CAT Questions

Q:

If in the following set of numbers, the first and the third digits are interchanged in each number, which number will be second from the end if arranged in ascending order after interchanging the digits ?

585  546  514  404  206  369

A) 404 B) 585
C) 415 D) 602
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) 415

Explanation:

Given numbers are 585 546 514 404 206 369
Then interchanging the 1st and 3rd digits of the given numbers, we get
585 645 415 404 602 963
Now, arranging them in ascending order
963 645 602 585 415 404
Then the last second number is 415.

Report Error

View Answer Report Error Discuss

Filed Under: Numbers
Exam Prep: AIEEE , Bank Exams , CAT , GATE , GRE , TOEFL
Job Role: Bank Clerk , Bank PO

5 5978
Q:

If the price of diesel increases by 25% and Karthik intends to spend only an additional 15% on diesel, by how much % will he reduce the quantity of diesel purchased ?

A) 6.67 % B) 8 %
C) 7.41 % D) 9 %
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) 8 %

Explanation:

Let the price of 1 litre of diesel be Rs.x and let Karthik initially buy 'y' litres of diesel.
Therefore, he would have spent Rs. xy on diesel.

When the price of diesel increases by 25%, the new price per litre of diesel is 1.25x.

Karthik intends to increase the amount he spends on diesel by 15%.
i.e., he is willing to spend xy + 15% of xy = 1.15xy

Let the new quantity of diesel that he can get be 'q'.
Then, 1.25x x q = 1.15xy
Or q = (1.15/1.25)y = 0.92y.

As the new quantity that he can buy is 0.92y, he gets 0.08y lesser than what he used to get earlier.

Or a reduction of 8%.

Report Error

View Answer Report Error Discuss

Filed Under: Percentage
Exam Prep: AIEEE , Bank Exams , CAT , GATE
Job Role: Bank Clerk , Bank PO

5 5977
Q:

In how many ways the letters of the word NUMERICAL can be arranged so that the consonants always occupy the even places ?

A) 5! B) 6!
C) 4! D) Can't determine
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) Can't determine

Explanation:

NUMERICAL has 9 positions in which 2, 4, 6, 8 are even positions.

And it contains 5 consonents i.e, N, M, R, C & L. Hence this cannot be done as 5 letters cannot be placed in 4 positions.

Therefore, Can't be determined.

Report Error

View Answer Report Error Discuss

Filed Under: Permutations and Combinations
Exam Prep: AIEEE , Bank Exams , CAT , GATE
Job Role: Bank Clerk , Bank PO

6 5972
Q:

Which one of the following is not a true snake ?

A) Blind snake B) Glass snake
C) Sea snake D) Tree snake
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Glass snake

Explanation:

Glass snake is a lizard.

Report Error

View Answer Report Error Discuss

Filed Under: Animals and Birds
Exam Prep: Bank Exams , CAT
Job Role: Bank PO

25 5971
Q:

Which among the following temples of India is known as "Black Pagoda"  ? 

A) Brihadeeshwara Temple, Tanjore B) Sun Temple, Konark
C) Meenakshi Temple, Madurai D) Jagannath Temple, Puri
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: B) Sun Temple, Konark

Explanation:

Konark Sun Temple is a 13th century temple of Odisha, built by Narasimhadeva I of the Eastern Ganga Dynasty. It is also known as Black Pagoda. It’s a World Heritage Site. It is considered as architectural marvel for which Odisha, best known worldwide.

Report Error

View Answer Report Error Discuss

Filed Under: Indian Culture
Exam Prep: Bank Exams , CAT
Job Role: Bank Clerk , Bank PO

79 5964
Q:

Tides are primarily a result of the  ____ ?

A) Attraction of the Moon B) Farrel's law
C) Ocean Currents D) Earth's pressure system
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: A) Attraction of the Moon

Explanation:
Report Error

View Answer Report Error Discuss

Filed Under: General Science
Exam Prep: AIEEE , Bank Exams , CAT , GATE
Job Role: Bank Clerk , Bank PO

25 5958
Q:

What is the systematic name of PbO?

A) Plumbic oxide B) Lead oxide
C) Lead(II) oxide D) All of the above
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: C) Lead(II) oxide

Explanation:

The systematic name for a chemical is the unique name given to it by the International Union of Pure Applied Chemistry (IUPAC). The IUPAC name can differ from a chemical compound's general name.

 

PbO is an ionic compound since it consists of a Lead as metal and Oxygen as nonmetal. The systematic name for PbO is Lead (II) oxide. Here we need to put the (II) since lead has more than one combining capacity.

Report Error

View Answer Report Error Discuss

Filed Under: Chemistry
Exam Prep: AIEEE , Bank Exams , CAT , GATE
Job Role: Analyst , Bank Clerk , Bank PO

3 5958
Q:

Switching between portrait and landscape modes involves the

A) print layout view B) Arc map
C) header and footer toolbar D) page setup dialog box
 
Answer & Explanation Answer: D) page setup dialog box

Explanation:

Switching between portrait and landscape modes involves the page setup dialog box.

Report Error

View Answer Report Error Discuss

3 5957