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Each question is followed by two statements, A and B. Select the correct option based on the following instructions: Mark (1) if the question can be answered by one of the statements, but not by the other. Mark (2) if the question can be answered by using either statement, independently of the other. Mark (3) if the question can be answered by using both statements together, but not by either statement alone. Mark (4) if the question cannot be answered by either of the statements. Is segment PQ greater than segment RS?
A. PB > RE, BQ = ES B. B is a point on PQ and E is a point on RS.
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Solution: Using Statement A alone: If B is a point on PQ and E is a point on RS, then PB + BQ > RE + ES PQ > RS Since it is not known if B and E are on those segments, the above conclusion may or may not be true. Thus, the question cannot be answered using statement A alone. Using Statement B alone: B is a point on PQ and E is a point on RS. However, this does not provide any other useful information. Thus, the question cannot be answered using statement B alone.
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Using both the statements together: Since it is known that B is a point on PQ and E is a point on RS, PQ > RS as seen from statament A. Thus, the question can be answered using both the statements together, but not by using either statement alone. Hence, option 3. 2.
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Each question is followed by two statements, A and B. Select the correct option based on the following instructions: Mark (1) if the question can be answered by one of the statements, but not by the other. Mark (2) if the question can be answered by using either statement, independently of the other. Mark (3) if the question can be answered by using both statements together, but not by either statement alone. Mark (4) if the question cannot be answered by either of the statements. Three boys had a few Coffee Bite toffees with them. The number of toffees with the second boy was four more than those with the first and the number of toffees with the third boy was four more than those with the second. How many toffees were there in all?
A. The number of toffees with each of them is a multiple of 2. B. The first boy ate up four toffees from what he had and the second boy ate up six toffees from what had and the third boy gave them two toffees each from what he had and the number of toffees remaining with each of them formed a geometric progression.
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Solution: Let the number of toffees with the 1st, 2nd and the 3rd boy be (n 4), n and (n + 4) respectively. Using Statement A alone: This statement does not provide any useful information. Thus, the question cannot be answered using statement A alone.
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Using Statement B alone: The first, second and third boy now have (n 8), (n 6) and n toffees respectively. (n 8), (n 6) and n are in G.P. (n 6)2 = n(n 8) n=9 Thus, the question can be answered using statement B alone. Thus, the question can be answered using statement B alone but not by using statement A alone. Thus, the question can be answered by one the statements but not by the other. Hence, option 1. 3.
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Each question is followed by two statements, A and B. Select the correct option based on the following instructions: Mark (1) if the question can be answered by one of the statements, but not by the other. Mark (2) if the question can be answered by using either statement, independently of the other. Mark (3) if the question can be answered by using both statements together, but not by either statement alone. Mark (4) if the question cannot be answered by either of the statements. Little Beau Peep lost her sheep. She couldnt remember how many were there. She knew that in the next year she would have 400 more sheep than the number she had last year. How many sheep were there?
A. The number of sheep last year was 20% more than the year before that and this simple rate of increase continued to be the same for the next 10 years. B. The increase is compounded annually.
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Solution: Let the number of sheep last year be x. Using Statement A alone: Since the number of sheep grows by 20% every year, the number of sheep this year is 1.2x and the number of sheep next year is 1.44x. 1.44x = x + 400 x = 909 Thus, she had 1091 sheep this year. Thus, the question can be answered using statement A alone. Using Statement B alone: The rate of increase is not known. Thus, the question cannot be answered using statement B alone. Thus, the question can be answered using statement A alone but not by using statament B alone. Thus, the question can be answered by one the statements but not by the other. Hence, option 1. 4.
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Each question is followed by two statements, A and B. Select the correct option based on the following instructions: Mark (1) if the question can be answered by one of the statements, but not by the other. Mark (2) if the question can be answered by using either statement, independently of the other. Mark (3) if the question can be answered by using both statements together, but not by either statement alone. Mark (4) if the question cannot be answered by either of the statements. What will the total cost of creating a one foot border of tiles along the inside edges of a room be?
A. The room is 48 feet in length and 50 feet in breadth. B. Every tile costs Rs. 10.
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Solution: Using Statement A alone: Since no cost is known, the total tiling cost cannot be found. Thus, the question cannot be answered using statement A alone. Using Statement B alone: Since the dimensions of the room and that of each tile are not known, the total tiling cost cannot be found. Thus, the question cannot be answered using statement B alone. Using both the statements together: Since the dimensions of an individual tile are not known, the total tiling cost cannot be found. Thus, the question cannot be answered by either of the statements. Hence, option 4. 5.
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Each question is followed by two statements, A and B. Select the correct option based on the following instructions: Mark (1) if the question can be answered by one of the statements, but not by the other. Mark (2) if the question can be answered by using either statement, independently of the other. Mark (3) if the question can be answered by using both statements together, but not by either statement alone. Mark (4) if the question cannot be answered by either of the statements. Ten boys go to a neighbouring orchard. Each boy steals a few mangoes. What is the total number of mangoes that they steal?
A. The first boy steals 4 mangoes, the fourth boy steals 16 mangoes, the eighth boy steals 32 mangoes and the tenth boy steals 40 mangoes. B. The first boy stole the minimum number of mangoes and the tenth boy stole the maximum number of mangoes.
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Solution: Using Statement A alone: From the statement, it is possible that the number of mangoes stolen by the nth peron is 4n. However, it is not given that the number of mangoes stolen forms a series. Thus, the remaining 6 boys could have stolen any number of mangoes. Thus, the question cannot be answered using statement A alone. Using Statement B alone: This does not provide any useful information regarding number of mangoes stolen. Thus, the question cannot be answered using statement B alone. Using both the statements together: The only additional information obtained by combining the two statements is that the other six boys could have stolen anywhere between 5 and 39 mangoes. However, the actual number of mangoes stolen cnanot be obtained. Thus, the question cannot be answered by either of the statements. Hence, option 4. 6.
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Each question is followed by two statements, A and B. Select the correct option based on the following instructions: Mark (1) if the question can be answered by one of the statements, but not by the other. Mark (2) if the question can be answered by using either statement, independently of the other. Mark (3) if the question can be answered by using both statements together, but not by either statement alone.
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Mark (4) if the question cannot be answered by either of the statements. If x, y and z are real numbers, is z - x even or odd?
A. xyz is odd. B. xy + yz + zx is even.
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Solution: Using Statement A alone: Given xyz is odd, it implies that each of x, y and z is odd. If x and z are odd, then z x is even. Thus, the question can be answered using statement A alone. Using Statement B alone: Given xy + yz + xz is even, consider the following possibility. If x is even and y is even, then even if z is odd or even, the given sum is even. Hence, nothing can be concluded about z x being odd or even. Thus, the question cannot be answered using statement B alone. Thus, the question can be answered using statement A alone but not by using statement B alone. Thus, the question can be answered by one of the statements but not by the other. Hence, option 1. 7.
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Each question is followed by two statements, A and B. Select the correct option based on the following instructions: Mark (1) if the question can be answered by one of the statements, but not by the other. Mark (2) if the question can be answered by using either statement, independently of the other.
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Mark (3) if the question can be answered by using both statements together, but not by either statement alone. Mark (4) if the question cannot be answered by either of the statements. What is the value of x, if x and y are consecutive positive even integers?
A. (x y)2 = 4 B. (x + y)2 < 100
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Solution: Since x and y are consecutive positive even integers, x y = 2 Using Statement A alone: Considering the equation obtained from the data given in the question, this statement will always be true for any x and y that satisfy the above equation. Thus, the question cannot be answered using statement A alone. Using Statement B alone: (x + y)2 < 100 Consider different sets of consecutive positive integers. (2 + 4)2 = 36 < 100 (4 + 6)2 = 100 Thus, x has to be one out of 2 and 4. However, it has been mentioned whether x is the greater or the lesser of the two integers. Hence, a unique value of x cannot be found. Thus, the question cannot be answered using statement B alone. Using both the statements together:
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Since statement A does not provide any additional data, this is the same as using statement B alone. Hence, the value of x still cannot be found. Thus, the question cannot be answered by either statement. Hence, option 4. 8.
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Each question is followed by two statements, A and B. Select the correct option based on the following instructions: Mark (1) if the question can be answered by one of the statements, but not by the other. Mark (2) if the question can be answered by using either statement, independently of the other. Mark (3) if the question can be answered by using both statements together, but not by either statement alone. Mark (4) if the question cannot be answered by either of the statements. What is the profit percent?
A. The cost price is 80% of the selling price. B. The profit is Rs. 50.
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Solution: Using Statement A alone: Let the selling price be Rs. 100. Hence, the cost price is Rs. 80 and the profit is Rs. 20 Therefore, the profit percent = (20/80) 100 = 25%. Thus, the question can be answered using statement A alone. Using Statement B alone: Though the profit is known, the cost price or selling price is not known. Hence, the profit percent cannot be found.
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Thus, the question cannot be answered using statement B alone. Thus, the question can be answered using statement A alone but not by using statement B alone. Thus, the question can be answered by one of the statements but not by the other. Hence, option 1. 9.
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Each question is followed by two statements, A and B. Select the correct option based on the following instructions: Mark (1) if the question can be answered by one of the statements, but not by the other. Mark (2) if the question can be answered by using either statement, independently of the other. Mark (3) if the question can be answered by using both statements together, but not by either statement alone. Mark (4) if the question cannot be answered by either of the statements. What is the area of the triangle?
A. Two sides are 41 cm each. B. The altitude to the third side is 9 cm long.
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Solution: Using Statement A alone: Though two sides are known, the third side or the angle between these two sides is not known. Hence, the area cannot be found. Thus, the question cannot be answered using statement A alone. Using Statament B alone: The area of a triangle cannot be found just using the altitude to a side, unless the triangle is equilateral in nature.
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Nothing of that sort is known here. Thus, the question cannot be answered using statement B alone. Using both the statements together: Once both the statements are combined, the triangle can be drawn as shown below.
In the given triangle, ADB = ADC = 90.
Thus, base BC = 2 40 = 80 cms. Hence,
= 360 sq. cms. Thus, the question can be answered using both the statements together but not by using either statement alone. Hence, option 3. 10.
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Each question is followed by two statements, A and B. Select the correct option based on the following instructions: Mark (1) if the question can be answered by one of the statements, but not by the other. Mark (2) if the question can be answered by using either statement, independently of the other. Mark (3) if the question can be answered by using both statements together, but not by either statement alone. Mark (4) if the question cannot be answered by either of the statements.
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What is the price of a banana?

A. With Rs. 84, I can buy 14 bananas and 35 oranges. B. If the price of bananas is reduced by 50% then I can buy 48 bananas in Rs. 12.
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Solution: Using Statement A alone: Let the price of one banana be Rs. x and the price of an orange be Rs. y. 14x + 35y = 84 2x + 5y = 12 It is not given that the price of the banana or orange needs to be an integer. Hence, there can be multiple solution sets possible. Therefore, the price of a banana cannot be found. Thus, the question cannot be answered using statement A alone. Using Statement B alone: I can buy 48 bananas in Rs. 12. Hence, one banana costs Rs. 0.25 as per the new price. This price is half of the old price. Thus, the price of a banana is Rs. 0.5 Thus, the question can be answered using statement B alone. Thus, the question can be answered using statement B alone but not by using statement A alone. Thus, the question can be answered by one statement but not by the other. Hence, option 1.
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Each question is followed by two statements, A and B. Select the correct option based on the following instructions: Mark (1) if the question can be answered by one of the statements, but not by the other. Mark (2) if the question can be answered by using either statement, independently of the other. Mark (3) if the question can be answered by using both statements together, but not by either statement alone. Mark (4) if the question cannot be answered by either of the statements. What is the perimeter of the rectangle ABCD?
A. Area of the rectangle is 48 square units. B. Length of the diagonal is 10 units.
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Solution: Using Statement A alone: Area = Length Breadth = 48 Multiple combinations such as (1, 48), (2, 24), (3, 16), (4, 12), (6, 8) are possible. Hence, the perimeter cannot be found. Thus, the question cannot be answered using statement A alone. Using Statement B alone. Since the diagonal measures 10 units, (Length)2 + (Breadth)2 = 100 There can be multiple solutions to this equation. Hence, the perimeter cannot be found. Thus, the question cannot be answered using statement B alone. Using both the statements together: Let l and b denote length and breadth of the given rectangle respectively.
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lb = 48 and l2 + b2 = 100 (l2) +(b2) 2lb =(l b)2 = 100 (2 48) = 4 (l b) = 2 l 2 + b2 + 2lb = (l + b)2 = 100 + (2 48) = 196 (l + b) = 14 l = 8, b = 6 Thus, the perimeter is 28 units. Thus, the question can be answered using both the statements together but not by using either statement alone. Hence, option 3. 12.
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Each question is followed by two statements, A and B. Select the correct option based on the following instructions: Mark (1) if the question can be answered by one of the statements, but not by the other. Mark (2) if the question can be answered by using either statement, independently of the other. Mark (3) if the question can be answered by using both statements together, but not by either statement alone. Mark (4) if the question cannot be answered by either of the statements. What is the number x?
A. The L.C.M. of x and 18 is 36. B. The H.C.F. of x and 18 is 2.
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Solution: Using Statement A alone: LCM of x and 18 is 36.
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The possible combinations are: (i) LCM of 4 and 18 is 36. (ii) LCM of 12 and 18 is 36. (iii) LCM of 36 and 18 is 36. Thus, there is no unique value for x. Thus, the question cannot be answered using statement A alone. Using Statement B alone: HCF of x and 18 is 2. The possible combinations are: (i) HCF of 2 and 18 is 2. (ii) HCF of 4 and 18 is 2. (iii) HCF of 8 and 18 is 2. and so on. Thus, there is no unique value for x. Thus, the question cannot be answered using statement B alone. Using both the statements together: x 18 = 36 2 x = 72/18 = 4 Thus, the question can be answered using both the statements together but not by using either statement alone. Hence, option 3. 13.
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either statement, independently of the other. Mark (3) if the question can be answered by using both statements together, but not by either statement alone. Mark (4) if the question cannot be answered by either of the statements. Is x + y z + t even?
A. x + y + t is even. B. tz is odd.
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Solution: Using Statement A alone: x + y + t is even. Hence, x + y z + t becomes Even z If z is even, this difference will be even and vice versa. Since z is not known, nothing can be said about the difference. Thus, the question cannot be answered using statement A alone. Using Statement B alone: tz is odd. This is possible when both t and z are odd. However, nothing is known about x and y. Hence, nothing can be said about the difference. Thus, the question cannot be answered using statement B alone. Using both the statements together: Since z is odd, x + y z + t will become Even Odd i.e. Odd. Thus, the question can be answered using both the statements together but not by using either statement alone.
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Hence, option 3. 14.

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Each question is followed by two statements, A and B. Select the correct option based on the following instructions: Mark (1) if the question can be answered by one of the statements, but not by the other. Mark (2) if the question can be answered by using either statement, independently of the other. Mark (3) if the question can be answered by using both statements together, but not by either statement alone. Mark (4) if the question cannot be answered by either of the statements. A tractor travelled a distance of 5 m. What is the radius of the rear wheel?
A. The front wheel rotates N times more than the rear wheel over this distance. B. The circumference of the rear wheel is t times that of the front wheel.
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Solution: Using Statement A alone: This simply means that the front wheel is smaller than the rear wheel. Since the value of N and the radius of the front wheel is not known, the radius of the rear wheel cannot be found. Thus, the question cannot be answered using statement A alone. Using Statement B alone: Since the value of t is not known, the two wheels cannot be compared. Thus, the question cannot be answered using statement B alone. Using both the statements together: Even when the two statements are combined, no numerical value is known. Hence, the radius of the rear wheel cannot be found.
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Thus, the question cannot be answered by either of the statements. Hence, option 4. 15.
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Each question is followed by two statements, A and B. Select the correct option based on the following instructions: Mark (1) if the question can be answered by one of the statements, but not by the other. Mark (2) if the question can be answered by using either statement, independently of the other. Mark (3) if the question can be answered by using both statements together, but not by either statement alone. Mark (4) if the question cannot be answered by either of the statements. What is the ratio of the two liquids A and B in the mixture finally, if these two liquids kept in three vessels are mixed together? (The containers are of equal volume).
A. The ratios of liquid A to liquid B in the first and second vessels is 3 : 5 and 2 : 3 respectively. B. The ratio of liquid A to liquid B in vessel 3 is 4 : 3.
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Solution: Using Statement A alone: There is no data regarding the third vessel. Hence, the ratio cannot be found. Thus, the question cannot be answered using statement A alone. Using Statement B alone: There is no data regarding the first and second vessel. Hence, the ratio cannot be found. Thus, the question cannot be answered using statement B alone. Using both the statements together:
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The ratio in which the liquids from the three vessels are taken is not known. Hence, the required ratio cannot be found. Thus, the question cannot be answered by either of the statements. Hence, option 4. 16.
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Each question is followed by two statements, A and B. Select the correct option based on the following instructions: Mark (1) if the question can be answered by one of the statements, but not by the other. Mark (2) if the question can be answered by using either statement, independently of the other. Mark (3) if the question can be answered by using both statements together, but not by either statement alone. Mark (4) if the question cannot be answered by either of the statements. If , are the roots of the equation ax2 + bx + c = 0, then what is the value of (2 + 2)?
A. + = (b/a) B. = c/a
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Solution: Using Statement A alone: The sum of the roots is always (b/a) Hence, the required value cannot be found. Thus, the question cannot be answered using statement A alone. Using Statement B alone: The sum of the roots is always (c/a) Hence, the required value cannot be found.
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Thus, the question cannot be answered using statement B alone. Using both the statements together:
Thus, the question can be answered using both the statements together but not by using either statement alone. Hence, option 3. 17.
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Each question is followed by two statements, A and B. Select the correct option based on the following instructions: Mark (1) if the question can be answered by one of the statements, but not by the other. Mark (2) if the question can be answered by using either statement, independently of the other. Mark (3) if the question can be answered by using both statements together, but not by either statement alone. Mark (4) if the question cannot be answered by either of the statements. What is the cost price of the article?
A. After selling the article, a loss of 25% is incurred on the cost price. B. The selling price is three-fourths of the cost price.
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Solution: Using Statement A alone: S.P. = 0.75 C.P. Since neither the selling price nor the loss is known, the cost price cannot be found.
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Thus, the question cannot be answered using statement A alone. Using Statement B alone: S.P. = 0.75 C.P. Since neither the selling price nor the loss is known, the cost price cannot be found. Thus, the question cannot be answered using statement B alone. Using both the statements together: Since both the statements provide the same information, the cost price cannot be found. Thus, the question cannot be answered by either of the statements. Hence, option 4. 18.
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Each question is followed by two statements, A and B. Select the correct option based on the following instructions: Mark (1) if the question can be answered by one of the statements, but not by the other. Mark (2) if the question can be answered by using either statement, independently of the other. Mark (3) if the question can be answered by using both statements together, but not by either statement alone. Mark (4) if the question cannot be answered by either of the statements. What is the Selling Price of the article?
A. The profit on Sales is 20%. B. The profit on each unit is 25% and the cost price is Rs. 250.
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Solution: Using Statement A alone: The profit on sales is 20%, but the actual profit is not known.
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Thus, the question cannot be answered using statement A alone. Using Statement B alone: Cost Price = Rs. 250 Profit = 250/4 = Rs. 62.5 Selling Price = 250 + 62.5 = Rs. 312.5 Thus, the question can be answered using statement B alone. Thus, the question can be answered using statement B alone but not by using statement A alone. Thus, the question can be answered by one of the statements but not by the other. Hence, option 1. 19.
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Each question is followed by two statements, A and B. Select the correct option based on the following instructions: Mark (1) if the question can be answered by one of the statements, but not by the other. Mark (2) if the question can be answered by using either statement, independently of the other. Mark (3) if the question can be answered by using both statements together, but not by either statement alone. Mark (4) if the question cannot be answered by either of the statements. How many different triangles can be formed?
A. There are 16 coplanar, straight lines. B. No two lines are parallel.
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Solution: Using Statement A alone: The number of parallel lines among the 16 given and the number of
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intersection points is not known. Hence, the number of triangles cannot be found. Thus, the question cannot be answered using statement A alone. Using Statement B alone: Since the number of lines is not known, the number of triangles cannot be found. Thus, the question cannot be answered using statement B alone. Using both the statements together: There are 16 coplanar lines that are non-parallel. There are two cases: (i) If all lines intersect at the same point, then no triangle can be formed. (ii) If all the lines intersect at different points, then several triangles can be formed, the number of which depends on the number of intersection points. Thus, the number of triangles still cannot be found. Thus, the question cannot be answered by either of the statements. Hence, option 4. 20.
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Each question is followed by two statements, A and B. Select the correct option based on the following instructions: Mark (1) if the question can be answered by one of the statements, but not by the other. Mark (2) if the question can be answered by using either statement, independently of the other. Mark (3) if the question can be answered by using both statements together, but not by either statement alone. Mark (4) if the question cannot be answered by either of the statements. What is the total worth of Lakhirams assets?
A. A compound interest at 10% on his assets, followed by a tax of 4% on the interest, fetched him Rs. 1,500 this year. B. The interest is compounded once every four months.
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Solution: Using Statement A alone: It is not known whether the 10% interest is on a annual or non-annual basis. Also, it is not known if this year is the first year of the interest or not. Since this is a case of compound interest, the interest will change every year. Hence, the worth cannot be calculated. Thus, the question cannot be answered using statement A alone. Using Statement B alone: Nothing is known about the rate, principal, tenure etc. Hence, the worth cannot be calculated. Thus, the question cannot be answered using statement B alone. Using both the statements together: Whether the interest of 10% is on a per annum or half yearly or quarter yearly basis is still not known. Also, it is not known whether the given year is this year or not. Hence, the worth cannot be calculated. Thus, the question cannot be answered by either of the statements. Hence, option 4. 21.
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Each question is followed by two statements, A and B. Select the correct option based on the following instructions: Mark (1) if the question can be answered by one of the statements, but not by the other. Mark (2) if the question can be answered by using either statement, independently of the other. Mark (3) if the question can be answered by using both statements together, but not by either statement alone.
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Mark (4) if the question cannot be answered by either of the statements. How old is Sachin in 1997?
A. Sachin is 11 years younger than Anil whose age will be a prime number in 1998. B. Anils age was a prime number in 1996.
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Solution: Using Statement A alone: Anils age could be any prime number greater than 11 (13, 17, 19, 23, 29 ...) in 1998. Hence, a unique value of Sachin's age cannot be found. Thus, the question cannot be answered using statement A alone. Using Statement B alone: Since there is no mention of Sachin, Sachin's age cannot be found. Thus, the question cannot be answered using statement B alone. Using both the statements together: Anils age is a prime number in 1996 and 1998, thus his age in those two years could be 11 and 13, 17 and 19, 29 and 31 and so on. Thus, Sachins age in 1997 can have multiple possible values and so cannot be uniquely determined. Thus, the question cannot be answered by either of the statements. Hence, option 4. 22.
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either statement, independently of the other. Mark (3) if the question can be answered by using both statements together, but not by either statement alone. Mark (4) if the question cannot be answered by either of the statements. What is the number of type-2 widgets produced, if the total number of widgets produced is 20,000?
A. If the production of type-1 widgets increases by 10% and that of type-2 decreases by 6%, the total production remains the same. B. The ratio in which type-1 and type-2 widgets are produced is 2 : 1.
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Solution: Using Statement A alone: Since the original production of any one type of widget is not known, the number of type-2 widgets cannot be found. Also, it is not known if there are any types of widgets also being manufactured. Thus, the question cannot be answered using statement A alone. Using Statement B alone: It is not known if there are other types of widgets also being manufactured. Hence, the required value cannot be found. Thus, the question cannot be answered using statement B alone. Using both the statements together: Even when the statements are combined, it is not known whether there are other types of widgets produced. Thus, the question cannot be answered by either of the statements. Hence, option 4. 23.
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option based on the following instructions: Mark (1) if the question can be answered by one of the statements, but not by the other. Mark (2) if the question can be answered by using either statement, independently of the other. Mark (3) if the question can be answered by using both statements together, but not by either statement alone. Mark (4) if the question cannot be answered by either of the statements. What is the value of a3 + b3?
A. a 2 + b2 = 22 B. ab = 3
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Solution: a3 + b3 = (a + b)(a2 ab + b2) Using Statement A alone: Since the value of a + b and ab is not known, the required value cannot be found. Thus, the question cannot be answered using statement A alone. Using Statement B alone: Since the value of a + b and a2 + b2 is not known, the required value cannot be found. Thus, the question cannot be answered using statement B alone. Using both the statements together: Now every term apart from a + b is known. (a + b)2 = a2 + b2 + 2ab Thus, (a + b)2 can be found.
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But, (a + b) will have two values, positive and negative. Hence, a3 + b3 will also have two values. Thus, a unique value cannot be found. Thus, the question cannot be answered by either of the statements. Hence, option 4.
From either statement I alone or statement II alone, we cannot find the values of a and b for there is only one equation in each statement and there are two unknowns. Combining statements I and II, we have, a2 + b2 = 22 ab = 3 (i) (ii)
Substituting the value of a from equation (ii) in (i), we get
Solving equation (iii) will give us more than one value for a. Hence, the combination of statements I and II also will not give us a unique solution. Hence, option 4. 24.
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Each question is followed by two statements, A and B. Select the correct option based on the following instructions: Mark (1) if the question can be answered by one of the statements, but not by the other. Mark (2) if the question can be answered by using either statement, independently of the other. Mark (3) if the question can be answered by using both statements together, but not by either statement alone. Mark (4) if the question cannot be answered by either of the statements. Is the three digit number completely divisible by 99?
A. The number is divisible by 9 and 11 simultaneously. B. If the digits of the number are reversed, the number is divisible by 9 and 11.
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1) 2) 3) 4)
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Solution: Using Statement A alone: The prime factors of 99 are 9 and 11. Since the number is simultaneously divisible by 9 and 11, the number is divisible by 99. Thus, the question can be answered using statement A alone. Using Statement B alone: If the number obtained by reversing the digits is divisible by 99, then the original number is also divisible by 99. Let us consider the original number to be xyz If zyx has to be divisible by 9, then z + y + x = 9n. z + y + x is the same as x + y + z. x + y + z = 9n. Thus, xyz is divisible by 9. If zyx has to be divisible by 11, then (z + x y) should either be 0 or a multiple of 11. (z + x y) is the same as (x + z y). Thus, (x + z y) is either 0 or a multiple of 11. Thus, xyz is divisible by 11. Thus, xyz is divisible by 9 and 11 i.e. 99. Thus, the question can be answered using statement B alone. Thus, the question can be answered using either statement alone.
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Hence, option 2. 25.

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Each question is followed by two statements, A and B. Select the correct option based on the following instructions: Mark (1) if the question can be answered by one of the statements, but not by the other. Mark (2) if the question can be answered by using either statement, independently of the other. Mark (3) if the question can be answered by using both statements together, but not by either statement alone. Mark (4) if the question cannot be answered by either of the statements. A person is walking from Mali to Pali, which lies to its North-East. What is the distance between Mali and Pali?
A. When the person has covered 1/3rd of the distance, he is 3 km East and 1 km North of Mali. B. When the person has covered 2/3rd of the distance, he is 6 km East and 2 km North of Mali.
1) 2) 3) 4)
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Solution: Using Statement A alone: Since the person is 3 km East and 1 km North of Mali, the distance between this point and the starting point can be found using Pythagoras Theorem. This distance is 1/3rd of the total distance. Hence, the total distance can be found. Thus, the question can be answered using statement A alone. Using Statement B alone: Since the person is 6 km East and 2 km North of Mali, the distance between this point and the starting point can be found using Pythagoras Theorem. This distance is 2/3rd of the total distance. Hence, the total distance can be found.
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Thus, the question can be answered using statement B alone. Thus, the question can be answered using either statement alone. Hence, option 2.
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In the given triangle, ADB = ADC = 90.

Thus, base BC = 2 40 = 80 cms. Hence,

What is the price of a banana?

Solution: Using Statement A alone: LCM of x and 18 is 36.

Hence, option 3. 14.

Each question is followed by two statements, A and B. Select the correct

Substituting the value of a from equation (ii) in (i), we get

Hence, option 2. 25.

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