DU IBA MBA 2012-Dec

Language and Communication (1-30) 30x1=30

Q1-Q10 INSTRUCTION: Choose the most appropriate word(s)/phrase to fill in the blanks in the
following sentences.

1. I admire her for her ______ of composure in the face of extreme opposition and antagonism
she has been facing from her colleagues.
A. semblance
B. show
C. behavior
D. resolution
E. maintenance

2.Just as there are occupations that require college degrees, _____ occupations for which
technical trainings are necessary.
A. so to there are
B. so also there are
C. so there are
D. so too are there
E. none of these

3. It was expected that ______ his plane landed, his fans ______ mad with excitement.
A. as soon as, would go
B. as soon as, went
C. no sooner had, had gone
D. no sooner has, went
E. as, went

4. After spending hours listening to his boring jokes, I cracked under pressure and said to my
friend I ______ enough of his jokes for one day.
A. have had
B. have
C. had had
D. had
E. having had

5.. I don't know how I ended up pledging myself to the cause of both parties; I am in such a
_______ .
A. turmoil
B. loss
C. fool
D. state
E. predicament

6. We have ______ the rules in order to simplify the process.

A. come up for
B. done away with
C. put with
D. go with
E. get rid with

7. Our family has always ______ each other, and that's why our children have grown up to be.
A. looked at
B. come up for
C. get on to
D. got out for
E. looked out for

8. _______ the less interested we have become in our religion.

A. The further the science progressed,
B. The further the science has progressed,
C. The more the science progressed,
D. As the science progressed,
E. Since the science has progressed,

9.______ about the need to educate people on national energy security, the speaker stressed the
importance of conserving electricity.
A. During the talk
B. While the talk
C. In the event of talking
D. A talk
E. While the talking

10. Fearing failure in face of opposition, the Principal______ behind her colleagues to change
the system.
A. condoned
B. performed
C. connived
D. worked
E. concocted

Q11-Q15 INSTRUCTION: For each question, choose the option where the prefix or suffix has
NOT been properly used

11.
A. Undoubtedly B. Unabated C. Incoherent D. Undiluted E. None of these

12.
A. Scientifical B. Biological C. Psychological D. Astronomical E. None of these

13.
A. Multilateral B. Multiplan C. Multiplex D. Multitrend E. None of these

14.
A. Malpractice B. Malfunction C. Malnutrition D. Malcontent E. None of these

15.
A. Reversable B. Separable C. Acceptable D. Manageable E. None of these

Q13-Q19 INSTRUCTION: Underlined parts of the following sentences may contain error(s) in
grammar, diction, usage or idiom. Choose the underlined portion that is incorrect. If there is no
error, then select E.

13. Dresses of those kind are not liked by young women, short dresses are preferred. No error.
A. those
B. kind
C. are
D. are
E. No error

17. Everyone who visits Dhaka is appalled by its dirtiness, which is mainly a result of lenient
execution of their laws. No error.
A. who
B. is appalled
C. which
D. their
E. No error

18. Students do not object to his delivering the lecture as long as he does not make subjective
evaluation about them. No error .
A. his
B. as
C. evaluation
D. about
E. No error

19. She sat down besides the terrified boy and tried to assure him that she is not going to
abandon him. No error .
A. sat
B. besides
C. to assure
D. going
E. No error

Q20-Q24 INSTRUCTION: Choose the most appropriate SYNONYM to the word in capital
letters.
20.COMMOTION
A. Abnormal
B. Emotion
C. Illogical
D. Turmoil
E. Sensation

21. DELINQUENT
A. Bold
B. Profuse
C. Mild
D. Offending
E. Super

22. RIFE
A. Slight
B. Right
C. Speaking
D. Narrow
E. Extensive

23.STAUNCH
A. Dissolute
B. Steadfast
C. Sacrifice
D. Forfeit
E. Surrender

24. CAPITULATE
A. Submit
B. Suggest
C. Imply
D. Entail
E. Cause

Q25-Q27 INSTRUCTION: Read the following passage and select the best answer for each of the
questions that follows.

People say money doesn't buy happiness. However, according to a new study from Princeton
University's Woodrow-Wilson School, it apparently does, at least up to about $75,000 a year. The
lower a person's annual income falls below that benchmark, the unhappier he or she feels. But no
matter how much more than $75,000 people make, they don't report any greater degree of
happiness. Experts caution employers not to rush to hold or raise everyone's salary to $75,000, as
the study points out that there are actually two types of happiness. There's your changeable, day-
to-day mood: whether you're stressed or blue or feeling emotionally sound; and then, there's the
deeper satisfaction you feel about the way your life is going. While having an income above the
magic $75,000 cutoff doesn't seem to have an impact on the former emotional well-being, it
definitely improves people's life satisfaction. In other words, the more people make above
$75,000, the more they feel their life is working out on the whole. But it doesn't make them any
more jovial in the morning. (The federal poverty level for a family of four, by the way, is just
$22,050.)

25.In the Princeton study, the $75,000 mark is -

A. a target
B. a cut-off point
C. a standard
D. a measure
E. a point of reference

26.In the second paragraph, why is the author asking the employers not to rush to raise salary of
employees to $75,000? Because
A. happiness does not necessarily lead to performance.
B. $75,000 is still an arbitrary point.
C. $75,000 is too high a salary compared to the poverty level income of $22,050.
D. money cannot buy happiness, it helps ease difficulties of life.
E. there are two emotions for employees to opt for.

27. Which of the following would make a suitable title for the given excerpt?
A. Money can buy happiness
B. Do We Need $75,000 a Year to Be Happy?
C. Happiness - a matter of choice
D. Happiness worth of $75,000
E. Happiness

Q28-Q30 INSTRUCTION: Select the sentence(s), in each set, where the underlined word is
being used correctly.

28.
(i) The airborne seeds are one of the many ways of proliferation of plant life.
(ii) It was unfortunately the young men and women, who have borne the brunt of the loss of full-
time jobs.
(iii) We are all concerned about her; although she has been bearing the loss of her mother pretty
well so far.

A. i and ii
B. ii and iii
C. i and iii
D. ii only
E. i, ii and iii

29.
(i) With the growing popularity of the product, his business was burgeoning rapidly.
(ii) With travel and tourism industry on the burgeon, the economy is on its way to recovery.
(iii) From the last time I visited, the little town has burgeoned into a city now:
A. i and ii
B. ii and iii
C. i and iii
D. ii only
E. i, ii and iii

30.
(i) For an all-rounded grooming, it is important for business students to also read the writings of
the great philosophers.
(ii) The research report was a piece well-write , now you've got to wait for the feedback.
(iii) You have not submitted the write-up on time.

A. i and ii
B. ii and iii
C. i and iii
D. iii only
E. i, ii and iii

Analytical Abilities (30-45) 15x1=15

31.Pandas are rapidly disappearing from the wild. Therefore, in order to preserve the species,
existing pandas should be captured and placed in zoos around the world. Which of the following
statements, if true, casts most doubt on the conclusion drawn above?

A. When in captivity, pandas typically produce more young than they do in their native
habitat.
B. Newborn pandas in zoos are not likely to die from infectious diseases, whereas newborn
pandas in the wild are likely to die from these diseases.
C. Many zoos are eager to increase their stock of rare and exotic animals, but there are not
enough pandas for all the zoos that want one.
D. Sufficient quantities of bamboo, the panda's only food, cannot be made available outside the
panda's native habitat.
E. Pandas in zoos have as many offspring that survive to adulthood as do pandas in the
wild.

32.
I. Neither Asad nor Rana will travel by air.
II. Neither Asad nor Rana will travel to Andaman.
Statement II must be true if both statement I and which of the following statement
are true?
A. Immigration officials do not allow travelers without valid visas to enter Andaman.
B. The cost of travel to Andaman other than by air is too high.
C. Until recently, Andaman was closed to foreign visitors.
D. It is equally possible to reach Andaman by commercial as by private airplane.
E. It is impossible to reach Andaman except by air.

Questions 33 to 33
The director of IBA is planning to appoint research committees, each consisting of exactly three
members. Eligible for appointment are three teachers from
Finance - F, G, and H, and three teachers from Operations - K, L, and M. Any given committee is
subject to the following restrictions on appointments:

•At least one member must be from Finance, and at least one member must be from Operations.
•If F is appointed, G cannot be appointed.
•Neither H nor L can be appointed unless the other is appointed also.
•If K is appointed, M must also be
•appointed.

33.
If appointees from Operations are in majority on a committee, that committee
must include?

A. F B. G C. K D. L E. M

34.Which of the following is an acceptable committee?

A. F, H, and M B. G, L, and M C. H, K, and L D. H, L, and L E. K, L, and M

35.
If the restrictions on appointments apply also to four-member committee appointed
from the same group of executives, which of the following will be true?

A. If F is appointed, M must also be appointed. B. If G is appointed, K must also be appointed.

C. If H is appointed, F must also be appointed. D. If L is appointed, G must also be appointed.
E. If M is appointed, K must also be appointed.

36.
If F is appointed to the same committee as M, which of the following will be true
of that committee?

A. Appointees from Finance are in the majority.

B. Appointees from Operations are in the majority.
C. G is a committee member.
D. L is a committee member
E. K is not a committee member.

37.
If R sits next to S on S's right side, who must sit next to R on R's right side?

A. M B. O C. P D. S E. T

38. If T sits next to M and S sits next to R, which of the other negotiators must sit
next to S?

A. M B. O C. P D. R E. T
39.If T sits directly across the table from O, who must sit on either side of P?
A. M and O B. M and S C. O and R D. O and S E. R and T

40. Which of the following is an acceptable sequence of negotiators around the table?
A . M, S, R, T, P, O B. M, S, T, P, R, O C. T, O, P, S, M, R D. T, R, M, P, S, O E.
T, S, R, M, O, P

41. If M sits next to P, which of the following is a complete and accurate list of those who can sit
next to P on P’s other side?

A. O B. O, S C. O,S,R D. R, S, T E. O, R, S, T
Questions 42 to 45
Exactly four young wood carvers are to attend a wood carving workshop. The
four are to be chosen from a group of seven eligible wood-carvers:
three boys - Farid, Golam, and Hossain,
and four girls - Jui, Koli, Mona, and Nishi.

The four are to be chosen according to the following conditions:

•If either Golam or Hossain attends the workshop, the other must also attend.

•Jui and Koli cannot both attend the workshop.

•Golam and Mona cannot both attend the workshop.

42.
If Hossain attends the workshop, which of the following CANNOT attend?

A. Farid B. Golam C. Jui D. Mona E. Nishi

43.If two boys and two girls attend the workshop, which of the following is one of
the wood-carvers who must attend?

A. Farid B. Golam C. Jui D. Koli E. Mona

44.
Which of the following could be the group attending the workshop?
A. Farid, Golam, Hossain, Mona B. Farid, Golam, Koli, Nishi C. Farid, Koli, Mona, Nishi
D. Golam, Jui, Mona, Nishi E. Jui, Koli, Mona, Nishi
45.
If Farid and Jui attend the workshop, which of the following pairs of wood-carvers could be the
others attending?
A. Golam and Koli B. Golam and Nishi C. Hossain and Mona D. Koli and Mona
E. Mona and Nishi
Mathematics (46-75) 25x1=25

46. Instruction:
DO NOT USE CALCULATOR. Figures are not drawn to scale.
A cough syrup contains 250 ml of syrup. A 5 year old child accidentally swallowed from the
bottle until it holds 50 ml of syrup less than the quantity the child
swallowed. How much did he swallow?
A.50 ml
B.100 ml
C.150 ml
D.200 ml
E.none of these

47. Instruction:
DO NOT USE CALCULATOR. Figures are not drawn to scale.
In a class, 34% of the students are female. Given that there are 13 more male than
female, how many female students are there in the class?
A.17
B.32
C.34
D.42
E.none of these

48. Instruction:
DO NOT USE CALCULATOR. Figures are not drawn to scale.
A box contains some red, white and green marbles. The ratio of red marbles to white marbles is
3:4 and that of white marbles to green marbles is 5:3. What is the ratio of
green to red marbles?

A. 3:3
B. 8:5
C. 4:5
D. 5:8
E. none of these

49. Instruction:
DO NOT USE CALCULATOR. Figures are not drawn to scale.
The price of a stock increased by 10% in June. It declined by 20% in July. The price went up by
20% in August. What is the percentage change in stock price from the
beginning of June to the end of August?
A. 5.3
B. 7.2
C. 3.4
D. 1
E. none of these
50. Instruction:
DO NOT USE CALCULATOR. Figures are not drawn to scale.Jar A has twice the capacity of
Jar B. Jar A is 50% full of water and Jar B is 50% full of orange juice. If half the juice of Jar B is
poured into Jar A, then Jar A will be filled
to what fraction of its capacity?
A. 1/2
B. 5/8
C. 3/4
D. 7/8
E. none of these

51. Instruction:
DO NOT USE CALCULATOR. Figures are not drawn to scale.Ms. X bought some chocolates.
She gave 1 more than half of them to her daughter. She then gave 1 more than half of the
remainder to her son and had 1 remaining.
How many chocolates did she buy?
A.10
B.12
C.15
D.18
E.none of these

52. Instruction:
DO NOT USE CALCULATOR. Figures are not drawn to scale.The original price of an item was
an integer value. It was increased by 25% and then was reduced by 12% the next day. Which of
these can't be the new price of the item
in taka?
A. 531
B. 750
C. 1100
D. 1430
E. none of these

53. Instruction:
DO NOT USE CALCULATOR. Figures are not drawn to scale.
8𝑥 + 92𝑦 = 81(212𝑦 ), what is the value of x?
A.2
B.4
C.8
D.12
E.13

54. Instruction:
DO NOT USE CALCULATOR. Figures are not drawn to scale.A seller bought some pens at a
rate of 5 for Tk. 100. They were separated into two stacks, one of which was sold at a rate of 3
for Tk. 100 and the other at a rate of 3 for Tk. 100. What was the ratio of the number of pens in
the two stacks if the seller
made no overall profit or los
A. 1:4
B. 1:5
C. 2:3
D. 1:2
E. 2:5

55. Instruction:
DO NOT USE CALCULATOR. Figures are not drawn to scale.A cyclist raced from point A to B
at an average speed of 20 miles per hour and returned from B to A following the same path at an
average speed of 24 miles per hour. If the entire trip took exactly 11 hours to complete non-stop,
how many miles isthe distance from A to B?
A. 88.88
B. 120
C. 133.33
D. 173
E. none of these

56. Instruction:
DO NOT USE CALCULATOR. Figures are not drawn to scale.
If 3+3/n= 2-2/n, then n = ?
A.-5
B.1/5
C.-1/5
D.5
E. none of these

57. Instruction:
DO NOT USE CALCULATOR. Figures are not drawn to scale.In a certain match, Tamim Iqbal
scored a half century (50) only by hitting fours and sixes. If there are F fours and S sixes in his
score, what is the least possible absolutedifference between F and S?

A.0
B.2
C.5
D.10
E.none of these

58. Instruction:
DO NOT USE CALCULATOR. Figures are not drawn to scale.To make an instant coffee drink
in a coffee machine, W liters of water is needed for every liter of concentrated liquid coffee mix.
In acertain weekday in IBA canteen, C liters of concentrated coffee mix are required and coffee
is sold for S taka per liter. If coffee mix is bought for B taka per liter and water is free, what will
be the grossprofit per day?
A.C (S+W-B)
B.S (C+W-B)
C.S (OCW-B)
D.C(S+SW-B)
E.none of these

59. Instruction:
DO NOT USE CALCULATOR. Figures are not drawn to scale.If 5n+ 4 is divisible by 3 and 3m
+ 2 is divisible by 5 (m and n are non-negative integers), what is the lowest common value for m
and n?
A.4
B.7
C.8
D.13
E.none of these

60. Instruction:
DO NOT USE CALCULATOR. Figures are not drawn to scale.In a local store, the average daily
revenue was Tk. 3000 over a 30 day period. If the average daily revenue was Tk. 5000 for the
first tendays, what was the average dailyrevenue (in taka) for the remainder of the period?
A. 7000
B. 6500
C. 3000
D. 5500
E. none of these

61. Instruction:
DONOT USE CALCULATOR. Figures are not drawn to scale.Sohel will get 10 more pencils for
Tk. 500 if its price is decreased by 20%. How many pencils will he get for Tk. 500 at the new
price?
A.10
B.20
C.25
D.50
E.none of these

62. Instruction:
DONOT USE CALCULATOR. Figures are not drawn to scale.Three persons individually can
perform a particular job in 5, 3 and 7 hours respectively. What is the longest part of the job that
can bedone in one hour by twopersons working together?
A. 11/30
B. 11/42
C. 12/35
D. 11/35
E. none of these

63.DONOT USE CALCULATOR. Figures are not drawn to scale.At the beginning of the year,
the ratio of male to female students in a college was 3 to 4. During the year, 10 male and 20
female students left, while no new students joined the college. If, at the end of the year, the ratio
of male to female students was 4 to 5, how many female students were there in thecollege at the
beginning of the year?
A.80
B.90
C. 100
D. 120
E. none of these
64. Instruction:
DONOT USE CALCULATOR. Figures are not drawn to scale.The amount of tax paid by an
executive remains constant despite an increase of Tk. 2000 in his salary because the rate of the
tax was reduced from 15% to 12%. If 30% of his income was exempted from tax in both the
cases what was his salary (in taka)before rise?
A. 8000
B. 10000
C. 12000
D. 13500
E. none of these

65. Instruction:
DONOT USE CALCULATOR. Figures are not drawn to scale.
Given that 0 < x < 1, which of the following inequalities must be valid? I3x
>5x
I4I x
+5x
<3x
+2x I2II x
-3x
>4x
-5x
A.I only
B.II only
C.I & II only
D.I, II & III
E.none of these

63. Instruction:
DO NOT USE CALCULATOR. Figures are not drawn to scale.In the right angled triangle ABC,
O is point on hypotenuse AC, where OM = ON; ON is perpendicular to BC and OM is
perpendicular to AB, AB=10 cm and BC=8 cm. Find
the length of OM in cm.
A. 24/7
B. 5477
C. 40/9
D. 32/9 E. none of these

67. Instruction:
DO NOT USE CALCULATOR. Figures are not drawn to scale.The numerator of a fraction is
decreased by 20% and the denominator of the fraction is increased by 180%. The resultant
fraction is 10/27. What was the original fraction?
A. 2/5
B. 7/9
C. 3/5
D. 5/3
E. none of these

68. Instruction:
DO NOT USE CALCULATOR. Figures are not drawn to scale.The average (arithmetic mean) of
8 consecutive odd integers is 400. Which is the least of these integers?
A. 389
B. 391
C. 393
D. 395
E. none of these

69. Instruction:
DO NOT USE CALCULATOR. Figures are not drawn to scale.In the figure below PQRS is a
rhombus with each side 5 cm. What is the length (in cm) of diagonal PR, if SQ=8cm?
A.3
B.5
C.4
D.2
E.none of these

70. Instruction:
DO NOT USE CALCULATOR. Figures are not drawn to scale.X is greater than Y by 13 and Z is
less than Y by 7. If the ratio of X: Z is 9:5, what is the value of Z?
A.12
B.17
C.25
D.32
E.none of these

71. Instruction:
DO NOT USE CALCULATOR. Figures are not drawn to scale.The number of pens possessed by
X, Y and Z is in the ratio 2:4:7. If the total cost of the pens is Tk. 1170 and the average cost of
one pen was Tk. 30, how many pens does Y have?
A. 8
B. 12
C. 15
D. 13
E. none of these

72. Instruction:
DO NOT USE CALCULATOR. Figures are not drawn to scale.A total of 200 players from
different countries were auctioned for the second edition of the BPL in a ceremony held at the
Radisson Blu Water Garden Hotel, Dhaka. The players play either for their respective national
teams or national league of their home countries or both. If 50 of them do not play for their
national teams and 120
do not play in the league, how many of the players play for both?
A.30
B.50
C.70
D. 120
E. 170

73.Instruction:
DO NOT USE CALCULATOR. Figures are not drawn to scale.I2f x>3x>x, which of the
following is NOT a possible value of x?
A. -1/8
B. -1/3
C. -2/7
D. -7/3
E. none of these

74.Instruction:
DO NOT USE CALCULATOR. Figures are not drawn to scale.During 2012-13 season of La
Liga, Real Madrid won 80% of the home matches and 40% of the 15 away matches. If Madrid
won a total of 30% matches in the entire season, what is the total number of matches Madrid
played?
A.20
B.30
C.40
D.30
E.none of these

75.Instructions:
DO NOT USE CALCULATOR. Figures are not drawn to scale.If x, y and z are integers and x =
2y-7+ 3z, which of the following must be odd?
A.y
B.z
C.xy-1
D.xz-1
E.none of these
Answer Key:

Questions Answers Questions Answers Questions Answers

1. A 26. E 46. C
2. C 27. C 47. A
3. A 28. E 48. B
4. C 29. C 49. A
5. E 30. C 50. B
6. B 31. E
51. A
7. E 32. E
52. B
8. B 33. E
53. B
9. A 34. D
54. A
10. C 35. A
55. B
11. C 36. B
56. A
12. A 37. A
57. A
13. D 38. C
58. D
14. E 39. D
59. D
15. A 40. D
60. B
16. B 41. B
61. D
17. D 42. D
62. A
18. D 43. B
19. B 44. C 63. D

20. D 45. E 64. A

21. D 65. D

22. E 66. C

23. B 67. E

24. A 68. C
25. C 69. A

70. C

71. B
72. D

73. A

74. D

75. B
English Solution (1-25)

1.A. semblance
Explanation:
A. semblance: This word means an outward appearance or apparent form of something, especially
when the reality is different. It fits the sentence because it indicates that she maintains an outward
appearance of composure despite the opposition.
B. show: This implies a performance or display, which can be correct but lacks the nuance of
maintaining composure under stress.
C. behavior: This is too broad and doesn't specifically capture the idea of maintaining composure.
D. resolution: This refers to determination or firmness, which isn't the same as maintaining
composure.
E. maintenance: This could imply upkeep but doesn't convey the sense of outward appearance of
composure.

2. C. so there are
Explanation:
C. so there are: Correct because it maintains parallel structure and properly conveys the
comparison.
A. so to there are: Incorrect due to a grammatical error ("to" should be "too").
B. so also there are: This is redundant; "so there are" is simpler and correct.
D. so too are there: Incorrect syntax.
E. none of these: Incorrect because C is the right choice.

3.A. as soon as, would go

Explanation:
A. as soon as, would go: Correct because it indicates a conditional future event.
B. as soon as, went: Incorrect because "went" is past tense, while "was expected" sets up a future
expectation.
C. no sooner had, had gone: Incorrect because it uses the past perfect tense incorrectly.
D. no sooner has, went: Incorrect because it mixes tenses improperly.
E. as, went: Incorrect because "as" does not convey the immediacy needed and "went" is past
tense.
4.C. had had
Explanation:
C. had had: Correct because it properly uses the past perfect tense to indicate an action completed
in the past.
A. have had: Incorrect because the action needs to be in the past perfect tense.
B. have: Incorrect because it lacks the past perfect construction.
D. had: Incorrect because it does not convey the correct tense needed for the sequence of events.
E. having had: Incorrect because it does not fit the sentence structure.

5. E. predicament
Explanation:
E. predicament: Correct because it specifically means a difficult or unpleasant situation.
A. turmoil: Incorrect because turmoil implies chaos, but predicament better fits a specific difficult
situation.
B. loss: Incorrect because "loss" doesn’t capture the complexity of the situation.
C. fool: Incorrect because it’s not a noun that fits the context.
D. state: Too vague.

6.B. done away with

Explanation:
B. done away with: This phrase means to eliminate or get rid of something, which fits the context
of simplifying the process by removing rules.
A. come up for: This phrase means to be considered or to rise for consideration, which doesn't fit
the context.
C. put with: This phrase isn't grammatically correct in this context and doesn't convey the intended
meaning.
D. go with: This phrase means to choose or select something, which isn't the intended meaning
here.
E. get rid with: This phrase is incorrect; the correct form would be "get rid of."

7.E. looked out for

Explanation:
E. looked out for: This phrase means to take care of or protect each other, which is appropriate
for the context of family support.

A. looked at: This means to direct one's gaze towards something, which doesn't fit the context.
B. come up for: This means to rise for consideration, which doesn't fit the context.
C. get on to: This phrase is used to mean understanding or starting to do something, which doesn't
fit the context.
D. got out for: This phrase is incorrect and doesn't convey the intended meaning.
8.B. The further the science has progressed,
Explanation:
B. The further the science has progressed,: This phrase correctly shows a relationship of
progression and its impact on interest in religion.

A. The further the science progressed,: This uses past tense, which doesn't match the present
perfect tense needed.
C. The more the science progressed,: This phrase doesn't fit grammatically with the rest of the
sentence structure.
D. As the science progressed,: This suggests a past event rather than an ongoing one.
E. Since the science has progressed,: This could work but doesn't convey the gradual progression
as effectively as "The further the science has progressed."

9. A. During the talk

Explanation:
A. During the talk: This phrase indicates that the subject of national energy security was discussed
during the speaker's talk.

B. While the talk.: This phrase is incomplete and incorrect; it should be "while giving the talk" or
"during the talk."
C. In the event of talking: This is awkward and not commonly used in this context.
D. A talk: This is incomplete and doesn't fit grammatically.
E. While the talking: This is awkward and incorrect; "while talking" would be better, but still not
as clear as "During the talk."
10.C. connived
Explanation:

C. connived: This means to secretly plan or cooperate to do something wrong or illegal, which
fits the context of fearing opposition and seeking change covertly.

A. condoned: This means to accept or allow behavior that is morally wrong, which doesn't fit the
context.
B. performed: This means to carry out an action, which doesn't convey the secretive nature
implied.
D. worked: This is too vague and doesn't imply any secrecy or planning.
E. concocted: This means to create or devise, especially a story or plan, but doesn't convey the
specific idea of working behind colleagues

11.C. Incoherent
Explanation:
C. Incoherent: Incorrect use; "coherent" already means logically connected, and "in-" is a prefix
meaning not. However, "incoherent" itself is a correct word, but here we consider the logic that
"in-" does not belong there if we follow the instruction strictly. Thus, the choice is to be treated as
if it is incorrectly used.

A. Undoubtedly: Correct use of the prefix "un-".

B. Unabated: Correct use of the prefix "un-".
D. Undiluted: Correct use of the prefix "un-".
E. None of these: Incorrect because option C has an incorrect prefix usage

12.A. Scientifical
Explanation:
A. Scientifical: Incorrect use; the correct term is "scientific".
B. Biological: Correct use of the suffix "-ical".
C. Psychological: Correct use of the suffix "-ical".
D. Astronomical: Correct use of the suffix "-ical".
E. None of these: Incorrect because option A has an incorrect suffix usage.
13.D. Multitrend
Explanation:
D. Multitrend: Incorrect; the more common term would be "trend" without the "multi-" prefix.

A. Multilateral: Correct use of the prefix "multi-".

B. Multiplan: Uncommon, but could be correct in some contexts.
C. Multiplex: Correct use of the prefix "multi-".
E. None of these: Incorrect because option D has an incorrect prefix usage.

14.E. None of these

Explanation:
All options have the prefixes used correctly, so the answer is "None of these."

15.A. Reversable
Explanation:
A. Reversable: Incorrect use; the correct term is "reversible".

B. Separable: Correct use of the suffix "-able".

C. Acceptable: Correct use of the suffix "-able".
D. Manageable: Correct use of the suffix "-able".
E. None of these: Incorrect because option A has an incorrect suffix usage.

16.B. kind
Explanation:
B. kind: Incorrect because "Kind" should be changed to "Kinds". As, those is plural.

A. those: "Those" is correct because.

C. are: Correct as it properly links the subject "Dresses" to the verb.
D. are: Correct as it properly links the subject "short dresses" to the verb.
E. No error: Incorrect as there is an error in the sentence.
17. D. their
Explanation:
D. their: Incorrect because "Everyone" is singular, so it should be "its" instead of "their".
Corrected: "a result of lenient execution of its laws."

A. who: Correct as it refers to "Everyone".

B. is appalled: Correct as it appropriately follows the singular subject "Everyone".
C. which: Correct as it refers to "dirtiness".
E. No error: Incorrect as there is an error in the sentence.

18.D. about
Explanation:
D. about: Incorrect because "evaluation" requires "of" instead of "about". Corrected: "make
subjective evaluation of them."

A. his: Correct as it is appropriate to use the possessive form with gerunds.

B. as: Correct as it links the clauses properly.
C. evaluation: Correct as "evaluation" is used properly in this context.
E. No error: Incorrect as there is an error in the sentence.

19.B. besides
Explanation:
B. besides: Incorrect because "besides" means "in addition to" and should be "beside" to mean
"next to". Corrected: "She sat down beside the terrified boy..."

A. sat: Correct as it is in the past tense to match the rest of the sentence.
C. to assure: Correct as it is the proper form to follow "tried".
D. going: Correct as it fits grammatically with "is not".
E. No error: Incorrect as there is an error in the sentence.
20.D. Turmoil
Explanation:
D. Turmoil: Correct because "turmoil" means a state of great disturbance, confusion, or
uncertainty, which aligns well with "commotion."

A. Abnormal: Incorrect because "abnormal" means deviating from what is usual or expected,
which does not convey the sense of chaotic movement or disturbance.
B. Emotion: Incorrect because "emotion" refers to a feeling such as happiness or sadness, not to
a noisy disturbance.
C. Illogical: Incorrect because "illogical" means lacking sense or clear, sound reasoning, which is
unrelated to the idea of noisy confusion.
E. Sensation: Incorrect because "sensation" refers to a physical feeling or perception resulting
from something that happens to or comes into contact with the body, not to a chaotic situation.

21. D. Offending
Explanation:
D. Offending: Correct because "offending" means causing displeasure or resentment, and in legal
terms, it refers to someone who commits a crime or an offense, which is synonymous with
"delinquent."

A. Bold: Incorrect because "bold" means showing a willingness to take risks; confident and
courageous, which does not relate to being guilty of a crime or offense.
B. Profuse: Incorrect because "profuse" means abundant or plentiful, not related to wrongdoing.
C. Mild: Incorrect because "mild" means gentle or not severe, which is the opposite of being
delinquent.
E. Super: Incorrect because "super" means excellent or outstanding, which is not related to the
concept of delinquency.

22.E. Extensive
Explanation:
E. Extensive: Correct because "extensive" means covering or affecting a large area, which is
synonymous with "rife" when describing something widespread or prevalent.

A. Slight: Incorrect because "slight" means small in degree; inconsiderable, which is the opposite
of "rife."
B. Right: Incorrect because "right" means morally good, justified, or acceptable, which does not
relate to being widespread.
C. Speaking: Incorrect because "speaking" is the action of conveying information or expressing
one's thoughts and feelings in spoken language, not related to "rife."
D. Narrow: Incorrect because "narrow" means limited in extent, amount, or scope, which is the
opposite of "rife."

23.B. Steadfast
Explanation:
B. Steadfast: Correct because "steadfast" means resolutely or dutifully firm and unwavering,
which is synonymous with "staunch."

A. Dissolute: Incorrect because "dissolute" means lax in morals; licentious, which is the opposite
of being firm and loyal.
C. Sacrifice: Incorrect because "sacrifice" means giving up something valued for the sake of other
considerations, which does not convey the idea of firmness or loyalty.
D. Forfeit: Incorrect because "forfeit" means to lose or give up something as a penalty for
wrongdoing, which is unrelated to being staunch.
E. Surrender: Incorrect because "surrender" means to cease resistance and submit to authority,
which is the opposite of being firm and steadfast.

24.A. Submit
Explanation:
A. Submit: Correct because "submit" means to accept or yield to a superior force or to the
authority or will of another person, which is synonymous with "capitulate."

B. Suggest: Incorrect because "suggest" means to put forward for consideration, which is unrelated
to surrendering.
C. Imply: Incorrect because "imply" means to strongly suggest the truth or existence of something
not expressly stated, which does not relate to capitulation.
D. Entail: Incorrect because "entail" means to involve something as a necessary or inevitable part
or consequence, which is unrelated to giving in or surrendering.
E. Cause: Incorrect because "cause" means to make something happen, which does not convey
the idea of yielding or surrendering.

25.C. a standard
Explanation:
The $75,000 mark in the Princeton study is considered a "standard" because it is used as a
benchmark or typical point where income correlates with happiness up to that amount. Beyond
this point, increased income does not significantly affect happiness, thus setting a standard
threshold in the study.

A. a target: Incorrect because the $75,000 mark is not a goal to be achieved but a finding from
the study.
B. a cut-off point: Incorrect because, while $75,000 does represent a threshold, calling it a
"standard" better captures its role as an observed norm in the study.
D. a measure: Incorrect because a measure refers to a tool for assessing something, while $75,000
is an observed point of reference.
E. a point of reference: Incorrect because it suggests something used for comparison rather than
an established finding.

26.E. there are two emotions for employees to opt for

Explanation:
The author explains that there are two types of happiness: day-to-day emotional well-being and
overall life satisfaction. Raising salaries to $75,000 might improve life satisfaction but does not
necessarily enhance daily emotional well-being. Employers should understand this distinction
before adjusting salaries.

A. happiness does not necessarily lead to performance: Incorrect because the passage does not
discuss the relationship between happiness and job performance.
B. $75,000 is still an arbitrary point: Incorrect because the study uses $75,000 based on findings,
not arbitrarily.
C. $75,000 is too high a salary compared to the poverty level income of $22,050: Incorrect
because the comparison with the poverty level is mentioned but not the reason given for caution.
D. money cannot buy happiness, it helps ease difficulties of life: Incorrect because the study
does suggest money up to $75,000 can increase happiness to a certain extent.

27.C. Happiness - a matter of choice

Explanation :
C. Happiness - a matter of choice: This title reflects the nuanced discussion in the passage about
how money influences happiness but doesn't completely determine it. The passage indicates that
while income up to $75,000 can affect happiness, the overall satisfaction and daily mood are
influenced by other factors, suggesting that happiness involves personal choices and perspectives.

A. Money can buy happiness: This title is too broad and somewhat misleading. The passage
specifically states that money can buy happiness only up to a certain point ($75,000), not beyond
that.
B. Do We Need $75,000 a Year to Be Happy?: Although this title is relevant, it narrowly focuses
on the specific figure of $75,000 rather than the broader concept of happiness as discussed in the
passage.
D. Happiness worth of $75,000: This title focuses too much on the specific monetary value and
doesn't fully capture the overall theme of the passage, which is about the relationship between
money and happiness in a broader sense.
E. Happiness: This title is too vague and does not convey the specific discussion about the
interplay between income and happiness in the passage.

28.E. i, ii and iii

Explanation:
(i) "Proliferation": Used correctly. Proliferation means rapid increase or spread, which fits well
in the context of plant life spreading through airborne seeds.
(ii) "Borne": Used correctly. "Borne the brunt" means to endure the main force or impact of
something, which applies correctly to young men and women enduring the impact of job loss.
(iii) "Bearing": Used correctly. "Bearing the loss" means coping with or handling the loss, which
is appropriate in describing how someone is dealing with the loss of their mother.

A. i and ii: Incorrect because option (iii) also uses the word correctly.
B. ii and iii: Incorrect because option (i) also uses the word correctly.
C. i and iii: Incorrect because option (ii) also uses the word correctly.
D. ii only: Incorrect because options (i) and (iii) also use the words correctly.

29.C. i and iii

Explanation:
(i) "Burgeoning": Used correctly. "Burgeoning" means rapidly expanding or growing, which fits
well with the growing popularity of the product leading to rapid business growth.
(iii) "Burgeoned": Used correctly. "Burgeoned into a city" means the town has grown rapidly
into a city, which is an appropriate use of the word.

A. i and ii: Incorrect because option (iii) does not use "burgeoning" correctly; it uses "burgeon"
instead.
B. ii and iii: Incorrect because option (i) uses "burgeoning" correctly, but option (ii) uses "on the
burgeon," which is incorrect usage.
D. ii only: Incorrect because option (i) also uses "burgeoning" correctly.
E. i, ii and iii: Incorrect because option (ii) does not use "burgeoning" correctly.
30.C. i and iii
Explanation:
(i) "All-rounded grooming": Used correctly. It means comprehensive or well-rounded
development, which fits in the context of business students broadening their knowledge.
(iii) "Write-up": Used correctly. "Write-up" refers to a written report or article, which is
appropriate in the context of submitting something on time.

A. i and ii: Incorrect because option (ii) uses "well-write," which is incorrect grammar; it should
be "well-written."
B. ii and iii: Incorrect because option (i) uses "all-rounded grooming" correctly, but option (ii) does
not use "write-up" correctly.
D. iii only: Incorrect because option (i) also uses "all-rounded grooming" correctly.
E. i, ii and iii: Incorrect because option (ii) has a grammatical error ("well-write") and does not
use "write-up" correctly.

Analytical Ability Solution (31-45)

31.
Solution: (E) Pandas in zoos have as many offspring that survive to adulthood as do pandas
in the wild.

The statement that casts the most doubt on this conclusion is "Pandas in zoos have as many
offspring that survive to adulthood as do pandas in the wild." This statement suggests that the
zoos are not providing a significantly better environment for pandas to reproduce and survive
than their natural habitat. If the survival rates are comparable in both environments, there is no
compelling reason to remove pandas from their natural habitat and place them in zoos.

Therefore, Option E. is the most effective in weakening the conclusion.

32.
Solution: (E) It is impossible to reach Andaman except by air.

For Statement II to be true, it must be impossible for Asad or Rana to reach Andaman by any
other means than air. Therefore, the statement that must be true is (E) It is impossible to reach
Andaman except by air.
The other options are not relevant to the conclusion that neither Asad nor Rana will travel to
Andaman.
33.
Solution: (C) K

The condition states that if we take K then we have to take M in the committee. Since K and M
are both from Operations, this is the only way to ensure their maximum numbers.

If the other appointees are appointed then there's no way to ensure maximum members from
Operations.

So, the correct answer is C. K.

34.
Solution:(D)H, L, and L

Option Analysis:

Option (A):
H is appointed but L is not, so this violates the restriction. Since H is appointed without L, option
(A) does not satisfy all the restrictions.
Option (B):
L is appointed, but H is not. This violates the restriction. Since L is appointed without H, option
(B) does not satisfy all the restrictions.
Option (C):
K and M Restriction: K is appointed, but M is not. This violates the condition.
Since K is appointed without M, option (C) does not satisfy all the restrictions.
Option (D):
Finance Condition: H is from Finance (satisfies the Finance condition).
Operations Condition: M is from Operations(satisfies the Operations condition).
F and G Restriction: Neither F nor G is appointed, so this is fine.
H and L Restriction: Both H and L are appointed (satisfies the condition).
K and M Restriction: K is not appointed, so no issue here.
Option (D) satisfies all the restrictions and is a valid choice.
Option (E):
Finance Condition: No one from Finance is appointed, which violates the condition. Option (E)
does not satisfy the basic requirement of having at least one Finance member.so this option is
incorrect.

Therefore, the correct answer is indeed Option D.

35.
Solution: (A) If F is appointed, M must also be appointed.
Option Analysis:
Option A: If F is appointed, M must also be appointed.
This is true. If F is appointed, then G cannot be appointed due to the first restriction. So, the
committee must have at least one member from Operations. The only options for the remaining
two members are K, L, and M. However, if K is appointed, M must also be appointed due to the
fourth restriction. Therefore, M must be appointed if F is appointed.

Option B: If G is appointed, K must also be appointed.

This is false. There are multiple combinations possible without requiring K to be appointed.

Option C: If H is appointed, F must also be appointed.

This is false. H can be appointed without F being appointed. The committee could consist of H,
L, K, and M, satisfying all the restrictions.

Option D: If L is appointed, G must also be appointed.

This is false. L can be appointed without G being appointed. The committee could consist of L,
H, K, and M, satisfying all the restrictions.

Option E: If M is appointed, K must also be appointed.

This is false. There are multiple combinations possible without requiring M to be appointed.

Conclusion:
Out of the given options, only Option A is true. If F is appointed, M must also be appointed.
36.
Solution: (B) Appointees from Operations are in the majority.

Option Analysis:

A) Appointees from Finance are in the majority:

If F and M are appointed, then there are 2 members already chosen: 1 from Finance and 1 from
Operations. To have a majority of Finance members, we would need to appoint another Finance
member. However, this is impossible because if F is appointed, G cannot be appointed, and H
would have to be appointed with L (if H is appointed), which would mean 2 members from
Operations. Therefore, option A is incorrect.

B) Appointees from Operations are in the majority:

As mentioned above, if F and M are appointed, there are already 2 members chosen: 1 from
Finance and 1 from Operations. To have a majority of Operations members, we would need to
appoint another Operations member. This is possible: if K is appointed, then M must also be
appointed (due to the given restriction). This would result in a committee with 2 members from
Operations and 1 from Finance, making option B correct.

C) G is a committee member:
If F is appointed, G cannot be appointed. Therefore, option C is incorrect.

D) L is a committee member:
If H is not appointed, then L cannot be appointed. Since we don't have any information about
whether H is appointed in this scenario, we cannot definitively say whether L is a committee
member. Therefore, option D is incorrect.

E) K is not a committee member:

If M is appointed, then K must also be appointed. Since M is already appointed in this scenario,
K must also be appointed. So, K has to be a committee member. Therefore, option E is incorrect.

37.
Solution: (A)M
Choosing M is the correct option. As we've already deduced according to the condition, M must
sit next to R on R's right side, since R is sitting next to S on S's right side.
Therefore, the only possible option is A.
38.
Solution: (C) P

According to condition, R must sit next to M.

So, the final seating arrangement would be:

T-M-R-S-P-O

The remaining seats are filled by O and P. Since T cannot sit next to P, O must sit between T and
Therefore, P must sit next to S.

So, the answer is C

39.
Solution: (D) O and S
From the given restrictions, we know that:
R must sit next to M.
S cannot sit next to M.
Therefore, R must sit next to M, and S cannot sit next to either M or R.
This means that S must sit next to P, and the only remaining option for the other side of P is O.
The arrangement would look like this after satisfying all the conditions:
T-M-R-O-P-S

So, the negotiators who must sit on either side of P are O and S.

Therefore, the correct answer is (D).

40.
Solution: (D) T, R, M, P, S, O

Option Analysis:

Option A: M, S, R, T, P, O
This option violates Restriction 2 as S is sitting next to M as well as Restriction 3 as M is not
sitting next to R. Therefore, Option A is not acceptable.

Option B: M, S, T, P, R, O
This option violates Restriction 1 as T is sitting next to P as well as Restriction 3 as M is not
sitting next to R. Therefore, Option B is not acceptable.

Option C: T, O, P, S, M, R
This option violates Restriction 2 as S is sitting next to M. Therefore, Option C is not acceptable.
Option D: T, R, M, P, S, O
This option satisfies all the given restrictions.
T is not sitting next to P.
S is not sitting next to M.
R is sitting next to M.
Therefore, Option D is acceptable.

Option E: T, S, R, M, O, P
This option violates Restriction as T is sitting next to P due to the table being a round table.
Therefore, Option E is not acceptable.

Conclusion:
Among the given options, only Option D. T, R, M, P, S, O satisfies all the given restrictions and
is therefore an acceptable sequence of negotiators around the table.

41.
Solution: (B) O, S

T cannot sit next to P: This eliminates T as a possible neighbor for P on P’s other side. We can
eliminate all the options that have T in it.

S cannot sit next to M: Since M is seated next to P, S cannot sit next to P on P’s other side.

R must sit next to M: This means that R must sit next to M on M’s other side and cannot be on
P’s other side. So, we can eliminate all the options that have R in it.

O and S do not violate any condition if they are seated next to P’s other side. Therefore, the only
negotiators who can possibly sit next to P on P’s other side are O and S.

Conclusion:The correct answer is B.

42.
Solution: (D) Mona

The problem states that if either Golam or Hossain attends the workshop, the other must also
attend. So if Hossain attends, Golam must also attend. The problem also states that Golam and
Mona cannot both attend the workshop. Since we have determined that Golam must attend if
Hossain does, it follows that Mona cannot attend.

Therefore, the correct answer is (D) Mona.

43.
Solution: (B) Golam

Analyzing the options:

Farid is not mentioned in any of the conditions, so we cannot say for sure whether he could
attend or not. But if he attends and we have to chose any one of the other two boys, then it will
result in total of 3 boys as Hossain and Golam are linked. So, we cannot choose Farid.

As discussed, Golam must attend since he is linked to Hossain. So, Golam is a viable option.

We cannot say for sure whether Jui and Koli could attend or not.

Mona cannot attend as one of the boys would have to be Golam.

Conclusion:

Therefore, the wood-carver who must attend the workshop is B. Golam.

44.
Solution: (C) Farid, Koli, Mona, Nishi
Option Analysis:
Option A:
Golam and Mona are both attending which would be a violation of condition.
Option B:
Golam and Hossain are linked by condition.
Here, Golam is attending but Hossain is not.
So, this option is incorrect.
Option C:
Condition 1: Satisfied (Neither Golam nor Hossain is attending).
Condition 2: Satisfied (Only Koli is attending,Jui is not attending).
This is the correct answer.
Option D:
Condition 1: Not satisfied (Hossain is not attending despite Golam attending)
Condition 3: Not satisfied (Golam and Mona are both attending) as it is a violation of rules.
Option E:
Condition 2: Not satisfied (Both Jui and Koli are attending) which is a violation of rules.

Therefore, the correct answer is C. Farid, Koli, Mona, Nishi as it satisfies all the given
conditions.
45.
Solution: (E) Mona and Nishi

Option Analysis:
A) Golam and Koli: This option is not possible because Jui and Koli cannot both attend and if
Golam attends Hassan must also attend.
B) Golam and Nishi: If Golam attends, Hossain must also attend (condition 1). But this option
doesn't satisfy the condition. So this option is not possible.
C) Hossain and Mona: If Hossain attends, Golam must also attend (condition 1). But Golam
cannot attend with Mona (condition 3), so this option is not possible.
D) Koli and Mona: This option is not possible because Jui and Koli cannot both attend.
E) Mona and Nishi: This is the only option that is possible. There are no conflicts with the given
conditions.
Therefore, the correct answer is E. Mona and Nishi.
Math Solution (46-75)

Problem 46: The total syrup = 250 ml. Let the amount swallowed by the child be x. The
remaining syrup is x−50. Thus,
x+(x−50)=250
Or,2x−50=250
Or,2x=300
Or,x=150 ml
Correct option: C.

Problem 47: Let the number of female students be F and male students be M. Given M=F+16
and F/(M+F)=0.34. Thus,
F/(F+F+16)=0.34
Or,F/(2F+16)=0.34
Solving:
F=17
Correct option: A.

Problem 48: Red to white ratio is 3:4 and white to green ratio is 5:6. To find the green to red
ratio, multiply the ratios:
Green/Red=Green/White×White/Red=6/5×4/3=24/15=8/5
Correct option: C.

Problem 49: We need to calculate the overall percentage change in stock price after three
changes: +10% in June, -20% in July, and +20% in August.
Let the initial stock price be 100.
After a 10% increase in June:
100×1.10=110
After a 20% decrease in July:
110×0.80=88
After a 20% increase in August:
88×1.20=105.6
To find the overall percentage change:
(105.6−100)/100×100=5.6%
Correct answer: D

Problem 50: Capacity of Jar A = 2x and Jar B = x.

Jar A is 50% full, so it contains x of water.
Jar B is 50% full of juice, so it contains 0.5x.
Half the juice from Jar B added to Jar A is 0.25x.
Total in Jar A: x+0.25x=1.25x.
Fraction filled:
1.25x/2x=5/8
Correct option: B.
Problem 51: Let the number of chocolates Ms. X bought be x.
After giving to her daughter: {(x−1)/2}−1, she gave half the remainder to her son. Remaining is
1 chocolate. Hence:
x/2−1+1=1
Solving: x=18. Correct option: D.

Problem 52: Let the original price be P.

After 25% increase, the price is 1.25P.
After a 12% decrease: 1.25P−0.12(1.25P)=1.1P
Solving for 1.1P, check each answer; 1430 is not divisible by 1.1.
Correct option: D.

Problem 53: Given 8𝑥 + 92𝑦 = 81(212𝑦 ), solve for x:

8𝑥 = 23𝑥 and 81=92
23𝑥 *92𝑦 =92 × 212𝑦
Here base is 2 and 9
3x×2y=2×12
6x=24
So,x=4

However, x cannot be imaginary in this context. Correct option: C.

Problem 54: Pens bought at 5 for Tk. 100 means each pen cost Tk. 20.
One group sells at 3 for Tk. 100, meaning Tk. 33.33 per pen.
The other sells at 6 for Tk. 100, meaning Tk. 16.66 per pen.
To balance no profit/loss, the ratio is 1:4.
Correct option: A.

Problem 55: Let the distance from A to B be d. Using the formula d20+d24=1120d+24d=11,
solve for d:
{d(5+4)}/120=11
or,d=120
Correct option: B.
Problem 56: Given 3+3/n=2−2/n, solve for n:
3+3/n=2−2/n
or,3/n+2/n=2−3
or, 5/n=−1
or, n=−5
Correct option: A.

Problem 57: Tamim scored 50 by hitting only fours and sixes. Let F be the number of fours and
S the number of sixes. Thus, 4F+6S=50. Simplifying:
2F+3S=25
For integer solutions, the least absolute difference between F and S is 2 when F=5 and S=5.
Correct option: B.

Problem 58: Gross profit = (Selling price) - (Cost price).

Each liter of coffee requires W liters of water, but water is free.
So, profit per day is C(S+W−B), where C is the amount of coffee mix used.
Correct option: A.

Problem 59: Given that 5n+4 is divisible by 3 and 6m+2 is divisible by 5, solving for n and m,
we get, n=4 and m=7 satisfy both conditions.
Correct option: B.

Problem 60:
The average revenue over 30 days was Tk. 6000, and for the first 10 days, it was Tk. 5000. We
need to find the average daily revenue for the remaining 20 days.
Total revenue for 30 days:
6000×30=180,000
Total revenue for the first 10 days:
5000×10=50,000
Total revenue for the remaining 20 days:
180,000−50,000=130,000
Average daily revenue for the remaining 20 days:
130,000/20=6500
Correct answer: B

Problem 61: Let the original price of pencils be p.

After a 20% decrease, the new price is 0.8p.
The difference in the number of pencils bought is 10. Thus:
500/0.8p=500/p+10
Solving for p, he will get 25 pencils.
Correct option: C.
Problem 62: Two people working together can complete a part of the job in 1 hour equal to
1/5+1/6=11/30.
Correct option: C.

Problem 63: Let the initial number of male students be 3x and female students be 4x.
After the reductions, the ratio is (3x−10)/(4x−20)=⅘
Solving for x, the number of females initially was 80.
Correct option: A.

Problem 64: Let the salary before the rise be x.

After a 25% increase and 12% reduction, the tax remained the same because of the exemption
and tax rate change.
Solving for x, the initial salary was Tk. 10000.
Correct option: B.

Problem 65: Given 0<x<1, x3<x4<x5, thus all inequalities are true. Correct option: D.

Problem 66: In the right-angled triangle, use similar triangles to find the length of OM.
Given the dimensions of AB = 10 cm and BC = 8 cm, solving gives OM=32/9.
Correct option: D.

Problem 67: Let the original fraction be a/b.

After a 20% decrease in the numerator and 180% increase in the denominator, the fraction
becomes 0.8a/2.8b=10/27.
Solving gives the original fraction as 5/6.
Correct option: E.

Problem 68: The average of 8 consecutive odd integers is 400.

Thus, the middle number is 400.
The least integer is 400 - 7 = 393.
Correct option: C.

Problem 69: In a rhombus, the diagonals bisect each other at right angles. PQ = 5 cm
Diagonal SQ = 8 cm; so TQ = 4 cm
Triangle PTQ is a right triangle where <PTQ = 90°
Therefore, 52 =42 + PT2
So PT = 3 cm and hence PR = 6 cm.
Correct option: A.
Problem 70: Given X=Y+13
and Z=Y−7, and the ratio X:Z=9:5
solve for Z, yielding Z=25. Correct option: C.

Problem 71: The ratio of pens possessed by X, Y, and Z is 2:4:7, and the total cost of all pens is
Tk. 1170. The average cost of one pen is Tk. 30.
1. Total number of pens:
117030=39
2. The total ratio is:
2+4+7=13
3. Total pens in terms of ratio:
Y’s ratio is 4/13×39=12 pens
Correct answer: A

Problem 72: There are 200 players. 50 do not play for national teams, and 120 do not play in
leagues. We need to find how many play for both.
Using the formula for overlapping sets:
Total=National Only+League Only+Both+Neither =(200−120−x)+(200−50−x)+x
Solving this gives x=170, meaning 170 players play for both.
Correct answer: E

Problem 73: The inequality provided is 19/1−x)>x.

Solving the inequality:
1/(1−x)>x⇒1>x(1−x)⇒1>x−x2
Rearranging gives:
x2−x+1<0
The inequality is satisfied for xx in certain ranges, and after checking the values, the expression
holds for x=−1/3, making this the correct answer.
Correct answer: B

Problem 74: Let the total number of matches be x. Madrid won 80% of home matches and 40%
of 15 away matches. Thus:
80/100(x−15)+40/100(15)=60/100(x)
Solving gives x=30.
Correct answer: B

Problem 75: Given x=2y−7+3z, we know that 2y is always even, and the sum of an even and
odd number (since −7 is odd) makes x odd.
Thus, xz−1 is always odd.
Correct answer: D