CAT Mock Test 12

In a race: A finishes before B, C finishes after B, and D finishes before A. Who finishes last? In a race: A finishes before B, C finishes after B, and D finishes before A. Who finishes last?

3 Mark(s)

An essay argues that remote work increases autonomy but blurs work-life boundaries. The main idea is: An essay argues that remote work increases autonomy but blurs work-life boundaries. The main idea is:

3 Mark(s)

Remote work offers flexibility while creating new personal challenges
Remote work is harmful overall Remote work is harmful overall
Autonomy eliminates stress Autonomy eliminates stress
Work-life balance improves automatically

Is n divisible by 24? I. n is divisible by 3. II. n is divisible by 8. Is n divisible by 24? I. n is divisible by 3. II. n is divisible by 8.

3 Mark(s)

Both together sufficient Both together sufficient
I alone sufficient I alone sufficient
II alone sufficient II alone sufficient
Neither sufficient Neither sufficient

If A:B:C = 2:3:5 and A + B + C = 200, then C equals: If A:B:C = 2:3:5 and A + B + C = 200, then C equals:

3 Mark(s)

100 100
60 60
80 80
90 90

A paragraph says that speed boosts competitiveness, but haste increases errors. Best summary? A paragraph says that speed boosts competitiveness, but haste increases errors. Best summary?

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Speed improves competitiveness but excessive haste can cause mistakes
Errors are unrelated to speed Errors are unrelated to speed
Haste always improves outcomes Haste always improves outcomes
Competitiveness depends only on accuracy

Four people P, Q, R, S sit around a circular table. P sits opposite Q. R sits to the immediate right of P. Who is to the immediate left of Q? Four people P, Q, R, S sit around a circular table. P sits opposite Q. R sits to the immediate right of P. Who is to the immediate left of Q?

3 Mark(s)

R R
S S
P P
Cannot be determined Cannot be determined

A passage states that “innovation thrives under constraints rather than limitless freedom.” Which inference follows? A passage states that “innovation thrives under constraints rather than limitless freedom.” Which inference follows?

3 Mark(s)

Constraints can stimulate creativity Constraints can stimulate creativity
Freedom suppresses innovation Freedom suppresses innovation
Innovation requires no rules Innovation requires no rules
Constraints always reduce output Constraints always reduce output

In a batch of 300 students, 190 study QA, 160 study VARC, and 90 study both. How many study only QA? In a batch of 300 students, 190 study QA, 160 study VARC, and 90 study both. How many study only QA?

3 Mark(s)

100 100
90 90
190 190
70 70

In a survey of 120 people, 70 like apples, 60 like bananas, and 30 like both. How many like neither? In a survey of 120 people, 70 like apples, 60 like bananas, and 30 like both. How many like neither?

3 Mark(s)

20 20
10 10
30 30
40 40

LCM of 18 and 24 is: LCM of 18 and 24 is:

3 Mark(s)

72 72
48 48
36 36
96 96

A store’s monthly sales rose from ₹4,00,000 to ₹5,20,000. Percentage increase is: A store’s monthly sales rose from ₹4,00,000 to ₹5,20,000. Percentage increase is:

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30% 30%
25% 25%
20% 20%
35% 35%

The word “ubiquitous” most nearly means: The word “ubiquitous” most nearly means:

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Present everywhere Present everywhere
Rare Rare
Temporary Temporary
Hidden Hidden

The remainder when 2^10 is divided by 7 is: The remainder when 2^10 is divided by 7 is:

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If x + 1/x = 4, then x^2 + 1/x^2 equals: If x + 1/x = 4, then x^2 + 1/x^2 equals:

3 Mark(s)

14 14
16 16
12 12
18 18

Referring to a proposal as “well-intentioned yet impractical” suggests a tone that is: Referring to a proposal as “well-intentioned yet impractical” suggests a tone that is:

3 Mark(s)

Critical but fair Critical but fair
Mocking Mocking
Unquestioning Unquestioning
Celebratory Celebratory

A town’s population increases from 50,000 to 57,500. Percentage increase is: A town’s population increases from 50,000 to 57,500. Percentage increase is:

3 Mark(s)

15% 15%
10% 10%
20% 20%
12.5% 12.5%

A can do a job in 12 days and B in 18 days. Together they can do it in: A can do a job in 12 days and B in 18 days. Together they can do it in:

3 Mark(s)

7.2 days 7.2 days
8 days 8 days
6 days 6 days
9 days 9 days

A number is increased by 20% and then decreased by 20%. Net change is: A number is increased by 20% and then decreased by 20%. Net change is:

3 Mark(s)

Decrease of 4% Decrease of 4%
No change No change
Increase of 4% Increase of 4%
Decrease of 2% Decrease of 2%

A person covers 18 km in 2 hours 15 minutes. Speed in km/h is: A person covers 18 km in 2 hours 15 minutes. Speed in km/h is:

3 Mark(s)

8 8
9 9
7.5 7.5
10 10

Solve: (x − 1)(x − 7) = 0 Solve: (x − 1)(x − 7) = 0

3 Mark(s)

x=1 or x=7 x=1 or x=7
x=−1 or x=−7 x=−1 or x=−7
x=6 x=6
x=8 x=8

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