MBA MODEL QUESTIONS 1)

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F and E are midpoints of AB and AD respectively. If the side of square ABCD is 8, what is the area of triangle CEF?

2) If a, b, and c are all integers, is ab+bc+ca+a2 odd?

(1) a is odd. (2) (b+c) is odd.

statement (1) ALONE is sufficient, but statement (2) alone is not sufficient to answer the question asked;

statement (2) ALONE is sufficient, but statement (1) alone is not sufficient to answer the question asked;

BOTH statements (1) and (2) TOGETHER are sufficient to answer the question asked, but NEITHER statement ALONE is sufficient to answer the question asked;

EACH statement ALONE is sufficient to answer the question asked;

statements (1) and (2) TOGETHER are NOT sufficient to answer the question asked, and additional data specific to the problem are needed. 3) For which of the following functions f(x), is it always true that f(a/b) = f(b/a)? f(x) = 1/x f(x) = x2 f(x) =1/(x/2) f(x) = x+1 None of the above 4) Top of Form A={1,2,3,4,x,y} B={2,3,4,5,x,y} Is the median of set A greater than the median of set B? (1) x=y (2) 4 < x < y

statement (1) ALONE is sufficient, but statement (2) alone is not sufficient to answer the question asked;

statement (2) ALONE is sufficient, but statement (1) alone is not sufficient to answer the question asked;

BOTH statements (1) and (2) TOGETHER are sufficient to answer the question asked, but NEITHER statement ALONE is sufficient to answer the question asked;

EACH statement ALONE is sufficient to answer the question asked;

statements (1) and (2) TOGETHER are NOT sufficient to answer the question asked, and additional data specific to the problem are needed. 5) Danny and Ian are munching on a jar full of candies. Had Danny eaten alone it would have taken him 5 minutes to finish the candies in the jar. Had Ian eaten alone it would have taken him 10 minutes to finish half the jar. Since both of them are eating simultaneously, how long would it take them to empty the jar? 2.5 minutes 3 minutes 3 minutes and 20 seconds 6 minutes and 40 seconds 4 minutes 6) In a certain kindergarten, every child has got either a dog or a cat or both. 18 children have got dogs only and 6 children have got both dogs and cats. If there are 30 children in the kindergarten, how many of them have cats? 6 12 14

16 20 7) The corn crops of Moses, each of which is 27 acres, have been damaged by the rootworm pest.

of Cornfield A has been destroyed. While,

of the crop in cornfields B and C was lost. Cornfield D

has been totally ruined and only of cornfield E was left undamaged. and of cornfields F and G were damaged, respectively. Which of the following is the closest approximation for the number of unharmed acres in Moses' cornfields ?

57

84

105

111

126

8) Because of the destruction of cathedral treasuries during the French revolution, works of Anglo-Saxon art became scarce after the majority of the pieces find their way to France. cathedral treasuries during the French revolution, works of Anglo-Saxon art became scarce after the majority of the pieces find cathedral treasuries during the French revolution, works of Anglo-Saxon art became scarce after the majority of the pieces had found treasuries belonging to cathedrals during the French revolution, works of Anglo-Saxon art became scarce after the majority of the pieces had found

cathedral treasuries during the French revolution, works of Anglo-Saxon art became scarce after the majority of the pieces are finding cathedral treasuries during the French revolution, works of Anglo-Saxon art became scarce after the majority of the pieces found 9) In recent years, obesity in children has escalated exponentially and are recognized today as real health threats. obesity in children has escalated exponentially and are recognized today as real health threats child obesity has escalated exponentially and is recognized today as a real health threat child obesity has escalated and will be recognized as a real health threat today child obesity has escalated exponentially and is recognized in today's world as a real threat to health child obesity has escalated exponentially and is recognized daily as a real health threat 10) Since Java coffee shop began advertising on the local radio station 3 months ago, its business volume has increased by 15%. In order to increase its business volume, Java's next door competitor, Kahva, should also start advertising on the local radio station. Which of the following most weakens the argument's conclusion? Kahva's number of customers went down 15% last year. Of the 9 coffee shops that advertised on the local radio, only Java's business increased. 78% of the businesses that advertise on the local radio report an increase in business volume. The local radio station has over 10,000 listeners. The local radio station dedicates 15% of its air time to commercials. 11) A North Queensland's conservation officer's fieldwork involves either walking around a beach at night looking for nesting turtles during the nesting season and driving around in boats, trying to jump on and catch turtles in their foraging areas. during the nesting season and driving during the nesting season or driving in the nesting season and driving in the nesting season or drive during the nesting season or to drive

12) Organic fruits and vegetables is becoming more popular amongst today's consumers. is becoming more popular amongst today's consumers are becoming more and more popular amongst today's consumers are the most popular amongst today's consumers are becoming more popular amongst today's consumers will become more popular amongst today's consumer 13) The law does not mandate the wearing of protective gear while riding a bicycle, skateboard or any other unmotorized vehicle. Last year, however, thousands of injuries could have been prevented by the wearing of even just a helmet. Therefore, anyone using an unmotorized vehicle should wear a helmet.

Which of the following, if true, casts the most doubt on the argument's conclusion? Concussion is a very dangerous injury that can result in a variety of medical problems. Although a law has not been formed, many cyclists and skateboarders do wear protective gear out of their own wish to stay safe. It has been proven that helmets restrict vision especially of objects that are at the side or behind the person wearing one. The market for protective gear is expanding rapidly. New materials are being used to create helmets that are lighter and more comfortable than ever. 14) It has been found that troglitazone, an insulin-sensitizing agent, not only increases GLUT4, actually inducing its translocation in rat adipocytes. GLUT4, actually inducing GLUT4; it actually induces GLUT4, but also induces GLUT4, but it also induces GLUT4, but also inducing 15) Ms. Edmonds does not like to see children gossiping about each other on the school grounds. Yesterday, when she overheard Tom gossiping about Jack behind his back, she asked Tom to come over and explained the harm that gossip can cause. Today Ms. Edmonds overheard Dorothy gossiping about Amy behind her back.

Which of the following conclusions is most strongly supported by the information above? Ms. Edmonds is likely to expel Dorothy from school for a day. Ms. Edmonds will probably keep her thoughts on the subject to herself. Dorothy is likely to burst into tears as a result of a severe reprimand from Ms. Edmonds. Ms. Edmonds may call Dorothy over and explain the harm that gossip can cause. Amy is not likely to forgive Dorothy for quite a while.