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Section I

Group Question

Answer the following questions based on the information given below.

The following bar graph gives the production, exports and per capita consumption of rice in country A, for the five years from 2006 to 2010.

Consumption = Production – Exports

Per Capita Consumption = (Consumption) ÷ (Population)

[SNAP 2011]

1. In which year was the percentage increase in the consumption of rice over the previous year, the highest?
1 Marks

1) 2007

2) 2008

3) 2009

4) 2010

Solution:
Consumption = Production – Exports

Per Capita Consumption = Consumption/Population

∴ Population = Consumption/Per Capita Consumption

Thus, the consumption and population for each year can be calculated as shown in the table below:

Thus, the percentage increase in the consumption of rice was the highest in 2008.

Hence, option 2.

2. What is the population of country A in the year 2008 (in million)?

1 Marks

1) 2.64 million

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2) 2.72 million

3) 2.79 million

4) 2.85 million

Solution:
Consider the table obtained in the solution to the first question.

The population of country A in 2008 was 2.59 million.

Hence, option 3.

3. The ratio of exports to consumption in the given period was the highest in the year
1 Marks

1) 2006

2) 2007

3) 2008

4) 2009

Solution:
Consider the table obtained in the solution to the first question.

As can be seen, the ratio of consumption to exports in the given period was highest in 2006 (1.57).

Hence, option 1.

4. In which of the given years was the population of country A, the highest?
1 Marks

1) 2007

2) 2008

3) 2009

4) 2010

Solution:
Consider the table obtained in the solution to the first question.

The population of country A was the highest in 2010 (3.02 million).

Hence, option 4.

Group Question

The following pie chart shows the hourly distribution (in degrees) of all the major activities of a student.

[SNAP 2011]

5. The percentage of time which he spends in school is:

1 Marks

1) 38%
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2) 30%

3) 40%

4) 25%

Solution:
The percentage of time spent in school is

Hence, option 2.

6. How much time (in per cent) does he spend in games in comparison to sleeping?
1 Marks

1) 30%

2) 40%

3) 25%

4) None of these

Solution:
Since the angle subtended by “games” is 30∘ while that subtended by “sleeping” is 120∘, the required percentage is (30/120) × 100
i.e. 25%

Hence, option 3.

7. If he spends the time in games equal to the home work and remains constant in other activities, then the percentage decrease in
1 Marks time of sleeping:

1) 15%

2) 12.5%

3) 20%

4) None of these

Solution:
Since the student spends an equal time in games and home work, he can either increase the time spent on games or decrease the
time spent on home work.

It is also given that the time spent on other activities remains constant while the decrease in time spent on sleeping is to be found.

This can only happen if the time spent on games has increased.

So, the angle subtended for games should increase from 30∘ to 45∘. If this happens, the angle subtended for sleeping will decrease
from 120∘ to 105∘.

=12.5%

Hence, option 2.

8. What is the difference in time (in hours) spent in school and in home work?
1 Marks

1) 2

2) 3

3) 4

4) 8

Solution:
Difference in time spent in school and home work is

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Hence, option 3.

9. If he spends 1/3rd time of homework in Mathematics then the number of hours he spends in rest of the subjects in home work:
1 Marks

1) 1

2) 2

3) 3

4) 4

Solution:

Out of this, one-third i.e. one hour is spent on Mathematics.

So, the remaining two hours are spent on the rest of the subjects.

Hence, option 2.

10. Interpret relationship between the returns of stock X and Mutual Fund Y based on the following graph, where percentage return of Stock X
1 Marks
and Mutual Fund Y are given for sixteen days of a month.

[XAT 2008]

1) Returns of Stock X are directly proportional to Mutual Fund Y.

2) Average returns from Stock X and Mutual Fund Y are the same.

3) Stock X is less volatile than Mutual Fund Y.

4) Stock X is inversely proportional to Mutual Fund Y.

5) Stock X is more volatile than Mutual Fund Y.

Solution:
It can be seen from the line graph that the minimum value obtained by the graph of stock X is less than that of the graph of Mutual Fund Y;
and the maximum value obtained by the graph of stock X is greater than that of the graph of Mutual Fund Y.
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and the maximum value obtained by the graph of stock X is greater than that of the graph of Mutual Fund Y.

Hence, option 5.

Group Question

Answer the following questions based on the information given below.

[XAT 2008]

11. In which month did the company earn maximum profits?

1 Marks

1) 5

2) 4

3) 3

4) 2

5) 1

Solution:

As it can be seen from the table above, the maximum profit was earned in month 1.

Hence, option 5.

12. In which month did the company witness maximum sales growth?
1 Marks

1) 9

2) 6
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3) 7

4) 1

5) 4

Solution:
It can be seen from the graph itself that the maximum growth in sales was observed in month 4.

Hence, option 5.

13. What were average sales and costs of figures for XYZ Co. over the period of ten months?
1 Marks

1) 1819, 1651

2) 1919, 1751

3) 1969, 1762

4) 1719, 1601

5) 1619, 1661

Solution:
As we are getting average to be 1825 and only option A has average of sale in 1800s, we can confidently say that option 1 is correct.

Hence, option 1.

Group Question

Answer the following questions based on the information given below.

The chart below gives per unit selling prices and costs in rupees of 11 items prepared by a sweetshop. Margins are calculated on percentage
basis. Based on the chart below, answer the question that follows:

[XAT 2009]

14. Which of the following conclusions can be made?

1 Marks

1) Producer’s margin for panir kachouri is less than retailer’s margins.

2) Producer’s margin for chicken pizza is more than retailer’s margins

3) Producer’s margin for fish spring roll is more than retailer’s margins.
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3) Producer’s margin for fish spring roll is more than retailer’s margins.

4) Producers and retailer’s margins are highest for panir kachouri alone.

5) Retailer made losses in a few products.

Solution:
From the Tables, we get that Producer’s margin for fish spring roll is more than retailer’s margin.

Hence, option 3.

15. Which of the following conclusion can be drawn from diagram above?
1 Marks

1) Retailers’ selling price for mistisukh was more than producer’s selling price for chicken titbit.

2) Difference between retailer’s selling price and producer’s selling price for fish kachouri was more than that of cream roll.

3) There are three types of margins for all items.

4) Of all the margins, both for retailer and producer, producer's margin for chicken pizza was the maximum.

5) The three lines that connect different points, in the diagram above, are superfluous.

Solution:
There are different items for which line graphs are made, which are not required.

Hence, option 5.

Group Question

Answer the following questions based on the information given below.

Sodium carbonate, also called as soda ash is an important ingredient for glass, soaps and detergents, and many other products. There were two
ways of producing soda ash. The first is producing soda ash from trona obtained naturally. The second method was producing soda ash from
common salt through Solvay process. Soda ash produced thus was called synthetic soda ash. Tata Chemicals was one of largest producers of
soda ash. Given below are two charts- first chart shows production of two varieties of soda ash in the world.

[XAT 2009]

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16. It was expected that global soda ash production would be same for 2006, 2007 and 2008 (only for this question). What could be a
1 Marks possible reason for different patterns of production in Tata Chemicals and the words?

1) Tata Chemicals build new plants of 2.2 MT natural soda ash capacity in 2007.

2) Tata Chemicals build 3.2 MT of natural soda ash capacity from 2005 to 2008.

3) Tata Chemicals produced 2.7% of total soda ash in the world.

4) Tata Chemicals might have acquired 0.3 MT of natural soda ash facility in 2007.

5) None of above conclusions could possibly be drawn

Solution:
Comparing the graphs given for Tata Chemicals and for the Global production of soda ash, we see that between the years 2005 to
2007, the production of natural soda ash in Tata Chemicals has increased from 0 MT to 0.3 MT. So, the global production also ought
to have increased.

However, from the graph, we see that the global production remains unchanged during this period (also, it is given in the question that
the soda ash production remains the same for 2006, 2007 and 2008).

The only reason, among the given options, that justifies this is that Tata Chemicals, rather than producing more quantities of natural
soda ash on its own, acquired another company’s production. This will explain why the global production did not increase.

Hence, option 4.

17. Suppose the total global production increased (year on year) from 2005 to 2008 by the amount Tata Chemicals’ synthetic production
1 Marks (year on year) increased in the same period. By what percentage did the total global production increase from 2007 to 2008?

1) Cannot be calculated at all from the tables above.

2) Increased by 10.16%.

3) Increased by 9.48%.

4) Did not increase at all.

5) Increased by 8.64%

Solution:
From the first graph, Tata Chemical’s synthetic production did not increase at all from 2007 to 2008 (it remained 2.2 MT in both
years).

∵ The question states that the total global production increased by the same amount, hence the total global production increase
from 2007 to 2008 was 0.

Hence, option 4.

18. Which of the following statements are true?

1 Marks

1. Proportion of natural soda ash to synthetic soda has decreased from 2001 to 2006 globally.

2. Proportion of natural soda ash to synthetic soda ash has increased from 2001 to 2006 globally.

3. Proportion of synthetic soda ash to total soda ash has decreased for Tata chemicals from 2005 to 2007.

4. Proportion of synthetic soda ash to total ash has increased for Tata chemicals.

1) 1 and 3

2) 1 and 4

3) 2 and 4

4) 2 and 3

5) 1, 2 and 3 only
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5) 1, 2 and 3 only

Solution:
According to the first statement, the ratio of Natural soda ash to synthetic soda ash decreased from 2001 to 2006 globally. This is
true since the global production of natural soda ash remained constant while that of synthetic soda ash kept increasing.

The second statement is a direct contradiction of the first, and is therefore obviously false.

According to the third statement, the ratio of synthetic soda ash to the total soda ash decreased from 2005 to 2007 for Tata
Chemicals. From the graph, we see that this ratio is 1 (0.9/0.9) in 2005, and is less than 1 (2.2/2.5) in 2007. So, this statement is
definitely true.

The fourth statement does not specify any years, and there are years during which the specified ratio decreases (like the one given in
the third statement). This statement is false.

Hence, option 1.

19. What is Tata Chemicals’ share of global production in 2008?

1 Marks

1) 12.86%

2) 17.42%

3) 59.34%

4) Incomplete data.

5) None of the above.

Solution:
In order to find Tata Chemicals’ share of the global production in 2008, we need to know the global production in 2008. However, this
data is not given to us.

Hence, option 4.

20. Suppose total global production of soda ash in 2008 was 40 MT and Tata Chemicals was second highest producer of soda ash
1 Marks globally after another company called Solvay. FMC Wyoming was the third highest producer. Two Indian giants, Tata Chemicals and
Nirma have a combined production capacity of 8.8 MT. Which of the following statements are right?

1. Solvay’s marked share was more than 20.66%

2. Solvay’s marked share was more than 13.5%

3. FMC’s share was less than 10.33%

4. FMC share was less than 13.5%

5. Nirma, which was sixth largest producer, had a share of less than 8.5%

Choose the right option.

1) 1 and 3

2) 1 and 5

3) 2 and 4

4) 1, 3, and 5

5) 2, 4 and 5

Solution:
It is given that the total global production of soda ash in 2008 was 40 MT. Solvay was the highest producer, Tata Chemicals was the
second highest producer, and FMC was the third highest.

Now, from the first graph, we see that the total soda ash production of Tata Chemicals in 2008 was 3.2 + 2.2 = 5.4 MT. Since the
combined production of Tata Chemicals and Nirma was 8.8 MT, thus Nirma’s production was 8.8 – 5.4 = 3.4 MT

Now let’s go through the five statements:

Statement 1: Solvay’s market share > 20.66% × 40 = 8.264 MT: We have no way knowing whether or not this is true.

Statement 2: Solvay’s market share > 13.5% × 40 = 5.4 MT: Since, Tata Chemicals’ production is 5.4 MT, and Solvay is the
highest producer; hence Solvay’s production is definitely > 5.4 MT. This statement is definitely true.

Statement 3: FMC’s share < 10.33% × 40 = 4.132 MT: We have no way knowing whether or not this is true.

Statement 4: FMC’s share < 13.5% × 40 = 5.4 MT: Since, Tata Chemicals’ production is 5.4 MT, and FMS ranked below Tata;
hence FMC’s production is definitely < 5.4 MT. This statement is definitely true.

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Statement 5: Nirma’s share < 8.5% × 40 = 3.4 MT (and Nirma was the sixth largest producer): We have already seen that Nirma’s
production was 3.4 MT; so, this statement is definitely false.

Hence, option 3.

Group Question

Answer the following questions based on the information given below.

The following graphs give annual data of Assets, Sales (as percentage of Assets) and Spending on Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) (as
percentage of Sales), of a company for the period 2004 – 2009.

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[XAT 2011]

21. In which year was the increase in spending on CSR, vis-à-vis the previous year, the maximum?
1 Marks

1) 2005

2) 2006

3) 2007

4) 2008

5) 2009

Solution:
The data can be tabulated as follows:

Hence, the increase in spending on CSR was the maximum in 2006.

Hence, option 2.

22. Of the years indicated below, in which year was the ratio of CSR/Assets the maximum?
1 Marks

1) 2004

2) 2005

3) 2006

4) 2007

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5) 2008

Solution:
From the table in the answer to the first question, the ratio of CSR/Assets was the maximum in 2008 in the years given in the
options.

Hence, option 5.

23. What was the maximum value of spending on CSR activities in the period 2004-2009?
1 Marks

1) Rs. 0.5 Crore

2) Rs 1.0 Crore

3) Rs. 2.0 Crore

4) Rs. 3.0 Crore

5) Rs. 4.0 Crore

Solution:
From the table in the answer to the first question, maximum spending on CSR was approximately 3 crore.

Hence, option 4.

24. In which year, did the spending on CSR (measured in Rs) decline, as compared to previous year?
1 Marks

1) 2006

2) 2007

3) 2008

4) 2009

5) None of above

Solution:
From the table in the answer to the first question, it is clear that CSR Does not decreases over the specified period.

Hence, option 5.

Group Question

Answer the following questions based on the information given below.

Five years ago Maxam Glass Co. had estimated its staff requirements in the five levels in their organization as: Level-1: 55; Level-2: 65; Level-3:
225; Level-4: 255 & Level-5: 300. Over the years the company had recruited people based on ad-hoc requirements, in the process also selecting
ex-defence service men and ex-policemen. The following graph shows actual staff strength at various levels as on date.

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[XAT 2011]

25. The level in which the Ex-Defence Servicemen are highest in percentage terms is:
1 Marks

1) 1

2) 2

3) 3

4) 4

5) 5

Solution:
The data can be tabulated as follows

From the table, the percentage of ex-defence servicemen is highest in level 4.

Hence, option 4.

Alternatively,

It is quite clear that the percentage of Ex-defence serviceman comes closer to 20 in level 4 and 5 only, while in other levels it is less
than 15.

Now, as 25 × 330 > 60 × 130, the percentage of Ex-defence servicemen is highest in level 4.

Hence, option 4.

26. If the company decides to abolish all vacant posts at all levels, which level would incur the highest reduction in percentage terms?
1 Marks

1) 1

2) 2

3) 3

4) 4

5) 5

Solution:
From the table in the answer to the first question of the set, it is quite clear that level 4 will incur the highest reduction.

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Hence, option 4.

27. Among all levels, which level has the lowest representation of Ex-policemen?
1 Marks

1) 1

2) 2

3) 3

4) 4

5) 5

Solution:
From the table in the answer to the first question of the set, it is quite clear that Level three represents the lowest number of Ex-
policeman.

Hence, option 3.

Group Question

Answer the following questions based on the information given below.

The following graphs shows the revenue (in $ million) of three companies in their initial six years of operations, in an economy which is
characterized by a persistent inflation.

[XAT 2012]

28. In 2010, which could be a valid statement about the revenues (adjusted for inflation) of these three companies?
1 Marks

1) Revenues of all three companies were equal.

2) Revenues of all three companies could be equal.

3) Revenue of Yahoo was definitely less than Facebook which was definitely less than Google.

4) Total of Yahoo and Facebook was definitely higher than that of Google.

5) None of the above.

Solution:
No data has been given in the question as to which year amongst the given years in the graph is 2010.

Hence this question is incorrect.

Note: By trial and error method, let us assume all the years one by one to be 2010.

Revenues of all the three companies are not equal in any of the 6 years and hence option A and B are incorrect.

Revenues of Google were less than that of Facebook and Yahoo in the first three years mentioned in the graph and hence option C is
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Revenues of Google were less than that of Facebook and Yahoo in the first three years mentioned in the graph and hence option C is
also incorrect.

Total of Yahoo and Facebook was less than Google in the fifth year shown in the graph and so option D is also wrong.

If this question needs to be compulsorily answered, then option E, none of the above would be the correct one.

However this doesn’t refute the fact that this question is an incorrect one as data about the regarding which year represents 2010 is
not given.

Hence, option 5.

29. The difference in the average percentage increase in revenues, from 4th to 6th year, of Yahoo and Facebook is:
1 Marks

1) 35%

2) 40%

3) 45%

4) 50%

5) 55%

Solution:
Revenue of Yahoo in 2006 = 1200

Revenue of Yahoo in 2004 = 250

So, percentage increase = (950/250) × 100 = 380

Average percentage increase = 380/2 = 190

Revenue of Facebook in 2006 = 2000

Revenue of Facebook in 2004 = 350

So, percentage increase = (1650/350) × 100 = 235.71

So, percentage difference in both the values =

[(235.71 – 190)/190] × 100 = 24.05

None of the options are less than 35%,so the question is incorrect.

However, “None of the above” is not one of the given options and hence we will have to take the option closest to 24.05 as the correct
answer.

Hence, option 1.

30. What would have been Facebook’s revenue (in $ million) in its sixth year of operation if the company had matched Google’s
1 Marks percentage growth in revenues from the fifth to the sixth year?

Choose the option that is nearest to the answer.

1) 1600

2) 1700

3) 1900

4) 2100

5) None of the above.

Solution:
Percentage increase in Google’s growth between 5th and 6th year = (3250 – 1500)/1500 × 100 = 116.67

So, required value of Facebook revenue after 6th year = 750 × 216.67 = 1625.05

So, the closest answer is 1600.

Hence, option 1.

Group Question

Answer the following questions based on the information given below.

The following pie chart shows the percentage distribution of runs scored by a batsman in a test innings.

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[XAT 2012]

31. If the batsman has scored a total of 306 runs, how many 4s and 6s did he hit?
1 Marks

1) 31 and 3 respectively

2) 32 and 2 respectively

3) 32 and 3 respectively

4) 33 and 1 respectively

5) 33 and 2 respectively

Solution:
Total runs scored by the batsman = 306.

43.14% of 306 = (43.14/100) × 306 = 132 runs.

This is equal to 33 fours.

3.94% of 306 is equivalent to 4% of 300 runs which is equal to 12 runs.

This is equal to 2 sixes.

Hence, option 5.

32. If 5 of the dot balls had been hit for 4s, and if two of the shots for which the batsman scored 3 runs each had fetched him one run
1 Marks instead, what would have been the central angle of the sector corresponding to the percentage of runs scored in 4s?

1) 160

2) 163

3) 165

4) 167

5) 170

Solution:
Considering the changes mentioned in the question, total runs = 306 + 20 – 4 = 322.

As calculated in the previous question, runs scored in fours = 132.

So, runs scored in fours = 132 + 20 = 152.

So, central angle = (152/322) × 360 = 169.93

So, as per the options, the answer should be 170.

Hence, option 5.

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