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Q241CSAT 2018Data Interpretation

The following graph indicates the composition of our tax revenue for a period of two decades:

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With reference to the above graph, which of the following is/are the most logical and rational inference/inferences that can be made?

1. During the given period, the revenue from Direct Taxes as percentage of gross tax revenue has increased while that of Indirect Taxes decreased.

2. The trend in the revenue from Excise Duty demonstrates that the growth of manufacturing sector has been negative during the given period.

Select the correct answer using the code given below.

Q243CSAT 2018Missing Number

Consider the following pattern of numbers:

8          10        15        13

6          5          7          4

4          6          8          8

_          _          _          _

6          11        16        ?

 What is the number at? in the above pattern?

Q244CSAT 2018Percentage

A student has to get 40% marks to pass in an examination. Suppose he gets 30 marks and fails by 30 marks, then what are the maximum marks in the examination?

Q245CSAT 2018Permutations and Combinations

A winners' stand consists of three distinct wooden blocks. Six colours are available. Each block must have a different colour. In how many ways can the stand be painted?

Q246CSAT 2018Probability

A bag contains 15 red balls and 20 black balls. Each ball is numbered either 1 or 2 or 3. 20% of the red balls are numbered 1 and 40% of them are numbered 3. Similarly, among the black balls, 45% are numbered 2 and 30% are numbered 3. A boy picks a ball at random. He wins if the ball is red and numbered 3 or if it is black and numbered 1 or 2. What are the chances of his winning?

Q247CSAT 2018Profit and LossPercentage

A shopkeeper sells an article at ₹40 and gets X% profit. However, when he sells it at ₹20, he faces the same percentage of loss. What is the original cost of the article?

Q248CSAT 2018Rational NumbersDecimal Fractions

Which one of the following decimal numbers is a rational number with denominator 37?

Q249CSAT 2018Rational Numbers

Consider the following statements:
1. Every irrational number is a real number.
2. Every real number is a rational number.
3. Every rational number is a real number.
4. Every integer is a real number.
Which of the above statements are correct?

Q250CSAT 2018Simple and Compound InterestPercentage

A person bought a refrigerator for ₹22,800 at 12.5% compound interest per annum, compounded yearly. He paid ₹8,650 at the end of the first year and ₹9,125 at the end of the second year. How much should he pay at the end of the third year to completely clear the debt?
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Q251CSAT 2018Squares and Square Roots

If X is between -3 and -1, and Y is between -1 and 1, then X^2 - Y^2 is in between which of the following?

Q252CSAT 2018Time and DistanceRatio and Proportion

Two persons run on a circular track. B initially leads A by an angular separation of 30°. When A reaches the point diametrically opposite his starting point, he meets B. Find the ratio of their speeds.

Q253CSAT 2017Average

The average weight of 9 persons is 50 kg. The average weight of the first 5 persons is 45 kg, while that of the last 5 persons is 55 kg. Find the weight of the fifth person.

Q254CSAT 2017AverageRatio and Proportion

The average rainfall for the first four days is 0.40 inch. Rainfall on the fifth and sixth days is in the ratio 4 : 3. The average rainfall for all six days is 0.50 inch. Find the rainfall on the fifth day.

Q255CSAT 2017Average

There are 13 consecutive two-digit odd numbers. The mean of the first five numbers is 39. What is the mean of all 13 numbers?

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