Reasoning Aptitude
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Answer: Option D. -> Neither I nor II is sufficient
It is not mentioned whether all the boys or a proportion of them play football.
It is not mentioned whether all the boys or a proportion of them play football.
Answer: Option C. -> Either I or II is sufficient
Clearly, each of the given statements shows that B is sitting opposite to C or B is the partner of C.
Clearly, each of the given statements shows that B is sitting opposite to C or B is the partner of C.
Answer: Option A. -> I alone is sufficient while II alone is not sufficient
From I, we have: B > T, B > C, V > B. Thus, V is heavier than each one of B, T and C. But V is not the heaviest. So, E is the heaviest.
Thus, we have the order. E>V>B>T>C or E>V>B>C>T. Clearly, B is third from the top.
From I, we have: B > T, B > C, V > B. Thus, V is heavier than each one of B, T and C. But V is not the heaviest. So, E is the heaviest.
Thus, we have the order. E>V>B>T>C or E>V>B>C>T. Clearly, B is third from the top.
Answer: Option C. -> Either I or II is sufficient
From I, we conclude that Sulekha is the wife of Nandini's mother's only son i.e. Nandini's brother. Thus, Sulekha is Nandini's sister-in-law.
From II, we conclude that Sulekha is the cousin of Nandini's husband, which implies that Sulekha is Nandini's sister-in-law.
From I, we conclude that Sulekha is the wife of Nandini's mother's only son i.e. Nandini's brother. Thus, Sulekha is Nandini's sister-in-law.
From II, we conclude that Sulekha is the cousin of Nandini's husband, which implies that Sulekha is Nandini's sister-in-law.
Question 515. Question : What is the code for 'or' in the code language?
Statements :
I. 'nik sa te' means 'right or wrong', 'ro da nik' means 'he is right' and 'fe te ro' means 'that is wrong'.
II. 'pa nik la' means 'that right man', 'sa ne pa' means 'this or that' and 'ne ka re' means 'tell this there'.
Statements :
I. 'nik sa te' means 'right or wrong', 'ro da nik' means 'he is right' and 'fe te ro' means 'that is wrong'.
II. 'pa nik la' means 'that right man', 'sa ne pa' means 'this or that' and 'ne ka re' means 'tell this there'.
Answer: Option C. -> Either I or II is sufficient
I. In 'right or wrong' and 'he is right', the common word is 'right' and the common code word is 'nik'. So 'nik' means 'right'. In 'right or wrong' and 'that is wrong', the common word is 'wrong' and the common code word is 'te'. So, 'te' means 'wrong'.
Thus, in 'right or wrong', 'sa' is the code for 'or'. II. In 'that right man' and 'this or that', the common word is 'that' and the common code word is 'pa'. So, 'pa' means 'that'. In 'this or that' and 'tell this there', the common word is 'this' and the common code word is 'ne'. So, 'ne' means 'this'. Thus, in 'this or that', 'sa' is the code for 'or'.
I. In 'right or wrong' and 'he is right', the common word is 'right' and the common code word is 'nik'. So 'nik' means 'right'. In 'right or wrong' and 'that is wrong', the common word is 'wrong' and the common code word is 'te'. So, 'te' means 'wrong'.
Thus, in 'right or wrong', 'sa' is the code for 'or'. II. In 'that right man' and 'this or that', the common word is 'that' and the common code word is 'pa'. So, 'pa' means 'that'. In 'this or that' and 'tell this there', the common word is 'this' and the common code word is 'ne'. So, 'ne' means 'this'. Thus, in 'this or that', 'sa' is the code for 'or'.
Question 516. Question : Can Ritesh retire from office X in January 2006, with full pension benefits ?
Statements :
I. Ritesh will complete 30 years of service in office X in April 2000 and desires to retire.
II. As per office X rules, an employee has to complete minimum 30 years of service and attain age of 60. Ritesh has 3 years to complete age of 60.
Statements :
I. Ritesh will complete 30 years of service in office X in April 2000 and desires to retire.
II. As per office X rules, an employee has to complete minimum 30 years of service and attain age of 60. Ritesh has 3 years to complete age of 60.
Answer: Option E. -> Both I and II are sufficient
Clearly, the facts given in I and II contain two conditions to be fulfilled to get retirement and also indicate that Ritesh fulfills only one condition out of them.
Clearly, the facts given in I and II contain two conditions to be fulfilled to get retirement and also indicate that Ritesh fulfills only one condition out of them.
Answer: Option B. -> II alone is sufficient while I alone is not sufficient
As given, we have: M > K, A > S.
From II, K > A. Thus, we have: M > K > A > S.
So, Sharad is the youngest. From I, M > S. Thus, we have: M>K>A>S or M>A>K>S or M>A>S>K.
As given, we have: M > K, A > S.
From II, K > A. Thus, we have: M > K > A > S.
So, Sharad is the youngest. From I, M > S. Thus, we have: M>K>A>S or M>A>K>S or M>A>S>K.
Answer: Option E. -> Both I and II are sufficient
From I, we conclude that Kapil was born on any one of the dates among 16th, 17th and 18th.
From II, we conclude that Kapil was born on any one of the dates among 13th, 14th, 15th and 16th.
Thus, from both I and II, we conclude that Kapil was born on 16th August.
From I, we conclude that Kapil was born on any one of the dates among 16th, 17th and 18th.
From II, we conclude that Kapil was born on any one of the dates among 13th, 14th, 15th and 16th.
Thus, from both I and II, we conclude that Kapil was born on 16th August.
Answer: Option D. -> Neither I nor II is sufficient
Since there are ten students between Nitin and Deepak, so Nitin may be eleven ranks above or below Deepak. Thus, Nitin may be 9th or 31st from the top.
Since there are ten students between Nitin and Deepak, so Nitin may be eleven ranks above or below Deepak. Thus, Nitin may be 9th or 31st from the top.
Question 520. Question : Which direction is Sunny facing now ?
Statements :
I. If Sunny turns to his right and again turns to his right, he will be facing North.
II. If Sunny walks some distance and turns left and again walks some distance, then his face will be towards left of Dinesh who is facing South.
Statements :
I. If Sunny turns to his right and again turns to his right, he will be facing North.
II. If Sunny walks some distance and turns left and again walks some distance, then his face will be towards left of Dinesh who is facing South.
Answer: Option C. -> Either I or II is sufficient
From I, we conclude that Sunny is facing South, since a person facing South shall face North on turning to his right, twice.
From II, we know that after walking, Sunny shall face towards left of Dinesh facing South i.e. East and a person walking southwards shall face East on turning to 'his left.
Thus, Sunny is facing South.
From I, we conclude that Sunny is facing South, since a person facing South shall face North on turning to his right, twice.
From II, we know that after walking, Sunny shall face towards left of Dinesh facing South i.e. East and a person walking southwards shall face East on turning to 'his left.
Thus, Sunny is facing South.