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XAT Paper-2015 (All Sets)

Set
A

Set
B

Set
C

Set
D

Key

Explanations

3.

1.

2.

1.

14.

2.

3.

2.

5.

3.

4.

3.

6.

4.

5.

4.

7.

5.

6.

5.

8.

6.

7.

6.

1.

7.

1.

8.

2.

8.

8.

7.

10.

9.

10.

11.

9.

10.

11.

9.

11.

11.

9.

10.

20.

12.

20.

12.

21.

13.

21.

13.

22.

14.

22.

14.

23.

15.

23.

15.

S and P are a mandatory pair because they in S refers to optimists in P. Further S should come
immediately before statement 6 because 6 talks about positive outlook, which is the subject of
discussion in S. Opening statement, should be R only as it very well explains why the world of
cinema as mentioned in statement 1, is strange and baffles a critic.
Infantile is an unacceptable childish behavior; similarly charlatan, which means, deception is
also unacceptable; imbecile, meaning idiot, is also unacceptable; awful means unacceptable;
The only positive word is childlike that means an innocent behavior as of a child.
3 should be followed by 2, as 3 talks about loyal and effective allies and 2 talks about this
marriage which is referring to loyal and effective allies. So we are left with answer choices
A and B. Out of the two B is better as the opening statement 4 is more appropriate than 5.
The answer options start with counter indicators; so that means we have to look for counters to
the paragraph above.
A. This is wrong because we certainly cannot predict lifespan like this.
B. This surely is not the counter in any case.
C. Option C is wrong because our religious beliefs, according to the 1st line of the passage
believe that universe has not been there from the beginning, are in synch with the last line
of the passage; so they cannot be counter/opposite to each other.
D. No mention of anything like that.
E. This is the answer because the passage says that religious beliefs say the universe was
created and this option counters it by saying that universe could not have been created.
The paragraph talks about two different formulations, which were responsible for the genesis
of a common theory. The only sensible option is B because it talks about how they both
complemented each other and were used together by somebody else who might have used the
combined theory to generate a new one.
We have to prove that Ranu is a god sportsperson. Option A, C, D and E are talking about
Ranus running/sprinting skills at different levels but does not clearly indicate her superior
skills in sports. But B clearly states that she is national champion.
Calamitous, catastrophic and Cataclysmic all mean disastrous. Cacophonic means harsh
sounds; cacographic means bad handwriting; contraindicative means to indicate the
inadvisability of something, such as a medical treatment.
Speakers can be eminent- meaning outstanding and well recognized; immanent means
inherent, permanent etc and this can be filled in the second blank as the belief in permanent
justice makes sense. 3rd blank can be filled with Imminent as it means something about to
happen. Last blank will surely take eminence.
The paragraph is talking about a technique to interpret dreams. Dreams are definitely covert
entities and the interpretation can be termed as overt. E fits in this explanation very well as
dreams- the covert causes- according to the passage can lead to overt interpretations.
The last blank will surely take proscribe- meaning to forbid- as it starts from however, despite
repeated requests.; this structure clearly reflects that the court rejected the appeal i.e. the
court proscribed a lie detector test. In the second last blank only demeanor- can fit in as it
means outlook/ behavior/ appearance whereas deportment means expulsion and of cousre
cannot be filled in here. Thats why answer is C.
If according to statement 1 we look at the result of statement 2 i.e. murali scored first rank and
then speculate its cause then we might think that he would have worked very hard, but
according to statement 2 murali did not work hard. That means what is stated in statement 1 is
not valid.
it is clearly mentioned in the third paragraph that the protagonist decides to get out of his
confinement by getting in the place of the dead as it is only the dead that can pass freely from
this dungeon. (Read the first line of 3rd para). The subsequent lines mentions the way he
executes his plan.
Sarcasm of destiny is mentioned in the 2nd line of the 2nd paragraph. The protagonist says that
it would have been OK if he had died years ago; now if he dies it will be giving way to what
destiny, which is more like his enemy as destiny made his life miserable, has already decided
for him and he wants to defy this. So the phrase in the question is most similar to option E.
In the first paragraph the protagonist is thinking about suicide but in the subsequent paras he
decides not to play in the hands of destiny and plans and finally daringly executes his way out
of the prison and escapes from his miserable life. Thats why answer is from depression to
daring.
Counterpane is given in 7th sentence last paragraph; the sentence says covered it with his

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12.

16.

12.

16.

13.

17.

13.

17.

14.

18.

14.

18.

15.
16.

19.
20.

15.
16.

19.
20.

B
D

17.

21.

17.

21.

18.
19.

22.
23.

18.
19.

22.
23.

A
E

26.

24.

26.

24.

27.

25.

27.

25.

28.

26.

28.

26.

24.

27.

24.

27.

25.

28.

25.

28.

36.

29.

39.

32.

37.

30.

40.

33.

38.

31.

41.

34.

49.

32.

46.

45.

50.
51.

33.
34.

47.
51.

46.
51.

E
E

29.

35.

42.

47.

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counterpane... The only option that fits in this context is bed as he made the corpse made sit
on the couch and covered it with his beddings/bed.
Dungeon means cell according to the context of the last statement of 2nd paragraph paced
twice or thrice round the dungeon and then paused abruptly by the bed.
Guillotine means execution/killing according to the 8th line of the 1st paragraph, wherein it is
stated that I will remain hererush on the first person. And they will guillotine.
it is clearly mentioned in the very last paragraphs 1st line that in early stages of learning,
neural circuits are .weakly and in the subsequent paras it is mentioned that neural
connections lead to learning. S it is clear that in the younger age because the neural
connections happen in a piecemeal manner, the learning is also piecemeal.
Statement 1 is wrong because there is no mention that the two hemispheres learn
autonomously. Instead its suggested in the 4th line that it is not clear how the two sides learn
things.
Statement 2 is right as the 3rd para suggests that the neurons and circuits keep forming
connections among themselves, a phenomenon that suggests that simultaneous activation f
circuits can take place.
Statement 3 is right as it is clearly mentioned in the 3rd line of the 1st para.
Statement 4 is not mentioned anywhere
Statement 5 is absolutely opposite to the idea mentioned in the paragraph that learning is the
result of the neuron connection.
The entire passage is based on the fact that learning is based on the connections between the
neurons and forming of circuits between different parts of the brain. The only phrase that
captures this essence is E because it means that many small things make up a huge thing; a fact
similar to many small connections between neurons leading to huge thing as learning.
The lines and even when they lead in ... show that they possibly thrive in anaesthetized
(ADVERSE/controlled) conditions The critical element is the meaning of the word
anaesthetised, which has an implied meaning of controlled in the given sense. We can infer
from the passage that orchids survive in a controlled environment.
In the third paragraph the lines recently, however suggest that it is not always true that
children born with genetic vulnerability will be sociopaths etc.
The means susceptible to disease.
It is not possible to conclude about children typology about the situation given as there could
be changes in the behavioral pattern, while growing up, due to environmental surroundings.
As AIR is not a private commodity so markets will not be efficient in this case. Remember,
the paragraph states that public goods are ones for which no individual can be excluded. Air is
the only example for which an individual cannot be excluded. It is required by all.
Option A is directly stated in the paragraph when it states that public intervention is needed
when private markets fails.
Option B can be found from the second line of the first paragraph of the passage, which states
the problems solved by private markets.
Option C is also given in the paragraph directly and option E can be inferred from the last line
of the paragraph.
In statement D, the given causation in the passage is reversed and hence, it is the correct
answer in this case.
Statement 1 is a clear market problem and statement 2 provides a possible solution for it. By
introducing such a measure, the government is effectively pushing industries not to dump their
waste.
The first thing that you need to identify here is that the two paragraphs do not contradict each
other and they are talking of the same subject. Thus, the first three options are ruled out. In the
first paragraph, the author talks about the technique of brainstorming and in the second
paragraph he explains its benefits.
As per the last line of the passage involvement of the people with different perspectives
enriches the idea generation. This is reflected in option 4.
Mr. Patel has been given notice on behavioral grounds. Hence, he must focus on his
performance to avoid being too vulnerable to be dismissed.
The best and first move of Mr. Patel should be a discussion with HR to put forward arguments
supporting his case and meanwhile applying for another job in case of back up.
The HR should first talk to individual parties involved and then have a joint meeting of all to
sort out differences
Only assigning equal marks to both the kind of questions but assigning differential cut offs can
be a way to select students with entrepreneurial aptitude.
Option III & VI are irrelevant to his achieving the desired score.
Option II & Iv serve no purpose and are unrealistic, Hence out of the rest valid options the best
sequence can be E in light of Top-Bottom Decision making approach.
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30.

36.

43.

48.

31.

37.

44.

49.

32.

38.

45.

50.

33.

39.

32.

29.

on the party.
The least harm to party will be initiating inquiry to find if Mr. Loyal is really involved in the
case, if found guilty he can be expelled. But by suspending/ expelling him with immediate
effect, the party will definitely be harmed.
Mr. Opportunist wants himself to be in place of Mr. Loyal. Hence a combination of events,
which removes Mr. loyal and supports his chances of replacing him, is the best.
Immediate political career can be understood as winning the elections, which is only supported
by A
As per the statements the following figure can be arrived at with the help of variables. The
total is given to be 20 and all common is given to be 1.
QX
JX

Y
1
Y+22

Y+42
More than X

GX

34.

40.

33.

30.

Now based on this the question states to find the possible values of G type electives. Taking
the value of Y as 1, there are three values of G that will be generated which will be 13, 15 and
17. Similarly taking the value of Y as 2, the number of G electives is 14 and 16. On the same
logic taking the value of Y as 3, the G electives generated are again 15, which is previously
obtained. Hence in total there are five values of G electives possible which are 13, 14, 15, 16
and 17.
As per the statements the following figure can be arrived at with the help of variables. The
total is given to be 20 and all common is given to be 1.

QX
JX
Y

1
Y+22

Y+42

More than X
GX
Based on this information in this question along with the number of Only J type given to be 3,
the diagram will be

QX
JX

1
Y+42

Y+22

Minimum 4
GX
Now in this case the only value of Y satisfying this will be 1 so that the other two values

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35.

41.

34.

31.

become 3 and 5 and the total becomes 20. Now Simran can take 3 only J and 5 both J and G.
Similarly Raj can take All Gs and after that Qs. Now the 5 courses which are common to J and
G they both can have and that is the maximum number which can be common to both.
As per the statements the following figure can be arrived at with the help of variables. The
total is given to be 20 and all common is given to be 1.
QX
JX

Y+22

Y+42

More than X
GX

Based on this information in this question along with the number of Only G type given to be 2,
the diagram will be

QX

JX
1

Y
1
Y+42

Y+22

2
GX

39.
40.
41.

42.
43.
44.

48.
49.
50.

35.
36.
37.

A
C
B

42.
43.

45.
46.

35.
36.

38.
39.

E
A

44.

47.

37.

40.

45.

48.

38.

41.

46.

49.

29.

42.

47.
48.

50.
51.

30.
31.

43.
44.

B
A

If only G is given to be 2 only J and Only Q will become 1 each. Now the remaining total of
15 will be assigned to all the variables of Y. Solving that the value of Y becomes 3 and then 5
and 7. It can be seen that Vijay can take 1 course of Only J and Raj take can so many other
courses and hence they will not share any common electives. Secondly Vijay can have 1 and 5
common and then Raj can take Only G and then both G and Q. Even in this case, they will not
have any common electives. Hence first option is the answer.
A can reduce enthusiasm of Mr. Arbit as there the benefits =Costs in the case.
Only C reduces uncertainties as it promises 85 % success. B option is uncertain.
As per Mr. Arbit estimate he would have earned Rs. 100000 mn extra for the next five years
extra. This foregone earring would be fetch an interest of 10% compounded annually. As per
Mr. Boring he would earn Rs. 100000 mn for 2 years only. Now for the first two years as they
will earn same and invest at the same rate this amount would not create any difference. But for
the remaining three years earnings of Mr. Arbit would create a difference in principal as well
in the interest earned. His third year earning of Rs. 100000 mn will earn an interest @ 10% for
two years and will become 100000 1.21 = 121000 mn. His fourth year earning of Rs. 100000
mn will earn interest for 1 year and would become 100000 1.1 = 110000 mn. His last year
earning of Rs. 100000 mn will be earned at the end of fifth year only. Hence there is a total
difference of 121000 + 110000 + 100000 = Rs 331000 mn.
IV choice is irrelevant as one, it does not go together with the idea of cutting cost, and second,
it does not face competition is rural markets. Hence choices I , III and II
Going by option 2, first balance can be maintained between personal life and professional and
also they both can be together.
Again with option D, She would be able to take care of her health, and work life
simultaneously.
Only statement II is not related to the question asked rest all the statements speak in favour
Ram.
The best for any business is growth so going by option B , this can be taken care of.
As here if future of this business is to be taken into consideration then Mohan should focus on
creating awareness for organic vegetables in Panipat. This will help in maintaining profits if

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52.

52.

52.

52.

55.

53.

56.

54.

56.

54.

57.

55.

Panipat branch shifts to organic ingredients.

First term, a1= -64
Last term, l=-100
Common difference, D = - 66 - (-64) = -2
So applying formula for nth term we get
-100 = -64 + (n-1) (-2)
-100 = -64 -2n + 2
-36 -2 = -2n
38
19
164
n=
(-64 -100) =-19
19 Sum of 19 terms =
= -1982 = -1558.
2
2
2
The probability that his friend receives the gift in time will be when his friend receives even
one gift. That can be calculated as the probability of his friend receiving at least one gift. The
probability that none of the retailers sends in time will be 0.4 0.2 0.1 0.5 = 0.004. Now
the probability of his receiving at least one gift will be 1 0.004 = 0.996.

A
6m

6m
D

C
14m

54.

55.

59.

53.

6m

6m
Area of figure given =144 square meter
As per said in question BCE becomes square when we will unfold it, so to find the complete
area of the figure shown as dotted after unfolding we need to add the area of triangle BCE.
1
Area of BCE = 66 = 18
2
So the final area of whole figure will become = 144 + 18 = 162 square meter.
Let Manufacturing Cost of the product= Rs.100
55
Maximum Retail Price(MRP) = 100 +
100 = Rs.155
100
Retailer gives 10% discounts. Therefore,
10
Retailers selling price =155 155 =139.5
100
As per question, The retailer earned 23% profit on his purchase price(say Rs. x).

123
x = 139.5
100

139.5
100
123
13950
x=
= 113.41
123
Now, the purchase price of retailer = x = selling price of Manufacturer
Profit earned by Manufacturer = 113.41 100 = 13.41 i.e. 13.41%
Volume of Cylinder= 49 10 = 490
Now, The solid metal cylinder is re-cast into two cones in the proportion 3 : 4 i.e. the volumes
of cone 1 and cone 2 is 210 and 280 respectively.
So, Flat Surface area of cylinder before melting = 2 49 = 98
Volume of cone 1 = (1/3)r12h = 210, where h = 10
r1 = 37
Volume of cone 1 = (1/3)r22h = 280, where h = 10
r2 = 221
Flat surface area of cones = r12 + r22= (r12 + r22) = 147

x=

53.

56.

58.

57.

Now, percentage change in surface area =

59.

57.

55.

58.

Perimeter of square ABCD = 200ft

200
AB =
50
4
DB = 50

147 98
100 50%
98

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B X = DY = 7 2 ft (width of road is given as 7 2 ft)

BO = 25 2

50
50

50

O
BO + BX = 25 2 + 7 2 = 32 2
Take R as radius of bigger circle.
Area of bigger circle = (32

58.

58.

54.

59.

57.

59.

53.

56.

61.

60.

60.

60.

50

50
C

2 )2 ft2 = 2048 ft2

And Area of smaller circle = (25 2 )2 = 1250 ft2

22
Area of Road = 2048 1250 = 798 = 798
= 2508 ft2
7
But we have to calculate cost of construction of 50% road.
2508
Required Construction =
= 1254 ft2
2
Cost of 1ft = 100
Cost of 1254 ft = 1254 100 = Rs. 125400
M
5
:
4
X
+ Y
As final product contains M = 864 units
X = 480 and Y = 384
480 units of X and 384 units of Y.
X
1
:
3
A
+ B
120
:
360
Y
2
:
1
B
+ C
256
:
128
total quantity of B in the final product M = 360 + 256 = 616
As final product contains M = 864 units and B is 616 units, therefore
Remaining part of M is 864 616 = 248 units
As concentration of B in the final mixture is 50% or half in the final mixture, therefore
616 = B = Remaining part of M + quantity of water(say W)
616 = 248 + W W = 368 units
Going by options, it is clear from figure that
For only value of x, there are two values of y.
Options A, B and D are eliminated.
Check option C by putting y = 0
x = 2y2- 40 = 2 (0)2 - 40 = -40
But x is -19, so, option C is false.
Now, put y = 0 in option E, we get x = 2y2 + 3 y 19 = 2(0)2 + 3(0) 19 = -19. Only option
E satisfies it.

D
X

(17.5, 23.5)

B
(13.5, 16)

(5.5, 7.5)
Using distance formula
Distance, CX =

17.5 5.52 23.5 7.52

Distance AC = 2 CX = 40

= 144 256 = 20

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Distance, BX =

60.

61.

61.

61.

17.5 13.52 23.5 162 =

16 56.25 = 72.25 = 8.5

Distance BD = 2 BX = 17
In ABF
P AB
tan 600=
B 10

10 3 =AB

10 3

600
10
B
300
600

Similarly, ED = 10 3

P 10
Similarly in BFC, tan 600=
B BC
BC=

30 10 3 10
3

10

C
600 10

10

Height, AD = 10 3 +10+

300

300
E

10 3

40 10 3
3

40 10 3
1
=50 (4+ 3 )
10 3

2
3

Income Slab(Rs.) Tax rate Min Case Max Case

Nil
5
3
500
5%
4
3
>500 to 2000
10%
3
4
>2000 to 5000
> 5000 to <10000
15%
3
5
Case I- Minimum Value
Tax of 5 employees in case 1 (Minimum case) = 0
(3+3) = 6 employees are having salaries more than Rs.2000,
5
So, Tax paid by them uptil Rs. 2000 = 1500
6 =Rs. 450
100
3 employees are having salaries more than Rs. 5000
10
So, Tax paid by them uptil Rs. 5000 = 3000
3 = Rs.900
100
Minimum total tax paid by 15 persons = 900 + 450 = Rs.1350
We have taken salaries of some employees more than 500, i.e. 501 to calculate the minimum
tax.
Actual Value exceeds by some margins.
Case 2- Maximum Value
Tax of 3 employees in case 2 (Maximum case) = 0
(3+4+5) = 12 employees are having salaries more than Rs.2000
5
So, Tax paid by them uptil Rs. 2000 = 1500
12 = Rs.900
100
9 employees are having salaries more than Rs. 5000
10
So, Tax paid by them uptil Rs. 5000 = 3000
9 = Rs. 2700
100
5 employees are having salaries more than Rs. 5000 but less than Rs. 10000, So to calculate
maximum tax, take salary as Rs. 10,000

Required area of triangle AED =

64.

62.

62.

64.

So, Tax paid by them uptil Rs. 10,000 = 5000

65.

63.

63.

65.

15
5 = Rs. 3750
100

Maximum total tax paid by 15 persons = 900 + 2700 + 3750 = Rs.7350

We have taken salaries of some employees as maximum of that group
Actual Value will be less by some margins.
To maximize, we have to reduce denominator, So we can make a + b + c = 26 and d = 25 (as
maximizing d will give denominator the least value).
a b c d 26 25
So required maximum value =
=
= 51
a bcd
26 25

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62.

64.

64.

62.

63.

65.

65.

63.

69.

66.

70.

66.

f (x2 1) = x4 7x2 + k1
Put x2 = 1 to make it zero
f(0) = 1 7 + k1 = - 6 + k1 .. (1)
f (x3 2) = x6 9x3 + k2
Put x3 = 2 to make it zero
f(0) = (2)2 9(2) + k2 = 14 + k2 (2)
Equating (1) and (2), we get
- 6 + k1 = 14 + k2
k2 k1 = 14 - 6 = 8
In three years period from 2004 to 2006. The interest earned is Rs. 10000 on the principal.
Now again three more years from 2007 to 2009, the total accumulated interest is given to be
Rs. 25000. This 25000 will be including the interest of first three years on the principal i.e. Rs.
10000 for the years 2004 2006 and the interest on the original principal for the next three
years will be again the same i.e. Rs. 10000. This means the balance interest of Rs. 5000 (i.e.
25000 10000 10000) is interest on the Interest earned till 2006 end or 2007 beginning. That
implies the rate of interest is 100 5000/10000 = 50% for three years combined. Now for the
first three years the interest earned is given to be 10000, which has to be 50% of the principal.
Hence principal is 10000 100/50 = 20000.
Scenario I
D

50km
D 3km/hr
50km

P 4km/hr

After 6 hours, the distance would be minimum as 40 km between D and P.

32

40

70.

67.

71.

67.

24m

Scenario II & Scenario III are ruled out as minimum distance in that case would be 50 kms as
after that distance will keep on increasing between the two.
6, 8, 12, 13, 14, 15, 20, 22
Statement 1
39
Four smallest = 6+8+12+13 =
= 9.75
4
Average four largest Average of four smallest = 13.25
Avg. four largest = 13.25 + 9.75 = 23
total of four numbers = 92
So we can easily allocate other three numbers different minimum values but more than 15 as
15 is median and maximize the remaining one value
Statement I can answer
Statement 2
110
13.75
8
Avg. of 11 integers is 16
Sum of 11 integers = 16 11 = 176
Remaining Three integer will have sum = 176 110 = 66
So we can easily allocate other three numbers different minimum values but more than 15 as
15 is median and maximize the remaining one value
Statement II can answer

Avg. of these 8 no.s =

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71.

68.

66.

70.

When BAP = ABP as triangle ABP is isosceles

ABC = 180 2x + x = 180 x
Sin ABC = sin (1800 x) = sin x (second quadrant)
As perimeter of PBCD is 10y = 1000 (Given)
y = 100

4y

y
1800

x
A

2x

180 -2x

120

1800-2x

2x

1y

4y

And perimeter of ABCD = AB + 10y = 1120 AB = 120

In ABP, applying cosine rule, we get
Cos x =

69.

69.

69.

67.

70.

67.

71.

68.

71.

68.

68.

73.
74.

72.
73.

75.
76.

72.
73.

B
B

120
6

2 100 10

36
64
8
4

100
100 10 5
As the number when divided by 3, 4, 5, 6 leaves reminder 2.
Number will be of the form, 60k1 + 2 ..(i)
When divided by 11 it leaves 0 remainder so number will also be of the form, 11k2 (ii)
Hence equating (i) and (ii), we get,
60k1 + 2 = 11k2
60k1 11k2 = -2 or 11k2 60k1 = 2(iii)
It means 60k1 will leave remainder 9 when divide by 11.
In (iii) 60 leaves 5 as remainder when divided by 11
5k1
By remainder root
should leave remainder as 9 or -2
11
Possible values of K1 = 4, 15, 26, 37, 48, 59.
So, required value will be, 60 59 + 2 = 3540 + 2 = 3542
Marks
30
All questions correct
Rank1
28.75
1 wrong of 1 mark
Rank 2
1 left unattempted of 1
28.5
Rank 3
mark
1 left unattempted of 2
27.66
Rank 4
mark
2 wrong of 1 mark
27.5
Rank 4
sin x =

66.

1202 1002 1002

2120100
1

As 1 wrong of 2mark would result in 2.33 deduction (As negative in 2 marks question is 1/3 of
a mark for every wrong answer)
1 wrong of 1 mark lead to deduction of 1.25
1 unattempted of 1 mark lead to deduction of 1.5
1 unattempted of 2 mark lead to deduction of 3 marks
f(x+a) = f(ax)
Also, f (1) = 4 (given)
Now, f(1003)= k
f(1002+1) = f(10021)
f(1003) = f(1002)
Similarly, f(1002) = f(1001) = f (1000)=..= f(1) = 4
So, f(1003)= k = 4
M! N! = 999000
M (M N)
Going by option
A) 25 6 = 150
M = 25! 6 zeros at the last
N = 19! 3zeros at the last
M! N! = 999000, is feasible

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B) 20 9 = 180
M = 20! 4 zeros at the last
N = 11! 2 zeros at the last
M! N! = 999000, is not feasible
C) 25 8 = 200
M = 25! 6 zeros at the last
N = 17! 3 zeros at the last
M! N! = 999000, is feasible
D) 25 9 = 225
M = 25! 6 zeros at the last
N = 16! 3 zeros at the last
M! N! = 999000, is feasible
E)

26 9 = 234
M = 26! 6 zeros at the last
N = 17! 3 zeros at the last
M! N! = 999000, is feasible
So option B is not possible.

75.
72.

74.
75.

72.
74.

74.
76.

D
B

76.

76.

73.

75.

Let the three digit number be abc = 100a + 10b + c is divisible by 10

So, c is zero. So number becomes ab0
After reconstructing the number we get, ba0 = 100b + 10a + 0
The difference of two number = 100b + 10a + 0 - 100a - 10b 0 = 90b - 90a = 90(b-a)
As the difference of the two numbers is divisible by 40 so, 90(b-a) = 40k
40
4
ba=
k b a = k
90
9
We know, (b-a) will be integer when k will beinteger. So possible value of k=9, 18, 27, 36
we can take k up to 18 as difference of b and a cannot be more than 9.
Case I. b a = 4
Possible values of a and b Possible three digit number
9, 5
950
8, 4
840
7, 3
730
6, 2
620
5, 1
510
Case II, b-a=8
Possible values of a and b Possible three digit number
9,1
910
1
1
, then volume would become
as radius will also become half by
A cone height becomes
2
8
similar triangles.

2r

Let flask has 24 litres capacity.

Now the volume that remained will be

1
24 = 3 litres
8

24
= 3 litres/hour
8
24
= 2 litres/ hour
Pipe Bs one hour work =
12
24
= -6 litres/ hour
Pipe Cs one hour work =
4
As option suggested 19 hours all will run simultaneous
(3+2-6)19 net effect =-19
After 19 hours, we left with 5 liters
As per condition
Run A and C together for 1 hour net effect=-3 litres
We left with 2 litre. Run B for 30 minutes to make it 3 litre.
Option C is the answer

Pipe As one hour work =

r
H/2

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81.

77.

81.

77.

Here, we need to find the vote share of all the parties. So, we make the following table:
Number of votes
Parties

Year
2005
343200
154000
123200
48400
30800
180400
880000

A
B
C
D
E
Other Parties
Total

82.

78.

82.

78.

A
B
C
D
E
Other Parties

79.

83.

79.

80.

84.

80.

Neutral tweets (%)

=100 (Positive tweets % +
Negative tweets %)
31.3 %
39.9 %
40.9 %
33.3 %
37.4 %
100 %

Number
of tweets in
2010
131021
108128
96620
41524
32724
15000

Hence, Maximum number of neutral tweets in year 2010 is for party B.

Vote share ( %age of
Number of votes
total votes)
Parties
Year
Year
Year
Year
2000
2010
2000
2010
A
329700
364450
42 %
37 %
B
133450
241325
17 %
24.5 %
C
196250
162525
25 %
16.5 %
D
27475
54175
3.5 %
5.5 %
E
49250
< 2%
5%
113275
12.5 %
11.5 %
Other Parties
98125
Total Votes

84.

Gain in vote
share(%)
-2
7
2.5
0
1.5
-9

From the above data, We can observe that the sequence in descending order of gain in vote
share is BCEDA.
Following table can be made from the given data :
Parties

83.

Year
2010
343200
154000
123200
48400
30800
180400
880000

Vote share( %age of total

votes)
Year
Year
2005(%)
2010(%)
39
37
17.5
24.5
14
16.5
5.5
5.5
3.5
5
20.5
11.5

785000

Number of
neutral tweets
in 2010
41009
43143
39517
13841
12238
15000

Gain in vote
share (%)
5
7.5
8.5
2
4.5/

985000

Now, we can clearly see from the table that the gain share can be 7.5% or 2.0%.
Now, for Party E, the vote share in year 2000 can be 0.5 or 1.5, Accordingly, the gain in vote
share will be 4.5% or 3.5% respectively.
This gain in vote share can never be 2.5 as for Party E, the vote share in year 2000 can never
be more than 2.
Therefore, between 2000 and 2010, the 2.5% gain in vote share cannot be possible for any
party.
Here, we can make the following table :
Difference
Tweet
Vote
Number
Parties
Number of
between
Share(In
of tweets (In Share(In
votes (In
vote share
2010)
2010)
2010)
2010)
and tweet
share
B
241325
108128
24.5 %
25.4%
0.9%
C
162525
96620
16.5 %
22.7%
6.2%
D
E
Other
Parties
Total Votes

54175
49250
113275

41524
32724
15000

985000

425017

5.5 %
5%
11.5 %

9.8%
7.7%
3.5%

4.3%
2.7%
8%

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7780.

8184.

7780.

8184.

77.

81.

77.

81.

78.

82.

78.

82.

79.

83.

79.

83.

80.

84.

80.

84.

Now, clearly, the difference is maximum for other parties.

Employee
Days of Training
Bonus Received in
Effectiveness Score
Undergone
lacs
(Scale 1 to 10)
Employees Survey 1 Survey 2 Survey 1 Survey 2 Survey 1 Survey 2
1
9.1
8.5
17
27
31
35.5
2
5
9.5
10
21
27.5
22
3
4.5
7
12
15
15.5
13.5
4
8.8
5.5
18
9
21
18
5
8
6.5
20
18
18
31
6
6.5
8
15
13
23.5
25.5
7
7.3
4
13
25
12
17
Employee number 4 and 5 are going for more than 17 days of training. So bonus earned by
Employee 4 and 5 in survey 1 is 21 and 18 lacs respectively. So required average =
Employees having employee effectiveness score higher than 7 in Survey 1 are 1, 4, 5 and 7 but
out of these employees, 4 and 7 have bonus lower than 20 lacs in Survey 2.
From Survey 1 and 2, employee, 1, 2, 3 and 7 underwent more days of training but out of these
employees, 2 and 3 bonus decreased from Survey 1 to Survey 2.
From Survey 1 and 2, employee, 1, 2, 3 and 7 underwent more days of training but out of these
employees, 2 and 3 employee effectiveness score increased by at least 1 rating.

GK Section Answer key

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