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CAT 2007 | Question: 66
Read the passage and answer the following question. Human biology does nothing to human society. Age may enfeeble us all, but cultures vary considerably in prestige and power they accord to the elderly. Giving birth is a ... reciprocal roles. Human behavior dependents on biological linkages and reciprocal roles. Reciprocal roles determine normative human behavior in society
Read the passage and answer the following question.Human biology does nothing to human society. Age may enfeeble us all, but cultures vary considerably in prestige and po...
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Dec 15, 2015
English Language
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5482
CAT 2007 | Question: 63
In the below questions, there are five sentences or parts of sentences that form a paragraph. Identify the sentence(s) or part(s) of sentence(s) that is/are correct in terms of grammar and usage. Then choose the most appropriate option. When I returned to home, I began ... Minneapolis I became one of his most active devotees C & E C only E only B, C, and E C, D, and E
In the below questions, there are five sentences or parts of sentences that form a paragraph. Identify the sentence(s) or part(s) of sentence(s) that is/are correct in te...
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points
1.1k
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Dec 15, 2015
English Language
cat2007
verbal-ability
most-appropriate-option
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5483
relative speed
An artillery gun was fired twice at an interval of 24 sec. A jeep driver who is traveling towards the gun heard the sound after an interval of 22 sec. If the sound is traveling at the speed of 330 m/s, find the speed of jeep. (a) 11 m/s (b) 22 m/s (c)24 m/s (d) 30 m/s
An artillery gun was fired twice at an interval of 24 sec. A jeep driver who is traveling towards the gun heard the sound after an interval of 22 sec. If the sound is tra...
Pooja Palod
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Dec 14, 2015
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5484
speeed distance time
If a person increases his speed by 1 km/hr he reaches his office in 3/4th of the time he normally takes and if he decreases his speed by 1 km/hr, he reaches his office 2 hrs late. What distance dose the person travels to his office? (a) 10 kms (b) 8 kms (b) 12 kms (d) 9 kms
If a person increases his speed by 1 km/hr he reaches his office in 3/4th of the time he normally takes and if he decreases his speed by 1 km/hr, he reaches his office 2 ...
Pooja Palod
1.8k
points
808
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Dec 14, 2015
Quantitative Aptitude
time-and-distance
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5485
escalator
Ajay walked down a descending escalator. He took 60 steps and reached the bottom in 60 sec. On another occasion he took 80 steps and reached the bottom in only 50 sec. Find the number of steps in escalator. (a) 160 (b) 180 (c) 200 (d) 240
Ajay walked down a descending escalator. He took 60 steps and reached the bottom in 60 sec. On another occasion he took 80 steps and reached the bottom in only 50 sec. Fi...
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5486
profit and loss
A sells B a diamond at a profit of 30%. B sells it to C at a loss of 20%. What profit did A earn if C paid Rs.1040 for the diamond? (a) Rs.410 (b) Rs.200 (c) Rs.400 (d) Rs.140
A sells B a diamond at a profit of 30%. B sells it to C at a loss of 20%. What profit did A earn if C paid Rs.1040 for the diamond?(a) Rs.410 (b) Rs.200(c) Rs.400 (d) R...
Pooja Palod
1.8k
points
1.2k
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Pooja Palod
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Dec 14, 2015
Quantitative Aptitude
quantitative-aptitude
easy
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percentage
In an election between two candidates 10% of the votes polled were invalid. If the winning candidate got 52% of the total valid votes and wins by a majority of 160 votes, then how many valid votes other candidate got? (a) 1800 (b) 1600 (c) 1920 (d) 2220
In an election between two candidates 10% of the votes polled were invalid. If the winning candidate got 52% of the total valid votes and wins by a majority of 160 votes,...
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5488
profit and loss
A bakery owner use to mark the cost of cake Rs.25 more than the cost of making. If the cost of making the cake is reduced by Rs.25, accordingly he offered a discount of 25% on the marked price of cake. If he still makes a profit of 25%, what is his initial cost price? (a) Rs.50 (b) Rs.75 (c) Rs.100 (d) Rs.125
A bakery owner use to mark the cost of cake Rs.25 more than the cost of making. If the cost of making the cake is reduced by Rs.25, accordingly he offered a discount of 2...
Pooja Palod
1.8k
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845
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Dec 14, 2015
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5489
number plate
A number plate should have 4 digits if first digit is 7 second digit is even natural number and last two digits are in ascending order then fond total no of different number plate possible? 1)225 2)144 3)180 4)135
A number plate should have 4 digits if first digit is 7 second digit is even natural number and last two digits are in ascending order then fond total no of different num...
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1.1k
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5490
p and c
1) in how many ways one can enter hexagonal room having door on each wall that he exits from some different door? 2)how many tricolor flag can be designed from the rainbow color?
1) in how many ways one can enter hexagonal room having door on each wall that he exits from some different door?2)how many tricolor flag can be designed from the rainbow...
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Dec 14, 2015
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5491
pipes and cistern
Two taps t1 and t2 fill water at 12litres/min and 6 litres/min respectively.A leak pipe l can empty full tank in 10 min.If both taps and leak are opened tank can be filled in 15 min. How much is capacity of tank? 1)96 litre 2)108litres 3)120 litres 4)cant be determined
Two taps t1 and t2 fill water at 12litres/min and 6 litres/min respectively.A leak pipe l can empty full tank in 10 min.If both taps and leak are opened tank can be fille...
Pooja Palod
1.8k
points
795
views
Pooja Palod
asked
Dec 13, 2015
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votes
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5492
circular track
A B C participate in race around circular track.A and B run in same direction while C in opposite direction.if speed of A B C are 10m/s 20m/s and 30 m/s respectively and length of track is 1000 m then after how much time they will meet for first time?
A B C participate in race around circular track.A and B run in same direction while C in opposite direction.if speed of A B C are 10m/s 20m/s and 30 m/s respectively and ...
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1.8k
points
3.3k
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Pooja Palod
asked
Dec 13, 2015
Quantitative Aptitude
time-and-distance
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5493
escalator
An escalator is moving downwards.P takes 30 steps to reach bottom from.top and Q takes 70 steps to reach top from bottom.Speed of P and Q are equal.How many steps are there in escalator? 1)42 2)45 3)50 4)60
An escalator is moving downwards.P takes 30 steps to reach bottom from.top and Q takes 70 steps to reach top from bottom.Speed of P and Q are equal.How many steps are the...
Pooja Palod
1.8k
points
1.7k
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Pooja Palod
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Dec 13, 2015
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CAT 2007 | Question: 60
Read the passage and answer the below question. The difficulties historians face in establishing cause-and-effect relations in the history of human societies are broadly similar to the difficulties facing astronomers, climatologists, ecologists and evolutionary ... . Isolated islands, in so far as they are inhabited, arouse curiosity about how human beings evolved there.
Read the passage and answer the below question.The difficulties historians face in establishing cause-and-effect relations in the history of human societies are broadly s...
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13.9k
points
424
views
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asked
Dec 12, 2015
English Language
cat2007
verbal-ability
passage-reading
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0
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5495
CAT 2007 | Question: 57
The following question has a paragraph from which the last sentence has been deleted. From the given options, choose the sentence that completes the paragraph in the most appropriate way. Characters are also part of deep structure. Characters tie ... . The personification of a whole organization is a textual device we use to make macro-level theories more comprehensible.
The following question has a paragraph from which the last sentence has been deleted. From the given options, choose the sentence that completes the paragraph in the most...
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13.9k
points
386
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Dec 12, 2015
English Language
cat2007
verbal-ability
passage-reading
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0
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5496
CAT 2007 | Question: 54
Read the passage and answer the question. To discover the relation between the rules, paradigms and normal science, consider first how the historian isolates the particular loci of commitment that have been described as accepted rules. Close ... into a paradigm Ways of understanding a scientific tradition The frustrations of attempting to define a paradigm of a tradition
Read the passage and answer the question.To discover the relation between the rules, paradigms and normal science, consider first how the historian isolates the particula...
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13.9k
points
426
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Dec 12, 2015
English Language
cat2007
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passage-reading
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5497
compound interest
1)A man borrowed Rs.25000 from a bank at 20% compound interest. At the end of every year he paid Rs.8000. At the end of third year, if he wants to clear his loan then how much should he pay? (a) Rs.12400 (b) Rs.16040 (c) Rs.20800 (d) Rs.22080 2) ... has to be repaid in two equal installments, find the value of each installment. (a) Rs.11000 (b) Rs.11500 (c) Rs.12100 (d) Rs.12500
1)A man borrowed Rs.25000 from a bank at 20% compound interest. At the end of every year he paid Rs.8000. At the end of third year, if he wants to clear his loan then how...
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3.4k
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Pooja Palod
asked
Dec 11, 2015
1
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5498
simple and compound interest
The compound interest on a certain sum for 2 years is Rs.2520 and simple interest on the same sum of money at same rate of interest for 2 years is Rs.2400. Find the sum and rate of interest. (a) Rs.12000, 10% (b) Rs.18000, 6% (c) Rs.13600, 12% (d) Rs.24000, 5%
The compound interest on a certain sum for 2 years is Rs.2520 and simple interest on the same sum of money at same rate of interest for 2 years is Rs.2400. Find the sum a...
Pooja Palod
1.8k
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1.8k
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Dec 11, 2015
1
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5499
venn diagram
A survey is conducted among $106$ people. Among them $47$ people have dogs, $58$ people have cats and $38$ people have parrots. $16$ people have both a dog and cat, $15$ people have both cat and parrot and $17$ people have both a parrot and dog. Each of them has at least one of the pets. How many people have people have all the three pets? $10$ $8$ $9$ $7$
A survey is conducted among $106$ people. Among them $47$ people have dogs, $58$ people have cats and $38$ people have parrots. $16$ people have both a dog and cat, $15$ ...
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1.8k
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914
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Dec 11, 2015
Quantitative Aptitude
quantitative-aptitude
venn-diagrams
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venn diagram
A survey is conducted among $275$ families. $100$ families among them use air condition (A.C.) $70$ families use only coolers, $60$ families use only AC and $80$ families use only fan. $10$ families use all three and $10$ families use none of these. How many families use both a cooler and a fan? 20 25 40 30
A survey is conducted among $275$ families. $100$ families among them use air condition (A.C.) $70$ families use only coolers, $60$ families use only AC and $80$ families...
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points
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Dec 11, 2015
Quantitative Aptitude
quantitative-aptitude
venn-diagrams
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5501
alligation
There are two glasses having mixtures of wine and water. In glass 1 the ratio of wine and water is 1:2 and in glass 2 the ratio of wine and water is 4:1. Find the amount of mixture that should be taken from glass 1 in order to make 280 ml of mixture containing equal amount of water and wine. (a) 180 ml (b) 140 ml (c) 200 ml (d) None of these
There are two glasses having mixtures of wine and water. In glass 1 the ratio of wine and water is 1:2 and in glass 2 the ratio of wine and water is 4:1. Find the amount ...
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1.8k
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825
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Dec 11, 2015
Quantitative Aptitude
ratio-proportion
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5502
mixture
In what proportion should milk and water be mixed to reduce the price of milk from Rs.18 per litre to Rs.16 per litre? (a) 8:1 (b) 10:1 (c) 6:1 (d) None of these
In what proportion should milk and water be mixed to reduce the price of milk from Rs.18 per litre to Rs.16 per litre?(a) 8:1 (b) 10:1(c) 6:1 (d) None of these
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Quantitative Aptitude
ratio-proportion
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5503
mixture
A milkman has 50 litres of milk. Find quantity of water to be added in it so that he gets 20% profit by selling at its cost price?
A milkman has 50 litres of milk. Find quantity of water to be added in it so that he gets 20% profit by selling at its cost price?
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765
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Pooja Palod
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Dec 11, 2015
Quantitative Aptitude
ratio-proportion
cost-price-selling-price
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1
answer
5504
mixture
A drum is completely filled by mixture of milk n water. By replacing 12 litres of solution from drum by 12 litres of water, concentration of milk drops from 18% to 15%., find capacity of drum?
A drum is completely filled by mixture of milk n water. By replacing 12 litres of solution from drum by 12 litres of water, concentration of milk drops from 18% to 15%.,...
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1.8k
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810
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Dec 11, 2015
Quantitative Aptitude
ratio-proportion
mixtures
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5505
average
Amit appears for exam and score of 75 marks per paper.If he had obtained 15 more marks in maths paper and 10 marks in science then his average marks would have been 80 out of 100.For how many paper Amit appears?
Amit appears for exam and score of 75 marks per paper.If he had obtained 15 more marks in maths paper and 10 marks in science then his average marks would have been 80 ou...
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5506
average
A certain no of trucks were required to transport 60 tons of iron from company. However it was found that each truck could take 0.5 tons of cargo less and another 4 trucks were required. How many trucks were initially planned to use? 1)10 2)20 3)15 4)25
A certain no of trucks were required to transport 60 tons of iron from company. However it was found that each truck could take 0.5 tons of cargo less and another 4 truc...
Pooja Palod
1.8k
points
4.3k
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Dec 11, 2015
2
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answer
5507
CAT 2007 | Question: 51
In the question there are four sentences. Each sentence has pairs of words/phrases that are italicized and highlighted. From the italicized and highlighted word(s)/phrase(s), select the most appropriate word(s)/phrase(s) to form correct sentences. Then ... credulous[A]/credible[B]. She caught discreetly[A]/discretely[B] to announce he presence. BBAAA AAABA BBBBA AABBA BBBAA
In the question there are four sentences. Each sentence has pairs of words/phrases that are italicized and highlighted. From the italicized and highlighted word(s)/phrase...
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13.9k
points
1.7k
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asked
Dec 10, 2015
English Language
cat2007
verbal-ability
sentence-rearrangement
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0
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5508
CAT 2007 | Question: 47
Answer the following question based on the information given below: A health-drink company's $\text{R & D}$ department is trying to make various diet formulations, which can be used for certain specific purposes. It is considering a choice of $5$ ... $\text{R and S}$ $\text{P and S}$ $\text{Q and R}$ $\text{O and S}$
Answer the following question based on the information given below:A health-drink company’s $\text{R & D}$ department is trying to make various diet formulations, which...
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13.9k
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501
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Data Interpretation
cat2007
data-interpretation
tabular-data
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5509
CAT 2007 | Question: 42
Answer the following question based on the information given below: A low-cost airline company connects ten Indian cities, A to J. The table below gives the distance between a pair of airports and the corresponding price charged by the company. Travel is permitted only from ... has to pay for travelling by the shortest route from A to J? $2275$ $2850$ $2890$ $2930$ $3340$
Answer the following question based on the information given below:A low-cost airline company connects ten Indian cities, A to J. The table below gives the distance betwe...
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2.3k
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Dec 9, 2015
Data Interpretation
cat2007
data-interpretation
tabular-data
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0
answers
5510
CAT 2007 | Question: 38
Answer the following question based on the information given below The table shows the comparative costs, in US Dollars, of major surgeries in USA and a select few Asian countries. Procedure Comparative Costs in USA and some Asian countries (in US Dollars) ... Singapore and India for a Spinal Fusion, taking this change into account? $700$ $2500$ $4500$ $8000$ No difference
Answer the following question based on the information given belowThe table shows the comparative costs, in US Dollars, of major surgeries in USA and a select few Asian c...
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13.9k
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599
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Dec 8, 2015
Data Interpretation
cat2007
data-interpretation
tabular-data
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0
answers
5511
CAT 2007 | Question: 34
Answer the following question based on the information given below: The following table shows the break-up actual costs incurred by a company in last five years [year $2002$ to year $2006]$ to produce a particular product. The production capacity of the company is $2000$ ... if the company produces and sells $1400$ units in the year of $2007?$ $104$ $107$ $110$ $115$ $116$
Answer the following question based on the information given below:The following table shows the break-up actual costs incurred by a company in last five years [year $200...
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13.9k
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asked
Dec 8, 2015
Data Interpretation
cat2007
data-interpretation
tabular-data
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0
answers
5512
CAT 2007 | Question: 30
Answer the following question based on the information given below: The proportion of male students and the proportion of vegetarian student students in a school are given below. The school has total of $800$ students, $80\%$ of whom are in the Secondary Section and rest ... $0.53$ What is the percentage of vegetarian students in Class $12?$ $40$ $45$ $50$ $55$ $60$
Answer the following question based on the information given below:The proportion of male students and the proportion of vegetarian student students in a school are given...
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Dec 8, 2015
Data Interpretation
cat2007
data-interpretation
tabular-data
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0
answers
5513
CAT 2007 | Question: 26
Directions for the below questions: Each question is followed by two statements A and B. Answer each question using the below instructions. Mark $(1)$ if the question can be by using statement A alone but not by using statement B alone. Mark $(2)$ ... win the match? In the second-half Mahinra and Mahindra Club scored $4$ goals. The opponent scored four goals in the match.
Directions for the below questions:Each question is followed by two statements A and B. Answer each question using the below instructions.Mark $(1)$ if the question can b...
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Dec 7, 2015
Logical Reasoning
cat2007
logical-reasoning
logic-puzzles
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5514
CAT 2007 | Question: 25
A function $f(x) $ satisfies $f(1)=3600$ and $f(1)+f(2)+ \dots + f(n) = n^2 f(n)$, for all positive integers $n>1.$ What is the value of $f(9)?$ $80$ $240$ $200$ $100$ $120$
A function $f(x) $ satisfies $f(1)=3600$ and $f(1)+f(2)+ \dots + f(n) = n^2 f(n)$, for all positive integers $n>1.$ What is the value of $f(9)?$$80$$240$$200$$100$$120$
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Quantitative Aptitude
cat2007
quantitative-aptitude
functions
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answer
5515
CAT 2007 | Question: 24
Ten years ago, the ages of the members of a joint family of eight people added up to $231$ years. Three years later, one member died at the age of $60$ years and a child was born during the same year. After another three years, one more member died, ... The current age of this eight member joint family is nearest to: $23$ years $22$ years $21$ years $25$ years $24$ years
Ten years ago, the ages of the members of a joint family of eight people added up to $231$ years. Three years later, one member died at the age of $60$ years and a child ...
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Quantitative Aptitude
cat2007
quantitative-aptitude
ages
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answer
5516
CAT 2007 | Question: 23
Consider the set $S = \{2, 3, 4, \dots , 2n+1\} $ where $n$ is a positive integer larger than $2007.$ Define $\text{X}$ as the average of the odd integers in $S$ and $\text{Y}$ as the average of the even integers in $S$. What is the value of $\text{X-Y}?$ $0$ $1$ $n/2$ $n+1/2n$ $2008$
Consider the set $S = \{2, 3, 4, \dots , 2n+1\} $ where $n$ is a positive integer larger than $2007.$ Define $\text{X}$ as the average of the odd integers in $S$ and $\te...
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930
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Quantitative Aptitude
cat2007
quantitative-aptitude
average
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0
answers
5517
CAT 2007 | Question: 22
A confused bank teller transposed the rupees and paise when he cashed a cheque for Shailaja, giving her rupees instead of paise and paise instead of rupees. After a buying a toffee for $50$ paise, Shalaja noticed that she was left with exactly three time as much as ... less than Rupees $23$ Over Rupees $18$ but less than Rupees $19$ Over Rupees $4$ but less than Rupees $5$
A confused bank teller transposed the rupees and paise when he cashed a cheque for Shailaja, giving her rupees instead of paise and paise instead of rupees. After a buyin...
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13.9k
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519
views
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Quantitative Aptitude
cat2007
quantitative-aptitude
ratio-proportion
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2
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5518
CAT 2007 | Question: 21
How many pairs of positive integers, $m, n$ satisfy $1/m +4/n=1/12$ where $n$ is an odd integer less than $60?$ $6$ $4$ $7$ $5$ $3$
How many pairs of positive integers, $m, n$ satisfy $1/m +4/n=1/12$ where $n$ is an odd integer less than $60?$$6$$4$$7$$5$$3$
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Quantitative Aptitude
cat2007
quantitative-aptitude
algebra
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answer
5519
CAT 2007 | Question: 20
Suppose you have a currency, named Miso, in three denominations. $1$ Miso, $10$ Misos and $50$ Misos. In how many ways you can pay a bill of $107$ Misos? $17$ $16$ $18$ $15$ $19$
Suppose you have a currency, named Miso, in three denominations. $1$ Miso, $10$ Misos and $50$ Misos. In how many ways you can pay a bill of $107$ Misos?$17$$16$$18$$15$$...
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Quantitative Aptitude
cat2007
quantitative-aptitude
ratio-proportion
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0
answers
5520
CAT 2007 | Question: 16
Directions for the below question: Each question is followed by two statements A and B. Answer each question using the below instructions. Mark $(1)$ if the question can be by using statement A alone but not by using statement B alone. Mark $(2)$ if ... Moving Deepak from Section II to I (without any move from I to II) makes the average weights of the two sections equal.
Directions for the below question:Each question is followed by two statements A and B. Answer each question using the below instructions.Mark $(1)$ if the question can be...
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446
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Logical Reasoning
cat2007
logical-reasoning
logic-puzzles
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