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Q271CSAT 2017Percentage

P = (40% of A) + (65% of B) and Q = (50% of A) + (50% of B), where A is greater than B. In this context, which of the following statements is correct?

Q272CSAT 2017Permutations and Combinations

Two boys and two girls are to be arranged in a row such that the two girls are not next to each other. How many arrangements are possible?

Q273CSAT 2017Permutations and Combinations

There are four horizontal and four vertical parallel, equally spaced lines. What is the maximum number of rectangles and squares that can be formed?

Q274CSAT 2017Problems on Ages

The monthly incomes of X and Y are in the ratio of 4:3 and their monthly expenses are in the ratio of 3: 2. However, each saves Rs. 6,000 per month. What is their total monthly income?

Q276CSAT 2017Profit and LossPercentage

Gopal bought a cell phone and sold it to Ram at 10% profit. Then Ram wanted to sell it back to Gopal at 10% loss. What will be Gopal's position if he agreed?

Q277CSAT 2017Seating ArrangementAnalytical Reasoning

Consider the following: A, B, C, D, E, F, G and H are standing in a row facing north.

B is not neighbor of G.

F is to the immediate right of G and neighbor of E.

G is not at the extreme end.

A is sixth to the left of E.

H is sixth to the right of C.

Which one of the following is correct in respect of the above?

Q279CSAT 2017Statement and ConclusionCritical Reasoning

Statement:
A good voice is a natural gift, but continuous practice is necessary to improve and excel in music.

Conclusions:

I. Natural gifts need nurturing and care.
II. Even if one's voice is not good, one can continue practising.

Q280CSAT 2017Statement and ConclusionCritical Reasoning

Statement:
Morning walking is good for health.

Conclusions:

  1. All healthy people go for morning walks.

  2. Morning walking is essential for maintaining good health.

Q281CSAT 2017Syllogism

Examine the following statements:

1. All colours are pleasant.

2. Some colours are pleasant.

3. No colour is pleasant.

4. Some colours are not pleasant.

Given that statement 4 is true, what can be definitely concluded?

Q282CSAT 2017Time and Distance

A theft occurs at 10 PM. The police begin chasing the thief at 1 AM. The thief runs at 42 km/h and the police at 49 km/h. After how many hours of the chase will the police catch the thief?

Q283CSAT 2017Time and Distance

A thief steals a van at 3:00 AM and drives at 57 km/h. The theft is discovered at 4:00 AM, after which the owner starts chasing at 76 km/h. At what time will the owner catch the thief?

Q284CSAT 2017Time and WorkWork and WagesRatio and Proportion

P works three times as fast as Q. P and Q together work four times as fast as R. If P, Q and R work together on a job, in what ratio should they share the earnings?

Q285CSAT 2016AverageProblems on Ages

Five family members had a total age of 80 years three years ago. A baby was added to the family during these three years. The average age of the family today is the same as it was three years ago. Find the baby's present age.

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