CAT Mock Test 8

Out of 180 employees, 110 know Excel, 90 know Python, and 50 know both. How many know only Excel? Out of 180 employees, 110 know Excel, 90 know Python, and 50 know both. How many know only Excel?

3 Mark(s)

60 60
50 50
40 40
70 70

If 25% of a number is 75, the number is: If 25% of a number is 75, the number is:

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300 300
250 250
275 275
325 325

If 3x − 5 = 10, x equals: If 3x − 5 = 10, x equals:

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5 5
3 3
7 7
10 10

Five persons sit in a row. A sits somewhere to the left of B. C is at one end. D sits next to C. Who cannot be at the other end? Five persons sit in a row. A sits somewhere to the left of B. C is at one end. D sits next to C. Who cannot be at the other end?

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HCF of 36 and 48 is: HCF of 36 and 48 is:

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12 12
6 6
24 24
18 18

Labeling a reform as “incremental yet impactful” suggests a tone that is: Labeling a reform as “incremental yet impactful” suggests a tone that is:

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Measured optimism Measured optimism
Dismissive Dismissive
Cynical Cynical
Alarmist Alarmist

A firm’s expenses rise from 400 to 520. Percentage increase is: A firm’s expenses rise from 400 to 520. Percentage increase is:

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

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

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Prominent or noticeable Prominent or noticeable
Hidden Hidden
Insignificant Insignificant
Temporary Temporary

Which of the following is divisible by 9? Which of the following is divisible by 9?

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486 486
485 485
487 487
488 488

An author argues that transparency improves accountability but may slow decision-making. The main idea is: An author argues that transparency improves accountability but may slow decision-making. The main idea is:

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Transparency involves a trade-off between accountability and speed
Transparency is always harmful Transparency is always harmful
Speed is more important than accountability
Decision-making does not require transparency

A runner completes 10 km in 50 minutes. Speed in km/h is: A runner completes 10 km in 50 minutes. Speed in km/h is:

3 Mark(s)

12 12
10 10
8 8
15 15

If (x − 2)(x + 2) = 0, x equals: If (x − 2)(x + 2) = 0, x equals:

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±2 ±2
2 2
-2 -2
0 0

A passage states that “complex problems rarely yield to single-solution thinking.” What follows logically? A passage states that “complex problems rarely yield to single-solution thinking.” What follows logically?

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Multiple perspectives are often required to address complex issues
Simple problems are unsolvable Simple problems are unsolvable
Complexity eliminates the need for solutions
One solution fits all contexts One solution fits all contexts

The area of a circle of radius 7 cm (π=22/7) is: The area of a circle of radius 7 cm (π=22/7) is:

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154 cm² 154 cm²
44 cm² 44 cm²
308 cm² 308 cm²
98 cm² 98 cm²

A bag has 5 white and 5 black balls. Probability of drawing a white ball is: A bag has 5 white and 5 black balls. Probability of drawing a white ball is:

3 Mark(s)

1/2 1/2
1/5 1/5
2/5 2/5
3/5 3/5

A paragraph notes that incentives shape behavior, but poorly designed incentives can backfire. Best summary? A paragraph notes that incentives shape behavior, but poorly designed incentives can backfire. Best summary?

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Incentives influence actions but bad design may produce unintended outcomes
Incentives never affect behavior Incentives never affect behavior
Behavior is random Behavior is random
Only penalties work Only penalties work

Is k divisible by 9? I. Sum of digits of k is 9. II. k is divisible by 3. Is k divisible by 9? I. Sum of digits of k is 9. II. k is divisible by 3.

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

A can finish work in 12 days, B in 18 days. Together they finish in: A can finish work in 12 days, B in 18 days. Together they finish in:

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

Among P, Q, R, and S, P is taller than Q but shorter than R. S is shorter than Q. Who is shortest? Among P, Q, R, and S, P is taller than Q but shorter than R. S is shorter than Q. Who is shortest?

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If the ratio of ages of A and B is 3:4 and A is 24 years old, B is: If the ratio of ages of A and B is 3:4 and A is 24 years old, B is:

3 Mark(s)

32 32
30 30
28 28
36 36

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