TM

TIME
Solutions for CAT2002 Paper
Section – I 3. The given information can be represented with the help
of the following Venn Diagram.
Solutions for questions 1 to 6:
80
The following information is given: D = 200 H = 150
(80) 50 (40)
Names NIMs Education
30
A X Engr. X Dr. 40 30
D X2 X Engr. 70 60
F (40)
S Eco.
Also, G = 150
(i) Ashish > Engr. Dr. Paul = 50 + 30 + 40 + 0 = 150
(ii) 2 NIMs  D, C.A Dr. Gerard = 50
(iii) D  Engr. and D > A Dr. Hormis = 40
(iv) Dr. = 3 Hence, Paul > Gerard > Hormis is possible.
As neither A nor D is the engineer, F is the engineer. Also, as Choice (1)
D > A > F hence A  0, 3. Also, A can’t be the Dr. Hence, A
4. As per the given information, we can have the following
must be the C.A and D must be the Dr., which means that F
conclusions.
must be the Engineer. (i) One among the those is Bipin.
A is a C.A., hence does not have 2 admissions hence A = 1. (ii) Loyala  1st ( 2nd / 3rd)
By similar deductions, we get the following arrangements. (iii) Little Flower = Riaz
(iv) Convent  Hyd
NIMs Education (v) Pune = 3rd
Ashish 1 C.A. (vi) Pune  Loyola
Dhanraj 3 Dr. (vii) B’lore  1st (2nd / 3rd)
(viii) Balbir  Convent
Felix 0 Engr
( Babir = Loyola)
Sameer 2 Eco. From (v) and (vii), B’lore = 2nd, hence Hyderabad = 1st.
Hence, only 3rd statement is necessarily true. From similar deductions we get the following final
Choice (3) arrangement.
Prize Name School City
2. As per the given statements, we get the following 3rd Bipin Convent Pune
arrangement: 1st Riaz Little Flower Hyderabad
2nd Balbir Loyola B’lore
Initial Spent Final Choice (3) is true. Choice (3)
Alam 40 35 5
5. Let the age of the elder boy = x yrs, and younger boy =
Jugraj 10 Least J > A/D y yrs.
Sandeep 30 (1.5 + D)
(i) y = 3 xy and x, y < 10yrs.
Daljeet 20
Hence, x = y2, which means that either x = 4 and y
Ganesh 20 3.5 16.5 = 2 or x = 9 and y = 3
Assume x = 4,
From (iii), Ganesh = 20 If x =4 and y = 2, then F = 24 and M = 42/2 = 21
From (iv), Daljeet =20 and Sandeep = 30. Also 24 – 21 = 3
From (I), Alam = 40 and Jugraj = 10 Hence, the age of the younger boy ix 2 years.
By similar deductions, we get the above arrangement. Choice (3)
Let us verify each choice:
6. Total seating capacity of the waiting hall = 200
(1) This cannot be true as Alam ended with Rs.5, not No. of vacant seats = 10% of 200 = 20
Rs.9.50.  No. of filled seats = 200 – 20 = 180
(2) This cannot be true. If Sandeep ended with No. of ladies = 40% of 180 = 72.
Re.1.00, then he must have spent Rs.29, which Seating capacity of each flight = 2/3 x 180 = 120
cannot be Rs.1.50 more than 20, the amount that After boarding flight A, empty waiting hall seats = 60%
Daljeet started with. of 200 = 120
No. of passengers waiting for flight B = 200 – 120 = 80
(3) Ganesh ended with Rs.16.50, not Rs.4.00
Hence, No. of passengers who boarded filght A.
(4) This can be true, as 7 is greater than 5, the amount = 180 – 80 = 100
Alam ended up with, as per condition (vi). No. of women in that = 100/2 = 50
Choice (4) For 20 waiting, 1 Air Hostess

 Triumphant Institute of Management Education Pvt. Ltd.(TIME), 95-B, Siddamsetty Complex, Park Lane, Secunderabad –500003
All rights reserved. No part of this material may be reproduced, in any form or by any means, without permission in writing.
This course material is only for the use of bonafide students of Triumphant Institute of Management Education Pvt. Ltd. and its
licensees/Franchisees and is not for sale. CAT2002 _Sol/1
 For 80 waiting  4 Air Hostess 10. If instead of starting towards the north, had the car
No. of empty seats in B = 120 – 80 = 40 started towards the south, then the given figure gets
Empty seats in flight B : Air hosterses in A S.P.
= 40 : 4 10
= 10 : 1 Choice (1)
R L L
Solutions for 7 to 10: 10 R
20
As per the given instructions, we get the following diagram: R L
L 40
Stop 20

Stop
10 40 kmph (15 min) rotated by 180, to look like below:
100 kmph (24 min) L
Hence, the final position of the motorist is 30 km to the
L R R West and 40 km to the South. Choice (3)
(20) 40 kmph (30 min)
R 40 kmph (15 min) 11. There are 5 cities located within 10E and 40E out of
L (10) L R which only one city (Lusaka) is lying in the Southern
(10) 20 kmph (30 min) Hemisphere.
 Required percentage = 1/5 x 100 = 20% Choice (2)

12. Considering the variables given in the question we have

Starting point the following
(1) Number of cities whose names begins with a
Distance travelled at the speed of 100 kmph in consonant and are in Northern Hemisphere = 11
24 min = 100/60 x 24 = 40 kms (2) Number of cities whose names begins with a
Similarly the other distances are calculated consonant and are in Southern Hemisphere = 7
(3) Number of cities whose names begin with a
7. Total distance travelled consonant and are in the East = 17
= 10 + 10 + 20 + 40 + 10 = 90 kms Choice (1) (4) Number of countries whose names begin with a
consonant and are in the East = 13
8. Vertical distance from starting point Hence none of the answer choices given are correct.
= 10 + 20 + 10 = 40 kms
13. Number of countries whose name starts with vowels
N NE and are in Southern Hemisphere = 3
End Number of countries whose capital cities name starts
W S with a vowel = 2.  Required ratio = 3 : 2 Choice (1)
40
S.P 14. From statement A, we know only the number of goals
30 made by India in last 5 minutes and as we don’t know
S
what the opponent team did in the last 5 minutes.
Horizontal distance from starting point Statement A alone is not sufficient. From statement B,
= 40 – 10 = 30 kms. Hence, the motorist is 50 km away we know the number of goals made by Korea and as
and to the North-East of the starting point. Choice (3) we don’t know the total number of goals scored by
India. Statement B alone is not sufficient. Using both
9. If the motorist had turned right instead of left then, the the statements, we have two possibilities.
distances would not have changed but the diagram (I) If Korea had scored 3 goals 5 minutes before the
would look like. end of the match, India would have scored 1 goal.
In the last 5 minutes as India made 3 goals and
10 Korea on the whole made 3 goals, we can
S1 S2 conclude that India had won the game.
10 (II) If Korea had scored 2 goals 5 minutes before the
20 end of the match, India would have scored zero
Start goals. In the last 5 matches as India made 3 goals
S4 and Korea on the whole 3 goals, we can say that
S3 match was drawn in this case. As no unique
40 20 answer, hence mark (4).
10
S5 15. Let the number of students initially be x.
fifth From statement A, we have  (x + 12)  8
This is possible only when x = 4, 12, 20, …… i.e., odd
30 multiples of 4.

 He would have been 30 km to the west and 20 km to x  12  x  4   8 

 Now      
the south of the starting point. Choice (1) 8  8  8
  (x + 4) is also divided by 8, since 8 is divided by 8.
From statement A, we can say that total number of
students in the class can be divided into teams of 8.
===================================================================================================
Triumphant Institute of Management Education Pvt. Ltd. (TIME) HO: 2nd Floor, 95B, Siddamsetty Complex, Secunderabad – 500 003.

Tel : 040–27898194/95 Fax : 040–27847334 email : [email protected] website : www.time4education.com CAT2002_Sol/2

===================================================================================================
 From statement B, as we don’t know anything about the speaking only Russian. As this is not given, statement A
number of students currently except that it is not alone is not sufficient.
divisible by 8, we can’t find whether can be divided into Statement B does not mention the number of persons
teams of 8 or not after adding 4 more students. in the club and the numbers of persons speaking both
Choice (1) the languages, this alone is not sufficient.
Using both the statements, as we know the total
number of persons, persons speaking both the
16. From statement A, we have (x + y) (1/x + 1/y) = 4 languages and speaking only Russian, we can find the
 (x + y) (y + x) = 4xy  (x + y)2 = 4xy number of persons speaking only French, using only
 (x – y)2 = 0  x = y French = Total + Persons speaking both language –
 Statement I alone is sufficient. persons speaking only Russian. Choice (3)
From statement B, we have (x – 50)2 = (y –50)2 
x – 50 =  (y – 50) 21. Neither of the statements is independently sufficient as
 x – 50 = y – 50 (or) x – 50 = –y + 50 we don’t know the amounts with Girish and the
relationship of amount of Girish with Jagdish or Punit.
 x = y (or) x + y = 100 Using both the statements, we have,
From statement B as we have two possibilities, it alone J = 2/9 (P + G) ……..(1) and
is not sufficient. Choice (1) P = 3/11 (J + G)…….(2)
Where J, P and G are the respective amounts with
17. Let the cost price of the dress be x dollars. Therefore Jagadish, Punit and Girish.
listed price = 1.2x dollars. From statement A, we have
3 2 
 9  P  G  G
90% of 1.2x = x + 10
P=
 1.078x = x + 10  x value can be found. 11  
from statement B, we don’t know whether the dress is
sold at the list price or at any other price after discount, P 11
this alone is not sufficient. Choice (1)    P = 11k and G = 31k. Substituting
G 31
18. From statement A, as we don’t know the deviations of thus ratio in (1) or (2), we can find J in terms of K.  As
the scores from 500, we can’t say that 500 is the we found G, P and J we can find who got the minimum
average. amount. Choice (3)
From statement B, we know highest and lowest score.
We know that average lies between the highest and 22. A simple inspection of the complex earnings column
lowest, we can say that average lies between 200 and and the Total Days (complex) would give the desired
800, but we can’t find exact value. result. Employees 2001151, 2001158, 2001164,
Using both the statements also we can’t find the 2001172 and 2001173 have earned more than 50
average, as the information given statements A and B rupees per day in complex operations. Choice (3)
cant be correlated. Choice (4)
23. All that we have to check here is the total earnings
19. Statements are given below, which are not given in the column (for earnings greater than 600/-) and also the
cat bulletin. Total attendance column (for attendance greater than
From statement A alonex > 1   (–,–1)  (1, ) 20 days i.e., 80% of 25 days)
i.e., Employees 2001147, 2001151, 2001172, 2001173,
2001174, 2001179 and 2001180, satisfy the given
criteria. Choice (4)
-3 -2 -1 0 1 2 3
24. The best approach for this question is to work out each
of the choices given as there is no ‘none of these’
we have to find if |x – 2| < 1, i.e if x is less than 1 unit
option.
away from 2. Clearly we cannot be sure of that given
the range of x we got from statement A alone. Emp. No. Earnings Total Average
medium days per day
From statement B alone |x – 1| < 2  x is less than 2
medium
units away from 1.  x  (–1, 3)
2001180 1262.79 19 66.46

2001164 735.22 12.07 60.91
2001172 117.46 8.50 13.891
2001179 776.19 19 40.85
-3 -2 -1 0 1 2 3  Emp. 2001180 earned the maximum per day.
Using this range alone also we cannot be sure whether Choice (1)
x is less than 1 unit away from 2. Using both A and B
we get the following range (overlap of both ranges) 25. By inspection we find that only employees 2001151,
x  (1, 3) 2001158, 2001164, 2001171, 2001172, 2001179 and
 200180 were involved in complex and medium
operations. Of these only employees 2001151,
2001158, 2001164, 2001171, 2001172 had an average
-3 -2 -1 0 1 2 3 earning per day in complex operations more than that in
medium operations. Choice (3)
which clearly show that x is not more than 1 unit away
from 2. i.e |x – 2| < 1 Choice (4) 26. Total Revenue in 1999 = 3374 Mn Euros
 5% of 3374 = 168.74 Mn Euros
20. Statement A gives only the total number of persons The operations in Spain, Rest of Latin America, North
and the number of persons speaking both French and Sea and the Rest of the World generated less than 5%
Russian but to know the number of persons speaking of revenue a total of four regions. Choice (3)
only French, we should know the number of persons

===================================================================================================
Triumphant Institute of Management Education Pvt. Ltd. (TIME) HO: 2nd Floor, 95B, Siddamsetty Complex, Secunderabad – 500 003.

Tel : 040–27898194/95 Fax : 040–27847334 email : [email protected] website : www.time4education.com CAT2002_Sol/3

===================================================================================================
27. An increase of more than 200% implies that the Statement 3 is also true
revenue has more than tripled from 1999 to 2000 and Statement 4 is false Choice (4)
this has happened only in the case of Spain and Rest of
Latin America, a total of 2 regions. Choice (2) % share by value
34. The relevant ratio is , which
28. By observation we know that North Africa and Middle % share by volume
East, Argentina, rest of Latin America and Far East by observation is clearly the highest in case of
have a sustained increase in Income before Taxes and Switzerland
charges from 1998 too 2000 a total of four operations. Choice (2)
Choice (2)
29. Avg. Increase in Net Income before taxes from 1998 to 35. From the above graph we know that the average price
in Euro / Kg of Turkey is approximately 5.82.
1375
1999 =  554.4%  We are looking for Choice (2)
248
36. The question asks us to find the minimum cost of
operations which have become 5.54 times or more.
transporting one unit from any refinery to any district.
This is happening in the case of Argentina alone. For example: By considering the refinery BC we know
Choice (2) that its cost is 0 for depot AC. From AC depot is costs 0
to send one unit to district AAC.
30. Let us analyze each of the choices individually.  Minimum cost is 0. Choice (2)
Profitability of Far East in 1998 = 10/63 = 0.158
Profitability of Far East in 1999 = 58/204 = 0.284 37. The least cost for AAB is from depot AE i.e., 95.2. The
Profitability of Far East in 2000 = 189/311 = 0.60 least cost of depot AE is from refinery BD which is 0. 
 Statement 1 is false. Minimum cost from any refinery to district AAB is when
Profitability of North Sea in 1998 = 20/52 the unit is sent from AE to BE to AAB and the cost is
Profitability of North Sea in 1999 = 54/65 95.2. Choice (3)
 Statement 2 is true
Profitability of Argentina in 1998 = 61/187 = 0.326 38. BB to depot AB has the least cost of 311.1. AB to district
Profitability of Argentina in 1999 = 500/1168 = 0.428 AAG costs 0. Hence the least cost from BB to any
Statement 3 is false. Choice (2) district is 311.1. Choice (2)

31. 39. The least costs for BB to the depots is in the case of AB
(311.1), AD (371.1), AC (451.1).
Net income
From AB to AAA it costs 562.7
Region after the Expenses Profitability
taxes  Cost from BB to AAA through AB is = 311.1 + 562.7 =
873.8
N. Africa & Mid
356 530 0.671 From BB to AAA through AD it costs = 371.1 + 889.1 =
East
1260.2
Spain 225 43 5.23 From BB to AAA through AC it costs = 451.1 + 314.5 =
Rest of L. 765.6
169 252 0.670
America 765.6 is thus the lowest cost, Choice (1)
Far East 189 311 0.158
Spain has the best profitability. Choice (2) 40. Totally there are 6 refineries, 7 depots and 9 districts.
32.  Total number of ways of sending one unit from any
refinery to any district = 6 x 7 x 9 = 378 Choice (4)
Region Revenue Expenses Efficiency
Spain 394 43 9.162 41. By observation we know that in table A the highest cost
N. Africa & 1290 530 2.433 mentioned is from BE to AE and from BF to AE which is
Mid East 1157.7. The highest such cost is table B is for AE to
Argentina 5539 2540 2.180 AAH which is 1035.3
Rest of 482 252 1.912  Highest cost would be 1157.7 + 1035.3 = 2193
Latin Choice (2)
America 42.
Far East 603 311 1.938 Rank 1996-97 97-98 98-99 99-2000 2000-01
North Sea 0 0 Undefined
Rest of 20 33 0.606 1 MA MA MA MA MA
world 2 TN TN TN TN TN
 Least efficient in 2000 was the Rest of the world 3 GU AP AP AP AP
Choice (4)
4 AP GU GU GU UP
33. Efficiency = Revenue / Expenses 5 KA UP UP UP GU
Region 1998 1999 2000 6 UP KA KA KA KA
N. Africa & Mid East 1.79 1.14 9.16
Argentina 1.12 2.049 2.43 7 WB WB WB WB WB
Rest of L. America 0.59 0.87 1.91 Five states – MA, TN, AP, KA and WB have not
Far East 1.30 1.47 1.93 changed their ranking more than once. Choice (2)
North Sea 1.5 2.15 %
not 43. From the above graph AP has changed its ranking only
defined once. UP has changed twice, KA has changed once
and TN has not changed at all.
Rest of the world 0.333 1.56 0.60
 UP has changed the maximum number of times.
Statement 1 is true
Choice (2)
Statement 2 is also true
===================================================================================================
Triumphant Institute of Management Education Pvt. Ltd. (TIME) HO: 2nd Floor, 95B, Siddamsetty Complex, Secunderabad – 500 003.

Tel : 040–27898194/95 Fax : 040–27847334 email : [email protected] website : www.time4education.com CAT2002_Sol/4

===================================================================================================
44. and since DOE = 90°, we have DG || CH and PK =
State DC = x and KL = x/2 .  Tan of FGO = x/(x/2) = 2,
Sales tax Sales tax which is not equal to tan30°, or 60° or 45°. Choice (4)
 
Total sales taxTotal sales tax
52. Quadrangle ABCD is a trapezium, with parallel sides 2x
Tamil Nadu 1/6 1/6 and x.
Karnataka 1/8 1/10 The perpendicular distance between them is BC, which
Gujarat 1/7.5 1/8 is 2x
Andhra 1/.8 1/7 Hence, area of ABCD = ½(2x) (2x + x) = 3x2 ………..(1)
Pradesh Quadrangle DEFG is also a trapezium, with the parallel
sides measuring, DG = x + x + x/2, 5x/2 and EF = x.
The perpendicular distance between them FP (which is
Only Andhra Pradesh has increased from 1997 to 2001.
x). However, area of DEFG = ½(x)(5x/2 + x)
Choice (4) = 7x2/4  (2)
45. Consider only the ratio of From (1) and (2),
Ratio of areas of quadrangles, ABCD and DEFG is
3x2 : 7x2/4
Tax in any year = 12 : 7 Choice (3)
Tax in previous year 53. 6 technicians work from 11AM to 5PM, i.e., for 6 hours;
 work completed = 6 x 6 = 36 man-hours. (1)
Total work to be done = 6 x 10 = 60man-hours;
10284 because, 6 people take 10 hours to do the work  (2)
is the highest ratio i.e in the years 99-2000. Hence, balance of work at 5PM = 60 – 36
8067 = 24man-hours  (3)
Choice (3) At 5PM, one technician joins the team, and hence, work
Note: Here where the format of the years in choices is completed from 5PM to 6PM is (6 + 1) = 7 man hours
different from that in the tall/data, the end of the year is  (4)
considered. i.e. 1998-99 to 1999-2000 is read as 99 to Balance of work at 6PM = 24 – 7 = 17 hours  (5)
2000. At 6PM another technician joins, hence work done from
6PM to 7PM = (7 + 1) = 8 man hours  (6)
46. By observing we know that it happens in the case of
Balance of work at 7PM = 17 – 8 = 9 man-hours  (7)
Karnataka for the pairs of year 1998-99 and 1999-2000
At 7PM, another technicians joins the team; and
and for 1999-200 and 2000-01. It is advisable to check
number of technicians become 8 + 1 = 9;
for differences in the last digits first so as to eliminate
Work done during 7PM to 8PM is 9; work done during
choices. Choice (1)
7PM to 8PM is 9 man-hours  (8)
47. This can answered from the table prepared for Q.42. From (7), it can be seen that the balance of work at
The states of Maharashtra, Tamil Nadu and West 7PM is 9man-hours; and this gets completed by 8PM.
Bengal have maintained a constant rank in terms of Choice (4)
their contribution. Of these only Tamil Nadu is given in
the choices and it is our answer. Choice (3) 54. Let ‘n’ be the number of additional units of 20 samosas.
to be packed in the box
48. Regions producing medium quality crop-1 or crop-2 Number of samosas packed in the box
= R6, R7, R8, R9, R13  (1) = (200 + 20.n)  (1)
Regions producing low quality crop-3 or crop-4 Increase in revenue, if the price is not reduced =
[200 + 20n] x 2 – (200 x 2)
= R1, R4, R5, R9  (2)
= 40n rupees  (2)
 Regions common in (1) and (2) is only R9 (only one
Decrease in revenue due to decrease in the price.
region) Choice (2)
= (200 + 20n) x 10n/100
(because, price is decreased for the whole lot at the
49. Statement (1): R9 produces medium quality crop – 2
rate of 10 paise per samosa, with each additional ‘unit
but not high quality crop – 3.  (1) is false.
of 20 samosa’ purchased).
Statement (2): R1 produces high quality crop –2 but not
= [(20 + 2n)n] rupees  (3)
low quality crop – 4. (2) is false.
If the revenue is to be maximum, the difference of (2)
Statement (3): Crop – 3 producing regions are R1, R2,
and (3) shall be maximum;
R3, R4, R6, R7, R9, R11 and R13. Regions producing
crop – 4 but not crop 2 are R1, R2, R3, R4, R10 and  [40n – n(20 + 2n)] is maximum
R11. The common regions are R1, R2, R3, R4 and R11  n[40 – 20 – 2n] is maximum
i.e., a total of five region. (3) is also false. Choice (4)  20n – 2n2 is maximum  (4)
20n – 2n2 is a quadratic function, with n 2 coefficient ‘–2’
50. Low quality Crop-1 regions = R9, R10, R11  (1) hence, it will have a maximum value of n = –b/2a
High Quality Crop-4 regions = R3, R10, R11  (2) i.e., n = –(20)/2(–2) = 5
Hence, maximum size of the box to maximize revenue
Medium Quality Crop-3 regions = R3, R9, R11  (3)
is (200 + 20n) = (200 + 20 x 5)
All the regions in (1) are also present in (2) and (3).
= 300 samosas Choice (2)
Hence three regions is our answer. Choice (3)
55. Rate of work of each small pump = 2/3 rate of large
Section – II
pump  (1)
51. Let the point of intersection of FK and G + D be Hence, rate of work of the 3 small pumps together
named P. = (3 x 2/3) = 2 times the rate of work of large pump
From the given data about right angles,  (2)
FPG = 90, D  FPG is right angled triangle.  (1) When all 4 pumps work together, rate of work = 3 times
From the data about the measurements of the the rate of work of large pump  (3)
segments, if AB is represented by 2x, then, KF = 2x 
(2)
===================================================================================================
Triumphant Institute of Management Education Pvt. Ltd. (TIME) HO: 2nd Floor, 95B, Siddamsetty Complex, Secunderabad – 500 003.

Tel : 040–27898194/95 Fax : 040–27847334 email : [email protected] website : www.time4education.com CAT2002_Sol/5

===================================================================================================
 Ratio of (rate of work of 4 pumps) : (rate of work large Construction: Drop perpendiculars from D to AC and
pump) AB; let the first of the perpendicular be E and F
= 3 : 1 (from (3)) respectively.
Ratio of times taken (a) four pumps working together Given that AB is the internal bisector of BAC and A =
and (b) the large pump working alone = 1/3 : 1 = 1 : 3 60
Choice (2) Hence, FAD = EAB = 30  (1)
‘D’ being a point on the internal bisection of BAC, D
56. Given conditions: will be equidistant from AB and AC;  DE = DF  (2)
(a) n1 < n2 < n3 < …… ..< n10 let DE = DF = x (units being the same as those of AB
(b) n1, n2, n3……….n10 are positive real numbers. and BC)  (3)
Triplet sets are to be formed such that (x1 < x2 < x3) etc.
AFD is a right angled triangle, with 90 at F, and FAD
Consider the information of the set consisting of x1 and
= 30
x2 as the first two elements of the set.
The third element of the triplet can be any number from Hence, AD = 2DF = 2x; and AF = 3 DF = 3 x
among the numbers x3, x4, x5…..x10. there are 8 different (4)
ways of forming the triplets where x 1, x2 are the first two By a similar argument, AE = 3 x  (5)
elements  (1)
From the given data that AB = 4 and AC = 3 and from
By a similar arrangement, the number of triplets that
can be formed with x1 and x3 being the first two (4) and (5) FB = AB – AF = (4 - 3 x) and EC = AC –
elements is 7, because, the third element has to be AE = (3 – 3 x)  (6)
chosen from among x4, x5, x6….x10  (2)
Extending this arrangement for further, the total number Applying Pythogoras theorem to right angled triangle
of triplets that can be formed with ‘n 1’ as the first BFD, BD2 = BF2 + FD2
element is. = [(4 – 3 x)2 + x2] (from(6))  (7)
8x9 Similarly, DC2 = [(3 – 3 x)2 + x2]  (8)
8 + 7 + 6 + 5 + …….+1 =  36  (3)
2 The external bisector of an angel divides the side
Similarly, when x2 is made the first element of the triplet, opposite the angle in the ratio of the remaining two
sides. Hence BCD/DC = AB/AC = 4/3
7x8  BD2/DC2 = 16/9  (9) From (7), (8) and (9),
the number of triplets = 7 + 6 + 5 + ….. + 1 =

= 28  (4)
2
4  3x  2
 x2

16
3  3 x
2
 9[16 + 3x2 – 8 3
Extending the logic up to the stage when the first x 2 9
element is x8, only one triplet can be formed.  (5)
x + x2 ]
Hence, total number of triplets that can be formed is
= 16 [9 + 3x2 - 6 3 x……………… + x2]
 144 + 36x – 72 2
3 x = 144 + 64x2 – 96 3 x
8x9 7x8 6x7  1x 2 
 
 2  
 2    .........  
 2   2   = 28x2 –24 3 x = 0  4x(7x – 6 3 )=0
       
 (6) 6 3
 x = 0 or  (10) x = 0 is invalid
p(p  1) 7
each of the term of (6) is in the form of
2 2 x 6 3 = 12 3 Choice
From (4), AD = 2x =
where p = 1 to 8
7 7
Hence value of  (6) is
(2)
8 p(p  1) 1   p2   p  Alternately
   
p 1 2 2   A

 p(p  1)(2p  1) p(p  1)  30 30

=   = ½ E
 6 2 
F
 8 x 9 x 17 8 x9
 
2 
C
 6  B D
= 102 + 18 = 120 Choice (3)
Area of triangle ABC= ½ x AB x AC x sinA
= ½ x 4 x 3 x sin 60° = 33
57. Area of triangle ACD = ½ x AC x AD x sinCAD
A = 3/7 x Area of triangle ABC
 ½ x 3 x AD x sin30° = 3/7 x 33
30 30 3/4x AD = 3/7 x 33
E
12 3
F AD = Choice
7
C (2)
B D
58.
C
15 cm 20 cm
===================================================================================================
Triumphant Institute of Management Education Pvt. Ltd. (TIME) HO: 2nd Floor, 95B, Siddamsetty Complex, Secunderabad – 500 003.
25 cm E
Tel : 040–27898194/95 Fax : 040–27847334 email : [email protected] websiteA: www.time4education.com
B CAT2002_Sol/6
===================================================================================================
D
 Distance between centres (25cm) is less than sum of
the radi ‘c’. hence, circles intersect.
A, B are centres of the two circles, C, D are points of First the worker has to put all the stones from x to the
intersection of the two circles, E is point of intersection fifth stone and all the stones from that place to y.
of AB and CD; CD is the common chord. The distance traveled by the worker = x to 2nd stone
The measurements of the sides of  ABC area 15, 20
and 25, i.e., ratio of 3 : 4 : 5. Hence, angle opposite the =2m
longest side is 90; i.e.,  ABC is right angled at C  2nd stone to 3rd stone(2 stones) = 2 + 1 x 4 = 6m
(1) 3rd stone to 4th stone (3 stones) = 2 + 2 x 4 = 10m
In the case of two intersecting circles, the line of 4th stone to 5th stone (4 stones) = 2 + 3 x 4 = 14m
centres perpendicularly bisects the common chord; i.e. 5th stone to y =9 x 92 = 828m
AB is perpendicular to CD and CE = ED  (2)  least possible distance = 828 + 14 + 10 + 6 + 2
In the right angled  ACB, (right angled at C), CE is the
perpendicular to the hypotenuse. = 860m Choice (4)
Using area of  ABC, we have ½ x 15 x 20 =
½ x CE x 25  CE = 12 cm 62. Given EC = 3(BE).  BC = 4(BE)  BE = BC/4
Common chord CD = 2.CE = 2 x 12 = 24cm. Area of triangle ABE = ½ x AB x BE = 7 sq. cm
Choice (1)  AB x BC/4 = 14 sq. cm.
 AB x BC = 56 sq. cm, which is nothing but area of
1 x  rectangle ABCD. Choice (4)
59. Given f(x) = log  
1 x  63. Area of a triangle whose vertices are (a, a)
(a + 1, a + 1), (a + 2, a) is
 1 y 
 f(y) = log   a a+1 a+2 a
 1 y 
  = 1/2
 1 x   1 y  a a
 1  x  + log  1  y 
 f(x) + f(y) = log  a a+1
     1 / 2 [a(a  1)  a(a  1)  a(a  1)  (a  1) (a  2)

 (1  x ) (1  y )   1/ 2 [( a  1) (a  a  2)  2a]  1 / 2 2  1 sq.u
= log 
  = log
 (1  x ) (1  y ) 
Choice (2)

 1  ( x  y )  xy  64. A B
 
 1  ( x  y )  xy 
From the answer choice, consider choice (2)
 xy 
 1
 1  xy  D C
f{(x + y)/(1 + xy)} = log  
1 x  y 
The boy reaches from A to C, walking along the
diagonal AC

 1  xy  Let length be l and breadth be b. The given data is
AC = (l + b) – l/2
 1  xy  x  y  l
= log    l2  b2   b  (1)
 1  xy  ( x  y )  2
Choice (2) ratio of b to l is to be determined; Let l/b = k b = lk 
(2)
60. Data can be represented as in the diagram below: from (1) and (2),
l
 l 2  b 2k 2   lk  (1) 
2
1
P
1  k2  k
Q 2
 1 + k2 = (1/2 + k)2  1 + k2 = ¼ + k 2 + k
 1 – ¼ = k; k = ¾ Choice (4)
2.52
O B 65. Since there is only a single track, the second train
Length of square = 14 m, and the horses are tethered
leaves station B only after the first reaches B from A.
at the corners such that adjacentAhorses just reach one
 Sum of times taken by both trains = 1hour
another.  length of the rope = 14/2 = 7 m  (3)
(since the second train reaches A one hour after the
Ungrazed area = R
S first leaves A)
= (area of square) – 4(area of one of the sectors) –
2 Also we can see that the ratio of their speeds is 4 : 1
(area of circular pond)= (14) – 4(90/360 x 22/7 x 7 x 7)
– (20) 1
 the times taken will be x 60 min
= 196 – 154 – 20 = 22m2 Choice (1) ( 4  1)
61. 1
2 2 2 2 ( 92 and x 60 min = 12 min and 48 min
) ( 4  1)
respectively.
===================================================================================================
X(1st)2nd 3rd 4th 5th
Triumphant InstituteYof Management Education Pvt. Ltd. (TIME) HO: 2nd Floor, 95B, Siddamsetty Complex, Secunderabad – 500 003.

Tel : 040–27898194/95 Fax : 040–27847334 email : [email protected] website : www.time4education.com CAT2002_Sol/7

===================================================================================================
 The first train is delayed for 20 min and then it doubles
it speed i.e it takes only 6 minutes only to reach B.  If
the second train has to reach on schedule then it has
only 60 – (20 + 6) = 34 minutes to make the journey
from B to A. The ratio of speed of second train to that
of first train = When Neeraj completes one trip around the perimeter
of the lawn he will row the area of the path given below.
(1 / time taken by sec ond train) 6

(1 / time taken by first train) 34 1m
1:6 Choice (4) 1m

66. Let g1, g2, g3 be the three gutters 1m

Let Ag1 = Bg3 = ykm 1m
g1g2 = ½(g2g3) = xkm
Since the ambulance which is traveling at 30 km/h
Area of the lawn rowed = Area of the path
takes 5 min to cross gutter 1.
= 40 x 1 +19 x 1 + 39 x 1 + 18 x 1= 116sq.m
y = 5/60 x 30 = 2.5 km
In the next try the figure will be similar to that of the
Also, AB = 20km
above but the lawn will row be the size 38m x 18m.
 2y + 3x = 20 So, area of the lawn moved = Area of the path.
 x = 5km = 38 x 1 + 17 x 1 + 37 x 1 + 16 x 1 = 108sq.m.
So, the ambulance has to cover a distance of 3x Similarly, for the next trip, the lawn will be of size
(onward journey) and 3x + y (return journey) at a speed 36m > 16m Area of lawn rowed
of 60km/hr. i.e a total of 6x + y = 32.5 km = 36 x 1 + 15 x 1 + 35 x 1 + 14 x 1 = 102
(since it has doubled its speed at g1) So, the area covered in successive trips is 116, 108,
Time taken  32.5/60 x 60 102, 98 and so on.
= 32.5minutes Total area of the lawn = 20 x 40 = 800sq.m
It has already taken 5 minutes to reach g1 from A and 1 Half the lawn = 400sq.m
minute is required to get the patient in and out of the  If he takes 4 trips he covers 424sq.m
ambulance. To cover 400sq.m he requires 3.8trips. Choice (3)
 32.5 + 5 + 1 = 38.5 minutes Alternately:
Hence doctors has 40 – 38.5 = 1.5 minutes Choice (3)
x
67. From the given information, if D =10x + y,
then S = (x + y)2
x x
Given (x + y)2  (10x + y) = 27 20-2x
Trying from the choices, for D = 54, we have 20
(5 + 4)2  (54) = 27 Choice (2)
40-2x
68. Given Xn = (–1)n Xn – 1
GivenX0 = x
For n = 1, x1 = (–1)1 X1 – 1 x
= (–1) X0 = –x
For n = 2, x2 = (–1)2 X1
= 1(–x) = –x
40
For n = 3, x3 = (–1)3 X2
=x Let x be the number of times Neeraj moves about
For n = 4, x4 = (–1)4 X3 before he has moved half the lawn.
=x i.e the width cover by Neeraj is x metres from each of
As we are not having pattern consistent with the
the four sides.  The area of the portion yet to be
choices among 1, 2 and 3 answer is Choice (4)
moved = area of the inner rectangle = ½ x the area of
the bigger rectangle.
69. x + y + z = 5  (1)
 (40 – 2x) (20 – 2x) = ½ x 800
xy + yz + zx = 3  (2)
 4x2 – 120x + 400 = 0
largest value of x = ?
 x2 – 30x + 100 = 0
consider x = 5
then y + z = 0 or y = –z  x = 15  55 (since x < 20/2)
then from eqn. (2), z2 = –3 x = 15 – 5 x 2.236 = 3.8 (approximately)
3 which is not possible So, Choice (3)
Let x = 5 – h  y + z = h
71. Let x be the number of diamonds stolen by the thief
from eqn (2), x(y + z) + yz = 3
originally. To the first watch man he gave (x/2 + 2)
(5 – h)h + yz = 3  yz = 3 - (5 – h)h
diamonds.  Remaining diamonds = x/2 – 2
(5 – h)h + y(h – y) = 3
Diamonds given to the second watch man
y2 –hy + h2 – 5h + 3 = 0
= ½ (x/2 – 2) + 2 = x/4 + 1
Discriminate > 0  4 (h2 – 5h + 3)  h2
 Remaining diamonds with thief
3h2 – 20h + 12  0  2/3  h  6
= (x/2 –2) – (x/4 + 1) = x/4 – 3
for x to be maximum h has to be minimum
Diamonds given to the last watch man
 x = 5 – 2/3 = 13/3 Choice (3) = ½ (x/4 – 3) + 2 = x/8 + ½
 Diamonds left with the thief
70.
40m = (x/4 – 3) – (x/8 + 1 /2) = 1
 x/8 = 9/2  x = 36 Choice (2)
===================================================================================================
Triumphant Institute of Management Education Pvt. Ltd. (TIME) HO: 2 Floor, 95B, Siddamsetty Complex, Secunderabad – 500 003.
20m nd

Tel : 040–27898194/95 Fax : 040–27847334 email : [email protected] website : www.time4education.com CAT2002_Sol/8

===================================================================================================
72. Let Mayank pay x dollars Mirza pay y dollars Little pay z 79. Let n be number up which the child has added and m
dollars. And Jaspal pay w dollars n(n  1)
x+ y + z + w = 60  (1) be the missed number then, = 575 + m
x = ½(y + z + w)  (2) 2
y = 1/3 (x + z + w)  (3) n(n + 1) = 1150+ 2m
z = ¼(x + y + w )  (4) when n = 33
 From eqn. (4) LHS = 1122  m = –14
x +y + w = 4z substituting in eqn (1) When = 34
z + 4z = 60  z = 12 LHS = 1190  m = 20
from eqn (2) When n = 35
2x = y + z + w substituting in eqn (1) LHS = 1260  m = 55
x + 2x = 60  x = 20 Now as m is a natural number and should be less than
similarly y = 15 or equal to n,  m = 20 Choice
 w = 60 – (20 + 15 + 12) (4)
= $13 Choice (2)
80. Eliminate the choices by assuming some numbers
73. Let the number of gold coins be n. x = 1.2
Let him divide this into two unequal numbers x and y y = 1.2
x + y = n and 48(x – y) = x2 – y2  L(x, y) = R(x, y)
 x + y = 48 = n Choice (4) or if x = 1.6
y = 1.6
74. Let x be the total number of days Shyam stayed with L(x, y) < R(x, y)
Ram. Hence choices (1), (2), and (3) are eliminated.
y be the no. of days, they did yoga and t be the no. of Choice (4)
days they played tennis
Given x – y = 24  (1) x – t = 14  (2) 81. When n straight lines no two of which are parallel and
and y + t = 22  (3) (1) + (2)  2x – (y + t) = 38 no three of which are concurrent are drawn, the number
 2x = 60 of regions into which the phase is divided is given by
x = 30 Choice (3) (n) + 1
here n = 10
75. S = 2 + 5x + 9x2 + 14x3 + 2x4 + ….   (1)  n + 1 = 55 + 1 = 56
xS = 2x + 5x2 + 9x3 + 14x4 + 205  (2)  The number of regions into which the plane can be
------------------------------------------------------------ divided is 56. Choice (1)
(1) – (2) gives
(1 – x)S = 2 + 3x + 4x2 + 5x3 + 6x4 + …   (3)  2256   1664   1664 
x(1 – x)S = 2x + 3x2 + 4x3 + 5x4 + 6x5 + ….  (4) 82.   =   =  
-----------------------------------------------------------  17   17   16  ( 1) 
     
(3) – (4) gives Applying Remainder’s theorem = (–1)64 = 1
(1 – x)2S = 2 + x + x2 + x3 + x4 + …………..  (5)  Remainder = 1 Choice (1)
x
(1 – x)2S = 2 +
1 x A2 B2
83. Given  1 If either A = 0 or B = 0
2x x x 1
S= Choice
(1  x )3 We have one value for x.
When none of them is zero, we have
(1) A2 (x – 1) + B2 x = x2 – x  x2 – x(A2 + B2 + 1) + A2 = 0
76. Given x2 + 5y2 + 2 = 4xy + 2yz If the above quadratic equation has to have real roots
(x2 + 4y2 – 4xy) + (y2 + z2 – 2yz) then (A2 + B2 + 1)2 – 4A2 (must be)  0
 (x –2y)2 + (y – z)2 = 0 (A2 – 2A + 1 + B2) (A2 + 2A + 1 + B2)
 x – 2y = 0 and y – z = 0 ((A – 1)2 + B2) ((A + 1)2 + B2)  0
 x = 2y and y = z So, the above quadratic equation can have 2 distinct
x = 2y  x = 2z Choice (3) roots.
So, the original equation can have either one root as
77. Let a be the ten’s digit and b be the unit’s digit of two roots. Choice (4)
number whose digits were interchanged. Since the
average of the 10 numbers increased by 1.8,  their 84. Let at t = 0 all of them flash together.
sum will be increased by 1.8 x 10 = 18 “MODERN” flashes after every (1 + 2 ½) = 3 ½ sec.
 (10b + a) – (10a + b) = 18 “BOOK” flashes after every (1 + 4 ¼) = 5 ¼ sec.
 9(b –a) = 18 “STORE” flashes after every (1 + 5 1/8) = 6 1/8 sec.
 b – a = 2. Choice (2)  The LCM of 3 ½, 5 ¼, 6 1/8 = 73.5 seconds
Choice
78. The best approach is to go by the answer choices (2)
for 4 hours  and 30 km,
we have max (4 x 60, 12 x 30) = Rs.360 85. Let the 3 pieces be C1, C2 and C3.
For 5 hours  and 30 km, C1 weighs 9/2 pounds
We have max (5 x 60, 12 x 30) = Rs.360 C2 weighs 27/4 pounds
For 6 hours  and 30 km, C3 weighs 36/5 pounds
We have max (6 x 50 to 7.5 x 30) =Rs.300 Choice (3)
===================================================================================================
Triumphant Institute of Management Education Pvt. Ltd. (TIME) HO: 2nd Floor, 95B, Siddamsetty Complex, Secunderabad – 500 003.

Tel : 040–27898194/95 Fax : 040–27847334 email : [email protected] website : www.time4education.com CAT2002_Sol/9

===================================================================================================
 Since each of the three pieces is divided into equal 90. The number of 4 lettered words that can be formed
parts of maximum possible weight, each part weighs using the 11 symmetric letters = 11P4 (without repetition)
HCF (9/2, 27/4 and 36/5) pounds i.e., 9/20 pounds. = 11 x 10 x 9 x 8
The number of guests that could be entertained with = 7920 Choice (1)
exactly one part being served to each guest =
91. The number of 3 letter words that can be formed with
9 27 36 atleast one symmetric letter = The number of 3 lettered
  words that can be formed using all the 26 letters – the
2 4 5 = 41 number of 3 lettered words that can be formed using
9 the 15 asymmetric letter wards.
= 26P3 – 15P3
20 = (26 x 25 x 24) – (15 x 14 x 13)
Choice (4) = 15600 – 2730
= 12870 Choice (3)
86. A number when successively divided by 3, 4 and 7 92. Let L be the length of the tunnel AB. Let the cat be at a
leaves a remainder of 2, 1 and 4 respectively. point C where AC = 3L/8
3 4 7 If the cat moves towards A (after listening to the
   whistle), the train and the cat reach A at the same time.
2 1 4 I.e., by the time the train (the head of the train) reaches
 The number is of the form 84k + 53. So, it leaves a A, the cat travels 3L/8. It is given that the train would
remainder of 53 when divided by 84. Choice (4) meet the cat at the end B if the cat travels from C
towards B (after listening to the whistle). When the cat
87. Sin persons are playing a card game . moves towards B it would be 6L/8 away from A by the
Suresh is facing Raghubir who is to the left of Ajay and time the had of the train reaches A.
 By the time the train travels a distance of L, the cat
to the right of Pramod.
travels (remaining L – 6L/8 = 2L/8) L/4
 The ratio of the speed of the train to the speed of the
Ajay is to the left of Dhiraj and Yogendra is to the left of cat = 4 : 1 Choice (2)
Pramod.
93. Let m be the middle sized string.
S Largest piece = 3m
Shortest piece = 3m – 23
Y D Total length = 7m – 23 = 40
 m = 9cm
 Shortest piece = 3 x 9 – 23 = 4cm Choice (3)

94. Given that the first traveller has 5 loaves of bread and
P A the second traveler has 3 loaves of bread.
R When first, second and third traveller share the bread
equally among themselves, each gets 8/3 loaves of
Now, when Dhiraj exchanges his seat with Yogendra bread.
and Pramod exchanges with Raghubir, the position is Contribution of first traveller to the third traveller
S = 5 – 8/3 = 7/3 loaves.
Contribution of second traveller to the third traveller
D Y = 3 – 8/3 = 1/3 loaf
The 8 coins given by the third traveller must be shared
among the first and second travellers in the ratio of their
contributions. i.e., the first traveller must get 7/8 x 8 = 7
coins. Choice (2)
R A
P 95. C
So, Suresh is sitting left to Dhiraj. Choice (3)
90°
Solutions for questions 88 to 89:
20
15
‘one’ means add one mango ‘two’ means add one apple Q
‘three’ means add one orange. ‘four’ means remove one P
mango and one orange from the basket.
The sequence of orders given is A B
12332142314223314113234 D
88. Number of oranges left at the end of above sequence = AB = 25 [Pythagorus theorem]
number of two’s – number of four’s 1/2 x 15 x 20 = 1/2 CD x 25
=6–4=2 Choice (4) CD = 12
Since CD = 12; AC = 15; AD = 9 also CD = 12,
89. Total number of fruits left at the end of the above CB = 20, DB = 15
sequence = number of one’s + number of two’s + Now in radius of a triangle = Area of le/½
number of three’s – 2 x (number of fours) Perimeter
=6+6+7–2x4 r1 = 54/18 = 3
= 19 – 8 = 11 Choice (3)
r2 = 96/24 = 4
Solutions for questions 90 to 91: If D is origin P =(–r1, r1); Q = (r2, r2)
 Distance =  3  42   3  42
Out of the 26 letters in the English Alphabet, 11 are
symmetric and 15 are asymmetric. = 49  1  50 Choice
(2)
===================================================================================================
Triumphant Institute of Management Education Pvt. Ltd. (TIME) HO: 2nd Floor, 95B, Siddamsetty Complex, Secunderabad – 500 003.

Tel : 040–27898194/95 Fax : 040–27847334 email : [email protected] website : www.time4education.com CAT2002_Sol/10

===================================================================================================
 100. The total number of numbers that can be formed from
96. um + vm = wm  (1) the digits 0, 7 and 8 that are less than 1,00,000 is 36
Where u, v, w, m are natural numbers. (including zero). The each of the six places can be
Take the possibility of m = 1, u = 1, v = 2, w = 3 filled with any of t he 3 digits (-0, 7, 8). The total
then 11 + 21 = 31 number of numbers that can be formed = 3 x 3 x 3 x 3
 m = min. of (u, v, w) x 3 x 3 = 36 = 729
 Choice (2) and (3) are eliminated. But this includes zero (where all the six places are
Similarly if u = 2, v = 3 and w = 5 and m = 1 filled with zeros)
21 + 31 = 51 So, 729 – 1 = 728 natural numbers can be formed
but m is not greater than or equal to min (2, 3, 5) which are less than 1,00,000. Choice (3)
Choice (4)
Note: - Using Fermat’s theorem – A very famous Section - III
theorem
An + Bn = Cn only for n  2, where A, B, C and n are 101. From the given choices (3) is the most Appropriate
natural numbers. answer.
The meaning expressed in A is found in statement G.
97. There are 32 white squares and 32 black squares on a A defines “measure’ as size on quantity found by
chess board. measuring. The same is reflected in statement G.
In each row or column there are 4 white squares and 4 Hence AG is the best combination. It is found in
black squares. Choices (2) and (3). The meaning expressed in ‘B’ is
When any white square is selected, there are 8 black reflected in ‘H’. Hence ‘BH’ is the best combination
squares along the row and column containing that white further CE and DF are the appropriate combinations.
square. i.e., there are 24(32 – 8) black squares which
Hence (3) is the most appropriate answer.
do not pie in the same row or column of any white
Choice (3)
square.
So far each of the 32 white squares there are 24
102. The meaning expressed in ‘A’ is reflected in E. ‘A’ says
possible black squares satisfying the given conditions.
So the number of ways the required selection can be the meaning of ‘Bound’ is compelled or obliged. The
made is 32 x 24 = 768 ways. Choice (4) statement in E reflects the same. ‘B’ says ‘Bound’
means “limiting value”. Statement ‘G’ expresses the
98. 76n – 66n = (72)3n – (62)3n same. Hence B matches with G. Further C matches
= 493n – 363n with H and D matches with F. Hence (2) is the
which is divisible by 13 appropriate choice. Choice (2)
= (76)n – (66)n is divisible by 76 –66
76 – 66 = (73 – 63)(73 + 63) 103. ‘A’ says the meaning of “catch” is capture.‘G’ matches
= 127 x 559 with ‘A’ ‘G’ says Hussain tries to catch (Capture) the
 76n – 66n is divisible by 13, 127 and 559 spirit of India in the painting. Hence AG is the
Choice (4) appropriate matching. It is found in Choices (3) and
(4). In ‘B’ the other meaning of ‘catch’ is ‘Grasp with
99. If pqr = 1 senses or mind. Statement ‘H’ reflects the same.
Let E = Hence ‘H’ matches with B. These combinations are
1 1 1 found in Choice (4). Hence (4) is the answer.
  Choice (4)
1  p  q1 1  q  r 1 1  r  p 1
104. In ‘A’ ‘Deal’ is defined as manage. The same is
q r 1
  reflected in statement H. the example in ‘H’. [I
q  qp  1 r  rq  1 1  r  1 / p decided not to deal (manage) with handmade cards]
Given pqr = 1  qp = 1/r and 1/p = qr reflects the same. Hence AH is the appropriate
combination. It is found in choices (2) and (4).
q r 1
  Statement ‘G’ conveys the meaning as expressed in
1 r  rq  1 1  r  qr B.Hence B matches with G. These combinations are
q  1 found only in choice (2). Hence (2) is the answer.
r Choice (2)
qr r 1
  105. ‘A’ defines ‘Turn’ as ‘give new direction’ to. This idea is
qr  1  r r  rq  1 1  r  qr
reflected in the combination AG. It is found in Choices
qr  r  1 (2), (3) and (4). In ‘B’ turn, is defined as ‘send’. It is
 1 Choice expressed in F. Thus it is understood that BF is
qr  1  r
appropriate matching. The combinations AG and BF
(3) are found in Choices (2) and (4). Further ‘C’ says
Alternately : (let p = q = r = l) ‘Turn’ means ‘Change in form’. The same is reflected
1 1 1 in H. The combination AG and BF are found in
= 1
 1
 Choices (2) and (4). Further ‘C’ says ‘Turn’ means
1 1 1 1 1 r 1  1  p 1 ‘change in form’. The same is reflected in H. The
= 1/3 + 1/3 + 1/3 = 1 combination AG, BF and CH are found in (4). It is the
when p = q = r = 1 appropriate choice. Choice (4)
only one option is 1. 106. From the choices it is clear that A is the opening
E=1 Choice (3) sentence.‘D’ follows ‘A’. It says that the demand for
branded diapers is price sensitive because of the high
availability of the same (stated in A). Hence A followed
===================================================================================================
Triumphant Institute of Management Education Pvt. Ltd. (TIME) HO: 2nd Floor, 95B, Siddamsetty Complex, Secunderabad – 500 003.

Tel : 040–27898194/95 Fax : 040–27847334 email : [email protected] website : www.time4education.com CAT2002_Sol/11

===================================================================================================
 by D is the most appropriate combination. Further ‘B’ inserted into blank is obviously (easily seen or
is a continuation of the idea expressed in D. The understood,) such a model reflects major
combination ADB is found only in Choice (3). Hence
simplifications of the way decisions are made in the
Choice (3) is the answer.
world. Choice (3)
107. From the given Choices either A or D may open the From the choices ‘apparently’ is synonymous to
paragraph. ‘A’ is the better of the two to open the ‘obviously’. But apparently means according to the
paragraph. ‘A’ introduces the topic, it says that having way it appears. Hence it does not suit the context.
a strategy is a matter of discipline. ‘C’ is the The words regrettably (to feel sorry about something).
appropriate statement to follow ‘A’. ‘It’ in ‘C’ refers to Firstly (used to introduce the first of a list of points . . .
strategy and the words “Choosing what not to do” in . . ) are not suitable. Hence (3) is the appropriate
‘C’ refer to the word “discipline” mentioned in A. In choice.
Choices (1) and (2) we find the combination AC. Now
we have to decide between E and B to follow. ‘C’. ‘B’ 112. Humans are not able to process . . .. . . .. they tend
not to think quantitatively (related to or measured by
is not the appropriate statement to follow ‘C’. It refers
quantity).
to tailored value chain that enables a company to offer Systematically – (according to a plan)
unique value. It has no direct relation with the previous Scientifically – (relating to or based on science).
statement. Hence Choice (2) can be ruled out ‘E’ is Analytically – (having to do with analysis, logical).
the appropriate statement to follow ‘C’. the word tough The appropriate word suitable to the context is
quantitatively because the words “process information
tradeoffs in ‘C’ find a combination in ‘E’. The words “A
as quickly and effectively as the model assumes”
company must stay the course even during times of indirectly hint at quantatitive thinking
upheaval” convey it. Further DB strengthens the idea Choice (1)
and F concludes the statement Hence Choice (1)
113. They often deal with a particular option without really
assessing its alternatives. (used to introduce a
108. From the Choices ‘B’ is the opening statement, now
suggestion that there is a second choice) the
we must decide between ‘C’ or ‘E’ to follow E is the remaining words ‘implications’, disadvantages and
appropriate statement to follow B. ‘They’ in E refers to ‘utility’ also can fit into the blank, but choice (4) is the
“ambassadors”. It says it is necessary for most appropriate word because the part of the
ambassadors to live ceremonial lives. Further ‘A’ is sentence following it says . . . . . . . , and when they do
assess alternatives, they may be extremely nebulous
continuation of the idea expressed in E. ‘C’ concludes
about their evaluation. Choice (4)
the paragraph. Hence Choice (3)
114. Choice (3) is the most appropriate word. Firing people
109. If we look at the statements, ‘E’ is the appropriate (in the context it means dismiss an employee from
statement to open the paragraph. It says the job).
“Firing”, is a better word than “dismissing” because if
economic impact of an inadequate monsoon had been
we read the passage completely, we find that the tone
sounded by most of the states in late July and August. is informal, hence “firing” is suitable to the context thus
In choices (1) and (4) we find E as the opening
sentence. Now we must decide between B or C to Choice (3)
follow E. ‘C’ is the appropriate statement to follow. The
115. Further the passage says that it is as common as
words “line of divide between the two” refers to the
using a gun or a switch-blade to resolve an argument.
center and state mentioned in E. ‘B’ lays stress on the (find a solution to something). The remaining choices
idea of the central government on the impact of are not contextually suitable. Choice (1)
draught subsequently D and A follow. Hence (4) is the
appropriate answer. 116. The passage says that the world class software
organizations deal with the situation professionally.
They view the fired employee as a “failed product” and
110. From the choices whether B or E may open the to ask how the process allowed (permit to do
paragraph.‘E’ following B is a better combination. ‘B’ something) such a phenomenon. The remaining
says one of the unsettled scientific questions in the choices are not suitable to the context.
late 18th century was the nature of the shape of the (derived – obtained from something)
earth. E is an extension of the idea expressed in B. (engineered – skillfully arrange to occur)
(produced – to produce something) Choice (4)
The combination BE is found in (1) and (2).now we
must decide between C or D to follow E. ‘D’ says one 117. In the given statement the error is in the usage of not
way of determining the shape is to determine the only . . . . . . but also. According to the rules of each
length of the arc. Further ‘C’ tells us about the length member of a correlative grammar.
of one degree arc ‘A’. is better as a concluding conjunction should be followed by same or similar part
of speech. The appropriate sentence is the
statement. Choice (2) main . . . . . . . . . of price discrimination is not that it is
always a bad thing, but that it is the monopolistic. . . . .
111. The passage states that Von Nuemann and Morgen .. Choice (3) is correct.
stern assume a decision in which all options are 118. In the given statements A and C the usage . . . .. . . .
thoroughly considered. The decision is then made to ‘bureaucracy and the politicians’ is erroneous. The
usage of a definite article is not appropriate.
maximize the expected utility. The right word to be
===================================================================================================
Triumphant Institute of Management Education Pvt. Ltd. (TIME) HO: 2nd Floor, 95B, Siddamsetty Complex, Secunderabad – 500 003.

Tel : 040–27898194/95 Fax : 040–27847334 email : [email protected] website : www.time4education.com CAT2002_Sol/12

===================================================================================================
 Again in A and C the usage of “devices cost are Economic - Para 3, line 10
artificially isolated” is erroneous. Further “blackmoney Administrative - Para 2, line 2
is generated by underhand deals ” is also a wrong
usage. The meaning conveyed is totally changed 131. From Para 1, line 6 it can be understood that choice
hence the statement which is grammatically (1) is the right answer.
correct is (2).
132. Choice 1 is from para 4, line 7
119. Statement ‘A’ begins with “the distinctive feature of Choice 2 is from para 2, lines 1, 2
tariffs. . . . . . . . . “ which is erroneous. It is the Choice 3 is from para 1, last line
“difference between the distinctive feature of the tariffs Choice 4 is not relevant. Hence answer is choice 4.
and export subsidies”. This is found in C. further the Choice (4)
usage “. . . . . . difference of prices at which goods are 133. Choice (4)
traded . . . . . . and their prices within a local market” Choices 1, 2, 3 are not the characters of a pro-life
is erroneous. The correct usage is “. .. . . . . . woman.
difference of prices at which goods are traded . . . . . Hence choice (4, refer to para 6)
and their prices within a local market” Hence Choice
(3) is correct. 134. Choice (4) para 5; lines 5, 6, 7

120. In statements A and D the words “action of 135. Para 4, line 1,2,3 Choice (2)
government” is wrongly used. The correct form is
”action by government” i.e., the steps taken by the 136. From the choices given 1, 2, 3 are in correct.
government. Further in statements A and C the words Choice (4)
“encourage excessive hedging ” are wrong. “Hedging”
means making a number of conditions or exceptions. 137. Last para, the last two lines Choice (2)
The correct expression is “encourage excessive
gambling” Choice (2)
138. Choice (2); refer to para 3
121. The word which is closest in meaning to Opprobrium
139. Para 3, lines 17, 18 Choice (4)
is Harsh criticism. Choice (1)

122. Portend means (a sign or warning that is likely to 140. Choices 1, 2, 3 are in para 3, but they are not given as
happen). The word nearest in meaning is bodes which true statements. Choice (4)
means (sign of a good or bad out come)
Choice (4) 141. Para 2; lines 3, 4, 5 Choice (4)

123. The given word Prevaricate means avoid giving a 142. a is from para 1; line 3 and b is frompara 3; line 5
direct answer to a question. Choice (1)
The word closest in meaning is Speaking Evasively.
Choice (1) 143. Statement ‘a’ is true refer to para 6; line 3
Statement ‘b’ is not true
124. Restive : - Unable to keep silent. The word nearest in Refer to para 4, line 8
meaning to the given word is ‘Restless’ Statement ‘c’ is from para 2; line 1
Choice (3) Choice (1) has a statement which is not representative
of the argument in the passage.
125. Ostensible means apparently, but not necessarily true. Choice (1)
The word nearest in meaning to the given word is 144. Statement ‘a’ is from para 3; lines 1, 2, 3 ‘c’ is from
“Apparent” Choice (1) Para 5; line 5, 6, 7
Statement ‘d’ is not true Choice (2)
Number of words in Reading Comprehension Passages:
145. Statement a is true
Passage I : 846 Passage II : 1094 Para 3; line 6
Passage III : 758 Passage IV : 966 Statement b is from para 3; line 2
Passage V : 773 Statement c is not true
Refer to para 4, line 4
126. Para 2, lines 3, 4, 5 Statement ‘d’ is not true Choice (1)
It means that the Indian historians trained in English
school wrote history from India’s point of view. 146. Choice (3)
Choice (3)
Statement ‘a’ is from para 2.
Statement ‘c’ is from para 1.
127. Para 3, Lines 2, 3, 4
first two lines
The statement given in the question means to start a
new flow of thought and establish a recently emerged
view. Choice (2) 147. In para 4, Line 1, we find the definition of the word
“rhetoric” from which we can conclude choice (4) is
128. Para 3, lines 5, 6, 7 Choice (3) the right answer. Choice (4)

129. In the last para of the passage in the 5 th line the author 148. The meaning of the word arcane is (understood only
says that “A historian must ………” by a few). From para 1; line 4, to 7 we can conclude
i.e. an Indian historian does not have that quality. that Choice (4) is the appropriate answer.
Choice (4) Choice (3)

130. Choice (1) is the answer 149. Choice (1)

Political historians - Para 2 arcane : Mysterious
Narrative - Para 1, line 16
===================================================================================================
Triumphant Institute of Management Education Pvt. Ltd. (TIME) HO: 2nd Floor, 95B, Siddamsetty Complex, Secunderabad – 500 003.

Tel : 040–27898194/95 Fax : 040–27847334 email : [email protected] website : www.time4education.com CAT2002_Sol/13

===================================================================================================
150. The answer is from para 3, lines 4, 5, 6
Choice (3)

===================================================================================================
Triumphant Institute of Management Education Pvt. Ltd. (TIME) HO: 2nd Floor, 95B, Siddamsetty Complex, Secunderabad – 500 003.

Tel : 040–27898194/95 Fax : 040–27847334 email : [email protected] website : www.time4education.com CAT2002_Sol/14

===================================================================================================