingenious – Genius.
Successive prime numbers are given. In Choice (2) Intensive and Rigorous are synonym s while
Next prime number to 5 is 7 and for 7 is 11. Superficial is its antonym. Choice (B)
Similarly, for 1113 the missing numbers are 1317.
Choice (A) 50. Inventions and discoveries are done by a scientist.
Similarly, treatment are provided and surgeries are
33. 29 : 66 : : 127 : _____ performed by a Doctor. Choice (A)
This can be written as
(3)3 + 2 : (4)3 + 2 : : (5)3 + 2 : _____ Chapter – 9
(6)3 + 2 ⇒ 216 + 2 = 218 Choice (A) (Odd man out)
34. 24 : 47 : : 76 : _____ Exercise – 9

24 x 2 − 1 = 48 − 1 = 47
Similarly, 76 x 2 − 1 = 152 − 1 = 151 Choice (D)
1. All except ‘76’ are the multiples of 3. Choice (C)
35. 12 : 1728 : : 8 : _____
(12)3 = 1728
2. All except ‘32’ are the multiples of 6. Choice (D)
Similarly, (8)3 = 512 Choice (C)
3. All except ‘514’ are the cubes of natural numbers.
36. P C D Similarly, B K S
125 = 53, 216 = 63, 343 = 73, 83 = 512 but 514 is given.
+3 +4 +5 +3 +4 +5
Choice (D)
S G I E O X
Choice (D)
4. Place values of all the letters except ‘u’ are perfect squares.
Choice (D)
37. L E M O N
+4 +4 +4 +4 +4
5. All except ‘FV’ are the pairs of corresponding letters in the
P I Q S R
alphabet series. (Sum is 27 for all except FV)
Similarly,
Choice (D)
O R A N G E
+4 +4 +4 +4 +4 +4
6. (A) C+13P (B) J+14X (C) D+13Q (D) L+13Y
S V E R K I Choice (D)
All except JX follow the same pattern. Choice (B)
7. All except ‘1974’ are leap years. Choice (D) 30. In all the choices except (C), the letters O, U, S and R are
used. Choice (C)
8. All except ‘46’ are multiples of ‘7’. Choice (A)
31. All the given numbers except (D) consist of consecutive
9. All except ‘0’ are natural numbers. Choice (D) digits in ascending order. Choice (D)
10. All except ‘50’ are divisible by 3. Choice (D)
32. All except ‘33’ are prime numbers. Choice (B)
3 3
11. (A) 222 = 6 + 6 (B) 350 = 7 + 7
− +1 −2 −2 +1 −2
(C) 520 = 83 + 8 (D) 738 = 93 + 9 33. (A) E ² C D B (B) I G H F
(C) X−2 V+1 W −2 U (D) O+2 Q+1 R−2 P
As Choice (A) is 214, it is the odd one. Choice (A) All except (D) follow the same logic. Choice (D)
12. All the numbers except 748, can be expressed in the form 34. (A) L−2 J−3 G (B) P−2 N−3 K
of N3 − N2. (C) S−2 Q−4 M (D) D−2 B−3 Y
Ex: 18 = 33 − 32; 48 = 43 − 42 All except SQM follow the same logic. Choice (C)
100 = 53 − 52; 648 = 93 − 92 Choice (D)
35. The letters in the words are given in jumbled form. When
13. All the given letters except ‘o’ are from the first half of the arranged in a proper order, we get the following
alphabet series. Choice (D) (A) GUITAR (B) SITAR
(C) FLUTE (D) RADIO
14. All except ‘39’ are divisible by 9. Choice (B) All except ‘RADIO’ are musical instruments.
Choice (D)
15. All except ‘603’ have sum of the digits equal to 11.
Choice (D) 36. The letters in the words are in jumbled order. We get the
following words when they are arranged properly.
16. All except (6, 18, 19) are pythagorean triplets. (A) CARROT (B) ONION
Choice (D) (C) POTATO (D) MANGO
All except ’MANGO’ are vegetables. Choice (D)
17. All except ‘s’ are from the first half of the alphabet series.
Choice (B) 37. In all the groups the first four letters are consecutive letters
of they alphabet series. The fifth letter is a vowel.
18. All the group of letters except ‘RST’ are from the first half of This is followed in all the groups except in (B).
the alphabet series. Choice (D) Choice (B)
19. All except ‘SF’ are the pairs of corresponding letters from 38. In all the pairs, the sum of the digit and the place value of
the other end of the alphabet series. Choice (C) the letter is equal to 5 except in E2. Choice (A)
39. All numbers except ‘256’ are divisible by 6.
Choice (C)
20. (A) L+1 M+2 O−1 N (B) P+1 Q+2 S−1 R
(C) S+1 T+3 W −1 V (D) G+1 H+2 J−1 I 40. The letters in the words are jumbled. We get the following
All except (C) follow the same logic. Choice (C) words when arranged properly.
(A) BULB (B) LANTERN
21. B = 2 & D = 4 i.e., 2 and its square. Similarly CI = 3, 9, (C) LAMP (D) FAN
DP = 4, 16. EV = 5, 22 is the only pair of letters that does All except ‘FAN’ are the appliances used for getting light.
not satisfy this criteria. Choice (D) Choice (D)
22. (A) Z–1 Y–1 X (B) L−1 K−1 J (C) U−1 T−1 S 41. All except ‘34’ are perfect square numbers. Choice (A)
(D) L+1M+1N
All except ‘LMN’ follow the same logic. Choice (D) 42. (A) 139 = 53 + 14 (B) 337 = (7)3 − 6
(C) 505 = (8)3 − 7 (D) 721 = (9)3 − 8
23. (A) C+2 E+3 H (B) I+2 K+2 M (C) S+2 U+2 W So, the numbers can be expressed as n3 − (n − 1).
(D) O+2 Q+2 S All follow the same logic except 139. Choice (A)
All except CEH follow the same logic. Choice (A)
43. The product of the digits in each set represents the position
24. All the groups have a set of consecutive letters but only of the given letter in the English alphabet.
‘PQR’ is a group which has no vowel in it. Choice (D) 1D4 ⇒ 1 X 4 = 4 = D
3L4 ⇒ 3 X 4 = 12 = L
25. All except ‘21’ are prime numbers. Choice (D) 2P8 ⇒ 2 X 8 = 16 = P
26. The sum of the digits in each set represents the position of 2J6 ⇒ 2 X 6 = 12 = L but not J.
the letter in the English alphabet. Hence 2J6 is the odd one. Choice (B)
1D3 ⇒ 1 + 3 = 4 = D
44. 150 = 53 + 52; 36 = 33 + 32; 810 = 93 + 92; 113 + 112 = 1452
2F4 ⇒ 2 + 4 = 6 = F
but not 1352
5K6 ⇒ 5 + 6 = 11 = K, All the numbers except 1352 are written in the form of
3H4 ⇒ 3 + 4 = 7 = G but not H. N3 + N2. Choice (D)
Hence 3H4 is the odd one. Choice (D)
27. Book is used to read. 45. All except ‘115’ are divisible by ‘31’. Choice (C)
Pen is used to write. 46. All except ‘Brown’ are the constituent colours of the
House is used to live. rainbow. Choice (C)
But Table is not used to sit. Choice (C)
28. (A) 125 = (5)3(B) 729 = (9)3(C) 343 = (7)3 47. All except the word ‘Two’ have two vowels each.
(D) 27 = (3)3 Choice (B)
All except ‘729’ are the cubes of prime numbers.
48. All except ‘Oat’ are rhyming words. Choice (A)
Choice (B)
29. (A) 11 : 11 x 3 + 2 (B) 12 : 12 x 3 + 2 49. All except ‘Football’ require a stick or a bat to hit the ball.
(C) 13 : 13 x 3 + 3 (D) 15 : 15 x 3 + 2 Choice (B)
All except (C) follow the same logic. Choice (C) 50. All except ‘Dam’ are natural water bodies. Choice (D)
Chapter – 10 17. T+2 ς+2 J+1, ↑+2 Q+2 L+1, 1+2 C+2 5+1, ≠+2 $+2 2+1, B+2 £+2 9,
(Symbols and Notations) Choice (B)
Exercise – 10 18. There are two such symbols which are immediately
preceded by a letter and immediately followed by a digit.
Solutions for questions 1 to 5: They are A $ 6 and R £ 7. Choice (C)
Given that, in a certain code language,
'+' means '−' 19. Eleventh element from the right is ≠. The seventh letter to
'−' means '×' the right of ≠ is £. Choice (C)
'×' means '÷'
'÷' means '×' 20. If the first ten elements from left are reversed then the
Based on this, let us convert the given expressions. given series transforms as follows.
8QP↑J?ςUTSL1@C35≠A#62BR£79
1. 14 × 2 − 6 + 10 + 4 × 2 Fifteenth letter from the right is @ and the tenth
becomes 14 ÷ 2 × 6 − 10 − 4 ÷ 2 letter/element to the left of @ is P. Choice (D)
= 7 × 6 − 10 − 2 = 30. Choice (A)
2. 15 ÷ 5 + 15 ÷ 10 × 2
becomes 15 × 5 − 15 × 10 ÷ 2 Given that the symbol
= 15 × 15 − 15 × 15 = 0. Choice (C) '=' means ≠
'−' means <
3. 11 ÷ 15 × 3 + 6 − 5 '+' means ≥
becomes 11 × 15 ÷ 3 − 6 × 5 '÷' means >
= 11 × 5 − 30 = 25. Choice (D) '×' means =
4. 13 + 3 − 5 − 20 + 25 21. Statement
becomes 13 − 3 × 5 × 20 − 25 P + Q means P ≥ Q
= 13 − 300 − 25 = − 312. Choice (C) Q ÷ R means Q > R
R − S means R < S
5. 196 x 14 ÷ 25 x 5 + 225 x 15 P ≥ Q > R and S > R
becomes 196 ÷ 14 x 25 ÷ 5 − 225 ÷ 15 Conclusion Ι :
= 14 x 5 − 15 = 70 − 15 = 55. Choice (D) R × S means R = S is definitely false.
Conclusion ΙΙ :
P ÷ R means P > R is true from the given statements.
Choice (B)
6. A V B = A + AB + B − 6
So, 7 V 8 = 7 + 7 × 8 + 8 − 6 = 65. Choice (C) 22. Statement :
L × M means L = M
7. p2 q2
p q = + + pq + q L + N means L ≥ N
1 0 5 = 102 + 52 + 10 × 5 + 5 = 180. Choice (A) N − T means N < T
implies
8. C ∆ D = C2 +CD + D2 − (C + D) L = M ≥ N and T > N
7 ∆ 8 = 72 +7 × 8 + 82 − (7 + 8) = 154. Choice (B)
Conclusion Ι:
M − T means M < T is not definite from both the given
9. x$y= x + y + xy statements.
49 $ 16 = 49 + 16 + 49 × 16 = 39. Choice (D) Conclusion ΙΙ:
L × M means L = N is also not definitely true from the given
statements. Choice (C)
10. a o b = 2ab
5 0 2 = 2 × 52 = 50. Choice (D) 23. Statements :
2 2
A + B means A ≥ B
11. 5 @ 6 = 5 + 6 = 61 and
A × C means A = C
8 @ 10 = 82 + 102 = 164
A = D means A ≠ D implies A < D or A > D.
Hence 7 @ 9 = 72 + 92 = 130. Choice (C)
Implies C = A ≥ B and A < D or A > D
12. 3 ≠ 5 = 52 − 32 = 16 and 7 ≠ 5 = 52 − 72 = −24 Conclusion Ι:
Hence, 10 ≠ 11 = 112 − 102 = 21. Choice (A) B – C ⇒ B < C may be true
C > B is not definitely true and hence it does not follow.
13. 12 ≠ 13 = (12 + 1) (13 + 1) = 182 Conclusion ΙΙ:
17 ≠ 8 = 162 B × C means B = C may be true
So, 15 ≠ 16 = (15 + 1) (16 + 1) = 272. Choice (C) D<C
Hence, either B < C or B = C is definitely true.
33 22
14. 3 > 2 = + = 31 and 4 > 3 = 44 + 33 = 283 Choice (D)
Similarly, 1 > 2 = 11 + 22 = 5. Choice (D)
24. Statements :
15. 17 * 18 = (17 + 1) (18 − 1) = 306 K + R means K ≥ R
and 14 * 23 = (14 + 1) (23 − 1) = 330 R ÷ P means R > P
Hence, 10 * 12 = (10 + 1) (12 − 1) = 121. Choice (A) P × Q means P = Q
Implies K ≥ R > P = Q
Solutions for questions 16 to 20: Conclusion Ι:
16. The given sequence is as follows. Q − K means Q < K is true.
STUς?J↑PQ8L1@C3S≠A$62BR£79 Conclusion ΙΙ:
(1) The series is −2, 7−4, 2−6, 3−8, ↑−10, £−12 1 P ÷ K means P > K is not true.
Choice (A) Choice (A)
nd
25. Statements : Conclusion II, Q > M, follows.
G × H means G = H conclusion III, M < F, does not follow.
G − J means G < J Hence, only II follows. Choice (C)
H ÷ K means H > K
32. The given statements are
Implies that
J>G=H>K Z = Y < X ≤ W, Y = T ≥ S ≥ K.
By combining both the statements, we get
Conclusion Ι: Z = Y = T ≥ S ≥ K and Z = Y < X ≤ W.
K − J means K < J is true. Conclusion I, Z > K, does not follow.
Conclusion ΙΙ: Conclusion II, Z = K, does not follow.
G − K means G < K is not true. Choice (A) Conclusion III, Z < W, follows.
But conclusions I and II are contradicting each other.
Solutions for questions 26 to 30: Hence only III and either I or II follow. Choice (B)
A @ B means A ≤ B 33. The given statements are
A + B means A ≥ B A ≤ M ≤ G > I; M > Y ≥ K = Z.
A © B means A = B By combining both the statements , we get
A $ B means A < B A ≥ M > Y ≥ K = Z and A ≤ M ≤ G > I.
A * B means A > B Conclusion I, A ≥ Z, does not follow.
26. Statement: Conclusion II, Y < A, does not follow.
F < E; C > R ; E = C; R ≤ K Conclusion III, M ≤ I, does not follow.
Combining the above statements we get Thus, none follows. Choice (D)
F<E=C<R≤K 34. The given statement is
Ι. E > R, follows. E ≤ G < M > H = F > J ≥ L.
ΙΙ. C > F, follows. Conclusion I, M > J, follows.
ΙΙΙ. E < K, does not follow Conclusion II, M > E, follows.
ΙV. F ≥ K; does not follow. Conclusion III, M = E, does not follow.
∴Only Ι and ΙΙ follow. Choice (D) Thus, conclusions I and II follow. Choice (D)
27. Statement 35. The given statement is
Z = J; I ≥ N; W ≤ I; W > J P>Q≥H=J<M≤F>S
Combining the above statements we get Conclusion I, Q ≥ J, follows.
Z=J<W≤I≥N Conclusion II, F > J, follows.
Ι. I > Z, follows Conclusion III, H < F, follows.
ΙΙ. I = N; does not follow. Thus, all conclusions follow. Choice (C)
ΙΙΙ. Z = I; does not follow.
ΙV. J > N; does not follow. Solutions for questions 36 to 40:
∴ Only Ι follows. Choice (A)
36. Given statements: F ≥ M = O > A ≤ U = S; Z > E = O < R
28. Statement By combining these two statements we get
H ≤ A; D ≤ B; T > D; N ≥ A F ≥ M = O = E < Z ____________(i)
Combining the above statements we get F ≥ O > A ≤ U = S ____________(ii)
H ≤ A ≤ D ≤ B, T > D Conclusion I, F ≥ Z, does not follow (from (i)).
Ι. H = D; does not follow. Conclusion II, S ≤ R, does not follow (from (ii)).
ΙΙ. T ≤ A; does not follow. Hence, neither I nor II follows. Choice (C)
ΙΙΙ. N ≥ T; does not follow.
ΙV. A < D; does not follow. 37. Given statements: H ≤ C ≤ R = I > U; N > J > I = V > C
∴ None follows Choice (D) By combining these two statements we get
H ≤ C ≤R = I < J < N _____(i)
29. Statement U < I = V > C ___________(ii)
A > Q; H = A; I ≥ H ; T < L Conclusion I, N > H follows (from (i))
Combining the above statements we get Conclusion II, C < U, does not follow (from (ii))
Q<A=H≤L>T Hence, only I follows. Choice (C)
Ι. Q < H , follows.
ΙΙ. A = L, does not follow. 38. Given statements: C > H ≥ P = O ≤ R ≤ A; D ≤ S = O ≥ A
ΙΙΙ. H > T, does not follow. By combining these two statements we get
ΙV. A < L does not follow. H≥P=O=S≥D
ΙΙ and ΙV are contradictory pairs Conclusion I, H > D, does not follow.
∴ Only Ι and either ΙΙ or ΙV follow. Choice (D) Conclusion II, D = H, does not follow.
But the conclusions I and II contradict each other.
30. Statement Hence either I or II follows. Choice (B)
S > T; M > A; M < E; A ≥ T
39. Given statements:
Combining the above statements we get
P = A > R = M = I < T; D ≥ S = I < H
S>T≤A<M<E
By combining these two statements we get
Ι. S ≥ A, does not follow.
P = A > R = M = I = S ≤ D ______(i)
ΙΙ. E > T follows.
S = I < T ___________________(ii)
ΙΙΙ. A < E follows
Conclusion I, D ≥ P, does not follow from (i).
ΙV T > M, does not follow. Conclusion II, S < T, follows from (ii).
∴ Only ΙΙ and ΙΙΙ. Choice (B) Hence only II follows. Choice (A)
40. Given statements: P < R ≤ E = M < A; S ≥ W = A ≥ N
31. The given statements are By combining these two statements we get
M ≤ N ≤ K > F, K = J < Q < P. P<R≤E=M<A=W≤S
By combining both the statements together, we get Conclusion I, P < S, follows.
M ≤ N ≤ K = J < Q < P and M ≤ N ≤ K > F. Conclusion II, S > M, follows.
Conclusion I, K > P, does not follow. Hence both I and II follow. Choice (D)
Solutions for questions 41 to 45: 3. In 50 seconds the second hand covers 300°.
In 60 seconds the minute hand covers 300/60 = 6°.
41. 5 # 7 $ 4 = ( 5 × 7) – 4 = 35 – 4 Hence, in 50 seconds it covers 5°. Choice (B)
∴ x = 31
31 → 5 ← 3 = 31× 3 + 5 4. The time in the mirror is 4 hours 20 minutes.
= 93 + 5 = 98. Choice (A) The actual time = (12 – 4 hours 20 minutes)
= 7 hours 40 minutes. Choice (C)
42. 40 * 3 @ 3 = 40
= 40 – 9 = 31 5. The actual time given in the mirror is 7 hours 15 minutes.
∴P = 31 The time shown by this clock when seen in the mirror is
Now, (12 – 7 hours 15 minutes)
6 # 6 $ 31 = 6 × 6 – 31 = 4 hours 45 minutes. Choice (D)
= 36 – 31 = 5. Choice (B)
6. At 4 hours 20 minutes the angle between the two hands is
43. 7 ↑ 2 ↓ 3 = 7 + 2 = 3 θ = 30 h – 11/2 m
3
⇒ θ = 30 x 4 – 11/2 x 20
∴a=3
⇒ θ = (120 – 110) = 10° Choice (B)
Now 3 → 3 ← 5 = 5 × 3 + 3 = 18. Choice (C)
44. 4 → 4 ← 9 = 9 × 4 + 4 = 36 + 4 7. At 4 hrs 30 min, the hour hand is in between 4 and 5 and

the minute hand is at 6. It is given that the minute hand
∴ b = 40
points towards South which implies that the minute hand
Now, 40 & 5 2 8 = 40 – (5 × 8)
point towards South-east. Choice (A)
= 40 – 40 = 0. Choice (A)
45. 12 ↑ 24 ↓ 6 = 12 + 24 ÷ 6 = 36 ÷ 6 8. The angle between the hands at 3 hours 25 minutes is

∴y=6 θ = 11/2 m – 30 h
Now, 7 # 6 $ 3 = 7 × 3 – 3 (where θ = angle, m = minutes and h = hours)
= 42 – 3 = 39. Choice (D) Here, h = 3 and m = 25
θ = 11/2 x 25 – 30 x 3
Solutions for questions 46 to 48: ⇒ θ = 275 − 180
2
46. In order to make the given expression ‘A > J’ true, the ⇒ θ = 95/2 = 47½°. Choice (D)
symbols which are to be placed in the place of question
mark are =, >, =, >, ≥. Then the expression becomes, 9. The angle between the two hands of a clock at 2 hours
A = X > E = U > J ≥ S. Choice (C) 35 minutes is θ = 11/2 m – 30 h, where h = 2 and m = 35
47. In order to make the given expression ‘L > P’ true, the θ = 11/2 x 35 – 30 x 2
elements which are to be placed in the place of question ⇒ θ = 385 − 120 ⇒ θ = 265/2 = 1321/2°
marks are L, M, N, O, P and Q. Then the expression 2
becomes, Choice (C)
L > M = N > O = P < Q. Choice (B)
10. θ = 11/2 m – 30h
48. In the expression B > D = G ≥ K > T, the given expression Here it is given that θ = 0 and h = 6
‘B > K’ as well as ‘T < D’ are true. Choice (D) 11/2 m = 30h
Solutions for questions 49: ⇒ 11m = 60 h ⇒ m = 60 × 6
11
'@' means '≤' m = 360/11 = 32 8/11 min past 6.
'%' means '≥' The two hands of the clock are together at 328/11 minutes
past 6, between 6 and 7 O'clock. Choice (A)
'#' means '='
'$' means '<' 11. It is given that θ = 180°, h = 3
θ = 11/2 m – 30h
'&' means '>' 11/2 m = θ + 30h
⇒ 11m = 2(180 + 30 x 3) ⇒ m = 540/11
49. In the expression 'O % P & K # T $ H @ Q'→'O ≥ P > K = T ⇒ m = 491/11 minutes past 3.
< H ≤ Q ', the given expressions At 491/11 minutes past 3, the two hands of the clock are in
'T % O' →'T ≥ O' and 'Q $ K'→'Q < K' definitely false. opposite directions. Choice (D)
Choice (B)
12. θ = 30 h – 11/2 m, where h = 7, m = 20
Solutions for questions 50:
θ = 30 x 7 – 11/2 x 20
50. After interchanging = and ÷ the given expression becomes θ = 210 – 110 ⇒ θ = 100° Choice (C)
64 ÷ 8 + 8 = 16
8 + 8 = 16 13. In this it is given that
16 = 16. Choice (B) θ = 70°, h = 7
θ = 11/2 m – 30 h
Chapter – 11 ⇒ 11/2 m = θ + 30 h
(Clocks) 11 m = 2(70 + 30 x 7)
m = 560/11 = 5010/11 min past 7.
Exercise – 11 At 7 hours 5010/11 minutes, the angle between the two
hands is 70°.
When θ = 30 h – 11/2 m
1. In 1 hour the hour-hand moves 360/12 = 30°. 11/2 m = 30 h – θ
Hence, in 10 minutes it cover 30°/6 = 5° Choice (D) ⇒ m = 2(30 × 7 − 70)
11
2. The hour hand moves 10° in 20 minutes. In 20 minutes the m = 280/11 = 255/11 min past 7.
minute-hand moves 20/60 x 360 = 120°. Choice (D) Choice (D)
nd
14. θ = 11/2 m – 30 h 22. Time from 10 a.m. today to 5 p.m. the next day = 31 hours.
11/2 m = θ + 30 h 24 hours 12 minutes of this clock = 24 hours of the correct
2(50 + 30 × 3) clock.
⇒m= 2412/60 = 241/5 = 121/5 hours of this clock = 24 hours of the
11
correct clock.
m = 280/11 = At 255/11 min past 3, the two hands of the 31 hours of this clock = 31 x 5/121 x 24
clock are 50° apart. = 30 hours 45 minutes approximately.
θ = 30 h – 11/2 m ∴ The correct time is 30 hours 45 minutes after 10 a.m.
11/2 m = 30 h – θ = 4 hours 45 minutes approximately. Choice (C)
2(90 − 50)
⇒m=
11 23. Time from 4 a.m. on 6th of this month to 6 p.m. on 10th of
⇒ m = 80/11 = At 73/11 min past 3 the two hands of the this month = 110 hours.
clock are 50° apart. Choice (B) The watch loses (12 + 20) = 32 minutes.
The watch loses 32 minutes in 110 hours.
15. θ = 11/2 m – 30 h ∴ The watch loses 12 minutes in 12/32 x 110
11/2 m = θ + 30 h = 41 hours 15 minutes
11 m = 2(62 + 30 x 5) Hence 41 hours 15 minutes from 4 a.m. on 6th is 9:15 p.m.
m = 424/11 = At 386/11 min past 5 O’clock the two hands of on 7th. Choice (A)
the clock are 62° apart.
θ = 30 h – 11/2 m ⇒ 11/2 m = 30 h – θ 24. Difference in minutes between the two clocks in one hour
⇒ 11m = 2(30 x 5 – 62) = 3 minutes.
⇒ m = 176/11 = At 16 minutes past 5 O’clock, the two Number of hours from 8 a.m. to 12 noon on that day
= 4 hours.
hands of the clock are 62° apart. Choice (D)
The two clocks differ by = 3 x 4 = 12 minutes.
16. Time from 6 a.m. Monday to 7 p.m. on Thursday = 85 hours. Choice (D)
The watch gains (4 + 6) = 10 minutes in 85 hours
∴ The watch gains 4 minutes in [4/10 x 85] = 34 hours. 25. Difference in minutes between the two clocks in one hour
(shows correct time) = 1 minute
34 hours = 1 day 10 hours. Number of hours between 12 noon to 8 p.m. on that day
1 day 10 hours from 6 a.m. Monday = 8 hours.
= 4:00 p.m. Tuesday. Choice (B) In 8 hours, one of the clocks gains 8 minutes and shows
the time as 8:08 p.m. The other clock which gains
17. In a correct clock, the hands of a clock coincide every 2 minutes in 1 hour shows the time as 8:16 p.m.
655/11 minutes. But in this case they are together again Choice (C)
after 66 minutes, hence clock loses time.
Loss in 66 min = (66 – 655/11) = 6/11 minutes. Chapter – 12
60 × 24 (Calendars)
Loss in 24 hours = 6/11 x
66 Exercise – 12
= 1440/121 = 11109/121
The clock loses 11109/121 minutes in 24 hours. Solutions for questions 1 to 25:
Choice (C)
1. It is given that 22nd April, 1982 was a Thursday.
18. In a correct clock, the hands of a clock coincide every Number of days from 22nd April 1982 to 3rd November 1982.
655/11 minutes. But in this case both the hands are together Month: April + May + June + July + August + September +
again after 62 minutes, hence the clock gains time. October + November
Gain in 62 minutes = (655/11 – 62) = 3 5/11 min gain. In each month number of odd days :
Gain in 24 hours = 38/11 x 60 x 24 / 62 1 + 3 + 2 + 3 + 3 + 2 + 3 + 3 = 6 odd days
= 19 × 60 × 24 = 80 80 6th day after Thursday is Wednesday. Choice (B)
11 × 31 341
So the clock gains 8080/341 minutes in 24 hours. 2. Number of odd days from 30th June, 1989 to 30th June,
Choice (A) 1993 are five.
Number of days from 30th June, 1993 to 17th September, are
19. Time from 12 noon Monday to 6 p.m. the next day Month : July + August + September
= 30 hours Odd days : 3 + 3 + 3 = 9
The watch gains (5 + 10) = 15 minutes in 30 hours. Number of odd days = 9 + 5 =14 = 0 odd days
∴ The watch gains 5 minutes in 5/15 x 30 = 10 hours. Hence, 17th September 1993 was a Friday.
10 hours from 12 noon = 10 p.m. Choice (D)
The clock shows the correct time at 10 p.m. of the same
day. Choice (D) 3. It is given that 26th February, 2014 is a Wednesday.
26th February, 2017, is four days after Wednesday, i.e., on
20. Time from 3 p.m. Sunday to 9 p.m. Tuesday = 54 hours. The Sunday.
watch loses (5 + 10) = 15 minutes in 54 hours. Number of odd days from 26th February, 2017 to 14th July,
∴ The watch loses 5 min in 5/15 x 54 = 18 hours 2017 = 2 + 3 + 2 + 3 + 2 + 0 = 12 odd days
18 hours from 3 p.m. Sunday is 9 a.m. on Monday, which is Number of odd days in 12 days = 12/7 = 5 odd days
when the clock shows the correct time. Choice (D) 5th day after Sunday is Friday.
Choice (A)
21. Time from 8 a.m. on one day to 4 p.m., the next day
= 32 hours. 4. Number of days from 10th April, 1963 to 23rd August, 1963
24 hours 10 minutes of this clock = 24 hours of the correct Month: April + May + June + July + August
clock. Days: 20 + 31 + 30 + 31 + 23 = 135
2410/60 = 145/6 hrs of this clock = 24 hours of the correct Number of odd days in 135 days = 135/7 = 2 days
clock. 32 hours of this clock = 32 x 6 x 24 / 145 23rd August 1963 is 2 days to Wednesday i.e., Friday
= 31 hours 47 minutes approximately. Number of odd days form 23rd August 1963 to 23rd August
∴ The correct time is 31 hours 47 minutes from 8 a.m. 1959 are five odd days.
= 3 hours 47 minutes the next day, afternoon. Hence, 23rd August 1959 is five days back to Friday is
Choice (B) Sunday. Choice (A)
5. Number of days from 4th August 1996 to 12th April 1992 24th Feb 2013 to 25 March 2013 – 5 + 25 = 30 = 2
Month: August + July + June + May + April ∴ The day on 25 March 2013 is Tuesday + (1 + 2 + 2) days
Days: 4 + 31 + 30 + 31 + 19 = 135 days = Sunday. Choice (D)
135/7 = 2 odd days
Hence, 12th April 1996 is two days before Sunday, 16. The person met the boss 15 days ago and he said that he
i.e., Friday. would give the salary after 36 days i.e. after 36 – 15 = 21
Number of odd days from 12th April 1996 to 12th April 1992 days from the day referred as today.
is 5 odd days. ∴ The required day is = Wednesday + 0(21 days)
5 days before Friday is Sunday. = Wednesday. Choice (D)
So, 12th April 1992 was a Sunday. Choice (D)
17. Number of odd days in 382 days
6. Number of odd days from 1st January, 2012 to1st January, ⇒ 382/7 = 54 complete weeks + 4 odd days
2016 are 5. 5th day after Sunday is Friday. Choice (D)
Choice (A)
18. Number of days from 3rd
April, 1995 to 1st
October, 1995
7. Number of days from 31st January 1995 to 30th July, 1995. Month: April + May + June + July + August + September +
Month : Feb + Mar + Apr + May + Jun + July October
Odd days : 0 + 3 + 2 + 3 + 2 + 2 = 12 days Odd days = 6 + 3 + 2 + 3 + 3 + 2 + 1
Number of odd days in 12 days = 12/7 = 5 odd days = 20 days = 6 odd days
5 odd days after Tuesday is Sunday. 6th day after Monday is a Sunday.
Number of odd days from 30th July, 1995 to 30th July, 1993 Hence, 1st October, 1995 is a Sunday.
are 2. I can meet my friend on the 1st, 8th, 15th, 22nd, 29th of
2nd day before Sunday is Friday. October. Choice (B)
Choice (C)
19. A century year is a leap year only if it is divisible by 400. In
8. 20th January, 2000 is a Thursday. the given years, only 2800 is divisible by 400. Hence, 2800
20th January, 1997 is 3 days before Thursday, i.e., Monday. is a leap year. Choice (C)
Number of days from 20th January, 1997 to 26th February,
1997 are 20. As the year starts and ends with Sunday means the given
Month: January + February year is a non leap year. As the one odd day is a Sunday,
Days: 11 + 26 = 37 = 2 odd days there will be 53 Sundays in the year. Choice (C)
2nd day after Monday is Wednesday.
Choice (C) 21. I met my friend (26 + 10) = 36 days before a Wednesday.
The number odd days = 1
9. 2008 is a leap year. One day before Wednesday = Tuesday. Choice (C)
The number of odd day from 10th January to 1st December
of 2008. 22. The required day is (26 – 15) = 11 days before a Sunday.
Jan + Feb + Mar + Apr + May + Jun + Jul + Aug + Sep + The number of odd days = 4
Oct + Nov + Dec (1st) 4 days before a Sunday is Wednesday. Choice (A)
21(0) + 1 + 3 + 2 + 3 + 2 + 3 + 3 + 2 + 3 + 2 + 1 = 4
∴ the week on first December is = Monday + 4 days 23. Number of days in that calendar year = 436
= Friday. Number of days in a week = 9
Hence, 3rd December is on Sunday. Hence, the number of odd days = 436/9
∴ 3, 10, 17, 24, 31 are Sundays in the December. = 48 complete weeks + 4 odd days. Choice (D)
Choice (D)
24. The required day is (55 – 23) = 32 days after Monday.
10. It is given that 19th March in a particular year is a Sunday. Number of odd days = 4.
Number of days from 19th March to 23rd September in 4 days after Monday is = Friday. Choice (D)
a particular year are :
Month : March + April + May + June + July + August + 25. Republic day i.e. 26th January is on Thursday.
September. It is not known that whether the year is a leap year or not.
Odd days : 5 + 2 + 3 + 2 + 3 + 3 + 2 = 20 odd days ∴ The number of odd days from 26th January to 15th
Number of odd days in 20 days = 20 ÷ 7 = 6 odd days August = 5 + 0/1 + 3 + 2 + 3 + 2 + 3 + 1 = 5/6
Hence, 23rd September of that year is not a Sunday, hence If it is a non leap year day of the week on 15th August
it is not a holiday. Choice (B) = Thursday + 5 days = Tuesday
If it is a leap year day of the week on 15th August
11. Number of odd days in 426 days = Thursday + 6 days = Wednesday. Choice (D)
= 426/7 = 60 complete weeks + 6 odd days.
6th day after Sunday is a Saturday. Choice (D) Chapter – 13
(Number and Letter Series)
12. Whether the given year is a leap year or a non-leap year, is
not given, hence the answer cannot be determined. Exercise – 13
Choice (D)
13. Odd days from 2005-2008: 1 + 1 + 1+ 2
Hence, 1st January 2009 is 5 days after Saturday, 1. In each figure, the elements are increasing and the bottom
i.e., Thursday. Choice (A) row is substituted by new symbols.
∴ The appropriate answer figure is (D).
14. It is given that 1st January, 2012 is a Saturday. Choice (D)
Odd days from 2012 to 2018: 2 + 1 + 1 + 1 + 2 + 1
8 days means 1 odd day. 2. The elements are rotated by 90° in CW order and the
1 day after Saturday is Sunday. Choice (C) 1
element which is at the border position is shifted by a
15. The number of odd days from 23rd February 2011 to 25th 2
March 2013 can be calculated as follows: side in anticlockwise direction.
24th Feb 2011 to 23rd Feb 2012 – 1 ∴ The appropriate answer figure is (C). Choice (C)
24th Feb 2012 to 23rd Feb 2013 – 2
3. Each element is shifted by one side in the clockwise direction. 11. The elements in each previous figure are rearranged as
The element at the bottom left corner is taken into the central shown below to get the next figure.
position. Whenever the central element is disappears in the
next figure, a new element appears at the end.
∴ The appropriate answer figure is (A). Choice (A)
12345 31254
4. The in side element at the top left is rotated by 90° in CW,
135° in CW, 90° in CW, 135° in CW, 90° CW and 135° in Previous figure Next figure
CW respectively.
The element at the bottom right is rotated by 90° in ACW, ∴ The appropriate answer figure is (C).
135° ACW, 90° ACW, 135° ACW, 90° in ACW and 135° in Choice (C)
ACW order respectively.
∴ The appropriate answer figure is (B). Choice (B) 12. Each leaf in the previous figure is rotated by 45° ACW and
a new leaf is added to get the next figure.
5. The elements in each previous figure are rearranged to get ∴ The appropriate answer figure is (A).
the next figure as shown below. Choice (A)
13. The elements in the previous figure are rearranged as

shown below to get the next figure.
1 2 3 2 6 3
4 5 6 4 1 7 1 3
6 2 6 5
7 8 9 8 5 9
5 3 15 4
Previous Next
figure figure 4 2
∴ The appropriate answer figure is (C). Previous Next

Choice (C) figure figure
6. The element is shifted by 1 block, 2 blocks, 3 blocks, ∴ The appropriate answer figure is (A).
4 blocks, and 5 blocks in the clockwise direction to get the Choice (A)
appropriate answer figure (B). Choice (B)
14. The elements in each figure are rearranged as shown
7. Let the elements in each figure be below to get the next figure and each element is rotated by
180°.
5
4
3 1 2 3 4
2
1 3 4 1 2
The string A elements is rotated by 45° ACW. From the first

figure to the second figure, the 1st and the 2nd elements ∴ The appropriate answer figure is (C).
are swapped. From the second figure to the third figure, the Choice (C)
2nd and the 3rd elements are swapped. Similarly, the 3rd
and the 4th, the 4th and the 5th, and the 5th and the 15. In each figure, the triangle is getting inverted and is
1st elements are swapped cyclically in the remaining figures. increased by one.
∴ The appropriate answer figure is (C). ∴ The appropriate answer figure is (C).
Choice (C) Choice (C)
8. The number of lines in each figure are 1, 4, 9, 16, 25, 36 Solutions for questions 16 to 20:
respectively.
∴ The appropriate answer figure is (D). In each pair, the relation from the elements in the second frame
Choice (D)
to the elements in the first frame is as follows.
9. The elements in the first figure are rearranged as shown
below to get the next figure. 16. In the first pair, from the second frame to the first frame the
elements are shifting as follows. The element at the centre
is shifted to the top right. The second element from the
center is shifted to the bottom left. The third element from
1 2 3 5 3 6
the centre is shifted to the top right and the top most
4 5 6 4 1 2 element is shifted to the bottom right. Similar pattern is
7 8 9 9 8 7 followed in figure (D). Choice (D)
Previous Next 17. Here the partly shaded petals are rotating by 90° i n anti
figure figure clockwise direction and the shaded part becomes
unshaded and unshaded part becomes shaded.
A similar logic is applied from the third to the fourth and
from the fifth to get the answer figure. The unshaded petal is rotating in clockwise direction by
∴ The appropriate answer figure is (B). 135°. Answer figure (D) is related in same way to f rame (4)
Choice (B) of problem figure. Choice (D)
10. The elements are shifted to adjacent blocks and opposite 18. Here the elements in the first column are rotating by 90° in
blocks alternately and a new element is appearing in each clockwise direction and the elements in the second column
figure. are rotating by 90° in anticlockwise direction.
∴ The appropriate answer figure is (D). Answer figure (D) follows same pattern with the given
Choice (D) unpaired figure. Choice (D)
19. The elements pointing outward in the first figure are Solutions for questions 31 to 34:
pointing inwards in the second figure of first set of problem
figures. Similarly, the elements pointing inwards are 31. When the paper is unfolded, then the pattern is as shown
pointing outwards in the second figure. below.
Answer figure (C) bears a similar relationship with the first
figure of second set of problem figures.
Choice (C)
20. In the first pair, from the first frame to the second frame the
element ★ is shifting to the top right, < is shifting to the
bottom left > is shifted to bottom right and + is shifted to the Hence, the answer figure is (D).
top left corners. The elements ‘∪’ and ‘O’ are shifted to the Choice (D)
center. Similarly pattern is followed in figure (D).
Choice (D) 32. When the paper is unfolded, then the pattern is as shown
below.
21. In the first pair, top two elements interchange Positions.

Elements at the centre and bottom shift to the next places
in the clockwise direction, whereas one is replace by a new
elements. Choice (C)
22. The element in the first figure rotates by 90° in c lockwise Hence, the answer figure is (B).
direction. The shade in the middle petal is reduced by half Choice (B)
along the length and the shade in the each of the other two
petal shifts its position to the other side of the petal. 33. When the paper is unfolded, then the pattern is as shown
Choice (D) below.
23. The second figure is obtained by taking the mirror images

of the top row elements and water images of the bottom
row elements. A similar relation is found in the fifth answer
figure. Choice (D)
24. The two elements at the top interchanged their positions. Hence, the answer figure is (B).
The remaining four elements changed positions cyclically Choice (B)
among themselves. The entire figure is rotated by 45° in a
clockwise direction. A similar relation is found in the first 34. When the paper is unfolded, then the pattern is as shown
answer figure. Choice (A) below.
25. The internal elements are changing to their next figure in
anticlockwise direction. Let us number the external
elements to observe their movement.
1 2 2 4
Hence, the answer figure is (B). Choice (B)

3 4 3 1
The similar pattern is observed in figure (B). 35. Choice (A) is the mirror image of the given figure.
Choice (B) Choice (A)
Solutions for questions 26 to 30: 36. Choice (C) is the mirror image of the given figure.
Choice (C)
26. Except in Choice (D), all the other figures are horizontally
symmetrical. Choice (D) 37. Choice (A) is the mirror image of the given figure.
Choice (A)
27. In all the figures except Choice (C), three of the elements
are pointing towards in one direction and only one element Solutions for questions 38 to 40:
is pointing in the opposite direction.
Choice (C) 38. In the problem figure, one dot appears in a region common
to all the three figures. Such a region is present only in the
28. In each figure the element at the right is 180° rot ation of the answer figure (A).
element at the left. The element at the bottom is mirror Choice (A)
image of the element at the left. This pattern is not followed
in the first figure. Choice (A) 39. In the problem figure, one dot appears in a region common
to the triangle and the rhombus only. Such a region is
29. Except in figure (D), in all the other figures both the arrows present only in the answer figure (B).
are rotating in the same direction. Choice (B)
Choice (D)
40. In the problem figure, one dot appears in a region common
30. The 90° angle between the two arrows in the straig ht lines to D shape and the rectangle only. Such a region is present
is in clock wise direction, but in (D) it is anti-clockwise. only in the answer figure (A).
Choice (D) Choice (A)
Chapter – 14
(Decision Making)
Exercise – 14

Each case in the question is verified as shown in the table given below, which consists of the basic criteria for selection.
(iv) (R)
(iii) ≥ 2 yrs exp (v) (P) (Q) M.B.A. from
(i) (ii) M.B.A. or as Age ≥ 25 MBA ≥ ≥5 yrs reputed
Q. No. Name Indian Graduate ≥ Diploma in marketing years ≤ 30 65% ≥ 3 exp as institution Decision
Citizen 60% marks marketing ≥ manager in years as on and years marketing with
55% marks FMCG 1-1-2005 experience mgr ≥ 60%
company marks
1. Sravan selected
2. Ashank – selected
Vijay data
3. –
Varma inadequate
data
4. Pranay –
inadequate
5. Sri Vidya × × not selected
selected as
Probationar
6. Anirudh × y
Marketing
officer
data
7. Rahul –
inadequate
8. Sourav selected
‘’ Refers to the condition satisfied, ‘×’ refers condition not satisfied and ‘– ‘ refers to data inadequate.
1. As Sravan met all the above said conditions he is 5. As Sri Vidya does not satisfy both condition (iv) and
selected. Choice (A) alternate condition (R), she is not selected. Choice (E)
2. In Ashank’s case, there is no information about condition 6. Anirudh is does not satisfying condition (iv) but he
(3), but he satisfies the alternate condition. Hence, he is satisfies the alternate condition (R). Hence, he is
selected. Choice (A) considered for the post of a probationary marketing
officer. Choice (C)
3. As we do not know whether Vijay Varma is an Indian
citizen or not, data is inadequate. 7. We cannot determine whether Rahul is an Indian citizen
Choice (D) or not. Hence, data is inadequate. Choice (D)
4. In Pranay's case, his marks in graduation are not given. 8. As Sourav satisfies all the above conditions he is
Choice (D) selected. Choice (A)
Each case in the question is verified shown in the table given below, which consists of the basic criteria for the selection.
(i)
(ii) (iii) (P) (Q)
Grad ≥ (iv) (R) (S)
≤ 30 yrs ≥ 50% in ≥ 50% in < 35 yrs
Q.No Name 60% in pay > 75% in pay 5000 Decision
as on entrance
50,000
grad and 1 and ≥ 3 yrs
Fashion grad per month
1.6.04 exam lakh exp.
tech
9. Vivek – data inadequate
10. Ratur admitted
referred to
11. D'Souza ×
Chairman
referred to
12. Ujjal ×
Principal
13. Girish – data inadequate
14. Sri Vidya – × × × not admitted
referred to
15. Karithikeyan ×
Chairman
16. Akash Deep admitted
'' refers to condition satisfied.'×' refers to condition not satisfied and'–' refers to data inadequate
9. As we do not know whether he got 60% or not, data is 10. As Ratur fulfills all the conditions he is admitted.
inadequate. Choice (D) Choice (A)
11. As D'Souza is does not fulfill condition (i) but she fulfills 14. As Sri Vidya cannot pay the fee, she is not selected.
the alternate condition (P), she is referred to the Choice (E)
chairman. Choice (B)
15. As Karthikeyan is willing to pay `1 lakh, he is referred to
12. As Ujjal does not fulfill condition (ii) but he fulfills the the Chairman. Choice (B)
alternate condition (Q), he is referred to the Principal.
Choice (C) 16. As Akash Deep fulfills all the above conditions he is
13. In Girish's case whether he did his Graduation in Fashion selected. Choice (A)
Technology or not is unknown. Choice (D)
(ii)
(i) (iii) (vi)
Engineer ≥ (iv) (v) (vii) (Q)
Engneer Exp in excell
60%/ Trblshoot ≥ 2 yrs Willing to (P) consistent
Q. No. Name / hardware comm Decision
Diploma desktops/palm sim exp work in 5 yrs exp acad
diploma engg and skills in
holder -tops/Laptops in BPO shifts ≥75%
holder networking English
≥70%
17. Asra Das selected
18. Sanjay – data inadequate
selected as
Akash
19. x Trainee Help desk
Menon
Engineer
20. Ravi – data inadequate
21. Smriti × referred to COO
22. Gargi × Data inadequate
23. Garima – Selected
24. Chauhan – data inadequate
'' refers to condition satisfied, 'x' refers to condition not satisfied, ‘–‘ refers to data inadequate.
17. As Asra Jain fulfills all the given conditions she is 21. Smriti does not fulfill condition (2), but she fulfills the
selected. Choice (A) alternate condition (P). Hence, she is referred to the
COO. Choice (C)
18. As we do not know whether Sanjay has an experience in
networking or not, hence, data is inadequate. 22. Gargi does not fulfill condition (v). But information to
Choice (E) check condition (Q) is not available. Hence, data
inadequate. Choice (E)
19. Akash Menon, does not fulfill condition (5), but he fulfills
the alternate condition (Q). Hence he is selected as a 23. As Garima fulfills all the conditions she is selected.
Trainee Helpdesk Engineer. Choice (D) Choice (A)
20. Whether the first class is 60% or not is not given, hence, 24. Whether Chauhan has similar experience in a B.P.O is
data inadequate. Choice (E) not given, data is inadequate. Choice (E)

Each case in the question is verified as shown in the table given below, which consists of the basic criteria for the selection.
Conditions (i) (P) Except (iii)

Master’s (iv) but have ≥ 5 (Q) Except (iv)
(ii) (iii) (v)
degree in excellent years but have a
≥ 8 years work at least 5 be self
social understandin experience as Doctoral degree
Q. No. Name experience in years of motivated Decision
sciences/ g of macro a project in Social Service
development experience and a team
Economics/ economic manager is is referred to the
field in research player
development policies. referred to the chairman
studies Director
25. Vikas selected
Pankaj referred to the
26. × ×
Pandey director
27. Yoginder × × not selected
data
28. ShilpiBali –
inadequate
referred to the
29. Parimala ×
chairman
data
30. Rajesh –
inadequate
31. Shruthi × × not selected
referred to
32. Joseph –
chairman
'' refers to the conditions satisfied, 'x' refers to the conditions not satisfied, '–' refers to the data inadequate.
25. As Vikash fulfills all the conditions he is selected. Choice (A)

nd
26. In Pankaj Pandey's case, condition (iii) is not satisfied, 29. In Parimala's case, condition (iv) is not satisfied, but the
but he fulfills the alternate condition (P). Hence, he is alternate condition (Q) is fulfilled. Hence, she is referred
referred to the Director. to the Chairman. Choice (B)
Choice (C)
30. In Rajesh's case no information is known about condition
27. As Yoginder does not fulfill condition (iii) and its alternate (5). Hence, data inadequate. Choice (D)
condition, he is rejected.
Choice (E) 31. As two basic conditions are not satisfied, she is rejected.
Choice (E)
28. Shilpibali has an understanding of microeconomic 32. As condition (iv) is not satisfied, but the alternate
policies but we do not know whether she has an condition (B) is fulfilled. Hence, Joseph is referred to the
understanding in macroeconomic policies. Hence data Chairman. Choice (B)
inadequate. Choice (D)
Each case in the question is verified as shown in the table given below, which consists of the basic criteria for selection.
(i) (ii) (iii) (iv)

At least 6 At least 2 Prime digit at No two digits are
digit even digits unit place same Number
Question Given
classification
Number Number [P] [R]
[Q]
Starts with No two adjacent
Odd number
an even digit digit are same
× Waste
33. 4687322
[×] number
× Difficult
34. 3456789
[] number
35. 138642 Sensible number
×
36. 291735 Soft number
[]
37. 85613 × Waste number
×
38. 9713864 Waste number
[×]
39. 2976813 Sensible number
× Complicated
40. 5796723
[] number
33. Criteria (d) is not satisfied and its alternate criteria (iii) is 40. Criteria (d) is not satisfied but its alternate criteria (iii) is
about satisfied. Hence, it is classified as Waste number. satisfied. Hence, the number is classified as Complicated
Choice (E) number. Choice (D)
34. Criteria (c) is not satisfied but its alternate criteria (ii) is Solutions for questions 41 to 45:
satisfied. Hence, it is classified as Difficult number.
Choice (C) 41. 1 = Yes; 2 = No data.
Hence, the given date is inadequate to allot the Hotel.
35. All the basic criteria are satisfied. Hence, the number is Choice (E)
classified as Sensible number.
Choice (A) 42. 1 = Yes; 2 = Yes; 3 = Yes; 8 = No.
Hence, no Hotel is allotted to organize the Training
36. Criteria (b) is not satisfied but its alternate criteria (i) is Programme. Choice (C)
satisfied. Hence, it is classified as Soft number.
Choice (B) 43. 1 = Yes; 2 = Yes; 3 = Yes; 8 = Yes.
Hence, the proramme is to be organized in Hotel Taj.
37. Condition (a) is not satisfied hence, the number is Choice (D)
classified as waste number. Choice (E)
44. 1 = Yes; 2 = Yes; 3= No; 4 = Yes; 5 = Yes; 6 = Yes.
38. Criteria (c) is not satisfied and its alternate criteria is also Hence, the proramme is to be organized in Hotel Saucy.
not satisfied. Hence, the number is classified as Waste Choice (A)
number. Choice (E)
45. 1 = Yes; 2 = Yes; 3 = No; 4 = Yes; 5 = No.
39. All the basic criteria are satisfied. Hence, the number is Hence, No hotel is allotted to organize the Training
classified as Sensible number. Choice (A) Programme. Choice (B)

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Chapter – 1 18. 47+4, 51+6, 57+8, 65+10, _____+12, 87

15. The number of letters in each word is multiplied with 10 to Code z φ + ∗ % f x

Solutions for questions 46 to 50: F (Child)

i.e. A is the uncle of B. Choice (B) (husband) Freda

So, X is the grandfather of Y and

Implies P is the mother of Q and R Choice (B)

16. P * R + Q means 22. Freda is the mother of Brian.

Solutions for questions 17 to 21: 24. Emanuel is the grandfather of Celina.

So, Q is the daughter of T. Choice (D)

20. Y x Z ( ) K means 26. Either M or B is the mother of Y.

21. S x J + T means 28. A is the wife of L. Choice (C)

29. Y is the grand-daughter of L.

⇒ T is the niece of S. 30. M is the spouse of B.

(wife) wife Let A be the house and B be the park.

4. Let A be the starting point and B be the final point of

31. G is the salesman. Choice (B) 17

32. F is the wife of E. Choice (A) 2

34. D’s gender is not mentioned. Hence the relationship cannot 12

Solutions for questions 1 to 19: 8

2. For these questions, we should draw figures based on the

Let A and B be the initial and the final point respectively in

Let A and B be the initial and the final points respectively in S

10. D bought immediately after E. Choice (A)

A 23. Now here S is tallest ⇒ P and R can be either 2nd or 3rd,

7 3 25. Here R has the 2nd highest money.

30. S got the least marks. Choice (B) Finn – Thor

C 45. D visited hotel Taj. Choice (B)

Solutions for questions 53 to 56:

53. Baseball is liked by the highest number of students. Exercise – 7(b)

Solutions for questions 6 to 10: Family Car Floor

11. The Rajput family owns a Spark. Choice (A)

Solutions for questions 16 to 20:

The final table is as follow.

Solutions for questions 41 to 45: 4. 64 : 512 : : 100 : _____

41. R is selected ⇒ S is selected 6. 7 : 91 : : 13 : _____

43. When Q is selected, the maximum possible size can be 5. 8. 9 : 72 : : 16 : _____

34. 24 : 47 : : 76 : _____ Exercise – 9

44. 4 → 4 ← 9 = 9 × 4 + 4 = 36 + 4 7. At 4 hrs 30 min, the hour hand is in between 4 and 5 and

45. 12 ↑ 24 ↓ 6 = 12 + 24 ÷ 6 = 36 ÷ 6 8. The angle between the hands at 3 hours 25 minutes is

13. The elements in the previous figure are rearranged as

∴ The appropriate answer figure is (C). Previous Next

The string A elements is rotated by 45° ACW. From the first

21. In the first pair, top two elements interchange Positions.

23. The second figure is obtained by taking the mirror images

Hence, the answer figure is (B). Choice (B)

Solutions for questions 1 to 8:

Solutions for questions 9 to 16:

Solutions for questions 17 to 24:

Solutions for questions 25 to 32:

Conditions (i) (P) Except (iii)

25. As Vikash fulfills all the conditions he is selected. Choice (A)

Solutions for questions 33 to 40:

(i) (ii) (iii) (iv)

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